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Courses
Courses
Choosing a course is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make! View our courses and see what our students and lecturers have to say about the courses you are interested in at the links below.
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University Life
University Life
Each year more than 4,000 choose University of Galway as their University of choice. Find out what life at University of Galway is all about here.
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About University of Galway
About University of Galway
Since 1845, University of Galway has been sharing the highest quality teaching and research with Ireland and the world. Find out what makes our University so special – from our distinguished history to the latest news and campus developments.
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Colleges & Schools
Colleges & Schools
University of Galway has earned international recognition as a research-led university with a commitment to top quality teaching across a range of key areas of expertise.
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Research & Innovation
Research & Innovation
University of Galway’s vibrant research community take on some of the most pressing challenges of our times.
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Business & Industry
Guiding Breakthrough Research at University of Galway
We explore and facilitate commercial opportunities for the research community at University of Galway, as well as facilitating industry partnership.
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Alumni & Friends
Alumni & Friends
There are 128,000 University of Galway alumni worldwide. Stay connected to your alumni community! Join our social networks and update your details online.
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Community Engagement
Community Engagement
At University of Galway, we believe that the best learning takes place when you apply what you learn in a real world context. That's why many of our courses include work placements or community projects.
Child Care
Child Care
The University Creche
Spraoi Early Learning Centre operates the University Crèche, located at 50, Upper Newcastle.
About Spraoi
- At Spraoi the focus is on learning through play. They implement the Aistear curriculum and incorporate elements of Steiner and Montessori.
- The centre has been refurbished to meet the needs of children between 6 months and 12 years.
- Their software app keeps parents updated in real time about their children's day, thereby including parents, as the primary educator, in the care of their child.
- The balanced and varied menu is prepared in house to meet the nutritional needs of the child and the new garden growing project links in with this.
- For smaller children the focus is on sensory play and Spraoi are working to develop the sensory experience both internally and externally in the crèche garden.
- Parents play an integral role in their child’s development and are encouraged to be partners in their child’s educational and social progress. The current members of the NUI Galway Crèche Parents’ Committee include Prof Michelle Millar (Chair), Karen Dooley, Eoin Daly, Noel Cronin, Tom Lohan, Brandon Walsh (Students Union), Nicola McNicholas and John Hannon (Student Services)
- Parents of children who are interested in enrolling children in the Crèche should contact spraoinuig@gmail.com
- For a tour of the centre or more information, please contact Crèche Manager, Karen Hamilton on 091 493739.