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A lifetime in activism

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When Sabina Higgins welcomes you into her private office before a long-scheduled interview, immaculately turned out in an azure, roll-neck woollen dress with anti-war and global sustainability badges pinned to her shoulder, you know she means business.

University stories feature in new RTÉ docuseries, 'My Uni Life'

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The nine-part series was filmed over the course of academic year 2022/23, going behind the scenes in eight universities, as students and staff navigate the opportunities and challenges of life in higher education.

Galway professor appointed as Commissioner for Human Rights in Council of Europe

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Professor Michael O’Flaherty will begin his six year, non-renewable term as the Commissioner for Human Rights on April 1, 2024.

University of Galway Students’ Union launches Wasted Week

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University of Galway Students’ Union this week announced their Wasted Week, which will run the week of January 29th to February 2nd. The week will look at environmental issues such as food waste, recycling, litter and fast fashion.

­Through the glass darkly

Suffering is not a zero sum game between Israel and Gaza, but facts matter, if only to redress the balance.

Use McManus money to make GAA grounds more accessible, says Rabbitte

JP McManus funding for County Boards should be used to make clubs more accessible – Minister Rabbitte Minister for Disability and Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East, Anne Rabbitte, is calling on GAA Clubs to consider using funding received from JP McManus in recent weeks to make club grounds more accessible for people with disabilities.

Ireland must be more proactive in protecting and providing for our children – MEP Maria Walsh

Ireland must be more proactive when it comes to protecting our children and young people, according to Midlands-North West MEP Maria Walsh.

Galway Palestine activists go to Dublin following failure to meet Taoiseach

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Following a failure to meet with the Taoiseach at the Moycullen / Mhaigh Cuilinn bypass on Monday, members of the Galway branch of the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign travelled to the Dáil yesterday (Wednesday) in an effort to deliver its ceasefire petition signed by more than 10,000 people.

Many fields represented in University of Galway 2023 Honorary Degree list

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University of Galway this week announced the recipients of Honorary Degrees at the 2023 Winter Conferring ceremonies which are taking place from until Wednesday November 29, when the Honorary Degree awardees will join more than 3,000 students graduating over six days.

Franciscan Friary to host perennially popular annual Samaritans Gala Christmas concert

The Army Band of 2nd Brigade, based in Athlone, will once again provide the main musical support for the 31st Annual Gala Samaritan Christmas Concert to take place within the surrounds of the Franciscan Friary on Wednesday, December 6, at 8pm.

 

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