9 h. ago Search to intensify tomorrow morning for missing University of Galway student

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The search is to intensify tomorrow morning for missing University of Galway student Conor Harrington. The 20-year-old has been missing since last Wednesday and significant air, land and sea searches have been taking place Crews will gather in Renville in Oranmore tomorrow morning to continue the search […] The post Search to intensify tomorrow morning for missing University of Galway student appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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12 h. ago ‘Critical’ breaches of regulations at mental health centres in Galway and Wexford

University Hospital Galway unit ‘did not show due regard to ‘safety and wellbeing’

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6 d. ago Galway study finds link between early menopause and increased risk of dementia

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A Galway-led study has found that entering menopause at an earlier age is associated with an increased risk of dementia. A team of researchers from University of Galway and Boston University carried out the study with over 1,300 women. The research, published in the Journal for Alzheimer’s […] The post Galway study finds link between early menopause and increased risk of dementia appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 d. ago University of Galway Students Union announces charity partners

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM University of Galway Students’ Union has announced its charity partners for ts fundraising events Galway Rape Crisis Centre and GOAL will be the charity partners for the year. This will help Galway Rape Crisis Centre with counselling and reducing the waiting list for its crisis clients. For […] The post University of Galway Students Union announces charity partners appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 d. ago University of Galway Student led projects win awards at ENLIGHT European University Alliance

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Two student-led projects at the University of Galway have won top prizes for sustainability and diversity and inclusion as part of the ENLIGHT European University Alliance. The awards were announced at this year’s ENLIGHT Teaching and Learning Conference in recognition of outstanding initiatives led by students that demonstrate […] The post University of Galway Student led projects win awards at ENLIGHT European University Alliance appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Tuam pilot scheme to teach schoolkids crucial coding and AI skills

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A pilot scheme has been launched in Tuam – to equip schoolkids and teachers with crucial coding and AI skills. The initiative will be rolled out at Trinity Primary School and is led by the School of Education at University of Galway, supported by Google. It hopes […] The post Tuam pilot scheme to teach schoolkids crucial coding and AI skills appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Galway library service and university collaborate on free tax support for vulnerable groups

Lone parents and survivors of domestic violence in Galway are to receive free, confidential help with their tax affairs under a pioneering new initiative launched this week. The programme, called ‘Enabling Tax Literacy and Empowerment: Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities’, is the first public tax education partnership of its kind in Ireland. It is being […] The post Galway library service and university collaborate on free tax support for vulnerable groups appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago ATU President calls for Professorships in Technological Universities

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM President of ATU Dr Orla Flynn is calling for permission to employ professors at Technological Universities. Dr Flynn is warning that Technological Universities like ATU risk losing their senior academics to other institutions, leading to what she described as a ‘Brain Drain’. Irish legacy Universities employ between […] The post ATU President calls for Professorships in Technological Universities appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Elijah Burke removed from Catherine Connolly event after attempted interruption

Brother of Enoch Burke brought proceedings at University of Galway to halt and was shouted down by crowd

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2 w. ago Free tax support service launched in Galway for vulnerable groups

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A free and confidential tax support service has been launched in Galway for vulnerable groups. ‘Enabling Tax Literacy and Empowerment: Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities’ is a joint pilot programme operated by Galway Public Libraries and the University of Galway’s Tax Clinic. It’s aimed at lone parents […] The post Free tax support service launched in Galway for vulnerable groups appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago University of Galway former president honoured for engineering innovation in 19th century

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM One of University of Galway’s former presidents has been recognised for his groundbreaking invention in electrical measurement, more than 130 years on from the discovery. The Anderson Bridge was developed at the University in 1891 by Professor Alexander Anderson and is now marked by a commemorative plaque […] The post University of Galway former president honoured for engineering innovation in 19th century appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Man airlifted to UHG following serious incident in Tuam town

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A man has been seriously injured at an incident in Tuam town Gardaí, fire crews and a helicopter attended the scene Tuam Stadium was opened up to allow the helicopter to land The man who was injured was then airlifted to University Hospital Galway It’s understood the […] The post Man airlifted to UHG following serious incident in Tuam town appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago City conference hears 'alarming' growing trend of older people becoming homeless

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A conference in the city has today heard there’s an ‘alarming’ and growing trend of older people becoming homeless. Galway Simon Community held the event today at the Quadrangle building at the University of Galway, to highlight the situation. It comes as recent figures show there’s been […] The post City conference hears 'alarming' growing trend of older people becoming homeless appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Warm Home Hub hosting free public event in University of Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Warm Home Hub is running a free public event tomorrow at the University of Galway’s Bailey Allen Hall A Community Climate Assembly will run from 10.30 tomorrow morning till 2.30pm It will showcase community success stories and amplify community voices on climate action. Speakers will address […] The post Warm Home Hub hosting free public event in University of Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago University of Galway crowned European Champions for Student Services

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The University of Galway has been crowned European champions for student services. The award recognises its “Erasmus Without Paper”, which is an initiative designed to make higher education more interconnected. It’s presented by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture. Erasmus Executive at the […] The post University of Galway crowned European Champions for Student Services appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago How could the killing of Charlie Kirk reshape the American right?

As the US heads towards midterm elections, could this killing become a rallying cry to galvanise the Republican base? Larry Donnelly, University of Galway law lecturer and columnist with The Journal, shares his analysis.

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3 w. ago Health forum members warned against being overly critical of the movement of high risk pregnancies from Portiuncula to UHG

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Councillor Donagh Killilea has warned his fellow health forum members of being overly critical of the movement of high risk pregnancies from Portiuncula to University Hospital Galway At this week’s meeting of the West Regional Health Forum, the Fianna Fáil Tuam area councillor called on the members […] The post Health forum members warned against being overly critical of the movement of high risk pregnancies from Portiuncula to UHG appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 w. ago University of Galway and TE Connectivity come together to support health technology sector

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM University of Galway and TE Connectivity are entering a new partnership to support the health technology sector. The new partnership will centre on the University’s Ian Quinn Centre for Health Technology and Innovation. The centre is named after the late Ian Quinn, co-founder of Creganna and its […] The post University of Galway and TE Connectivity come together to support health technology sector appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 w. ago Galway University Hospital exhibition showcases critical role played by arts in healthcare

A powerful new art exhibition – currently on display at University Hospital Galway – showcases a deeply moving collection of artworks created through a series of participatory art workshops held in hospital and community settings across Galway City. Healing in Colour was officially launched at UHG by Mayor of Galway City, Cllr. Mike Cubbard, last […] The post Galway University Hospital exhibition showcases critical role played by arts in healthcare appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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