September University of Galway to host largest-ever Autumn Undergraduate Open Days

University of Galway is preparing to welcome thousands of prospective students, families, and guidance counsellors to its largest-ever Autumn Undergraduate Open Days.

The Autumn Undergraduate Open Days take place on Friday October 3rd and Saturday October 4th from 9am to 3pm each day.

The two-day event offers visitors the opportunity to explore five exhibition zones across the campus, meet with lecturers and current students, and participate in over 100 course and subject talks, campus tours, and interactive demonstrations.

            Sarah Geraghty, Director of Student Recruitment and Outreach, said: “Our Open Days are designed to inspire. We want every visitor to leave excited about the journey ahead. University of Galway is ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide and is number 1 in Ireland for our impact on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. But what truly sets us apart is our people, our passionate staff and students can’t wait to meet you. We offer over 60 world-class undergraduate degrees – from Medicine to Engineering, Pharmacy to Science, Arts to Business, and more than 90% of our courses offer work placements or study abroad opportunities. That means our graduates are not just degree-ready, they’re career-ready.”

Attendees will experience an extensive programme of events and activities, including:

• Future nurses and midwives can step inside real clinical training facilities at Áras Moyola with guided tours daily at 12:45pm and 1:30pm.
• The School of Law’s Moot Court will be open to visitors with five tours taking place on the day. The Moot Court is designed to replicate the experience of a real court hearing for our students.  
• Future doctors can try their hand at clinical skills, from listening to heartbeats to exploring digital ear and eye exams with interactive clinical skills demonstrations taking place over the two days.
• Curious scientists and engineers can tour the state-of-the-art Engineering Building and get a behind-the-scenes look at Physics and Chemistry labs
• Drama enthusiasts can take part in a Drama Masterclass at 1pm or join a backstage tour of the O’Donoghue Centre at 11:30am.
• Those interested in sports will have the opportunity to meet elite coaches and athletes, with tours of high-performance sports facilities.

Students will have the opportunity to see what life at University of Galway is really like, with guided tours of campus residences and student hubs.

Those interested in the Irish language can also take part in a special guided Irish-language tour from Áras na Gaeilge, showcasing the University’s vibrant bilingual culture.

Parents are also invited to attend a dedicated information session at 11:30am on Saturday, designed to provide practical guidance and advice on supporting students as they make the transition to university life.

To register, or for more information and the full programme, visit www.universityofgalway.ie/opendays or email opendays@universityofgalway.ie.

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