34 h. ago Galway schools and education centre recognised for LGBTQ+ work

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Two Galway schools and one education centre has been recognised for their work on LGBTQ+ wellbeing and inclusion. The LGBTQ+ Quality Mark is awarded for work which helps improve the lives and experiences of LGBTQ+ students. Clarin College, Athenry, and Coláiste na bPiarsach, Rosmuc, alongside Youthreach Galway […] The post Galway schools and education centre recognised for LGBTQ+ work appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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5 d. ago University of Galway new SU elected after biggest voter turnout

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The next University of Galway Students’ Union President has been elected after the biggest ever voter turnout. Maisie Hall won 75 percent of the vote – with 3,464 of the 4,895 votes. Sean De Búrca was elected the Vice President and Education Officer, while Paddy Murnane was […] The post University of Galway new SU elected after biggest voter turnout appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 d. ago Mayor of Galway hosts twinning reception for Notre Dame students

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Mayor of Galway Peter Keane has hosted a reception for 24 Notre Dame University MBA students The students are in Galway for a week long ‘Grow Irish’ immersive consulting experience, with local companies Best Practice, Clubforce, QualTech, White Spire, and Cope Galway. The project grew from […] The post Mayor of Galway hosts twinning reception for Notre Dame students appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Environmental action tops the agenda at Galway County Youth Climate Assembly

The generation most vested in addressing the issue of climate change most the most of a platform to air their views and solutions when they participated in the second annual Galway County Youth Climate Assembly last week. This innovative forum aimed at empowering young people to take an active role in addressing the greatest crisis […] The post Environmental action tops the agenda at Galway County Youth Climate Assembly appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Galway startups forge strong ties with Japan at "Konnichiwa Japan" event

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway startups have forged strong ties with Japan at a “Konnichiwa Japan” event hosted by Junior Chamber Galway at the IdeasLab It has fostered valuable connections and insights into the Japanese market for the local business community. It drew a diverse audience of students, entrepreneurs, and business […] The post Galway startups forge strong ties with Japan at "Konnichiwa Japan" event appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago UG Students' Union to launch accommodation and cost of living report at Leinster House

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM University of Galway Students’ Union is launching its accommodation and cost of living report at Leinster House this week. The SU has compiled the report following a survey of almost two thousand students at the university. It aims to highlight the negative impacts of accommodation insecurity and […] The post UG Students' Union to launch accommodation and cost of living report at Leinster House appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago University of Galway students take to the ring for cancer research charity

University of Galway CancerSoc students will come out fighting at the Clayton Hotel next Wednesday night – but it’s all inside the ring, for ‘Box in Pink’ in aid of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute. All the participating students will gather together with the common goal of raising funds for breast cancer research by […] The post University of Galway students take to the ring for cancer research charity appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago UCD and University of Galway students crowned winners of the Irish Times Debate

Liam Boyce of University of Galway wins best individual speaker at Ireland’s longest-running college debating competition

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2 w. ago University of Galway student selected for first ever Gaisce Youth Ambassador Panel

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A student at the University of Galway has been selected for the first-ever Gaisce Youth Ambassador Panel. Sonya Naumova is one of the twelve members of the new panel, which aims to raise greater awareness of the awards and encourage involvement. Panel members will also be able […] The post University of Galway student selected for first ever Gaisce Youth Ambassador Panel appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Students from across Galway flock to Athenry for Youth Climate Assembly

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Students from across Galway descended on Athenry this week – to take part in a special Youth Climate Assembly. Taking place at the BIA Innovator Campus, it saw young people explore and discuss climate policy, challenges, research and solutions. Chloe Nolan was there – and she asked […] The post Students from across Galway flock to Athenry for Youth Climate Assembly appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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