By Áine Kenny NUI Galway made history last month when it became the first Irish university to hold a pride march on campus. The march took place during GiGSoc’s Rainbow week. Students and staff marched from the Quadrangle all the way to Áras na Mac Leinn, where a series of talks were held afterwards. SIN spoke to Maeve Arnup and Oissíne Moore, Co-Auditors of … [Read more...] about NUI Galway first Irish university to host a LGBT+ pride parade on campus
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Opinion: The Students’ Union is failing to represent students
By Eimear Spain Student engagement with their Union is awful. During the Students’ Union elections in March 2018, only five percent of the student body turned up to cast their vote. Engagement from students is vital. Without it, the Union has no effective mandate to address student issues. But why are students turning their backs on their elected representatives? The … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Students’ Union is failing to represent students
SU Postgraduate Research Officer says research postgraduate’s main issue is lack of funding
By Áine Kenny Jibran Abbasi is the Students’ Union Postgraduate Research Officer, and is studying for a PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, in the research area of driver monitoring for semi-autonomous vehicles. He is also one of the founders and the Auditor of Pakistani society in NUI Galway. “The best part of my role, which I enjoy most, is representing a … [Read more...] about SU Postgraduate Research Officer says research postgraduate’s main issue is lack of funding
Clubs’ Captain Ryan Guilfoyle says making a difference was highlight of his job
By Martha Brennan “The most rewarding part of my role is getting to work with some great clubs. It has been rewarding to help clubs develop and facilitate them in any issues to ensure that sport in the University can be enjoyed in a fun and stress-free environment. Making a difference, even a small one, is important.” According to Ryan, the most frustrating part of his … [Read more...] about Clubs’ Captain Ryan Guilfoyle says making a difference was highlight of his job
Ceisteanna agus freagraí le Adhna Nic Dhonnchadha
Tá Oifigeach na Gaeilge freagrach as cur I bhfeidhm pholasaí dhá theangachas Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn, agus I gcur chun cinn an chultúir Ghaelaigh san Ollscoil. Cuireann Adhna áiseanna tacaíochta ar fail do Choiste Gnóthaí Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn chun seo a bhaint amach. Cad é an chuid is tairbhí de obair an Oifigigh Ghaeilge? A bheith in ann an Ghaeilge a spreagadh … [Read more...] about Ceisteanna agus freagraí le Adhna Nic Dhonnchadha