ALIVE Workshop Series 2020

02/11/2020

For the Academic semester ALIVE is hosting a range of workshops for NUI Galway students, staff and community partners. Here we will post the videos of the events and some key take-aways!

Here you will find information on workshops about taking community action through:

• Gaisce
• AntiRacism
• SDGs
• Volunteering

Beginners Guide to Changing the World

Thursday Nov 26th 2020
Guest Facilitator Vicky Donnelly brings us to the root! Leave this session with your knowledge expanded and your mind blown! 

Get the Zoom link by signing up here:

https://nuigalway-ie.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vdOGtqz0pG9AJuta49n98lxxmBF9Rx7xN 

How to Achieve the Gaisce Award - Wednesday 18th November 10.30am

All welcome! Meet Gaisce PALS Kirsty and Lorraine and hear how to achieve the award: Gold, Silver, Bronze. 

Register in advance for the Zoom link: 

https://nuigalway-ie.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIpcemqrDsrGdZqui4yWVGiyCPA59bcS84h 

How to be an Ally - Thursday 12th November at 6pm

This practical workshop training is designed for those that want to be anti-racist and gives you the tools to explore this role as an Ally. Expert facilitator Megan Maria Browne sets up a safe space for all to learn. 

All welcome! Sign up for the zoom link here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItcu6hqD0rHNO3q-KN-05-S7Q7dWrq5t_O  
 

What are the SDGs? - Wednesday 11th November at 3pm

Pop along as we play games to learn about the Sustainable Development Goals. All welcome!

Sign up link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcoc-igqzsqH9YHhxF2AemKWBkitcAl5_SH  
 

PopUp Zoom with ALIVE: How to volunteer and achieve the ALIVE Certificate

Tuesday 11th November 7.30pm

Zoom link from alive@nuigalway.ie

In Conversation with Úna-Minh Kavanagh - Wednesday 4th November at 6pm

The power of the Irish language to overcome loss, racism and online trolls.

Founder and Editor of WeAreIrish.ie, Travel Writer, Author of 'Anseo', Gamer and Multimedia Content Producer. In her first book, she writes honestly and humorously about tackling racism, language elitism and online trolls and the joy of turning her love of the internet, video games and accessible Irish-language content into a healthy work/life balance. Úna-Minh will share her experiences from being: Department of Justice and Equality Anti-Racism Committee Member; Member of the TG4 Audience Panel; Culture Night Trailblazer for the Irish Language 2020; Winner Social Activist 2017 at U Magazine 30 Under 30 Awards; Five-times nominated, shortlisted and finalist in the Blog Awards Ireland; Top 4 in the Travel Media Awards.