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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.
textHELP Read and Write Gold
textHELP Read & Write Gold
textHELP Read & Write Gold is a discreet integrated solution comprised of many features designed to assist students with their reading and writing. Unique functionalities include text-to-speech, phonetic spell checker, word prediction, speaking dictionary and a scanning facility.
Click here to search the PC Suites for versions of this software
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Please follow the below steps for students or you may access textHELP using our Software Self Service option. |
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Can I install on my Home Computer
- Yes, textHELP Read & Write Gold can be installed on home computers
- textHELP Read & Write Gold is available in PC Suites
- Students
- Students can simply download the software from here
- See installation instructions below
- Staff
Please follow the below steps for students or you may access textHELP using our Software Self Service option. - Installation Information
To install software on your machine, you must log in as an administrator - System requirements for Read & Write Gold
Where can I get technical support
How to Install Texthelp
Windows/Mac Operating System, Including Microsoft Edge Browser
Go to https://www.texthelp.com/en-gb/products/read-write/read-write-for-education/ Try Read&Write today
Select your device – Windows or Mac OS and click “Read&Write (UK English)”
This will download the application which needs to be installed on your laptop.
Please follow all instructions on the installation wizard to fully install your software.
Once installed please launch Read & Write, you will be asked to sign in using a Google or Microsoft account.
Please ensure you choose Microsoft and that you input your campus account email@nuigalway.ie, otherwise you will only have a 30 day trial of the software.
More details can be found here.
Google Chrome/Chrome Book
Once Read&Write has been installed on your device, you will need to activate the software. You will need to sign in to Read&Write to access the features, you will be asked to sign in using a Google account or a Microsoft account. Please ensure you choose Microsoft and that you input your campus account email@nuigalway.ie, otherwise you will only have a 30 day trial of the software
More details can be found here.
iPad
Please install Read&Write for iPad by going to the iPad App Store. Once Read&Write for iPad has been installed on your iPad you will then need to activate the app. Please ensure you choose Microsoft and that you input your campus account email@nuigalway.ie, otherwise you will only have a 30 day trial of the software. New to Read&Write for iPad?....How to use Click here.
Android
Please Install Read&Write for Android phone/tablet by going to the Google Play Store. Once Read&Write has been installed on your device you will need to activate the app.
To activate Read&Write for Android, please click here.
More details can be found here.