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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.
Our team
Research Office Team
The Research Office team are always happy to talk to the research community and those involved in research programmes. Below is a list of team members.

Aengus Parsons
Director
Tel: 353 91 493732 (Direct) Ext. 3732
Rm No: 230
Email: aengus.parsonsuniversityofgalway.ie

Dawn Carney
Head of Research Contracts
Email: dawn.carneyuniversityofgalway.ie

Emma Cummins
Legal Counsel
Email: emma.cumminsuniversityofgalway.ie

Gem Mathieu
Research Ethics Coordinator
Tel: 353 91 493757 (Direct) Ext. 3757
Ethics queries: ethics (at ) universityofgalway.ie
Rm No: 212
Email: gem.mathieuuniversityofgalway.ie

Noreen Goggin
RSS Database Coordinator
Tel: 353 91 495168 (Direct) Ext. 5168
Rm No: 229
Email: noreen.gogginuniversityofgalway.ie
Áine Mhic Thaidhg
Research Impact Officer
Email: aine.mhicthaidhguniversityofgalway.ie

Ruth Hynes
Innovation and Engagement Officer
Email: ruth.hynesuniversityofgalway.ie
International Team

Dr Gary Lupton
Head of International Programmes
College of Medicine, Nursing, & Health Sciences
Tel: 353 91 495821 (Direct) Ext. 5821
Email: gary.luptonuniversityofgalway.ie

Dr Silvia Maretto
Research Support Officer (International Funding)
College of Science
School of Law
Wellcome Trust
Tel: 353 91 492046 (Direct) Ext. 2046
Rm No: 212B
Email: silvia.marettouniversityofgalway.ie

Claire Bennett
Research Support Officer (International Funding)
School of Business & Economics
College of Engineering & Informatics
Tel: 353 91 494476 (Direct) Ext. 4476
Rm No: 212
Email: claire.bennettuniversityofgalway.ie

Dr Oonagh Dwane
Research Support Officer (International Funding)
College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies
Rm No: 212
Email: oonagh.dwaneuniversityofgalway.ie
National Team

Tony Flaherty
Head of National Research Programmes
Tel: 353 91 493124 (Direct) Ext. 3124
Email: tony.flaherty@nuigalway.ie
Email: tony.flahertyuniversityofgalway.ie

Dr Jared Gerlach
Research Support Officer (National Funding)
College of Business, Public Policy, & Law
School of Biological and Chemical Sciences
School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences
School of Natural Sciences
Tel: 353 91 494475 (Direct) Ext. 4475. Rm No: 212B
Email: jared.gerlachnuigalway.ie

Dr Ruth Dooley
Research Support Officer (National Funding)
School of Engineering and Computer Science
College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies
Rm No: 212
Email: ruth.dooleyuniversityofgalway.ie

Dr Dinali Wijeratne
Research Support Officer
College of Medicine, Nursing, Health Sciences and Psychology
Tel: 353 91 495382 (Direct) Ext. 5382
Rm No: 229
Email: Dinali.Wijeratneuniversityofgalway.ie

Michael Creane
Research Support Officer (National Funding)
College of Medicine, Nursing, & Health Sciences
School of Psychology
Rm No: 212
Email: michael.creaneuniversityofgalway.ie
Post Award Team

Louise Hannon
Head of Research, Post Award
Tel: 353 91 492860 (Direct) Ext. 2860
Email: louise.hannonuniversityofgalway.ie

Deirdre Carroll
Research Support Services Co-ordinator
Tel: 353 91 495169 (Direct) Ext. 5169
Rm No: 215
Email: deirdre.carrolluniversityofgalway.ie
Quick links to other offices
Research Office
Research and Innovation Centre,
National University of Ireland Galway,
University Road,
Galway,
H91 TK33,
Ireland.
Directions and maps. T: +353 (0)91 495312 E: vpresearch@nuigalway.ie
Twitter: @ResearchatNUIG