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About University of Galway
About University of Galway
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Research & Innovation
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Guiding Breakthrough Research at University of Galway
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Community Engagement
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First Year Orientation
1st Year Orientation - Pharmacy Programme (GY505)
We're excited to welcome our first-year students on Friday, 12th September 2025.
The table below is a draft and has not yet been confirmed.
| Course Code | Day | Time | Session Description | Presenter | Venue |
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| GY505 | Friday | 09.30-11.30 | Introduction to the Pharmacy Programme Meet your classmates and lecturers, see your timetable, and find out what to expect in your course and how to get ready for Week 1. |
Dr Joanne O'Dwyer Programme Director |
Human Biology Building, Ground Floor, G001 Classroom |
| GY505 | Friday | 11:45-12:45 |
Welcome to University of Galway Overview of supports & Active Consent |
Schools/Colleges/CÉIM | Bailey Allen Hall |
| GY505 | Friday | 12:45-14:30 | Fáilte/Welcome pick and mix Supports and extra-curricular opportunities /lunch/bespoke or mini-tour/campus challenge |
Student Services /
Schools/Colleges
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Campus and restaurants |
| GY505 | Friday | 14:30-15:30 | Socs/Sports/Volunteering | Sports, Societies Office and Student Volunteering | Sports Centre |
| GY505 | Friday | 15:45-16:45 | Systems and Spaces/Q&As |
Student Services
Schools/Colleges
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Bailey Allen Hall/Sports Centre/Lecture theatres/smaller rooms as appropriate |
| GY505 | Friday | 17:00-19:00 | BBQ/Freshers' Bingo Bash | Student Services/ Chaplaincy/ Societies/ Clubs/SU | Chaplaincy / An Bhialann |
| GY505 | Friday | 19:00-23:00 | Fáilte after Dark - Social programme | Societies/SU | Áras na MacLéinn/Sult |
