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The so-called 'Jedi Glove' was developed by medics and engineers at NUI, Galway

New glove technology developed at NUI Galway

Regional • 3 hrs

The seven-day study found 42% of those who read found their sleep improved

Bedtime reading can lead to improved sleep, study finds

Regional • 15 Oct

The False Widow spider has been spreading worldwide

False Widow spider bites more toxic than first thought

News • 18 Jun

The study was published in the European Heart Journal

High blood pressure raises risk of death from Covid-19

Coronavirus • 05 Jun

Studies in the UK estimate losses of up to 50% of hedgehogs in rural areas

Researchers take on prickly subject with hedgehog study

Biodiversity • 02 Jun

Orla Costigan, from Blackrock in Dublin, is among those who graduated online

Galway medical students graduate online

Coronavirus • 06 Apr

NUI Galway wants to be a driver of change for Galway and the region

NUIG reveals investment strategy

Business • 09 Jan

It is the third year the event is being organised by the School of Psychology at NUI Galway

Extra Christmas magic with sensory Santa

Connacht • 14 Dec 19

The play comes out of a programme at NUI Galway (Pic: Aengus McMahon)

Play about sexual consent touring universities

Ireland • 11 Sep 19

The National Traveller Mental Health Network was officially launched at NUI Galway

Suicide rate among Travellers highlighted

Ireland • 15 Mar 19

Device was developed by Dean Sweeney as part of his PhD research

New device could help those with Parkinson's disease

Science and Technology • 23 Jan 19

The study involved the investigation of fossils of disc-shaped creatures called "eldonids"

Study sheds light on evolution of animals

Connacht • 10 Dec 18

The study was conducted over a two-month period between November 2016 and January 2017

Use of 'green' fuels breaching WHO air guidelines

Air pollution • 14 Sep 18

The introduction of domestic water charges led to huge demonstrations

Policy failings impeded water charges rollout - report

Water Charges • 13 Sep 18

A huge 'gramophone' sponge in a pristine area at around 1200m depth (Pic: NUI Galway/Marine Institute)

Bed of Atlantic may be used for medical treatments

Connacht • 03 Sep 18

The survey was carried out among 2,150 students at NUI Galway

Majority of students unhappy with sexual education

Sexual Education • 07 Aug 18

Some NUIG students are to receive a refund of tuition fees after a complaint was upheld

NUIG apologises over 'major problems' with course

NUI Galway • 30 Jul 18

The controversy over appointments process at NUI Galway led to an external review

Female lecturers settle discrimination action with NUIG

Connacht • 25 Jul 18

NUI Galway researchers were involved in the transatlantic development effort

NUI Galway team helps develop new cardiac device

Connacht • 12 Jun 18

The 'Therepi' device was developed by researchers on both sides of the Atlantic

NUIG researchers help develop new cardiac tool

News • 11 Jun 18

A red squirrel in Killiney Hill Dublin (pic: Michael Ryan/Luzy Desierdo - NUIG)

Squirrel experts to discuss conservation at NUIG event

Connacht • 01 Jun 18

Microplastics are small plastic fragments that come from larger pieces like clothing and personal care products

73% of deep sea fish ingested plastic - NUIG study

Science • 19 Feb 18

Cars powered by hydrogen will take to the roads in the Aran Islands under the SEAFUEL project

NUIG project to bring hydrogen energy to Aran Islands

Science • 14 Feb 18

Beaked whales are rarely seen at sea due to their shyness

Scientists spot rare beaked whales off Irish coast

Ireland • 05 Dec 17

New student accommodation will be built at NUIG with help from the European Investment Bank

NUI Galway gets €60m loan for campus development

News • 23 Oct 17

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