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  • FEM Fest

    Posted by Feminist Society on Thu, 29-02-2024

    To Celebrate International Womens' Week Femsoc have a full week of events.see full line up here This year, the University of Galway Feminist Society (Fem Soc!) is launching Fem Fest 2024! The week of discussion, information and social events includes International Women's Day (also the date set for the referendum to amend Articles 41 and 41.2 of the Constitution). Fem Fest aims to promote the importance of feminism in the 21st century and encourage the student and staff body in the university to question what feminism means to them and what a world without the need for feminism could look ...

  • Society Awards How to Enter & Get Tickets

    Posted by The Socs Box on Thu, 29-02-2024

    Awards Gala BallThis year we will be holding Society Awards in the Clayton Hotel on March 26th. Tickets will be available for committee members to purchase, everyone on committee as of Feb 28th can purchase a ticket. Get your tickets hereTickets will be heavily subsidised at €20 (thanks to generous sponsorship by the Bank of Ireland) and will include, dinner (main course & dessert, wine, entertainment with live band Transmitter and of course the fabulous awards ceremony.If any performing societies would like to perform please get in touch with Riona at ...

  • Society Balls

    Posted by The Socs Box on Wed, 17-01-2024

    Society BallsCommerce Ball: Galmont Hotel, Jan 31st SOLD OUTScience Ball: Galway Bay Hotel, Feb 21stEng & Nursing  Ball: Galmont Hotel, Feb 29thArts Ball:Galway Bay Hotel, March 8thGUMS Ball: Galway Bay Hotel, March 14th Postgrad Ball: Clayton Hotel, March 21st ...

  • EDI Project Funding for Societies

    Posted by The Socs Box on Fri, 05-01-2024

    EDI ProjectThe EDI Project Fund 2023/24 is now open for applications from staff and students until 1.00pm, Thursday, 25th January 2024. The theme for the 2023/24 EDI Project Fund is ‘Belonging’ and seeks to facilitate equality / inclusion initiatives which promote and enhance a welcoming university environment where everyone has a sense of belonging and can thrive. Applications to the fund from the university community including societies and clubs are welcome.Societies play a crucial role in supporting the sense of belonging for students and their overall experience.  For further ...

  • GUMS American idiot

    Posted by Musical Society (GUMS) on Thu, 07-12-2023

    American Idiot!In The Black Box January 30th - Feb 3rd 2024, Tickets on sale now purchase hereGUMS are proud to present their main show of 2024, American Idiot! Johnny, Tunny and Will struggle to find meaning in a post-9/11 world. When the three troubled men flee the constraints of their hometown for the thrills of city life, their lives are quickly altered when Tunny enters the armed forces, Will is forced to remain to fulfil his parental duties, and Johnny's attention becomes divided by a seductive love interest and a new friendship with an influencing, drug-dealing alter ego.An ...

  • Society Bank of Ireland Bursary Winners Announced

    Posted by The Socs Box on Tue, 21-11-2023

    Bank of Ireland BursaryThe aim of the award is to support the societies in organising events of social, cultural, humanitarian and educational importance which enhance the community and enrich the society experience. Note: events with creativity originality are encouraged.Congratulations to the recipientsName of SocietyName of the EventAmount AwardedArt SocietySociety Hunger Games600GUMSGUMS Main Show 2024 ‘American Idiot’600Feminist SocietyFemFest: The Place of Feminism in the 21st Century500University of Galway Women in LawInternational Women's Week500Fansci SocietyItzacon ...

  • Raise and Give Week Societies Ideas?

    Posted by The Socs Box on Tue, 21-11-2023

    We are making plans for next Semester and getting ready for the return of Raise and Give Week (RAG) to campus from Feb 12th - 16th.So lots of opportunities for your society to get involved.Its all about fun for a good cause. This has been supported by the University and is a huge opportunity to reclaim the week for us.What would you like to see?To start the process please take this poll to tell us all the types of events you would like to see you can choose as many options as you like.https://strawpoll.com/PKgl3aM29npWhat events would your society like to organise?What ideas do you have ...

  • Bank of Ireland Bursary

    Posted by The Socs Box on Fri, 06-10-2023

    The aim of the award is to support the societies in organising events of social, cultural, humanitarian and educational importance which enhance the community and enrich the society experience. Note: events with creativity originality are encouraged.Guidelines- Complete step 1 of the Society leadership programme- Deadline for receipt of completed entry forms is November 3rd @ 12pm. - You will have to acknowledge the Bank of Ireland in all literature associated with the event.- Prize Fund: Total Fund 5000 euro600 x 4‚ 400 x 4 250 x 4.- You will be required to submit a small report following ...

  • University Rebranding

    Posted by SocsBox on Wed, 06-09-2023

    This will be updated as we get more information on the rebrand and your social media handles.Please note:Facebook is a real problem. According to Ed Carty in the Marketing office 'The Marketing Office have a contact in Meta who is continuing to check if there is a way to support us in the change over, but no news so far. They are seeking a rule for any request for “NUIG” “NUI Galway” to be waved through. This is unlikely. There may be no other option but for admins on these social accounts to pin a message on the existing profile; advise followers that posts will no longer be made ...

  • Societies Year in Review 22/23

    Posted by SocsBox on Sun, 03-09-2023

    Societies had an extraordinary yearcheck out some of the highlights here See the full end of year report hereYou can also check out previous years and see what your favourite society has accomplished in previous years.You cna joun Societies by logging into yourspace.universityofgalway.ie or at any Socs Day. ...

  • Socs Ents Crew Opportunity

    Posted by The Socs Box on Tue, 25-07-2023

    Socs Ents CrewWe will be recruiting an Ents/Well Crew in August who will work with the SocsBox on large events and also in the Hub. These opportunities are for current students who have the availability to work mostly evenings/nights  and some weekends and also some daytime availabity for the large events. We plan to have the Hub kitchen open until 9pm Monday - Thursday so that societies have the opportunity to prepare their own food for their events, or to come over to the Hub after their events for food/refreshments. Deadline to apply Tuesday August 22th 2023 at 4pm, Training August 29th - ...

  • SocsBox Internship Opportunity 2023/23

    Posted by The Socs Box on Wed, 21-06-2023

    Internship opportunity in University of Galway Socieites Office (SocsBox)Download information hereSocieties Office and Student Health Unit University of GalwayWell Crew InitiativePAID INTERNSHIPSFor a period of 10 monthsStipend of €1,770 per month 34 hours weekly. The PostInternship holders will work in a wide range of activities associated with student organisations in University of Galway in particular with Societies and will work under the direction of the Societies Officer, University of Galway as relevant to the duties associated with the internship. The Internships are facilitated ...

  • Dramsoc wins at ISDA 2023!

    Posted by Dramsoc on Mon, 17-04-2023

    This year we won the following awards at the annual Irish Society Drama Awards (ISDA):Best Lighting Design : Five Lesbians Eating A QuicheBest Set Design: Mr Burns: A Post Electric PlayBest Specialist Design (Make-up, VFX, Special Design, Graphic Design) : Cowboys Don't Wear Denim -  Special EffectsBest Performer in a Supporting Role : Honor Faughnan - Five Lesbians Eating A QuicheBest Performer: Sean Egan - Matt/Homer , Mr Burns: A Post Electric PlayBest Director: Mr Burns: A Post Electric Play Judges Discretionary Award (The Spirit of ISDA Award) : Five Lesbians Eating A ...

  • Speak Out

    Posted by The Socs Box on Mon, 17-04-2023

    Speak Out Speak Out is an online anonymous reporting tool available to all students and staff to disclose incidents of bullying, cyberbullying, harassment, discrimination, hate crime, coercive behaviour / control, stalking, assault, sexual harassment, sexual assault, and rape.  The national approach in the Speak Out campaign link here, echoes the ongoing work at the University of Galway and will help achieve the much needed zero tolerance culture.  Anyone with concerns or complaints about inappropriate behaviour is encouraged to use the online tool. The Speak Out tool will help you to ...

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