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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.
Institutional SAT
The Institutional Self-Assessment Team (SAT) was reconstituted as the Athena Swan Institutional Steering Group following the the University's renewed Bronze Athena SWAN Award in 2021.
The Steering Group meets on a quaterly basis to montior the implementation of actions set out in the University's Athena Swan action plan. The Group also discusses issues raised at School and College level relating to Athena Swan/Gender Equality.
Members of the University of Galway Institutional Athena Swan Steering Group
| Name | Gender Identity | Role at NUI Galway |
| Helen Maher (Co-chair) | F | VP Equality, Diversity and Inclusion |
| Donal Leech (Co-chair) | M | Dean of Graduate Studies |
| Aoife Cooke | F | Head of Equal Opportunities |
| Laura Loftus | F | EDI Programme Manager for Gender Equality |
| Pól Ó Dochartaigh | M | Deputy President and Registrar |
| Mark McGuinness | M | HR Representative |
| Jared Gerlach | M | VP Research Representative |
| Claire O'Connor | F | Director of Planning and Institutional Research |
| Kasia Whysall | F | Vice-Dean EDI, CMNHS |
| John Walsh | M | Vice-Dean EDI, CASSCS |
| Mary Dempsey | F | Vice-Dean EDI, CSE |
| Deirdre Curran | F | Vice-Dean EDI, CBPPL |
| Joe Mee | M | Student's Union representative |
| Michael Creane | M | Research Committee representative |
Steering Group membership aims to ensure inclusion and representation from across the University community reflecting gender, staff category, grade, senior management and work-life balance experience. The four College Vice Deans EDI were ex-officio members, providing a crucial link between the Institutional Steering Group and School Athena Swan activity.
All Staff Culture Survey: Q1 2023
As part of the consultation process for the University's Athena Silver submission in 2025, the Steering Group will conduct a survey of all staff in April 2023 on workplace culture in University of Galway. Find out more here.
The purpose of this survey was to help the Steering Group understand staff members experience their working environment and identify what can be improved to ensure equality of opportunity in terms of gender. Survey responses will inform the Athena Swan actions and initiatives that will be included in our 2025 submission.
