Research Impact

University of Galway is a globally focused research-led university, internationally renowned for the quality and impact of our teaching, research and innovation. The global impact of our research is evident in the number of our international research collaborations, and the fact that we are home to five of the most highly cited researchers in the world. The importance of impact is reflected in our Strategic Plan 2020-2025, with the University's commitment to actively engage with external stakeholders, alumni and the public to maximise and amplify our impact. 

Workshops and Seminars

We regularly run tailored workshops and seminars with national and international impact experts, to provide researchers with the tools to navigate the research impact landscape. Visit our SharePoint site for information about future training events.

Research Impact Case Studies  

University of Galway focuses on impact and the contribution our university makes to society and the economy. Our world-leading research underpins a huge range of innovations, which add value to sustainable development, improve quality of life, protect the environment and enrich our culture. For over 170 years, we have contributed to society through education, learning and research at the highest levels of international excellence. Here we present a selection of research impact case studies that show how University of Galway research has changed the world. 

Shared Vision, Shaped by Values - Flagship Goals for 2025  

We will develop a compelling content programme to showcase the outcomes and impact of our research and innovation, nationally and internationally.
We will embed engaged research across the University by involving and collaborating with the public throughout the process of our research activities.
We will invigorate our research institutes to ensure our continued impact and support high standards, using this strategy and values as our lens.
We will develop and implement a structured university-wide social responsibility programme to deliver measurable positive societal impact with our communities.
We will focus our research expertise and infrastructure on the targets of the UN Sustainable Development Goals with measurable ambitions for research income, outputs and impacts.