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Courses
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University Life
University Life
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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.
Postgraduate Research Students Orientation
Our New and Returning Postgraduate Research Student's Guide is a very useful signpost document that directs you to relevant university services e.g. registration, fees, accommodation.
Welcome to University of Galway.
If you did not attend our September Postgraduate Research Orientation session, you are invited to attend our upcoming sessions.
Orientation seeks to welcome you and provide you with the necessary information as you start your research journey at University of Galway.
Orientation will be in three stages.
Stage 1 Pre-recorded Presentations
Up-to-date presentations are available below (Click on this link or scroll down the page)
Attendance at Stage 2 and 3 Orientation is obligatory. Your attendance will be recorded.
Orientation will give you the opportunity to learn more about
-the graduate research environment at University of Galway
-commencing your research programme
-services provided by the university
Orientation also gives you the opportunity to meet staff and other students.
Orientation Stages
Stage 1 - Pre-recorded presentations
Up-to-date Pre-recorded presentations are now available below. Please review each of these presentations prior to Stage 2 and Stage 3.
To view subtitles (if not provided within presentation)
- Google Chrome browser can generate captions for any audio or video file which you are watching/listening to in the browser (Settings > Advanced > Accessibility > Live Captions).
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When going to each video presentation, if subtitles not available–select Watch on YouTube, you will have an option for closed captioning or to open a transcript for subtitles. Click on the cc icon in the bottom right of the video for closed captions or on the 3 small dots under email video and select Open Transcript..
Stage 2 - University level Orientation
Hosted by Prof. Dónal Leech, Dean of Graduate Studies
- Date/Time: Wednesday, 25th January from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (This includes registration at the beginning and lunch at the end)
Contact: Sandra Donohue sandra.donohue@universityofgalway.ie
Venue: Aula Maxima, Ground Floor, Quadrangle Building (Building 1 on Campus map)
A light lunch will be provided at the end of the session.
Please let Sandra Donohue at sandra.donohue@universityofgalway.ie know if you have any dietary requirements prior to the 18th January. - Parking: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/buildings/service-helpdesk/get-to-around/
Stage 3 - College Induction/Orientation
This is organised by the Vice-Deans of Graduate Studies in your relevant College.
- College of Arts, Social Sciences, & Celtic Studies
Date/Time: Friday, 27th January from 11:30 am-1:30 pm
Organiser: Dr. Lindsay Reid lindsay.reid@universityofgalway.ie
Platform: online via Zoom
* access link was emailed on the 4th January 2023 providing access to the session. If you haven't received the link, please contact lindsay.reid@universityofgalway.ie.
Your attendance will be recorded so you are requested to log in to the session using your full student name.
- College of Business, Public Policy, & Law
Date/Time: Wednesday, 25th January from 2-4 pm
Organiser: Dr. Anna Arstein-Kerslake (College Contact cbppl@universityofgalway.ie)
Venue: Whitaker Institute Room (CA110), Ground Floor, St Anthony’s part of Cairnes Building (Building 35 on Campus maps)
- College of Medicine, Nursing, & Health Sciences*
Date/Time: Monday, 9th January from 2-3 pm
Organiser: Prof. Garry Duffy garry.duffy@universityofgalway.ie (College Contact cathal.oflatharta@universityofgalway.ie)
Venue: HBB 3022 Boardroom, Human Biology Building (Building 11 on Campus map) - College of Science & Engineering
Date/Time: Wednesday, 25th January from 2 – 3 pm
Organiser: Dr. Nicholas Devaney nicholas.devaney@universityofgalway.ie
Venue: THB-G011 Seminar Room, Hardiman Research Building (Building 20 on Campus map)
Further Supports for Incoming International Students
- The International office webpage is also full of useful information including pre-arrival and arrival information.
- Please also check out their International Student Experience webpage.
- Any questions please email international@universityofgalway.ie
Please also see:
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QA245 University Guidelines for Research Degree Programmes
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Postgraduate Research Mentoring Programme which is available to all PGR students
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Accommodation Office webpage
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Fees office webpage
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Registration webpage for incoming Postgraduate Research students.
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Information Solutions and Services – Services for Students and Getting Started
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Student Events Calendar
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Stay informed - Keep up-to-date and find the information you need by downloading the University Apps and connecting with the University team.
Download Student Apps, go to Yourspace.nuigalway.ie for links to Clubs, Societies, Student Services and supports, and Volunteering and more
Also go to https://www.students.universityofgalway.ie/ to view, for example, upcoming events and student festivals.
Looking forward to meeting you.
Regards,
Dónal Leech
Dean of Graduate Studies
Key Links and Contacts (from Presentations below)
Postgraduate Research Orientation Videos
College Orientation Videos: