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By Ellen O’Donoghue  Research conducted by NUI Galway has examined the positive and negative impact the use of gamified fitness apps can have on a user’s mental well-being.  The research, carried out by the J.E Cairnes School of Business and Economics, specifically focused on identifying how the social features of fitness apps predict whether the user has a harmonious or … [Read more...] about NUI Galway study finds the use of fitness apps associated with both positive and negative wellness outcomes

By Saoirse Higgins  The Union of Students Ireland (USI) has called for greater clarity around voter registration, demanding that the Government ensure all students registered to vote within the last year be automatically included on the register,   Under current legislation, the register of electors is updated on the 15th of February every year and with the date of the … [Read more...] about USI calls for greater clarity around voter registration

By Paddy Henry   An unprecedented first Saturday election since 1918 raised some eyebrows when the starting gun was pulled on General Election 2020, with Leo Varadkar claiming that the public going to the polls later in the week makes it easier for parents, commuters and students to cast their vote.  Whether the day of the election itself has any bearing on the … [Read more...] about Accommodation, University funding, healthcare and climate the key issues for the student voter ahead of GE 2020

By Paddy Henry  NUI Galway played host to the who’s who of Irish politics on the 27th of January, as the Bailey Allen Hall welcomed the election special of RTÉ’s Claire Byrne Live onto campus.  Leaders from seven political parties, Fine Gael, Fianna Fail, Sinn Féin, Labour, The Green Party, Social Democrats and Solidarity/People Before Profit, were in attendance to make … [Read more...] about University plays host to national Leaders’ Debate

By Caoimhe Killeen A company responsible for providing student accommodation for NUI Galway has recorded profits of approximately €460,000 – double the amount earned in the year prior.,    Atalia Student Residences DAC (Designated Activity Company) is solely owned by NUI Galway, and are responsible for providing the on-campus 764-bed Corrib Village apartment complex, as … [Read more...] about NUI Galway accommodation company doubles profits