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challengemaster · 12-12-2014 8:48pm

Depends on the suite. You can check them here

http://www.nuigalway.ie/information-solutions-services/services-for-students/pcsuites/generalaccesspcsuites/

tigergirl · 13-12-2014 12:36pm

Some of those times are a bit off. I've been in computer suites before and they closed when they should have been open later and vice versa.

Your safest bet is Block E, stays open until 10pm (It says it's closed on weekends but it's not. I'm in here right now) or the Finnegan suite in Aras Ui Cathail, open until ~6pm. Failing them, the one downstairs of the Concourse, ~6pm again, is usually open but usually full. And last but not least, the downstairs one in the IT Building is always open and always open until late. I remember last year during Christmas exams I didn't get kicked out of there until ~11pm.

pmasterson95 · 13-12-2014 2:55pm

tigergirl wrote: »

Some of those times are a bit off. I've been in computer suites before and they closed when they should have been open later and vice versa.

Your safest bet is Block E, stays open until 10pm (It says it's closed on weekends but it's not. I'm in here right now) or the Finnegan suite in Aras Ui Cathail, open until ~6pm. Failing them, the one downstairs of the Concourse, ~6pm again, is usually open but usually full. And last but not least, the downstairs one in the IT Building is always open and always open until late. I remember last year during Christmas exams I didn't get kicked out of there until ~11pm.

You the blonde one? I was there earlier?

Ficheall · 14-12-2014 11:50pm

pmasterson95 wrote: »

tigergirl wrote: »

Your safest bet is Block E, stays open until 10pm (It says it's closed on weekends but it's not. I'm in here right now) or the Finnegan suite in Aras Ui Cathail, open until ~6pm. Failing them, the one downstairs of the Concourse, ~6pm again, is usually open but usually full. And last but not least, the downstairs one in the IT Building is always open and always open until late. I remember last year during Christmas exams I didn't get kicked out of there until ~11pm.

You the blonde one? I was there earlier?

32B cup?

FatherJessop · 15-12-2014 11:47am

pmasterson95 wrote: »

You the blonde one? I was there earlier?

Ficheall wrote: »

32B cup?

Are ye the mouth-breathers with the sweaty palms and greasy hair? Go easy on the creeping, ye've probably made someone feel pretty awkward.

laoch na mona · 15-12-2014 11:49am

FatherJessop wrote: »

Are ye the mouth-breathers with the sweaty palms and greasy hair? Go easy on the creeping, ye've probably made someone feel pretty awkward.

Engineering students?

Ficheall · 15-12-2014 12:59pm

FatherJessop wrote: »

Are ye the mouth-breathers with the sweaty palms and greasy hair? Go easy on the creeping, ye've probably made someone feel pretty awkward.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBwS66EBUcY

pmasterson95 · 16-12-2014 3:09pm

FatherJessop wrote: »

Are ye the mouth-breathers with the sweaty palms and greasy hair? Go easy on the creeping, ye've probably made someone feel pretty awkward.

I dont breathe through my mouth so nope.

Point taken tho

mademoiselle_r · 16-12-2014 4:43pm

Hey when do the Christmas exam results come out?

wmirl · 16-12-2014 4:46pm

Usually the first week in February, but they're only provisional results and sometimes only a letter grade is given.

jacobwrestling · 17-12-2014 1:44pm

Anyone know if there's a water dispenser/filter or kitchen tap in the psychology bit of the Arts Millennium? I've set up here for the day and don't fancy heading out in that rain every time I want to refill my bottle!

mademoiselle_r · 05-01-2015 1:22pm

Anyone know what happens if you pass one section of a module but maybe get 30% in another- will one grade bring up the next and equal a pass or do you need to pass both?

I think I did terrible in a certain exam but am doing pretty good in the other part of the module so I'm wondering what'll happen.

Mr. G · 05-01-2015 2:40pm

mademoiselle_r wrote: »

Anyone know what happens if you pass one section of a module but maybe get 30% in another- will one grade bring up the next and equal a pass or do you need to pass both?

I think I did terrible in a certain exam but am doing pretty good in the other part of the module so I'm wondering what'll happen.

Depends on the % break down on each part of the module. If the exam that you got 30% in was worth 90% of the overall grade that would be worth 27% on it's own and you would fail (30 * .9).

Some modules require you to pass certain parts so check that out also. Hard to tell really.

mademoiselle_r · 12-01-2015 3:38pm

Does anyone know what date week 12 is? I'm confused with the easter holidays.

LoonyLovegood · 12-01-2015 7:54pm

We do weeks 1 - 11, then a week off, then week 12.

J.E. Cairnes · 12-02-2015 5:49pm

Nailz wrote: »

A mate of mine in my course who's big into his health & fitness, and is therefore microwaving self-made meals according to his gym diet, always uses the microwaves on the third floor of Cairnes or the second floor in St. Anthony's, so you could use those I guess. They're small staff kitchens as far as I know, so if you want to feel safe you could ask someone based on those floors whether you can use them or not because he's been given out to for using it on one occasion, but generally I don't think anyone gives a shit.

As you correctly state, these facilities (copiers, microwaves, etc.) are for staff use only. Staff do care about the University and maintaining its facilities.

Mr. G · 15-02-2015 1:21am

J.E. Cairnes wrote: »

As you correctly state, these facilities (copiers, microwaves, etc.) are for staff use only. Staff do care about the University and maintaining its facilities.

Not all of them!

Slow Show · 15-02-2015 2:14am

CTYIgirl wrote: »

We do weeks 1 - 11, then a week off, then week 12.

I'm seeing this weeks later but are you sure that's true? I was under the impression it was a straight twelve weeks through and my timetable, which varies every week so is done up to the end, agrees with me, with the last Thursday and Friday being part of Easter Vacation.

LoonyLovegood · 17-02-2015 1:30pm

Slow Show wrote: »

I'm seeing this weeks later but are you sure that's true? I was under the impression it was a straight twelve weeks through and my timetable, which varies every week so is done up to the end, agrees with me, with the last Thursday and Friday being part of Easter Vacation.

You're doing med though, right? The med timetable is different. The rest of us plebs get Holy Week off

expatinator · 01-03-2015 9:31am

Hello. My outlock account has been blocked. I use it for work and I need it ASAP.

Does anybody know a way to fix this problem?

Preferably by today or early tommorrow?

Squeeonline · 01-03-2015 12:15pm

Have you graduated? The accounts get shut off after a while.

expatinator · 01-03-2015 1:18pm

*Blinks*

Wish I knew that.

Anybody got a quick fix until I can get a new email sorted?

Squeeonline · 02-03-2015 4:40pm

expatinator wrote: »

*Blinks*

Wish I knew that.

Anybody got a quick fix until I can get a new email sorted?

Get in contact with computer services (or whatever they are calling themselves now ISS/ISIS etc).

You should really get a notification that your account will go inactive. I lost mine, but then got it back when I started a MSc later. Cant remember if it had all the stuff in it still. Probably not.

Mr. G · 03-03-2015 12:16am

Squeeonline wrote: »

Get in contact with computer services (or whatever they are calling themselves now ISS/ISIS etc).

You should really get a notification that your account will go inactive. I lost mine, but then got it back when I started a MSc later. Cant remember if it had all the stuff in it still. Probably not.

ISS. Information Solutions and Services

Squeeonline · 03-03-2015 11:08am

Mr. G wrote: »

ISIS. Information Solutions and IT Services

FTFY.

CeilingOrFloor · 04-03-2015 6:18pm

Hey guys!
I'm a prospective first year student (2015/16) and I'm looking for help deciding which course to take. I have an interest in both Commerce and Arts and I am finding it difficult deciding which one to put as my first choice. To be honest I don't really know what I'd be interested in career wise - though I'd have somewhat of an interest in hospitality/hotels or pretty much anything people related.
I wonder if you guys could give me and idea of the hours I'd be looking at in each course, as well as how difficult they are, whether or not they lead anywhere at the end and just generally if they are good degrees.
If I do arts I'd be thinking of doing English and possibly Classics and History and for Commerce I'd mainly be interested in Public Relations and Human Resources.

Thanks in advance for any answers I do get!

expatinator · 05-03-2015 7:39am

It's sorted.

Hmmm, I did Arts. It's not great for an immediate job, but you can get a good course in the conversion course. The essay writing can be a pain and I'd advise you to study how to write an Essay from the get go.

mademoiselle_r · 16-03-2015 6:26pm

I am very confused about the Easter holidays. One person is telling me one thing,one another. Can anyone confirm the dates for holidays for undergrads (not doing medicine)?

One lecturer thinks we have from friday 27th off and are back on monday 13th, and that that is week 12.Is that correct?

the website says we've only a few days off :S

Mr. G · 17-03-2015 2:13am

mademoiselle_r wrote: »

I am very confused about the Easter holidays. One person is telling me one thing,one another. Can anyone confirm the dates for holidays for undergrads (not doing medicine)?

One lecturer thinks we have from friday 27th off and are back on monday 13th, and that that is week 12.Is that correct?

the website says we've only a few days off :S

The website is showing the days that college won't be open. Teaching holidays are from the 27th to the 13th - that's Easter Holidays, but if you want, you can come in, just not for those few days on the website.

shruikan2553 · 17-03-2015 2:28am

mademoiselle_r wrote: »

I am very confused about the Easter holidays. One person is telling me one thing,one another. Can anyone confirm the dates for holidays for undergrads (not doing medicine)?

One lecturer thinks we have from friday 27th off and are back on monday 13th, and that that is week 12.Is that correct?

the website says we've only a few days off :S

That is correct.
We have this week, next week, 2 weeks off, 1 week in and 1 week off. Then its exams.

dex20 · 10-06-2015 6:53pm

I have an admit in MSc SWDD and I am an International student (NON-EU) from India. I have an engineering Background in Electronics and Communication.
Looking at the course it looks quite straight forward.

I don't have fantastic C.S background but I know a lot . Looking at the cost for Non EU students(19,000 euros) is this worth the Investment ?
I hear Galway is a great place.

danube · 14-08-2015 12:35pm

Will I be allowed to use the library after the end of this month when my registration expires? I won't be graduating until October.

Mr. G · 20-08-2015 11:34am

Your card won't be disabled for a good until after you graduate if that's what you mean. You won't be able to take books out though unless you're registered for that academic year afaik.

In other news:
So the registration website sis.nuigalway.ie crashed.

NemoEnleft · 21-08-2015 6:12pm

I registered for NUIG today and uploaded my photo and that, but feel that the dimensions are off. I'd like to re-upload the photo, but can't figure out how. Anybody got any suggestions?

Squeeonline · 22-08-2015 12:27pm

NemoEnleft wrote: »

I registered for NUIG today and uploaded my photo and that, but feel that the dimensions are off. I'd like to re-upload the photo, but can't figure out how. Anybody got any suggestions?

In my experience you are stuck with that photo for 4 years, no matter how many times you try and change it.

You might have to go into the registration office and ask that they change it.

tigergirl · 04-11-2015 6:03pm

Anyone know what's being built infront/behind the XL shop?

Copa Mundial · 07-11-2015 2:10am

I'm hoping to do a post grad in NUIG next year, the Professional Masters in Education.

Could anyone say if the Post Graduate Open day on the 11th will be worth going to? I'd love more information obviously, just looking for a word from someone who's maybe been before or who knows what to expect?

pmasterson95 · 07-11-2015 1:04pm

tigergirl wrote: »

Anyone know what's being built infront/behind the XL shop?

Barbers I reckon

The Lost Sheep · 07-11-2015 7:14pm

tigergirl wrote: »

Anyone know what's being built infront/behind the XL shop?

Its a barbers. Grafton Barbers opening Monday.

Copa Mundial wrote: »

I'm hoping to do a post grad in NUIG next year, the Professional Masters in Education.

Could anyone say if the Post Graduate Open day on the 11th will be worth going to? I'd love more information obviously, just looking for a word from someone who's maybe been before or who knows what to expect?

Yes it would. Will be going to it myself. Like any open day there'll be staff from the various departments/courses who you can ask questions on the course etc

pmasterson95 · 07-11-2015 7:19pm

The Lost Sheep wrote: »

Its a barbers. Grafton Barbers opening Monday.

Yes it would. Will be going to it myself. Like any open day there'll be staff from the various departments/courses who you can ask questions on the course etc

The same lads that are on Shop Street?

The Lost Sheep · 07-11-2015 7:24pm

pmasterson95 wrote: »

The same lads that are on Shop Street?

Don't think so. This companys first shop in Galway afaik

Slow Show · 08-06-2016 10:27pm

Would anyone be able to recommend somewhere that might be open in the evenings that I could use for one-on-one grinds? Would use a library room but evening is the only time that suits.

Chain Smoker · 16-06-2016 9:39pm

Slow Show wrote: »

Would anyone be able to recommend somewhere that might be open in the evenings that I could use for one-on-one grinds? Would use a library room but evening is the only time that suits.

In June? iirc half the rooms in the campus will be open with no one in them, just pick somewhere off the beaten track a bit and make sure to sit somewhere that someone else looking for a vacant room can see you without popping in to check if it's free.

The Lost Sheep · 16-06-2016 9:41pm

Slow Show wrote: »

Would anyone be able to recommend somewhere that might be open in the evenings that I could use for one-on-one grinds? Would use a library room but evening is the only time that suits.

Anywhere off the concourse would be fine. There's nobody around so you will have a lot of choice.

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