This section is packed with podcasts and resources to help you stay focused and maintain a healthy balance while studying. Small daily habits and practical strategies can make all the difference when starting your study session. 

Campus Catering Opening Hours

Various catering outlets are open during study week and exams, take a look at the full list on this link

Brew Breaks: Tuesday 31, Thursday 2 April and Wednesday 8 April

Brew Breaks are back! Pop into the SEC to fuel up on FREE hot chocolate or a pastry. If you need advice on your exam timetable or have any exam-related queries the team will be on hand to help.  

When: 12-2pm, Tuesday 31 March and Thursday 2 April 
Where: Student Enquiry Centre (SEC), Arts/Science Concourse

When: 12-2pm, Wednesday 8 April 
Where: Student Enquiry Centre (SEC), Arts/Science Concourse

Student Success Coaching - Drop-In: Monday 13-Friday 17 April

Pop in the Student Success Coaching team for a quick break! Enjoy a free treat, recharge, and get a boost of encouragement as you prepare for your final assignments and exams. No need to book, just come by whenever you need a moment to reset.

When: 10am - 12pm Monday 13 to Friday 17 April
Where: Student Success Coaching Office, Arts/Science Concourse (next to Smokey's)

Podcast - Wellzone Series

The Well Zone podcast series is brought to you by Student Counselling & Wellbeing and will explore proven strategies to support your mental, spirtual and emotional health during your university journey. There are four episodes in this series and each episode has a variety of exercises that you can complete in your own time. This series is delivered by members of the counselling and wellbeing team at University of Galway.  Listen now. View transcripts and exercises

Podcast - Take a breath with Ecotherapy

In this episode Fiona Roche, Student Counsellor in the University of Galway, chats with host Barry Ó Siochrú, former Students' Union Vice President for Gaeilge 2022/23 and explains how ecotherapy focuses on using nature and the outdoors to improve our wellbeing. Listen here. Transcript available here

Podcast -   Tarraing d'anáil le hÉiciteiripe 

Sa chlár seo míníonn Fiona Roche, Comhairleoir Mac Léinn, conas a úsáideann éiciteiripe an dúlra agus an saol amuigh faoin aer chun ár bhfolláine a fheabhsú. Anseo.

Podcast - Sleep Well, Study Well

Nóirín Mannion, Mental Health Support Worker in the University of Galway student health unit, chats with host Barry Ó Siochrú, former Students' Union Vice President for Gaeilge 2022/23 and reminds us that it is ok to allow time for self care, particularly during stressful times. Listen here. Transcript available here

Podcast Destress for Success

Jimmy McGovern, Support Worker with the Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care Centre, chats with host Barry Ó Siochrú, former Students' Union Vice President for Gaeilge 2022/23 and gives us some fantastic tips on managing and reducing stress in the run up to exams. Listen here. Transcript available here