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Dear Student,
Roses are red, violets are blue, our ezine is here bringing Valentines to you! Happy Valentine's week from all of us here at the Student Enquiry Centre, you complete us ❤️
Every week we highlight university initiatives that support you through your student journey. This week, we'll be taking our turn in the spotlight: watch our short video about the Student Enquiry Centre, brought to you by one of our team members, Caróg.
Scroll on for this and more, including how you can take part in StudentSurvey.ie & win prizes.
STUDENT ENQUIRY CENTRE
NEW OUTDOOR SPACES
You may have seen the new outdoor pods popping up around campus? Good news, they are now open to all students! You can access the pods using your student card - just activate it with Security at 14 Distillery Road.
Each pod has comfortable seating, a desk, heating, WIFI and plugs so you can study or hang out with friends while enjoying the view! The pods are located outside Alice Perry Engineering Building, outside Arts Science Building (riverside location), adjacent to Áras de Brún and adjacent to the Nursing Library.
Take a look at one of the pods in action below:
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EVENTS — IMEACHTAÍ
Want to give yourself a little spring break?
TÓG SOS/Take a Break is here with a full line up of exciting events brought to you by Socs and the SU. Things are kicking off tomorrow, Feb 14 with Groovy Tuesday, headlined by DJ Cody Currie, a powerhouse of the house and disco world!
Click here for more info.
Decision Making: The process of choosing well
Join the Student Success Coaches on Tue, 14 Feb from 1-1.45pm at IT206 and learn a technique which will improve the way you approach decisions.
Click here for more info and to sign up!
Teaching Careers Fair
Interested in a career in teaching? Do not miss this opportunity to meet with leading hiring organisations and discover opportunities for teaching in Ireland and abroad from 3-6pm on Tues, 14 Feb in the Atrium, Orbsen Bld.
Explore options for further study and get all your teaching career questions answered. Click here to sign up!
WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Planning)
WRAP is a self-management and recovery system developed to enable you to incorporate wellness tools and strategies into your life. There is limited space remaining for our February dates.
- Sat, 25 & Sun, 26 Feb
You can learn more and apply by filling in this application form.
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Covid Pop up Vaccination Clinic
The HSE are running another pop up Covid Vaccination Clinic on Tues, 14 Feb in the Ideaslab on the concourse from 9am–3.30pm.
Consent Week, 13–17 Feb
With love in the air this Valentines, it's as important as ever to prioritise your safety and comfort. Click here for the full line up for Consent Week including Active* Consent Info Stands, Rapid HIV testing, freebies and more!
Experience Africa initiative
Are you of African heritage? This student led project (as part of Nelson Mandela anti-racism week) aims to give everyone an opportunity to learn more about different African countries from our African students. Click here for more information about how to take part.
Need essay inspiration?
Click here for some helpful info on topics such as essay planning, structuring your essay, proof reading and editing.
Entitled to a Fees Refund?
Click here to find out more or why not try asking Cara, your virtual assistant!
Got a question about student life?
Ask Cara
Cara is the virtual assistant for University of Galway students. They are available 24/7/365 to provide answers on hundreds of topics such as Fees, Student Supports, navigating campus and more!
Cara is a virtual extension of the Student Enquiry Centre. They have answered 16,000 questions in the last year. Cara helps us in Student Services to understand and address your needs.
You can chat with Cara here or Whatsapp message your query to 086 800 6644.
If Cara can't answer your question you can choose to be directed to a team member.
SUPPORTS – TACAÍOCHTAÍ
- Student Enquiry Centre
Opening hours: Mon to Thurs, 10am—4pm & Fri, 10am—1pm
Location: Arts/Science Building, Concourse
Contact the Student Enquiry Centre via sec@universityofgalway.ie or call in on the Concourse.
- Ask Cara
Have a question? WhatsApp Cara on 0868006644 or web chat with Cara here.
If Cara can't answer your query, you can transfer your question to a staff member.
- Mental Health & Counselling
Reach out to the Counselling Service by email: counselling@universityofgalway.ie
In crisis of any kind? Text ‘Galway’ to 50808 for immediate support. For free, moderated mental health peer support join Togetherall. Bullying, harassment, discrimination or sexual assault, find support with Speak Out.
- Chaplaincy
Location: Ground Floor St. Declan's Building, 6 Distillery Road, Newcastle
(beside the Arts Millennium Building)
The chaplaincy offers supports for all students. Contact chaplains@universityofgalway.ie.
- Student Health Unit
Opening Hours: Weekdays,
9.30am—4.30pm
Location: Arás na Mac Léinn (above Bailey Allen Hall)
Contact the Student Health Unit by email healthunit@universtyofgalway.ie /
phone 091 492 604, or book an appointment through the request form.
- Disability Support Service
Reach out to the DSS if you need support or reasonable accommodations due to the impact of a disability, ongoing physical or mental health condition, or a specific learning difficulty. More info here.
- Fees Office
Opening hours: Weekdays,
10am—12pm, 2—4pm
Location: Ground Floor, Áras Uí Chathail
To contact, please email fees@universityofgalway.ie.
- Career Guidance & Information
Location: Arts/Science Building
Click here for information on career events and booking appointments.
- Academic Writing Centre (AWC)
The AWC offers free one-on-one tutorials on essay writing. Appointments do not need to be booked, more info here.
We want your feedback!
If you have suggestions for future editions of the weekly Student Enquiry Centre ezine, please get in touch by emailing sec@universityofgalway.ie.
