In this episode, Caróg Green, Student Enquiry Centre Coordinator and Student Support Officers Teresa Lydon and Kelly Moore discuss University of Galway semester one provisional exam results.

Teresa and Kelly emphasise that the provisional semester one exams are provisional, so they can be subject to change. There is plenty of time to take action if needed, if you fail an exam all is not lost. Make sure to reach out to the supports that are available to you.

Please note regulations will vary by College and School. Please see below some important differences:

Pass rate for most programmes in Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences is 50%.

Pass by Compensation does not apply to any programmes in the College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences.

Capping for students on programmes in the College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences will be at the pass rate for their programme.

Student Support Officers are available for students who wish to discuss personal, academic, financial or any other issues that may arise while in University. You can contact your Student Support Officer on this link - https://www.universityofgalway.ie/student-support-officers/

The Student Enquiry Centre is located in the heart of campus, just inside the doors of the Arts & Science Concourse. Open from 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday the team are on hand to help with any query you may have. Find out more on this link - https://www.universityofgalway.ie/student-enquiry-centre/

Support Wheel - https://www.universityofgalway.ie/student-services/supportwheel/

Professor Ray Murphy from the Irish Centre for Human Rights at University of Galway discusses the ongoing situation in Lebanon on BBC Global News

This is a podcast-style generative AI interpretation of the following study: Leyden, K.M., Hogan, M.J., D’Arcy, L., Bunting, B. and Bierema, S., 2024. Walkable neighborhoods: Linkages between place, health, and happiness in younger and older adults. Journal of the American Planning Association, 90(1), pp.101-114.

Read the full research article: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01944363.2022.2123382

Please note: There can be some interpretive errors of detail when using GenAI.

A research team led by University of Galway is investigating whether climate change is reducing the impact that some of tiniest organisms in the oceans have on CO2 levels in the atmosphere.

In the latest edition of our Sustainability Podcast, Internal Communications Officer Nuala Ní Chonghaile speaks to Dr Richard Manton, the inaugural Director of Sustainability Director of Sustainability, charged with establishing a Sustainability Office and leading the implementation of our ambitious sustainability strategy.

Three books that Dr Manton mentioned in this podcast and might be of interest to listeners are”

'Doughnut Economics: Seven ways to think like a 21st-century economist' by Dr Kate Raworth

'Hardiman & Beyond: The Arts and Culture of Galway Since 1820' by Dr John Cunningham & Dr Ciarán McDonagh

'Galway: Making a Capital of Culture' by Dr Patrick Collins

San eagrán seo labhraíonn Faye Ní Dhomhnaill, Leas-Uachtarán don Ghaeilge le Comhaltas na Mac Léinn in Ollscoil na Gaillimhe, le beirt mhac léinn - Liam agus Aisling.

Labhraíonn siad faoi na tacaíochtaí atá ar fáil do mhic léinn na hOllscoile.

In this podcast Raimey O'Boyle, SU VP for Education, chats with Kerry Lawless and Aoife Griffin. They discuss CÉIM, the academic peer support scheme for first-year students at University of Galway. This programme is run as a partnership between students, academic staff and University of Galway Students’ Union.

CÉIM peer learning sessions are student led and are about working collaboratively in small groups to develop independent learning skills, discuss new topics on the course, prepare for upcoming assignments and exams, and have some fun!

Find out more about CÉIM on the webpage - https://ceim.su.universityofgalway.ie/

Or take a look at this video - https://youtu.be/sD2F44V9-bk

In this episode Raimey O'Boyle chats with Caróg Greene, Student Enquiry Centre Coordinator and Izzy Tiernan, SU Welfare and Equality Officer about the services the Student Enquiry Centre (SEC) offers to University of Galway students.

The SEC is centrally located on the Arts / Science concourse, and the team are available from 9-5pm, Monday to Friday to answer any queries you may have.

You can find more details on the webpage - https://www.universityofgalway.ie/student-enquiry-centre/

Or keep up to date with SEC news on Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/universityofgalwaysec/

In this podcast Raimey O'Boyle chats with Regina Lyons from the Academic Skills team in the Library and shares tips on how to navigate the Library and advises on the fantastic resources available.

Find out more about these resources on the links below.

Library Website and Catalogue: https://library.universityofgalway.ie/

Academic Skills Webpage: https://library.universityofgalway.ie/studying/academicskills/

How to search the Library Catalogue (video resources): https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9oT8OP695c8IvT1z9d88TScRcVmUliEq&si=yu31Mk0c3GRHkmGg

FYI – First Year In Library Guide: https://openpress.universityofgalway.ie/firstyearin/

Library Workshops and Events: https://universityofgalway.libcal.com/calendar/workshopsevents?cid=8158&t=d&d=0000-00-00&cal=8158&inc=0

Academic Writing Centre: https://library.universityofgalway.ie/studying/awc/

Niamh Tobin, Student Success Coach at University of Galway chats with Raimey O'Boyle SU VP for Education about the services of a success coach and how they can help support you during your time at University of Galway.

Success Coaching events are open to all students and you will find all details of upcoming events on this webpage - https://www.universityofgalway.ie/successcoaching/programmeandworkshops/

If you would like to find out more about Success Coaching take a look at this page -https://www.universityofgalway.ie/successcoaching/