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Academics Xinman Zhan (pictured right) and Padraic Mac Donnacha (pictured left) are representing the @ryaninstitute.bsky.social and University of Galway at COP30, currently underway in Belém, Brazil.
November 18, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Academics Xinman Zhan (pictured right) and Padraic Mac Donnacha (pictured left) are representing the @ryaninstitute.bsky.social and University of Galway at COP30, currently underway in Belém, Brazil.
Congratulations to Prof. Roja Fazaeli who has been awarded funding as par of @researchireland.ie 's COALESCE funding strand.
November 17, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Congratulations to Prof. Roja Fazaeli who has been awarded funding as par of @researchireland.ie 's COALESCE funding strand.
Satellite-based Earth observation provides a unique and powerful tool in tracking climate adaptation, an international study involving University of Galway researchers has shown.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Satellite-based Earth observation provides a unique and powerful tool in tracking climate adaptation, an international study involving University of Galway researchers has shown.
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Congratulations to University of Galway academics, Professor Henry Curran and Professor @inesthiele.bsky.social who have been named on the annual @clarivate.com Highly Cited Researchers 2025 list @clarivateag.bsky.social
#HighlyCited2025 #UniversityofGalway #AcademicResearch
#HighlyCited2025 #UniversityofGalway #AcademicResearch
November 12, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Congratulations to University of Galway academics, Professor Henry Curran and Professor @inesthiele.bsky.social who have been named on the annual @clarivate.com Highly Cited Researchers 2025 list @clarivateag.bsky.social
#HighlyCited2025 #UniversityofGalway #AcademicResearch
#HighlyCited2025 #UniversityofGalway #AcademicResearch
Congratulations to our very own University of Galway zoologist, founder of the Venom Lab and creator of The Bug Doctor series, Dr Michel M. Dugon who has been named Galway Science Person of the Year!
November 11, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Congratulations to our very own University of Galway zoologist, founder of the Venom Lab and creator of The Bug Doctor series, Dr Michel M. Dugon who has been named Galway Science Person of the Year!
University President, Professor David Burn, hosted discussions with staff members on the University’s priority research areas, innovation, student mobility and EDI.
November 10, 2025 at 4:56 PM
University President, Professor David Burn, hosted discussions with staff members on the University’s priority research areas, innovation, student mobility and EDI.
We were delighted to welcome Kara Owen, British Ambassador to Ireland, to campus on Friday.
November 10, 2025 at 4:56 PM
We were delighted to welcome Kara Owen, British Ambassador to Ireland, to campus on Friday.
and on Wednesday, a team of Astrophysics researchers — who discovered a new planet earlier this year — were honoured to attend the Áras’s final Afternoon Tea Reception. 🔭
Image credit: Maxwell Photography
Image credit: Maxwell Photography
October 24, 2025 at 1:39 PM
and on Wednesday, a team of Astrophysics researchers — who discovered a new planet earlier this year — were honoured to attend the Áras’s final Afternoon Tea Reception. 🔭
Image credit: Maxwell Photography
Image credit: Maxwell Photography
A special week at Áras an Uachtaráin ✨ Yesterday University of Galway President, Professor David Burn, paid a courtesy visit to meet with President Michael D. Higgins.
October 24, 2025 at 1:39 PM
A special week at Áras an Uachtaráin ✨ Yesterday University of Galway President, Professor David Burn, paid a courtesy visit to meet with President Michael D. Higgins.
Congratulations to Ihor Skorobogatko on receiving the 2025 Hamilton Prize in Mathematics! 🔢 🙌He is one of nine outstanding students to receive this prestigious undergrad award, presented by the Royal Irish Academy and sponsored by Ibec.
October 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Congratulations to Ihor Skorobogatko on receiving the 2025 Hamilton Prize in Mathematics! 🔢 🙌He is one of nine outstanding students to receive this prestigious undergrad award, presented by the Royal Irish Academy and sponsored by Ibec.
Today we launched a new research partnership with multinational engineering company Trane Technologies 🤝
This three-year collaboration is co-funded by I-Form, Research Ireland Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Trane Technologies 🌱🏭
https://ow.ly/cCJJ50Xfy3J
https://ow.ly/cCJJ50Xfy3J
October 21, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Today we launched a new research partnership with multinational engineering company Trane Technologies 🤝
This three-year collaboration is co-funded by I-Form, Research Ireland Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Trane Technologies 🌱🏭
https://ow.ly/cCJJ50Xfy3J
https://ow.ly/cCJJ50Xfy3J
Researchers at the University of Galway have revealed the results of a world-first study into how bowel cancer shuts down the immune system, and how this can be reversed to improve treatment. 🧬
Read more 👉 https://jitc.bmj.com/lookup/doi/10.1136/jitc-2025-012491
Read more 👉 https://jitc.bmj.com/lookup/doi/10.1136/jitc-2025-012491
October 20, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Researchers at the University of Galway have revealed the results of a world-first study into how bowel cancer shuts down the immune system, and how this can be reversed to improve treatment. 🧬
Read more 👉 https://jitc.bmj.com/lookup/doi/10.1136/jitc-2025-012491
Read more 👉 https://jitc.bmj.com/lookup/doi/10.1136/jitc-2025-012491
New research by University of Galway University of Galway-J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics & University College Cork has revealed that male colleagues and managers know little about menopause in the workplace https://ow.ly/3Apy50Xe3bN
October 17, 2025 at 12:17 PM
New research by University of Galway University of Galway-J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics & University College Cork has revealed that male colleagues and managers know little about menopause in the workplace https://ow.ly/3Apy50Xe3bN
Congratulations to Professor Karena Yan on her appointment as Dean of the University of Galway - J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics. 🙌 We wish Professor Yan the best of luck! 🍀 @uniofgalwaycairnes.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Congratulations to Professor Karena Yan on her appointment as Dean of the University of Galway - J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics. 🙌 We wish Professor Yan the best of luck! 🍀 @uniofgalwaycairnes.bsky.social
A new study led by Prf. Emer McGrath, Consultant Neurologist at UHG & Associate Prf. of Medicine at University of Galway, has found that women who go through menopause earlier may face a higher risk of developing dementia later in life.
Read more. ➡️ https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13872877251372430
Read more. ➡️ https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13872877251372430
October 14, 2025 at 7:30 AM
A new study led by Prf. Emer McGrath, Consultant Neurologist at UHG & Associate Prf. of Medicine at University of Galway, has found that women who go through menopause earlier may face a higher risk of developing dementia later in life.
Read more. ➡️ https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13872877251372430
Read more. ➡️ https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13872877251372430
University of Galway is to host Ireland’s new supercomputer, following a collaboration agreement by Government of Ireland and the European Commission 🤝
Read more: https://www.eurohpc-ju.europa.eu/way-open-building-eurohpc-world-class-supercomputer-ireland-2025-10-13_en
Read more: https://www.eurohpc-ju.europa.eu/way-open-building-eurohpc-world-class-supercomputer-ireland-2025-10-13_en
October 13, 2025 at 5:01 PM
University of Galway is to host Ireland’s new supercomputer, following a collaboration agreement by Government of Ireland and the European Commission 🤝
Read more: https://www.eurohpc-ju.europa.eu/way-open-building-eurohpc-world-class-supercomputer-ireland-2025-10-13_en
Read more: https://www.eurohpc-ju.europa.eu/way-open-building-eurohpc-world-class-supercomputer-ireland-2025-10-13_en
Postdoc researcher, Arrigo Moro, writes for The Conversation UK about the wild honeybee's status—officially listed as endangered in the EU—and how we can no longer afford to leave them understudied and unprotected.🐝
https://ow.ly/GWls50XaqL9
https://ow.ly/GWls50XaqL9
October 13, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Postdoc researcher, Arrigo Moro, writes for The Conversation UK about the wild honeybee's status—officially listed as endangered in the EU—and how we can no longer afford to leave them understudied and unprotected.🐝
https://ow.ly/GWls50XaqL9
https://ow.ly/GWls50XaqL9
We were honoured to welcome the Ukrainian Ambassador to Ireland, Gerasko Larysa to campus this week for a special screening of the award-winning documentary, Imagine War| 75 Days of Survival in Mariuopl by Ukranian journalism student, Vladyslav Piatin-Ponomarenko.
October 3, 2025 at 9:15 AM
We were honoured to welcome the Ukrainian Ambassador to Ireland, Gerasko Larysa to campus this week for a special screening of the award-winning documentary, Imagine War| 75 Days of Survival in Mariuopl by Ukranian journalism student, Vladyslav Piatin-Ponomarenko.
As part of Governor Walz' visit, BioInnovate hosted a panel discussion—From Ireland to the U.S.A. – Supporting Commercialisation of Health Tech in Minnesota.
📸Image credit: Andrew Downes.
📸Image credit: Andrew Downes.
October 1, 2025 at 10:46 AM
As part of Governor Walz' visit, BioInnovate hosted a panel discussion—From Ireland to the U.S.A. – Supporting Commercialisation of Health Tech in Minnesota.
📸Image credit: Andrew Downes.
📸Image credit: Andrew Downes.
Leaders from the University, our partner Medtronic, and the University of Minnesota discussed the strong MedTech cultures in both Galway and Minnesota, and how a collaborative MedTech culture—characterised by strong partnerships—is fuelling the next frontier of MedTech innovation.
October 1, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Leaders from the University, our partner Medtronic, and the University of Minnesota discussed the strong MedTech cultures in both Galway and Minnesota, and how a collaborative MedTech culture—characterised by strong partnerships—is fuelling the next frontier of MedTech innovation.
We were delighted to welcome Minnesota Governor @governorwalz.mn.gov to campus yesterday, along with representatives from the University of Minnesota, Mayo Clinic, and the wider region, for an event celebrating Minnesota’s Leadership and Innovation in Life Sciences.
October 1, 2025 at 10:46 AM
We were delighted to welcome Minnesota Governor @governorwalz.mn.gov to campus yesterday, along with representatives from the University of Minnesota, Mayo Clinic, and the wider region, for an event celebrating Minnesota’s Leadership and Innovation in Life Sciences.
Renowned sean-nós singer Orla Ní Fhinneadha has been appointed '25-'26 Sean-Nós Singer-in-Residence at University of Galway’s Centre for Irish Studies. Orla, from Baile na hAbhann, Co Galway, has many singing titles to her name, including coming third in the Corn Uí Riada at the Oireachtas in 2016.
September 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Renowned sean-nós singer Orla Ní Fhinneadha has been appointed '25-'26 Sean-Nós Singer-in-Residence at University of Galway’s Centre for Irish Studies. Orla, from Baile na hAbhann, Co Galway, has many singing titles to her name, including coming third in the Corn Uí Riada at the Oireachtas in 2016.
University of Galway is hosting the exhibition of the Press Photography Ireland Awards 2025, featuring some of the most powerful moments in the world of news, sport, politics, arts and everyday life.
September 16, 2025 at 1:13 PM
University of Galway is hosting the exhibition of the Press Photography Ireland Awards 2025, featuring some of the most powerful moments in the world of news, sport, politics, arts and everyday life.
We are delighted to welcome planning approval for the development of a new School of Medicine Building. The new facility will complement the ongoing expansion of courses in our College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
#UniversityofGalway #Medicine #Nursing #HealthSciences
#UniversityofGalway #Medicine #Nursing #HealthSciences
September 16, 2025 at 9:56 AM
We are delighted to welcome planning approval for the development of a new School of Medicine Building. The new facility will complement the ongoing expansion of courses in our College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
#UniversityofGalway #Medicine #Nursing #HealthSciences
#UniversityofGalway #Medicine #Nursing #HealthSciences
Our students and staff will host SDG Week from September 20th- 27th - dedicated to increasing awareness, engagement and action to help achieve the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
#UniversityofGalway #SDGs #UnitedNations
#UniversityofGalway #SDGs #UnitedNations
September 15, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Our students and staff will host SDG Week from September 20th- 27th - dedicated to increasing awareness, engagement and action to help achieve the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
#UniversityofGalway #SDGs #UnitedNations
#UniversityofGalway #SDGs #UnitedNations