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 … Business • 06 Nov
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
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
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' … 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 … Business • 21 Jul 22
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
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 … Courts • 22 Nov 21
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 … Regional • 07 May 21
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
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
Study identifies genes associated with breast cancer New research has identified a number of specific genes associated with breast cancer. Ireland • 20 Jan 21
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
