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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.
Accessibility & LanguageSocial Wellbeing
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Social well being involves having supportive, meaningful relationships & a sense of belonging in a community. Positive social interactions enhance mental health, reduce stress & increase life satisfaction. Engaging in community activities & nurturing relationships can significantly improve overall well being.
The university of Galway understands the need to nurturing a sense of belonging with our community. The strategic Plan 2025 – 2030 Of Galway for the World includes a sense of belonging as one of our core values.
Belonging: The University strives to create an environment where students, staff and alumni feel welcomed, supported, connected and valued as an integral part of a community of learning that fosters academic engagement, professional development and personal growth, health and well being.
University-of-Galway-Strategic-Plan-2025-2030---English-version.pdf
Social Well being Resources
Please check out the following opportunities to connect with your fellow colleagues.
All University Sports Clubs and University Societies welcome members of staff to participate in their activities. With over 100 clubs and societies there is something for everyone
Student Societies - University of Galway
University of Galway Ireland, Galway Sport - Clubs Home
Staff Social Club
The staff social club offers many events during the year to connect with your colleagues, including coffee mornings, tickets to the arts Festival with opportunities to volunteer for the arts festival. Organised trips to the Galway Races, BBQ family fun days, recreational soccer leagues on our five aside soccer pitches.
Contact eric.mortimer@universityofgalway.ie
Choir
The University Staff Choir now known as the University Singers has been in existence since 2013. Not only does the choir provide an opportunity for staff members, retired staff, alumni plus mature and postgrad students to sing, it also promotes wellbeing among the members and an opportunity to make connections. Since 2013 it has won numerous awards and accolades.
University of Galway - Your Space
The University Singers are very active in supporting Wellbeing Initiatives and campaigns throughout the year.
wellness@universityofgalway.ie
Book Club
Led by members of the library staff, the university boasts a flourishing Book Club
The information is on the website
https://nuigalwayie.sharepoint.com/sites/LivelyLeabharBookClub and do send on the sign up link for the mailing list to any colleagues you think might be interested: https://forms.office.com/e/a0xfX87W4A
The Staff Book Club is a partnership between the Library and the Staff Wellbeing Office.
Tai Chi
Classes are offered through the academic semesters by the Confucius Institute
Tai Chi Classes - University of Galway
Yoga
The university Yoga society provide the Yoga specific classes.
Contact Us
Email: kathy.hynes@universityofgalway.ie
