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University of Galway announce partnership with Galway Science & Technology Festival
University of Galway has announced a new partnership as lead academic partner with Galway Science & Technology Festival, formalising and building on a successful and established collaboration which goes back 15 years. The new partnership will allow University of Galway and Galway Science & Technology Festival to co-create and build on the educational, cultural and societal objectives of the festival to ensure its ongoing development and success. The Partnership will foster the development of accessible educational outreach programmes for schools, the public and under-represented groups through collaborations with volunteer groups and local organisations. University of Galway has played a significant role in facilitating the growth and expansion of the Galway Science & Technology Festival since its inception in 1998. The University began hosting the annual Festival Exhibition Day in 2010 - the hallmark of the weekend, featuring interactive Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)-themed events and activities from companies, including the festival’s main sponsor Medtronic, professional organisations, schools, volunteer groups, Atlantic Technological University and state agencies. The event draws more than 15,000 people to campus each year. Professor Peter McHugh, Interim President of University of Galway, said: “As lead academic partner of the Galway Science & Technology Festival, we are delighted to formalise this relationship after 15 years of successful collaboration. Our ongoing commitment to the festival demonstrates University of Galway’s dedication to encouraging innovation and interest in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and how these STEM subjects apply to other areas such as medicine, business and the creative arts, among school children. “The annual festival exhibition is very much the focal point of the festival and has been hosted by University of Galway since 2010, showcasing educational shows and workshops, and immersive interactive exhibition stands by world leading global companies, local primary and secondary schools and research centres. The festival exhibition inspires a curiosity and an interest in STEM among school children, encouraging them to consider STEM subjects in school and for their future studies and careers.” Paul Mee, Chairman of the Galway Science & Technology Festival, said: “We are thrilled to be able to strengthen our partnership with University of Galway. Our access to the University’s wonderful campus, not to mention the amazing student volunteers, is a key element for the successful future running of the festival. We look forward to many more festival days on the campus.” Founded in 1998, Galway Science & Technology Festival runs every November and is part of Taighde Éireann-Research Ireland’s National Science Week. The festival delivers over 200 free shows and workshops to 35,000 primary and secondary schools throughout Galway City and County. Its aim is to inspire young people to develop an interest in STEM subjects and to communicate the significance of these educational areas in everyday life and society, making these fields more accessible and engaging. Anne Murray, Festival Manager of the Galway Science & Technology Festival, said: “We are absolutely delighted to formalise our long-standing relationship with the University of Galway as lead academic sponsor, who hosts the annual exhibition. This partnership builds on 15 years of successful collaboration, enabling us to deliver impactful and inspiring STEM-based events that ignite curiosity and encourage young people along with their parents to explore the limitless possibilities of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We look forward to continuing this shared mission of inspiring future generations.” Professor Mark Healy, Vice-Dean Student Recruitment and Personal Professor of Civil Engineering, College of Science and Engineering, University of Galway, said: “We welcome this opportunity to celebrate and reaffirm in a formal way our involvement as lead academic sponsor of the festival. The festival exhibition day is a fantastic way to effectively communicate the significance of STEM in everyday life, thereby making it more accessible and engaging.” Ends.
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Tuesday, 11 February 2025
Tugann Ollscoil na Gaillimhe cuireadh do gach mac léinn a bhfuil cúrsa iarchéime á bhreithniú acu chuig a lá oscailte, áit a mbeidh deis acu cíoradh a dhéanamh ar roghanna staidéir agus a gcéad chéim acadúil eile a phleanáil. Beidh an Lá Oscailte Iarchéime ar siúl ar champas na hOllscoile Déardaoin, an 20 Feabhra ó 12-3pm i Halla Bailey Allen. Tá breis agus 200 rogha foghlama ann, ina measc roghanna solúbtha, ar líne agus cumaiscthe. Tabharfaidh an ócáid seo deis do dhaoine gairmiúla, céimithe agus mic léinn reatha fiosrú a dhéanamh ar an raon éagsúil clár iarchéime lánaimseartha agus páirtaimseartha atá ar fáil in Ollscoil na Gaillimhe, lena n-áirítear máistreachtaí múinte agus máistreachtaí taighde, chomh maith le roghanna taighde dochtúireachta. Beidh comhaltaí foirne acadúla ar fáil chun bualadh le mic léinn ionchasacha agus chun roghanna staidéir, riachtanais iontrála, eispéireas mac léinn agus conairí gairme a phlé. Beidh comhaltaí foirne tacaíochta iarchéime ar an láthair chomh maith chun iarratais, iontrálacha, scoláireachtaí, maoiniú agus táillí a phlé. Beidh turais den champas ar siúl i rith an lae ar a dtabharfar deis do mhic léinn ionchasacha blaiseadh a fháil de na háiseanna teagaisc agus foghlama úrnua agus nuálaíocha ar an gcampas. Bhí an méid seo le rá ag Caroline Duggan, an Ceannasaí Earcaíochta Fochéime & Iarchéime, Ollscoil na Gaillimhe: “Bunchloch de thiomantas Ollscoil na Gaillimhe tacú le foghlaim ar feadh an tsaoil agus le dul chun cinn acadúil is ea an Lá Oscailte Iarchéime. Tugann an ócáid seo deis uathúil do mhic léinn iarchéime ionchasacha teagmháil dhíreach a dhéanamh le comhaltaí foirne acadúla agus le mic léinn reatha, eolas a fháil faoinár n-áiseanna den scoth agus faoin gcaoi ar féidir leis an Ollscoil cabhrú leo a bhfuil uathu a bhaint amach i dtéarmaí acadúla agus gairme. Dearadh ár gcláir iarchéime chun réimse leathan deiseanna gairme a oscailt do mhic léinn agus na scileanna agus an t-eolas a thabhairt dóibh chun gairmeacha a fhorbairt a bheidh in ann déileáil le dúshláin an mhargaidh fostaíochta amach anseo.” Moltar do dhaoine clárú roimh ré anseo https://www.universityofgalway.ie/postgraduate-open-day/. Críoch
Tuesday, 11 February 2025
University of Galway is inviting all aspiring postgraduate students to its open day, offering an opportunity to explore study options and plan the next step in their academic journey. The Postgraduate Open Day takes place on Thursday February 20th from 12-3pm in the Bailey Allen Hall on the University campus. With more than 200 flexible, online and blended learning options on offer, the event will allow professionals, graduates and current students to delve into the diverse array of full-time and part-time postgraduate programmes available at University of Galway, including taught and research masters, as well as doctoral research options. Academic staff will be available to meet prospective students to discuss study opportunities, entry requirements, student experience and career paths. Postgraduate support staff will be on-hand to discuss applications, admissions, scholarships, funding and fees. Campus tours throughout the day will allow prospective students to explore the state-of-the-art and innovative teaching and learning facilities on campus. Caroline Duggan, Head of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Recruitment at University of Galway, said: “The Postgraduate Open Day is a cornerstone of University of Galway’s commitment to supporting lifelong learning and academic growth. This event offers prospective postgraduate students a unique opportunity to engage directly with our expert faculty and current students, explore our world-class facilities, and discover how the University can help them achieve their academic and career aspirations. Our postgraduate programmes are designed to open doors to a wealth of career opportunities, equipping students with the skills and knowledge they need to future-proof their careers in an ever-evolving job market.” Advance registration is recommended and is available at https://www.universityofgalway.ie/postgraduate-open-day/. Ends
Monday, 10 February 2025
Tá Gradam Airgid Athena SWAN eile bainte amach ag an Ollscoil do Scoil Ghnó agus Eacnamaíochta J.E. Cairnes Tá gradam suntasach bainte amach ag Ollscoil na Gaillimhe maidir le cur chun cinn an chomhionannais inscne, agus Scoil Ghnó agus Eacnamaíochta J. E. Cairnes tar éis Gradam Airgid Athena SWAN a bhaint amach. Tá Scoil Ghnó agus Eacnamaíochta J. E. Cairnes ar an dara Scoil Ghnó i bPoblacht na hÉireann a bhain a leithéid de chaighdeán amach. Tugann Gradam Airgid Athena SWAN aitheantas don tiomantas i leith comhionannas inscne a chur chun cinn don fhoireann agus do mhic léinn araon, agus i leith athrú cultúrtha aitheanta a chruthú laistigh den Ollscoil, agus bronnadh an gradam a aithnítear go hidirnáisiúnta mar gheall ar éachtaí comhionannais inscne na Scoile. Is dul chun cinn é ar an nGradam Cré-umha a baineadh amach in 2020. Mar thoradh ar an gcreidiúnú is déanaí seo tá deich nGradam Cré-umha agus dhá Ghradam Airgid bainte amach ag an Ollscoil go dtí seo, mar aon le Gradam Cré-umha Institiúide a rinneadh a athnuachan in 2021. Tá Gradaim Athena SWAN ag dhá scoil déag as ocht scoil déag de chuid na hOllscoile anois. Dúirt Leas-Uachtarán Comhionannais, Éagsúlachta agus Cuimsithe Ollscoil na Gaillimhe, an Dr Helen Maher: “Déanann gach duine in Ollscoil na Gaillimhe comhghairdeas le Scoil Ghnó agus Eacnamaíochta J.E. Cairnes. Is mór an spreagadh dúinn an dul chun cinn suntasach atá déanta ag ár n-ollscoil i dtaca le comhionannas inscne, go háirithe i gColáiste an Ghnó, an Bheartais Phoiblí agus an Dlí – áit a bhfuil gradaim Athena SWAN bainte amach ag na trí Scoil ar fad. “Léiríonn an dara Gradam Airgid a baineadh amach inár nOllscoil go bhfuilimid dírithe agus tiomanta i gcónaí do chomhionannas, éagsúlacht agus cuimsiú a dhaingniú inár gcultúr agus inár gcomhfhreagrachtaí.” Dúirt an tOllamh Alma McCarthy, Déan Scoil Ghnó agus Eacnamaíochta J.E. Cairnes: “Tá ríméad orm go bhfuil an gradam seo faighte ag ár Scoil agus is léiriú é ar ár dtiomantas don chomhionannas inscne. Is dianphróiseas measúnaithe seachtrach é próiseas Athena SWAN a éilíonn fianaise ar ghníomh agus ar dhul chun cinn. D’oibríomar ar os cionn 50 gníomh comhionannais inscne chun an gradam Airgid a bhaint amach. Molaim mo chomhghleacaithe go léir as a dtiomantas don chomhionannas agus as ár luach a bhaineann le meas ar chách a léiriú.” Críoch