Motion relating to Fascism, Far-Right Extremism and all Forms of Discrimination doctored after lengthy council sitting By Ellen O'Donoghue Co-News Editor Never one for smooth sailing, NUI Galway’s Students’ Unions’ fifth Comhairle of the academic year was no different to those previous. Beginning sixteen minutes later than scheduled on March 22nd, members were first … [Read more...] about Fiery Council sitting sees emergency meeting called
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Students’ Union moves for levy Referendum amid Kingfisher cost dispute
University Management Team claim funding cuts are inevitable if referendum passes “It’s worrying that they are talking about opportunity costs and not the welfare of students”- Toomey calls for Students to back proposed levy reform . By Conor Brummell @ConorBrummell A notice of referendum has been put forward by the NUI Galway Students’ Union aimed at reforming the … [Read more...] about Students’ Union moves for levy Referendum amid Kingfisher cost dispute
NUI Galway report shows independent radio stations need greater support with Irish language broadcasting
By Valerie McHugh An NUI Galway report has shown that independent radio stations need greater support with Irish language broadcasting. The research was funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) to explore the opinions of station representatives on the difficulties and opportunities surrounding Irish language radio programming in the future. One of the … [Read more...] about NUI Galway report shows independent radio stations need greater support with Irish language broadcasting
NUI Galway USI hustings held online prior to students voting under new system
By Caoimhe Killeen Co-News Editor NUI Galway’s Student Union livestreamed their portion of this year’s Union of Students in Ireland (USI) hustings on YouTube, giving students an opportunity to hear the manifestos of this year’s candidates. This year’s hustings were not only significant because they were being held online, but it is the first year that voting is open … [Read more...] about NUI Galway USI hustings held online prior to students voting under new system
Corrib Village deals with Cryptosporidium crisis
By Ellen O’Donoghue and Caoimhe Killeen Co- Deputy Editors On-campus accommodation complex Corrib Village is dealing with an outbreak of Cryptosporidium in its water supply. Cryptosporidium is a microscopic parasite found in many vertebrates and can cause cryptosporidiosis, an illness that can cause diarrhea, weight loss, dehydration, stomach cramps fever nausea and … [Read more...] about Corrib Village deals with Cryptosporidium crisis
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