After months of thoughtful planning and a tireless week of campaigning, NUI Galway's next Students’ Union officers have been elected for the upcoming academic year. As the t-shirts are being put away and leaflets recycled, the three new full-time officers are beginning to prepare themselves for their new roles and shared their excitement about the election results … [Read more...] about Students elect first female SU president in almost a decade
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New NUI Galway president “banging the drum” for more third-level funding
New NUI Galway President Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh believes that Ireland is “selling students short” by not investing enough into third-level education. The former Dean of UCD College of Business commenced his term as President this semester and told SIN that he is “banging the drum” for more funding for Irish universities, rather than focusing on ongoing debate on the cost of … [Read more...] about New NUI Galway president “banging the drum” for more third-level funding
Izzy Wheels: If you can’t stand up, stand out
Izzy Wheels is a company set up by Ailbhe and Izzy Keane, two sisters from Taylor’s Hill in Galway city. Izzy is a 20 year-old student currently studying in NUI Galway who has spina bifida and uses a wheelchair. Ailbhe is her older sister who graduated with a 1.1 from National College of Art and Design who started Izzy Wheels as her final year project. Izzy Wheels designs … [Read more...] about Izzy Wheels: If you can’t stand up, stand out
“Never get too high when you win and never get too low when you lose,” says All-Star Conor
NUI Galway student Conor Whelan achieved more than most last year. Not only did the Inter-county hurler help lead his team to victory in his second All-Ireland final, the 21-year-old from Kinvara was also awarded an All-Star, named Young Hurler of the Year, and appeared on Ireland AM to discuss mental health. If all of that wasn’t enough, the future teacher celebrated the … [Read more...] about “Never get too high when you win and never get too low when you lose,” says All-Star Conor
NUIG v GMIT: meet the coach and fighters
Fifteen students in NUI Galway will step into the ring with fifteen students from GMIT for a long-anticipated charity boxing showdown tonight in the Radisson Blu at 8pm. As the big night drew closer last week, SIN went along to a training session to meet those taking part. For the majority of the students in both colleges, it is their first time taking part in any form of … [Read more...] about NUIG v GMIT: meet the coach and fighters