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Professor David J Burn University of Galway President

University of Galway appoints new president

The University of Galway has appointed Professor David J Burn as its 14th president

President Michael D Higgins said the material in his archive explains his 'thinking, motivation, and frustration too'

President to donate archive to University of Galway

President Michael D Higgins is to donate an archive of material gathered during his 14 years in office to the University of Galway.

Connacht • 06 Jun

The funding will enhance research programmes supported by the Lambe Institute

€4m donated to university for breast cancer research

The University of Galway is receiving €4 million in funding from the National Breast Cancer Research Institute to improve research and diagnostics as well as more clinical trials for breast cancer patients.

Health • 15 May

Professor Alma McCarthy is the first woman to hold the role of Executive Dean at the College of Business, Public Policy and Law at University of Galway

New appointments at Galway and Limerick universities

Professor Alma McCarthy is the new Executive Dean at the College of Business, Public Policy and Law at University of Galway.

Business • 27 Jan

The company explained how the conditions of spaceflight elevate the risk of infectious diseases by altering both human and microbial physiology.

Galway company collaborates with European Space Agency

Aquila Bioscience, a University of Galway spin-out is collaborating with the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop a nature-inspired pathogen decontamination technology for safer space exploration.

Business • 13 Jan

Dr Christian Ginski is among those involved in the studies

Astronomers shed new light on planet formation

Astronomers are hoping that new images, captured by one of the world's most powerful telescopes, will help them gain fresh insights into planet formation.

Science • 06 Mar 24

Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh, President of University of Galway, Professor Emer Mulligan, Director of the clinic, Government Chief Whip and Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton, Dr Maggie O'Neill, Tax Clinic Coordinator.

Tax clinic set up in Galway for marginalised groups

A tax clinic in Galway is helping people from marginalised or under-represented communities to understand their entitlements, their tax rights and responsibilities, and how to manage their tax affairs.

Business • 06 Nov 23

Dr Nicola Miller is a co-director of the Cancer Biobank and a lecturer at the University of Galway's College of Medicine

University of Galway develops cancer research game

Researchers at the University of Galway have developed a new interactive game to explain to cancer patients how they can contribute to life-saving research.

Connacht • 19 Sep 23

The overpayment occurred between January 2019 and February 2021 (file image)

University of Galway overpaid employee €100k

University of Galway overpaid an unidentified employee more than €100,000 recently, according to accounts submitted to the Oireachtas this week.

Ireland • 11 Nov 22

Sai Gajulla, President of the Students' Union at University of Galway

Develop these essential life skills, students advised

Students in Galway are being given the opportunity to develop mental health skills, as well as learning how to check their - or challenge others' - privileges. The Life Skills Programme has been set up by the Students' Union at the University of Galway, and addresses a wide range of issues.

Connacht • 06 Sep 22

€5m in funding for new construction technology centre

The Government has announced funding of €5 million over five years for a new construction technology centre, which will accelerate research and innovation within the construction sector.

Business • 21 Jul 22

Researchers aim to use the results of the study to tackle the issue of stigma and improve health outcomes for people with the disease

Survey on HIV-related stigma in healthcare launched

NUI Galway has launched the first joint national survey on HIV-related stigma in healthcare settings which will be open for the month of June.

Regional • 31 May 22

Ammi, Enoch, Kezia and Isaac Burke took a civil action against NUI Galway

Siblings lose action in NUI Galway discrimination claim

Four Mayo siblings have lost a legal action they took against the National University of Ireland, Galway, claiming they were victims of discrimination, because of their religious beliefs.

Courts • 22 Nov 21

Playing and recording his own music has been a lifeline during lockdown for Commerce student James Colohan

NUI Galway students experience depression and anxiety

A recent survey conducted by NUI Galway found that over a third of students have experienced some form of depression and anxiety over the past year.

Regional • 07 May 21

Young women's intentions on vaccination are strongly associated with peer influences, the study found

Young women least likely to accept Covid-19 vaccine

Women and younger people are less likely to accept a Covid-19 vaccine, according to a new study from NUI Galway.

Coronavirus • 03 May 21

Survey finds significant decrease in children aged between ten and 17 smoking

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 21

Scientists at NUI Galway were involved in the international study

Study identifies genes associated with breast cancer

New research has identified a number of specific genes associated with breast cancer.

Ireland • 20 Jan 21

Research shows spiders can transmit harmful bacteria through their fangs

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 high-performance aerosol drug delivery.

Business • 17 Nov 20

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

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

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

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

The False Widow spider has been spreading worldwide

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

The study was published in the European Heart Journal

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 published in the European Heart Journal.

Coronavirus • 05 Jun 20

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

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

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

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