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The invention raises the future possibility of a new form of treatment for patients suffering from heart failure

Robotic device to help treat heart failure

Irish researchers have developed a soft robotic device that fits around a heart and helps it to beat.

The often distressing phenomenon typically happens as people are falling asleep or waking up

Sleep paralysis episodes widespread - NUIG study

Four out of every five people in Ireland have had at least one episode of sleep paralysis, according to research carried out by the School of Psychology at NUI Galway.

Science • 30 Nov 16

Medical device research centre opens in Galway

A €68m centre for medical device research has been officially launched at NUI Galway.

News • 26 Sep 16

There are 400 species of spider in Ireland

Spider venom may have medical uses

It may be the time of the year dreaded by arachnophobes, as large spiders amble into our homes in search of a mate, but research by scientists in Galway suggests we should not be too quick to sweep our eight-legged friends back out the door, suck them up in the hoover or squash them.

News • 22 Sep 16

The scientists discovered that the gene influences the regulation of the two pathways that can lead to the repair of the DNA

NUIG scientists find gene regulates DNA repair

New research by scientists in Galway has discovered that a gene known to have cancer-suppressing properties is far more potent than had previously been thought.

Science • 21 Sep 16

A feral indigenous Irish Honey Bee hive in the statue of a lion on the estate of Mote Park, Roscommon

NUIG researchers in call over wild bee count

Scientists at NUI Galway, who are trying to establish whether indigenous Irish honey bees still exist in the wild or not, have appealed to the public for help.

Science • 16 Aug 16

Dr Min Liu, Post-doctoral researcher in Stem Cell Biology in the Biomedical Sciences Building at NUI Galway

NUI Galway scientists in stem cell breakthrough

Researchers in Galway working with clinicians at Our Lady's Children's Hospital Crumlin have created synchronised beating heart cells from stem cells in the laboratory.

News • 01 Jun 16

UCD has questioned the methodology of the rankings

UCD drops more than 60 places in Times rankings

Ireland’s largest university has seen a dramatic fall in its placing on the latest international university rankings.

News • 01 Oct 14

100,000 people undergo corneal transplants each year

New study on corneal eye disease

New stem cell research at NUI Galway may mean a higher success rate in corneal transplant operations, meaning more people can hold onto their sight.

News • 05 Sep 14

Current guidelines recommend we consume low amounts of salt around two grams daily

Study claims too little salt harmful for health

New research has claimed that consuming too little salt can be harmful for health, in the same way as consuming too much can.

News • 13 Aug 14

One group of volunteers used an app which featured a pedometer with live step count recording

Irish study finds smartphone trackers increase exercise uptake

They may be considered by many to be a fad, but new research by Irish scientists has found that smartphone fitness trackers do actually result in people taking more exercise.

Special Reports • 30 Jun 14

The group is testing stem cells derived from fat, which is injected into joints

Osteoarthritis breakthrough at NUI Galway

Scientists at NUI Galway have achieved positive early stage results from a study looking at a possible treatment for osteoarthritis using stem cells.

News • 25 Mar 14

DCU is among the universities involved in the new initiative

300 jobs to be created at data analytics centre

A new national data analytics research centre is to create 300 jobs over the next six years.

News • 12 Dec 13

The habitat was located in the Whittard Canyon (Images from NUI Galway-led cruise courtesy of the Marine Institute)

Rare marine habitat found off southwest coast

Scientists from NUI Galway have discovered a marine habitat with organisms hundreds of years old in Irish waters.

News • 19 Nov 13

Fujitsu's Anthony McCauley and Pierre-Yves Vandenbussche unveiled the new platform

Fujitsu, DERI unveil open data search tool

A new system developed in Co Galway could help make it easier to search data that is stored in a number of different places at once.

Business • 17 Apr 13

Gardaí are carrying out spot-checks in Galway city centre

Galway students gather for 'Donegal Day'

Gardaí have said there is a highly visible policing presence in Galway today, with hundreds of students expected to converge on the city centre for "Donegal Day".

News • 19 Feb 13