Almost 100 online booths are being set up for students to put NUI Galway academics and staff on the spot during the university's autumn undergraduate open day.
The special one day virtual event - taking place from midday to 4pm on Saturday October 2 - is offering an extensive interactive experience for students, parents, and guidance counsellors to explore courses and careers and to connect with the university.
Ninety-one booths are being set up as part of the online open day where lecturers, programme directors, and staff will be on hand to answer questions and talk about university life.
A main stage for panel discussions is also being hosted on the day, featuring five keynote talks with distinguished graduates and high achieving students, including a chance to hear how to cultivate an Olympic mindset, as well as practical tips to get the most from the university experience.
Advance registration is required in order to access the platform, with further information available at www.nuigalway.ie/opendays, or by emailing [email protected].
Sarah Geraghty, director of student recruitment and outreach at NUI Galway, is urging people to register in order to plan their day, pick their talks, and visit the booths.
“We are very conscious that the Leaving Cert class of 2022 have faced many challenges and have shown great resilience over the last two years,” she said.
“Our aim for NUI Galway undergraduate open day is to support students and parents as they start to think about options for next year. We hope the open day will be an informative and dynamic event which will help students to explore the endless career opportunities that await them and help identify the courses and pathways that are right for them.”
As well as asking questions in the booths, visitors can download relevant details and watch videos.
Each of the course or subject booths will feature at least one live presentation on the day include introductions to subject areas such as arts, business, law, engineering, science, medicine, and nursing, as well as tasters on more niche, specialised, courses and subjects.
NUI Galway has new subjects available for 2022 - international development and performance and screen studies for GY101 joint honours students; and physics and climate physics for GY301 science students.
Representatives from NUI Galway’s support services teams will be available to chat with students and parents including booths dedicated to accommodation, admissions, fees, and other professional and support services.
The Access Centre will provide information on the alternatives entry routes to third level education including the Access Programme, QQI/FETAC Level 5 places, and support available from the Disability Support Service.
