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The announcement of EU funding is the first step in a process which will be completed subject to national co-funding arrangements

NUIG selected by EU to host new supercomputer

NUI Galway is one of five European sites selected by the EU to host a new supercomputer.

Oonagh O'Hagan, Owner and Managing Director of the Meagher's Pharmacy Group

2020 retail: Lipstick sales drop, casual wear soars

As we ease into 2021, consumer behaviours are settling into a new normal, as people learn to live with the reality of Covid-19.

Business • 03 Jan 21

Students say Max provides a welcome distraction

The dog aids my homework: Lab helps NUIG students relax

Students at NUI Galway are learning to unwind ahead of exams - with a little help from Max the labrador.

News Lens • 02 May 19

The research found that over €14,000 of State-funded services are consumed each year by every child with ASD

Cost of caring for child with ASD €28k a year - study

The annual cost to families in Ireland of caring for a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is €28,000, according to a new study.

Ireland • 03 Oct 18

The students' union at NUI Galway has condemned the planned rent hike at Cúirt na Coiribe

Students protest over rent hike at Galway accommodation

Hundreds of students have protested in Galway over planned rent increases of up to €1,000 at private accommodation in the city.

Connacht • 08 May 18

The new antibiotic infused scaffold can combat two problematic infections

Galway scientists find solution for implant infections

Infections around medical implants could become a thing of the past thanks to new technology developed by scientists in Galway.

Health • 20 Jun 17

Parents of children with disabilities sought for study

NUI Galway is seeking parents of children with non-physical disabilities to volunteer for a study.

News • 01 Mar 17

The charity was founded by Harry Potter creator J.K.Rowling

J.K.Rowling's charity funds research at NUI Galway

An international children's charity founded by Harry Potter creator J.K.Rowling has formed a new research partnership with NUI Galway to help orphaned children worldwide.

News • 02 Jul 15

'Do you suffer with any problems with your menstrual periods?' was one of the questions on the form

NUIG suspends questionnaire during review

NUI Galway has suspended the pre-screening questionnaire prospective employees had to fill out while a review of the process is undertaken.

News • 27 Feb 15

The task force follows a ruling by the Equality Tribunal, which found NUIG discriminated against a female staff member

17 of 20 promotion appeals rejected at NUIG

National University of Ireland Galway has said that 17 of the 20 appeals made regarding staff promotions at the university last year were rejected.

News • 31 Jan 15

NUIG made the decision following a meeting of its Governing Authority this afternoon

Three NUIG staff members promoted after review

NUI Galway is to promote three staff members to the post of senior lecturer after accepting a flaw in the appointment process earlier this year.

News • 16 Dec 14

Dr Micheline Sheehy-Skeffington called on NUIG to examine a subsequent round of promotions in 2014

Academic not appointed to NUIG equality task force

NUI Galway has clarified that Dr Micheline Sheehy-Skeffington has not been appointed to sit on a task force aimed at reviewing gender equality at the university.

News • 09 Dec 14

There are two confirmed cases of measles among students at NUI Galway

Warning over measles outbreak at NUIG

The Health Service Executive has issued a warning to the public, following an outbreak of measles at NUI, Galway.

News • 28 Mar 14

Stem cells are human cells that can develop into many types of tissue

Stem cell facility opens in Co Galway

The first facility in Ireland licensed to manufacture human stem cells opened in NUI Galway this morning.

News • 27 Jan 14

Once salmonella is established for seven days, even soaking it in disinfectant for 30 minutes will not kill it

Salmonella strongly resistant to disinfectants

New research on salmonella bacteria, one of the most common causes of food poisoning, shows the bug is strongly resistant to disinfectants once it gets established in food-processing facilities.

News • 17 Jan 14

The National University of Ireland in Galway have suspended the Legion of Mary for this poster (Pic: Michael Finn)

NUIG suspends Legion of Mary college society

Authorities at the National University of Ireland in Galway have suspended the Legion of Mary as a college society.

News • 05 Dec 13

The study was carried out by Yvonne Lang, a PhD student at NUIG

Breakthrough in microscopic algae research at NUIG

Scientists at NUI Galway (NUIG) have found a way of tailoring the chemical structure of microscopic algae in a way that could enable their use as a vehicle in the delivery of drugs and genes to the site of illnesses or diseases.

News • 01 Nov 13