3 d. ago University of Galway honours 100 students from 17 Galway schools for Junior Cycle Irish

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM 98 students from 17 schools in Galway who achieved a distinction in Higher Level Irish in the Junior Cycle examn have been presented with awards by the University of Galway. Irish language schools sit a different paper, the T1, and 23 students from four of these schools […] The post University of Galway honours 100 students from 17 Galway schools for Junior Cycle Irish appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Culture

4 d. ago University of Galway students secure three Student Media Awards

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM University of Galway students have secured three National Student Media Awards. Known as the SMEDIAs, the annual awards recognise excellence across a wide range of categories in broadcast, digital and print. First-year Bachelor of Arts Journalism student Vladyslav Piatin-Pono-marenko has won Film Documentary of the Year Imagine […] The post University of Galway students secure three Student Media Awards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

5 d. ago Students at UG lead breakthrough study on diabetes drugs and dementia

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Two students at University of Galway have led a breakthrough study on diabetes drugs and dementia risk. The study involved a systematic review and analysis of 26 clinical trials, involving more than 160 thousand participants. The study looked at medications that lower blood sugar and reduce the […] The post Students at UG lead breakthrough study on diabetes drugs and dementia appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

7 d. ago Professor appointed to new Galway course focusing on rural healthcare

Efforts to reverse the fall in local doctor numbers along the western seaboard have been boosted by the appointment of Ireland’s first Established Professor of Rural and Remote Medicine The landmark appointment of Professor Robert Scully by University of Galway aims to strengthen medical training and tackle critical doctor shortages across the West and North […] The post Professor appointed to new Galway course focusing on rural healthcare appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

8 d. ago Junior Agriculture Minister launches British Society of Animal Science Symposium in Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Junior Agriculture Minister and Galway West TD Noel Grealish has launched the British Society of Animal Science Symposium in Galway The gathering at the University of Galway brings together emerging young scientists, respected industry professionals, and distinguished academic experts Minister Grealish says there are many positive benefits […] The post Junior Agriculture Minister launches British Society of Animal Science Symposium in Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 d. ago ATU Donegal celebrates as it hosts Student Achievement Awards 2025 – Pic Special

The Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Donegal celebrated its annual Student Achievement Awards on Thursday, 3rd April 2025, at the Radisson… The post ATU Donegal celebrates as it hosts Student Achievement Awards 2025 – Pic Special appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Events

9 d. ago Galway design student impresses judges with her Oriental bathroom concept

A bathroom with a strong Oriental theme was enough to win a prestigious prize for a Galway design student – seeing off national competition in the process. Technological University Dublin student Honor Curé from Kilcolgan was announced as the winner of the 2025 Bathroom Designer of the Year Award, sponsored by leading bathroom designers Sonas. […] The post Galway design student impresses judges with her Oriental bathroom concept appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Jobs: ATU Donegal hiring for academic, culinary and technical roles

Atlantic Technological University is a multi-campus technological university in the West and Northwest of Ireland that delivers a rich combination… The post Jobs: ATU Donegal hiring for academic, culinary and technical roles appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

2 w. ago Threshold and UG Students’ Union join forces to support student renters

National housing charity Threshold has partnered with University of Galway Students’ Union to raise awareness among students of their rights as renters. That’s ahead of the University of Galway Renters’ Rights Day which will take place next Monday from 11am to 3pm, with interactive activities and advisory clinics. That will give students the opportunity to […] The post Threshold and UG Students’ Union join forces to support student renters appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Society

2 w. ago University of Galway appoints Ireland’s first Professor of Rural and Remote Medicine

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM University of Galway has appointed Professor Robert Scully as Ireland’s first Established Professor of Rural and Remote Medicine. It aims to strengthen medical training and tackle critical doctor shortages across the West and North West of Ireland. Professor Scully brings extensive experience as an academic GP, medical […] The post University of Galway appoints Ireland’s first Professor of Rural and Remote Medicine appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

2 w. ago Hundreds of business leaders to attend Friday's University of Galway summit

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Hundreds of business leaders are expected to flock to University of Galway for this Friday’s Business Summit. It’s returning for a third year, and aims to showcase how business leaders navigate the future of business with a focus on leadership, cybersecurity and AI. The keynote address will […] The post Hundreds of business leaders to attend Friday's University of Galway summit appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Tackling global food waste to be focus of meeting at Athenry's BIA Campus

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Policy frameworks that support the reduction of food waste at local and regional levels are to be the focus of a meeting at the BIA Innovator Campus in Athenry tomorrow This will be the second Regional Stakeholder Meeting hosted on the campus by Galway County Council and […] The post Tackling global food waste to be focus of meeting at Athenry's BIA Campus appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

3 w. ago Imirce archive of Irish emigrants’ letters supported by Carnegie Corporation of New York

An archive of letters and memoirs – painting a personal and intimate picture of the reality of life for thousands of Irish emigrants to North America – will be available to the general public, thanks to a significant grant announced earlier this month Imirce, the University of Galway project, was awarded a grant of $300,000 […] The post Imirce archive of Irish emigrants’ letters supported by Carnegie Corporation of New York appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

3 w. ago Moot court and drama master class to feature at University of Galway open day

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Prospective students will get the chance to attend a moot court and a drama masterclass at tomorrow’s University of Galway open day. The Spring undergraduate day will offer four exhibition spaces and over 80 course talks, along with face-to face guidance from lecturers and students. There will […] The post Moot court and drama master class to feature at University of Galway open day appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

3 w. ago Job Vacancies: Assistant Lecturers and Careers Officer roles open at ATU Donegal

Atlantic Technological University is a multi-campus technological university in the West and Northwest of Ireland that delivers a rich combination… The post Job Vacancies: Assistant Lecturers and Careers Officer roles open at ATU Donegal appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Society

3 w. ago Atlantic Technological University, Galway and the BIA Innovator Campus announces feasibility study for World Gastronomy Region designation

In an exciting step towards global recognition, Cáit Noone FIHI, Head of Galway International Hotel School at the Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is delighted to announce the launch of a comprehensive feasibility study aimed at investigating the possibility of the West/North West of Ireland seeking a  World Region of Gastronomy designation from the International Institute […] The post Atlantic Technological University, Galway and the BIA Innovator Campus announces feasibility study for World Gastronomy Region designation appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Technology

3 w. ago UG study uses gamma rays to create more accurate maps of peatlands nationwide

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A study led by University of Galway has used gamma rays to create more accurate maps of peatlands nationwide. Gamma Rays are invisible, high-energy photons released during natural radioactive decay of material in rocks and soils. Peat soils have a unique ability to block this type of […] The post UG study uses gamma rays to create more accurate maps of peatlands nationwide appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

3 w. ago World renowned folklorist to deliver University of Galway’s inaugural Máire Mhac an tSaoi Lecture

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM World renowned folklorist and scholar Professor Henry Glassie will tomorrow deliver the inaugural Máire Mhac an tSaoi Distinguished Lecture in Irish Studies at University of Galway. The lecture ‘At Work in the Irish Field’ will take place at 4 tomorrow afternoon in the Hardiman Building on campus. […] The post World renowned folklorist to deliver University of Galway’s inaugural Máire Mhac an tSaoi Lecture appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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