12 h. ago Works to begin at Nun's Island for €4.3m University of Galway UrbanLab project

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Construction works are beginning at Nun’s Island as part of a 4.3 million euro UrbanLab project at University of Galway. It’ll involve the transformation of an old mill building into a dedicated and flagship community and research space for the university. The historic property at Nun’s Island […] The post Works to begin at Nun's Island for €4.3m University of Galway UrbanLab project appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Economics

13 h. ago Works begin at Nun's Island for €4.3m University of Galway UrbanLab project

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Construction works are beginning at Nun’s Island as part of a 4.3 million euro UrbanLab project at University of Galway. It’ll involve the transformation of an old mill building into a dedicated and flagship community and research space for the university. The historic property at Nun’s Island […] The post Works begin at Nun's Island for €4.3m University of Galway UrbanLab project appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Economics

13 h. ago Donation to Maternity Bereavement Services at University Hospital Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A cheque for just under 20,000 euro has been presented to the Maternity Bereavement Services at University Hospital Galway The Murphy family from Tuam, who used the service, organised a Race Night fundraiser in March Laura gave birth to twins Sophie and Rían in UHG in February […] The post Donation to Maternity Bereavement Services at University Hospital Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

34 h. ago University of Galway says 'bilingual status' is key priority as Sinn Féin seeks meeting with new President

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The University of Galway says its bilingual status is a key priority, and the role of President has responsibility to promote the Irish language. It comes after Sinn Féin spokesperson for An Ghaeilge, TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh requested a meeting with the new President of the university. […] The post University of Galway says 'bilingual status' is key priority as Sinn Féin seeks meeting with new President appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

37 h. ago Sinn Féin seeks meeting with new University of Galway President to discuss Irish language

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A Sinn Féin TD is seeking an urgent meeting with the new President of the University of Galway over the role of the Irish language. The party’s spokesperson for Gaeilge, Aengus Ó Snodaigh has written to Professor David J Burn and the Údarás na hOllscoile Chairperson Máire […] The post Sinn Féin seeks meeting with new University of Galway President to discuss Irish language appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

55 h. ago Student speaks out after 2 fraud accommodation offers in Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A University of Galway PhD student is speaking out after falling victim to two fraud accommodation offers this summer. Gardaí are reporting a rising number of rental scams being targeted at students ahead of the upcoming academic year. They say signs to look out for include foreign […] The post Student speaks out after 2 fraud accommodation offers in Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

55 h. ago Galway study finds Ireland's proposed climate targets risk locking in global hunger

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A University of Galway study claims Ireland’s proposed climate targets risk locking in global hunger. The study, published in the journal Environmental Research Letters, was done in partnership with the University of Melbourne, University College Cork and Climate Resource. It found that Ireland’s proposed climate targets protect […] The post Galway study finds Ireland's proposed climate targets risk locking in global hunger appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

3 d. ago Student accommodation: UCD has the most expensive campus room at €11,888

Campus accommodation costs up to €11,888 at UCD while cheapest in State is at Galway University

Politics

7 d. ago University of Galway researchers shed light on rare ocean mixing in Arctic waters

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Researchers at University of Galway have shed light on rare ocean mixing in Arctic waters – and its role in climate change The team undertook an expedition to the Greenland Sea, in the Marine Institute research vessel, the Celtic Explorer. The Air‐Sea Interaction Profiler (ASIP) undergoing tests […] The post University of Galway researchers shed light on rare ocean mixing in Arctic waters appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

8 d. ago Man arrested and another taken to UHG after Ballybane assault

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A man in his 50s has been arrested in relation to an assault last evening in Ballybane. Another man in his 50s was taken to University Hospital Galway for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. Gardaí responded to the incident that occurred at approximately 7:50 last evening in […] The post Man arrested and another taken to UHG after Ballybane assault appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

9 d. ago UHG achieves global breakthrough in treatment of damaged veins

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM University Hospital Galway has achieved a global breakthrough in the treatment of complex damaged veins. It’s the first hospital in the world to trial a revolutionary new catheter device to treat previously stented veins that fail to return blood efficiently to the heart. It’s known as the […] The post UHG achieves global breakthrough in treatment of damaged veins appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

9 d. ago ATU appeals to households in Galway to rent rooms to students

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Atlantic Technological University is calling on households in the West to open their doors to students. The university is launching a Rent-a-Room appeal across Galway, Sligo, Donegal and Mayo for the upcoming academic year. Those who rent a room out can benefit from up to €14,000 per […] The post ATU appeals to households in Galway to rent rooms to students appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Society

4 w. ago HSE formally seeks planning permission for €12m extension at Ballinasloe hospital

The HSE has confirmed that it has lodged a planning application for the proposed €12 million extension of the Emergency Department at Portiuncula University Hospital with Galway County Council. The 310m² single-storey extension will include nine additional patient cubicles, a gynaecology treatment room, clinical and staff support areas, and an accessible reception that will link […] The post HSE formally seeks planning permission for €12m extension at Ballinasloe hospital appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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