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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.
Web Services
Web Services
Web Site Hosting
Web site hosting is the hosting of Web content on NUI Galway’s central Web servers (www.nuigalway.ie). The service is a highly available clustered solution using the latest technology. The service supports/hosts:
- Officially branded NUI Galway Web sites
- Web pages (HTML and PHP)
- Content Management System
- Domain hosting
- Free NUI Galway Web addresses e.g. http://www.nuigalway.ie/mysite/ or http://mysite.nuigalway.ie/
- IE Web addresses e.g. http://www.ncbes.ie/
- Other domain names (e.g. mysite.com, mysite.net) can be supported but must be purchased separately from a third party, e.g. http://www.register.ie/.
Who can use the service?
The main focus is to provide the basis for a Web presence for NUI Galway organisation units, but the hosting of other, NUI Galway-related Web sites, can also be requested by NUI Galway staff.
Availability
- Hosted Web sites are available 24x7
- For support queries, contact the Service Desk (Tel. x5777 eMail servicedesk
nuigalway.ie) from 09:15 to 17:00 (Monday – Friday)
Prerequisites required for the service
- The Web site must be authorised by the Head of Unit.
- The Head of Unit must also assign at least one, but preferably two, Web Administrators to maintain the website - ISS will not be in a position to edit any website content on their behalf.
- All involved should also consider whether there is a need for a new website - perhaps the the desired content should be added to an existing website instead.
Setup instructions for users
Request must be logged by contacting the Service Desk (Tel. x5777 eMail servicedesknuigalway.ie).
Related University ICT policies
Web Support Service
A Web support service is applied to the use and management of officially branded NUI Galway Web sites that are hosted on the University’s Web site hosting service. Support covers the creation and management of Web content using the University’s Content Management System (CMS).
Who can use the service?
The support service is only available to University Web site administrators who use the official Web publishing template and CMS.
Availability
- Content Management System is available 24x7
- For support queries, contact the Service Desk from 09:15 to 17:00 (Monday – Friday)
Prerequisites required for the service
- The Web site must be authorised by the Head of Unit.
- The Head of Unit must also assign at least one, but preferably two, Web Administrators to maintain the website - ISS will not be in a position to edit any website content on their behalf.
Training
CMS training is provided by Web Services via an on-demand course. A self-help resource is also available, complete with FAQs, working examples, browser tools, and interactive demonstrations.
Setup instructions for users
To request:
- a new (blank) website and CMS access to edit it
- access to edit an existing website
Contact the Service Desk (by logging a helpdesk ticket, phoning. x5777 or eMailing servicedesknuigalway.ie ).
Troubleshooting Tips for users
For faster problem resolution, we recommend you check the Self-Help site's Course Videos, Troubleshooting Checklist, FAQs, working examples, browser tools, and interactive demonstrations before logging a support ticket.
Support tickets must be logged by contacting the Service Desk (Tel. x5777 | eMail servicedesknuigalway.ie).
Related University ICT policies
Web Site Add-ons
To request any of the add-ons please contact the Service Desk
Internal Directory
An internal directory allows you to create Web pages or upload documents that are restricted to internal/on campus viewing only. To request an internal directory, log a ticket with the Service Desk.
MySQL Database
The MySQL database is administered using the PhpMyAdmin Web interface. Request a MySQL database by logging a ticket with the Service Desk.
Password Protected Folder
A password protected folder allows you to create Web pages or upload documents that are password protected. These Web pages or documents can only be accessed with the correct username and password. Request this add-on by logging a ticket with the Service Desk.
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