By Rachel Garvey Rebecca Grant, a student in second year Arts, was diagnosed with EDS back in July 2018 after suffering with health issues over the past eight years, SIN has learned. EDS is an abbreviation for Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, which is a rare genetic connective tissue disorder and is a result of … Read more... about Support NUIG student Rebecca’s battle against EDS
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NUI Galway spin-out launches innovative treatment for atrial fibrillation
By Martha Brennan A NUI Galway based spin-out company announced the launch of a pioneering treatment for atrial fibrillation late last … Read more... about NUI Galway spin-out launches innovative treatment for atrial fibrillation
Campus-wide reusable cup scheme proves to be massive success as customers save thousands
By Marie Coady NUI Galway students and staff saved up to €5000 and reduced their environmental impact by using reusable cups for hot … Read more... about Campus-wide reusable cup scheme proves to be massive success as customers save thousands
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173 years later and the poignancy of ‘The Little Match Girl’ remains
By Sarah Gill In 1845, Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen published the incredibly moving and vital tale of The Little Match Girl. The story takes place on New Year's Eve as the heaviest of snows … Read more... about 173 years later and the poignancy of ‘The Little Match Girl’ remains
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Opinion: Which app gets scrapped in 2019?
By Niamh Kelly As 2019 begins we may all wish to focus on the important things in our lives and getting rid of some of our least-used apps might help us do just that. I’m sure we all have our attachments to … Read more... about Opinion: Which app gets scrapped in 2019?
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Final Year Diaries: The final countdown
By Aileen O’Leary Nelson Mandela once said, "It always seems impossible until it’s done." Four years ago, I never would have imagined reaching the last few weeks of college, or what it would feel like. There were … Read more... about Final Year Diaries: The final countdown
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Opinion: I promise, yeah right!
By Rachel Garvey As we welcome in the New Year of 2019, we also embrace our New Year's Resolutions with hesitant open arms. Semester two is also upon us and with that comes the commitment to study and work … Read more... about Opinion: I promise, yeah right!
Fashion
2019’s pre – fall trend forecast
By Molly Fitzpatrick For some the new year signifies new goals, intentions and a renewed self, ‘new year, new me’ as the saying goes. For me, rather than setting out a list of resolutions that we all know will … Read more... about 2019’s pre – fall trend forecast
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Top five Instagrams to follow in 2019 (that won’t make you feel bad about yourself)
By Aislinn O Connor Instagram, we all know it. We love to hate it and we hate to love it. With over 1 billion monthly active users, it's easy to get caught up in a world where everything seems perfect. However, … Read more... about Top five Instagrams to follow in 2019 (that won’t make you feel bad about yourself)
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Football club documentaries: good TV or just good PR?
By Darren Casserly Recently, with the release of the Netflix series Sunderland ‘Til I Die, a fly-on-the-wall documentary following in the footsteps of Amazon’s Manchester City’s All or Nothing, many of us … Read more... about Football club documentaries: good TV or just good PR?
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MMA cannot be a clean sport while Jon Jones competes
By Darragh Nolan Where Jon Jones goes controversy follows. His latest comeback from a drug suspension looked to be doomed when he tested positive for Turinabol in the week leading up to his rematch with Alexander … Read more... about MMA cannot be a clean sport while Jon Jones competes
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