Support Services
Students' Union
www.su.nuigalway.ie
NUI, Galway Students' Union is situated on the first floor of Aras na Mhic
Leinn (beside the College Bar). It is an autonomous body which represents its
members' interests in the University and elsewhere. Every student who registers
at NUI, Galway automatically becomes a member of the Students' Union on payment
of the Student Levy - a total of over 12,000 members. Members are entitled
to numerous benefits including representation and advice from the Students'
Union officers, membership of the Students' Union Club (College Bar) and access
to a wide range of Students' Union commercial services.
Michael Regan is the Vice-President / Welfare Officer and assists with students'
problems in the areas of accommodation, childcare, study, health, finances
and social welfare. If you need some advice in any of these areas or have any
other welfare-related problems, then drop in to Michael's office, give him a
call on 086 3853659 or e-mail him at [email protected]
NUI, Galway Students' Union Phone: +353 (0)91 524810 Fax: +353 (0)91 750566
[email protected]
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Accommodation.
www.nuigalway.ie/student_services/accommodation_office/
The Accommodation Office is situated on the first floor of Aras Ui Chaitail.
The staff of the Accommodation Office are there to help in your search and
answer any questions you may have.
They can help students find appropriate accommodation in Student Residences,
flats, apartments or houses. We can also help if problems arise with property
owners. The office is located in the Áras Uí Chathail building next to Áras
na Mac Léinn.
Accommodation Office
National University of Ireland, Galway, University Road, Galway, Ireland. Phone:
+353 (0)91 492760 E-mail: Agnes O Farrell
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Chaplains
http://www.nuigalway.ie/student_services/chaplains/
Rather than the Chaplains saying what they think they are, some students give
their view -
'The Chaplain always makes time to listen to me, even when I don't really
know what I'm talking about myself but when I need to talk anyway' .
Aoife, Third Arts
'I think there has to be somebody in college who is on the staff but who is
on our side - a sort of access point. Somebody who will speak for me and defend
me when I am in trouble. I know when I am in the wrong and he does too but
he will speak up on my side, like my father or mother would but I wouldn't
always tell them'.
Evan, Second Electronic Engineering
'It's reassuring to know that there is a person in the college who says prayers
for us and isn't just marking us or grading us' .
Joanne, Second Arts
'I like the Chaplains. I think they give a great service. They are approachable,
good natured, good humoured, kind and generous with their time. They seem to
actually enjoy their job which makes it so much easier to relate to them. I
have gone for help over the years - once when I broke up with my boyfriend
and my friends all said I was right to and I needed somebody else to tell me
the truth - even though I was actually right !'
Marie, Medicine
Chaplaincy Centre, St. Declan's, Distillery Road, National University of Ireland,
Galway. Call 091-495055 for an appointment or e-mail: [email protected]
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Student Counselling.
http://www.nuigalway.ie/student_services/counsellors/
Student Counselling are in 5 Distillery Road. When coming into college from
Newcastle Road (Distillery Road entrance by AIB), they are on the right hand
side in a two storey house. University is a big step with many potential rewards.
However there can also be challenges and it can be very stressful at times.
You may be experiencing personal difficulties which are affecting your studies.
These can also affect your ability to take full advantage of the opportunities
available to you at NUIG. This is where they can help. They are a team of qualified
and experienced counsellors, psychologists and psychotherapists. The service
operates within the Code of Ethics and Practice agreed by the Irish Association
of University and College Counsellors. There is also a Drug and Alcohol counsellor available to assist students.
Student Counselling Service National University of Ireland, Galway, University
Road, Galway, Ireland. Phone: +353 (0)91 524411 ext. 2484 E-mail: [email protected]
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Student Health Unit.
http://www.nuigalway.ie/student_services/health_unit/
The Student Health Unit is situated on the first floor of Aras na Mhic Leinn.The
Student Health Unit provides on campus confidential primary health care for
registered students of the University.
Services Provided:
General Practice Care, Psychiatry, Contraception, Shared ante-natal care, Sports
Medicine, Asthma Management , Meningitis and MMR Vaccination, Medical Certification
(Boxing, Diving, Etc), Driving Licence Medicals, Phlebotomy, Audiometry, Minor
Surgical Procedures, Childhood Vaccinations, Health Education, Travel Advice
and Vaccinations and Hepatitis Vaccinations
Health Unit, National University of Ireland, Galway, University Road, Galway,
Ireland.
Dr. Fionnuaghla Lysaght. Student Health Unit, Aras na Mac Leinn. Tel: +353
(0)91 750451 Ext. 2604
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Disability Support.
http://www.nuigalway.ie/disability/index.html
NUI Galway is committed to Equality of Opportunity and positively values the
participation of students with disabilities in its educational and other programmes.
The University welcomes applications from students with disabilities and makes
provision, wherever possible, to facilitate access and participation.
Disability Support Service, Student Services. National University of Ireland,
Galway, University Road, Galway, Ireland. Elizabeth Walsh, Disability Officer.
Room 224, Áras Uí Chathail Tel. + 353 (0) 91 493541, Fax: + 353 (0) 91 495542,
E-mail: [email protected]
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Student Connect Mentoring.
http://student-connect.nuigalway.ie/
Student Connect links new first year entrants to the University with existing
students who have volunteered to be Mentors. In brief, the role of the Mentor
is to help the new entrant get to know the ropes of life at University so that
the new student has a better student experience and is enabled to achieve his/her
full academic potential, e.g. your mentor will introduce you to your Students'
Union, Clubs and Societies.
Student Connect Mentoring Programme. Una Mc Dermott. Student Services. National
University of Ireland, Galway, University Road, Galway, Ireland. Phone: +353
(0)91 495282
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Health Promotion.
http://www.nuigalway.ie/student_services/mbs/documents/introduction.html
The health promotion service is committed to helping you achieve your personal
and academic goals by:
• Providing useful, current health information
• Connecting people to appropriate resources
• Helping people to make informed decisions about their health
• Collaborating with individuals and departments across the university and
in the wider community to help advance the health of NUI, Galway students.
• Welcoming suggestions about how to make NUI, Galway a healthier place.
• Fostering a culture that values and supports a healthy community
Cindy Dring
Tel/SMS: 087 8526367
Direct Tel: 091 49 2048 Ext.2048
E-mail: [email protected]
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Campus Security and Garda Liaisons Officers
The NUI Galway Security Office is located on Distillary Road near the North
Entrance to the Bank of Ireland. Security are on duty 24hrs a day, 7 days a
week.
If you have been a victim of a crime, harassment, or witnessed a crime or
see anything suspicious, you should report it immediately. While you may be
reluctant to report incidents to Security, we would strongly encourage you
to contact them.
It is essential that you are honest and accurate when reporting an incident.
Any information you give to the Security or Garda will be treated confidentially
and should not be disclosed to a third party without your permission. There
are two Garda Liaison Officers for NUI Galway. Their names are Garda Ciara
Moran and Garda Vincent Jennings. They can be contacted through Gerry Nolan
of Campus Security (091 493333), through Michael Regan, Vice President/Welfare
Officer (0863853659) or directly in Mill Street on 091 538079.
Security Email, [email protected]