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University of Galway Student Sustainability Leadership Awards 2023

NOW Open for Applications

Applications are now open for the University of Galway Student Sustainability Leadership Awards 2023 and will close at 12 noon on April 5th 2023.

To find out more about the Awards on offer and details on how to apply please click University of Galway Sustainability leadership Awards 2023.

Open to all University of Galway students, the successful applicants are awarded an 8 week Summer Internships to support the implementation of our University of Galway  Sustainability Strategy targets and objectives.  The central aim of the award programme is to develop student leaders that are dedicated and enthusiastic about creating a more sustainable campus and community. 

three students pictured who received the NUI Galway Student Sustainability Leadership Award 

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University of Galway Student Sustainability Leadership Awards 2021

Student Sustainability Internships were awarded to Malena Thren and Sophie O'Byrne for AY21-22. Throughout the year, the interns worked to raise awareness about campus sustainability, as well as sustainability in general.

Malena worked towards the Battle of the Buildings Energy Compeition. She designed an articulate module in Energy Awareness and also led the roll out of a recent Energy Awareness week.  

Sophie wrote and designed the Student Sustainability Toolkit. She leads communication on our social media platforms, Twitter (@NUIGSustain) and Instagram (@nuigalwaysustainability), as well as regularly revamping and updating our website.

 Photo of Malena Thren and Sophie O'Byrne