By Áine Kenny and Paraic Fearon This year’s academic calendar has changed in comparison to previous years, SIN can reveal. The change occurs during semester two. The traditional “time off” period for semester two was one week for field trips, one week for Easter and one week for study week. This meant … Read more... about One less week of study before exams in semester two
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News
New Christmas parade and light installations added to Christmas Market opening
By Daniel Brennan This year, Galway city’s traditional Continental Christmas Market has been added to, with brand new lights and projections … Read more... about New Christmas parade and light installations added to Christmas Market opening
Potential data breach for NUI Galway students
By Martha Brennan NUI Galway has suffered a potential data breach which could affect over a thousand students. The breach could cause a … Read more... about Potential data breach for NUI Galway students
Editor’s Recommendation
Financial Aid Fund fiasco
By Áine Kenny NUI Galway’s Financial Aid Fund applications were processed incorrectly this year, SIN has learned. It is estimated that around 500 students may be affected. It is unclear whether students … Read more... about Financial Aid Fund fiasco
Today’s Highlight
Local residents suffer because of student behavior
By Olivia Hanna Residents in the Newcastle/Dangan area of Galway have been suffering because of the behavior of student residents, SIN has learned. Residents have dealt with student tenants for years, but … Read more... about Local residents suffer because of student behavior
Features
Meet Galway blogger CiaraSwalsh
By Áine Kenny NUI Galway alumnus Ciara Walsh is making waves on Instagram and in the blogosphere. Ciara studied the BA International with Psychology and Italian, and graduated one year ago. SIN caught up with … Read more... about Meet Galway blogger CiaraSwalsh
Opinion
Is dating a thing of the past?
By Anonymous In my four years at college I’ve been in a few relationships. I was single for a majority of my first year and used apps like Tinder to find ‘Mr Right’. I quickly learned that not everyone in college … Read more... about Is dating a thing of the past?
Fashion
A guide to men’s makeup
By Anastasia Burton Men using makeup and doing makeup tutorials on different social media platforms is no longer seen as a taboo, and is slowly but surely becoming accepted as ‘normal’ in today’s world. Our views … Read more... about A guide to men’s makeup
Lifestyle
The ultimate guide to cruelty free makeup
By Tarryn McGuire Who said it’s hard to find cruelty free makeup? With a little research it’s easy to find out which brands you want to support and spend your money on. Below are five cruelty free brands … Read more... about The ultimate guide to cruelty free makeup
Entertainment
“Just one more episode”: procrastination and how to get even less done
By Ellen Corbett Every student procrastinates – and don’t you dare try and deny it! Sometimes it’s just too late in the evening to start work, sometimes the temptation of watching one more episode is too much, … Read more... about “Just one more episode”: procrastination and how to get even less done
Sports
Club spotlight: NUI Galway Swimming, Water Polo and Lifesaving club making a splash on campus
By Owen Kennedy The NUI Galway Swimming, Water Polo and Lifesaving club is one of the most prominent clubs in the college. After winning Club of the Year last year, Padraic Toomey now commands the club and is … Read more... about Club spotlight: NUI Galway Swimming, Water Polo and Lifesaving club making a splash on campus
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