23 h. 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

40 h. 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

3 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.

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7 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 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

4 w. ago University of Galway new SU elected after biggest voter turnout

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The next University of Galway Students’ Union President has been elected after the biggest ever voter turnout. Maisie Hall won 75 percent of the vote – with 3,464 of the 4,895 votes. Sean De Búrca was elected the Vice President and Education Officer, while Paddy Murnane was […] The post University of Galway new SU elected after biggest voter turnout appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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