Things to do

The Union provides entertainment throughout the year across the campus. The College Bar hosts live music and DJ's throughout the year, hosting some major local and national talent.

A-Z Guide

Pick a letter and look it up. Check out our A-Z guide for every relevant thing we could think of.

Campaigns

The two main events of the year are Freshers' Fortnight and College Week.
Freshers' Fortnight is run in late September for the benefit of first year students in NUI Galway, with the aim of getting them involved early in University life through fun activities. However, older students have been known to get involved too!
SHAG Week SHAG Week Sexual Health Awareness and Guidance Week is an annual event.
SHAG is a campaign run in colleges across the country to promote a safe and responsible attitude to sex. The Students Union will distribute 5,000 "SHAG Packs" to students which include a condom and a safe sex information booklet produced by AIDS West. Events are held on campus all week to promote the campaign.
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Summer in Galway

Here are some suggestions of things to keep you busy if you are spending the summer in Galway such as volunteering with the many festivals taking place. More info.

Life Skills

The Life Skills Programme run by the Students' Union offers a chance to further your development outside of the academic world through classes in areas such as: First Aid, Sign Language, Lifesaving and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training. These classes are provided at a reduced rate giving you a chance to learn a new skill which, in some cases, could save someone's life. This is also a great chance to broaden your CV. This programme is supported with funding from the Student Projects Fund.

Volunteering

We all need a little help from time to time and Volunteering can be very rewarding. You learn new skills, challenge yourself, meet new people and add the experience to your CV. Check out our Volunteering page for various options.

Flirt FM

Don't forget to check out our very own campus radio station Flirt FM on 101.3 FM for the best in alternative and locally available commercial music. You can also volunteer with them!!

Sports Clubs

Sport and recreational activity is central to live in NUI Galway. Whether you are an aspiring high perfromance athlete, simply want to keep fit by attending fitness classes or learn a new skill, we have a sporting club for you. With over 40 clubs to choose from ranging from Archery to Athletics, Basketball to Rowing, Mountaineering to Frisbee there is always something to do. All sports clubs offer a range of programmes from novice levels right up to experienced participants.
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Recreational activity is a vital part of campus life. NUI Galway Sports and Recreation Unit encourages students to get off the couch through a number of events. Fun Runs, Futsal Blitzs and Wii Nights are only some of the activities offered as part of the "Off the Couch" initiative. For up to date news and to sign up for any Off the Couch activities visit www.otc.nuigalway.ie

Societies

We have profiled all 100 societies in NUI Galway, giving a short description of what each society does during the year. While all societies have a recreational component many offer the opportunity to travel, learn new skills and to represent the University or country at competitions in Ireland and abroad. Most of all, societies are a great way to make friends, find people who share your interests and broaden your life skills.
View the list of Societies

The Hub - Common Room

The Hub is the common room located below the SU in Áras na Mac Léinn. It's an open area with lots of chairs and tables where you can sit back and relax, use your laptop, watch TV, play a game of pool or bring in your lunch you've made at home.