Study shows drop in children smoking, drinking New research has shown a significant decrease in the number of children smoking and drinking over a 20-year period to 2018. Ireland • 08 Mar
Study identifies genes associated with breast cancer New research has identified a number of specific genes associated with breast cancer. Ireland • 20 Jan
Spider bites carry harmful bacteria - study Common house spiders can carry harmful bacteria that can be transmitted to people through bites, according to research by scientists at NUI Galway. Ireland • 01 Dec 20
CÚRAM and Aerogen collaborate in Covid-19 fight A new collaboration is underway between researchers at CÚRAM, the SFI Research Centre based at NUI Galway and Industry partner Aerogen, a world leader in ... Business • 17 Nov 20
New glove technology developed at NUI Galway A number of companies have expressed an interest in producing a new glove, which uses tactile feedback to assist visually impaired people. Regional • 27 Oct 20
Bedtime reading can lead to improved sleep, study finds Reading before going to bed can lead to improved sleep, new research suggests. Regional • 15 Oct 20
False Widow spider bites more toxic than first thought New research on a venomous spider found in Ireland shows that it can deliver a more toxic bite than previously thought. News • 18 Jun 20
High blood pressure raises risk of death from Covid-19 Patients with raised blood pressure have a two-fold increased risk of dying from coronavirus compared to patients without high blood pressure, according to new research ... Coronavirus • 05 Jun 20
Researchers take on prickly subject with hedgehog study A new survey of Ireland's hedgehogs is under way, led by researchers at NUI Galway and the National Biodiversity Data Centre. Biodiversity • 02 Jun 20
Galway medical students graduate online Graduation ceremonies for almost 200 medical students in Galway have been brought forward, so the class of 2020 is able to enter the healthcare workforce. Coronavirus • 06 Apr 20
NUIG reveals investment strategy NUI Galway has set out a five-year investment strategy that will see the development of an innovation district, a new performance space, a library and ... Business • 09 Jan 20
Extra Christmas magic with sensory Santa Parents of children with autism and other developmental disabilities have been treated, along with their families, to a visit to a special Santa's Grotto in ... Connacht • 14 Dec 19
Play about sexual consent touring universities A new play promoting positive, active consent is to tour Irish universities. Ireland • 11 Sep 19
Suicide rate among Travellers highlighted The suicide rate within the Travelling community is six-times higher than that of wider society in Ireland, according to a study carried out by a ... Ireland • 15 Mar 19
New device could help those with Parkinson's disease Researchers at NUI Galway say new wearable technology could assist mobility for people with Parkinson's disease. Science and Technology • 23 Jan 19
Study sheds light on evolution of animals New scientific research has shed light on the way in which animals evolved over hundreds of millions of years. Connacht • 10 Dec 18
Use of 'green' fuels breaching WHO air guidelines A study at NUI Galway has found that emissions from so-called 'green' fuels like wood and peat - including pellets - have regularly breached World ... Air pollution • 14 Sep 18
Policy failings impeded water charges rollout - report A report into the effort to introduce domestic water charges has identified a number of policy failings that doomed the plans of the last government. Water Charges • 13 Sep 18
Bed of Atlantic may be used for medical treatments Researchers from NUI Galway are hoping that samples gathered from the bed of the Atlantic can be used to develop new treatments for a range ... Connacht • 03 Sep 18
Majority of students unhappy with sexual education The majority of college students are dissatisfied with the sexual health education they received at school, according to a survey carried out by a research ... Sexual Education • 07 Aug 18
NUIG apologises over 'major problems' with course The incoming Head of Journalism at NUI Galway has apologised to students over what he called "major problems" in the BA Journalism course at the ... NUI Galway • 30 Jul 18
Female lecturers settle discrimination action with NUIG Four female lecturers at NUI Galway have settled a High Court action over gender discrimination with the university. Connacht • 25 Jul 18
NUI Galway team helps develop new cardiac device Researchers based at NUI Galway have helped develop an implantable device that could be used to deliver treatments directly to the parts of the heart ... Connacht • 12 Jun 18
NUIG researchers help develop new cardiac tool Researchers based at NUI Galway have helped develop an implantable tool that could be used to deliver treatments directly to the parts of the heart ... News • 11 Jun 18
Squirrel experts to discuss conservation at NUIG event Details of successful conservation projects for the Red Squirrel will be discussed in the coming days as 51 squirrel experts gather in NUI Galway. Connacht • 01 Jun 18
