Monday to Friday, 1–5 November

Dear Student,

It's November already. That was quick! 

We hope you enjoyed the festivities over the weekend – and to those celebrating the festival of light this week – we wish you a happy and safe Diwali. 

As exam time approaches, we want to support our students in whatever way we can. Below, you will find information on exam preparations, mental health, financial supports and the launch of our anonymous reporting tool, ‘Speak Out!’

The Student Enquiry Centre will focus on your financial wellbeing this week. Drop in at the times listed in the timetable below to find out about the financial aid fund, guidance on tax and other supports. If you're looking for a job at the moment, the Career Development Centre also has a useful tool for you to get ahead in interviews.

Read on for info on these resources and more.

Things to note this week: 

• We are pleased to share that we have increased the capacity of the Library to 1360 seats and also in the Reading Room to 152 seats.  
   
• In light of the disruption to IT systems, the deadline for first year students to request an internal transfer to another programme, or to change modules, has been extended by one week to 5pm on Friday, 5 November. 
   
• As COVID-19 infection rates rise, it's important to wear your masks and keep up with the latest measures here. If you haven't already done so, consider getting a COVID-19 vaccine at the HSE Pop-Up Vaccination Centre on the Main Concourse. Opening times below. 

​Image by Professor Chaoshen Zhang

EXAM SUPPORT: WHAT DO YOU NEED?

STUDENT ENQUIRY CENTRE: MONEY MATTERS

SEC is talking money this week

Drop into the Student Enquiry Centre at the times below to:

• Find out about the Financial Aid Fund (whether you are eligible and how to apply)

• Get some guidance on tax matters at our pop-up tax clinic

Meet the Careers Team  
10am –12pm Wed, 3 Nov | Student Enquiry Centre 

Meet Sue Kenny from the Careers team to ask your career questions and learn about graduate job programmes with upcoming deadlines. 

Big Interview: a new careers resource

Looking for a job? Practice bringing your best self to interviews with the Big Interview training course & powerful AI (artificial intelligence) tool. You’ll get hands-on practice with mock interviews tailored to your specific industry, job & experience. 

More info & tutorials here.  

MENTAL HEALTH

Goal Setting Wellness
4–5pm Wed, 3 Nov | Online here
12–1pm Fri, 5 Nov | Online here

For all NUI Galway Students as we move deeper into Autumn, it's important to stay positive. Learn about goal setting as a key for success! Enjoy a reusable relaxation technique to help you along.  
Delivered by NUI Galway Counselling and Wellbeing Goal Setting Wellness.

SU Mental Health Week 

1 November marks the beginning of the Students' Union Mental Health Week. To see info on all events, check your SU email or contact su.welfare@nuigalway.ie 

KEY DEADLINES: *UPDATE*

Deadline for Changing Modules & Transferring Programmes Extended

In light of the disruption to IT systems, the deadline for first year students to request an internal transfer to another programme, has been extended by one week to 5pm on Friday, 5 November.

To request a transfer to another programme (where you have the CAO points for the other programme), you should email Deputy Admissions Officer Mary Liddy mary.liddy@nuigalway.ie giving the following information: Name, Student ID number, course you are in, course you wish to transfer to, and Leaving Cert points.

For first year students who want to change modules, the deadline for module changes has also been extended to 5pm on Friday, 5 November. To request a change of module, contact your Programme Director or your College for assistance. 

SPEAK OUT!

SOCIETIES EVENTS

NUI Galway Societies have lots of events planned for this week, from screenings to EGMs (which allow you to get elected to a committee).

For details on how to register/buy tickets, visit nuigstudents.ie/societies. See calendar for full events list and registration (each event requires registration). See an overview here.

Highlights

De-stress through Art with Psych & Art Socs
11am – 12.30pm Thur, 4 Nov | The Cube, Áras na Mac Léinn

Diwali with India Society  
6pm,  Fri, 5 Nov | SULT

Saturday Stroll & Snack 
11.30am Sat, 6 Nov | Meet at The Hub, Áras na Mac Léinn
Discover Galway with a guided walking tour, and grab a free lunch along the way! 

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