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  • Society Training 2024

    Posted by SocsBox on Sun, 15-09-2024

    Training is taking place in September and OctoberTraining ScheduelTo see the full list of training sessions click herePlease sign up for Society Training in the form at this linkIf you want to check if you or your committee have booked for training see the live list here (this brings you to the socs dashboard login and then to help item in your dashboard where you can view the list of people who have registered for training.)In Person TrainingThere are a series of e-modles but attending in person training gives you an oppoetunity to hear from other societes and ask questions and get clarity ...

  • Job Opportunities for student in the SocsBox

    Posted by The Socs Box on Tue, 16-07-2024

    Socs Well/Ents/Tech Crew We will be recruiting an Ents/Well Crew in August who will work with the SocsBox on large events and also in the Hub. These opportunities are for current students only, who have the availability to work mostly evenings/nights  and some weekends and also some daytime availability for the large events.   Well Crew: We are looking for the Hub, for people, people who like making people feel welcome and organising fun events and enjoy interacting with people and have social media savvy. A love of cooking is desirable but not required, it will also be necessary to ...

  • Why Join Societies?

    Posted by The Socs Box on Thu, 25-04-2024

    With so much to choose from, joining a Society is a great way to make friends, meet like minded people, learn new skills,pursue an interest & broaden your horizons. You can get as involved as you like. You cna join as many as you like.We have over 125 active societies, see list here, ranging from charity and volunteering, performing & artistic, political and religious, social and cultural, lifestyle and well-being and special interests.Societies provide a huge range of activities both on and off campus throughout the academic year including:Volunteering Opportunities - Leadership ...

  • University of Galway Win 7 Awards at BICS Awards

    Posted by The Socs Box on Mon, 15-04-2024

    University of Galway took home seven awards at the Board of Irish Societies (BICS) Awards in the Clayton Hotel, Galway last night April 11th. This was more than any other college at the event and makes the University the overall winner of more awards since the inception of the event in 1996. The Awards were: Best Society Cultural, Academic & Social (Large College) for University of Galway Dramsoc. Best Society Charity & Civic (Large College) for University of Galway Feminist Society. Best Departmental Society (Large College) for University of Galway Zoo Soc. Best Event (Large College) ...

  • FEM Fest

    Posted by Feminist Society on Thu, 29-02-2024

    To Celebrate International Womens' Week Femsoc have a full week of events.see full line up here This year, the University of Galway Feminist Society (Fem Soc!) is launching Fem Fest 2024! The week of discussion, information and social events includes International Women's Day (also the date set for the referendum to amend Articles 41 and 41.2 of the Constitution). Fem Fest aims to promote the importance of feminism in the 21st century and encourage the student and staff body in the university to question what feminism means to them and what a world without the need for feminism could look ...

  • Society Awards How to Enter & Get Tickets

    Posted by The Socs Box on Thu, 29-02-2024

    Awards Gala BallThis year we will be holding Society Awards in the Clayton Hotel on March 26th. Tickets will be available for committee members to purchase, everyone on committee as of Feb 28th can purchase a ticket. Get your tickets hereTickets will be heavily subsidised at €20 (thanks to generous sponsorship by the Bank of Ireland) and will include, dinner (main course & dessert, wine, entertainment with live band Transmitter and of course the fabulous awards ceremony.If any performing societies would like to perform please get in touch with Riona at ...

  • Society Balls

    Posted by The Socs Box on Wed, 17-01-2024

    Society BallsCommerce Ball: Galmont Hotel, Jan 31st SOLD OUTScience Ball: Galway Bay Hotel, Feb 21stEng & Nursing  Ball: Galmont Hotel, Feb 29thArts Ball:Galway Bay Hotel, March 8thGUMS Ball: Galway Bay Hotel, March 14th Postgrad Ball: Clayton Hotel, March 21st ...

  • EDI Project Funding for Societies

    Posted by The Socs Box on Fri, 05-01-2024

    EDI ProjectThe EDI Project Fund 2023/24 is now open for applications from staff and students until 1.00pm, Thursday, 25th January 2024. The theme for the 2023/24 EDI Project Fund is ‘Belonging’ and seeks to facilitate equality / inclusion initiatives which promote and enhance a welcoming university environment where everyone has a sense of belonging and can thrive. Applications to the fund from the university community including societies and clubs are welcome.Societies play a crucial role in supporting the sense of belonging for students and their overall experience.  For further ...

  • GUMS American idiot

    Posted by Musical Society (GUMS) on Thu, 07-12-2023

    American Idiot!In The Black Box January 30th - Feb 3rd 2024, Tickets on sale now purchase hereGUMS are proud to present their main show of 2024, American Idiot! Johnny, Tunny and Will struggle to find meaning in a post-9/11 world. When the three troubled men flee the constraints of their hometown for the thrills of city life, their lives are quickly altered when Tunny enters the armed forces, Will is forced to remain to fulfil his parental duties, and Johnny's attention becomes divided by a seductive love interest and a new friendship with an influencing, drug-dealing alter ego.An ...

  • Society Bank of Ireland Bursary Winners Announced

    Posted by The Socs Box on Tue, 21-11-2023

    Bank of Ireland BursaryThe aim of the award is to support the societies in organising events of social, cultural, humanitarian and educational importance which enhance the community and enrich the society experience. Note: events with creativity originality are encouraged.Congratulations to the recipientsName of SocietyName of the EventAmount AwardedArt SocietySociety Hunger Games600GUMSGUMS Main Show 2024 ‘American Idiot’600Feminist SocietyFemFest: The Place of Feminism in the 21st Century500University of Galway Women in LawInternational Women's Week500Fansci SocietyItzacon ...

  • Raise and Give Week Societies Ideas?

    Posted by The Socs Box on Tue, 21-11-2023

    We are making plans for next Semester and getting ready for the return of Raise and Give Week (RAG) to campus from Feb 12th - 16th.So lots of opportunities for your society to get involved.Its all about fun for a good cause. This has been supported by the University and is a huge opportunity to reclaim the week for us.What would you like to see?To start the process please take this poll to tell us all the types of events you would like to see you can choose as many options as you like.https://strawpoll.com/PKgl3aM29npWhat events would your society like to organise?What ideas do you have ...

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