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University of Galway is inviting prospective students to explore their next academic or professional step at its upcoming Postgraduate Open Day. The special showcase takes place on Thursday January 29th, with two sessions from 12–2pm and 5–7pm, which are open to current students and the public, on campus in the Bailey Allen Hall. The Open Day will provide information on more than 160 full-time and part-time postgraduate programmes, including taught and research master’s degrees and PhD options. The event will also include information on flexible online and blended learning courses, supporting learners at different stages of their careers. Visitors will have the opportunity to speak directly with academic staff, current postgraduate students and professional services teams. Information will be available on course content, entry requirements, career pathways, funding options and the application process.             Caroline Duggan, Head of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Recruitment at University of Galway, said: “Postgraduate study can be a powerful step, whether you are progressing directly from undergraduate education or returning to university to upskill or change direction. Our programmes are designed to provide specialised knowledge, practical experience through placements and internships, and the skills graduates need to succeed in a rapidly evolving global workforce.” University of Galway offers postgraduate programmes across a range of disciplines, including Arts and Humanities, Business, Law, Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Medicine, Health Sciences, and Nursing. Information on scholarships and funding will be available on the day, including the University’s €1,500 Taught Master’s Scholarship for EU students who achieve a first-class honours degree at undergraduate level. Registration for the postgraduate open day is now open at www.universityofgalway.ie/postgraduate-open-day Ends

Tá Ollscoil na Gaillimhe ag tabhairt cuireadh do dhaoine atá ag smaoineamh ar thabhairt faoin gcéad chéim eile ina saol acadúil nó ina saol gairmiúil tuilleadh eolais a fháil faoi na roghanna atá acu ag an Lá Oscailte Iarchéime. Beidh an ócáid eolais speisialta seo ar siúl i Halla Bailey Allen ar an gcampas Déardaoin, an 29 Eanáir. Beidh fáilte roimh mhic léinn reatha agus roimh an bpobal ag an dá sheisiún a bheidh ar siúl ó 12-2pm agus ó 5-7pm. Beidh eolas le fáil ag an Lá Oscailte faoi bhreis agus 160 clár iarchéime lánaimseartha agus páirtaimseartha, céimeanna máistreachta múinte agus taighde agus roghanna PhD san áireamh. Beidh eolas le fáil faoi chúrsaí solúbtha ar líne agus faoi chúrsaí foghlama cumaisc ag an ócáid freisin, a d’oirfeadh do dhaoine atá ag céimeanna éagsúla dá ngairm bheatha. Beidh deis ag na cuairteoirí labhairt le comhaltaí foirne acadúla, le mic léinn iarchéime reatha agus le foirne seirbhísí gairmiúla. Beidh eolas ar fáil faoi ábhair, riachtanais iontrála, conairí gairme, roghanna maoinithe agus próiseas iarratais na gcúrsaí. Bhí an méid seo le rá ag Caroline Duggan, Ceannasaí Earcaíochta Fochéime agus Iarchéime Ollscoil na Gaillimhe: “Tá cumhacht ag baint le staidéar iarchéime, cé acu an mac léinn thú atá díreach i ndiaidh do bhunchéim a bhaint amach nó má tá tú ag filleadh ar an ollscoil chun scileanna nua a fhoghlaim nó le tabhairt faoi chonair ghairme nua.” Ar chláir na hOllscoile seo gheobhaidh tú saineolas ar an ábhar, gheobhaidh tú taithí phraiticiúil ar an réimse atá i gceist trí shocrúcháin agus intéirneachtaí, agus déanfaidh tú na scileanna a shealbhú a theastaíonn ó chéimithe chun go n-éireoidh leo san fhórsa saothair domhanda atá ag síorathrú.” Cuireann Ollscoil na Gaillimhe cláir iarchéime ar fáil i ndisciplíní éagsúla, mar shampla, na Dána agus na Daonnachtaí, Gnó, an Dlí, an Eolaíocht, an Innealtóireacht, Ríomheolaíocht, Leigheas, na hEolaíochtaí Sláinte, agus Altranas. Beidh eolas ar fáil faoi scoláireachtaí agus maoiniú ag an lá oscailte, agus ina measc tá Scoláireacht €1,500 Máistreachta Múinte na hOllscoile do mhic léinn ón AE a bhaineann bunchéim céadonóracha amach. Is féidir clárú don lá oscailte iarchéime anois ag www.universityofgalway.ie/postgraduate-open-day. Críoch  

University of Galway has officially launched its 2025/26 Gaelic Games season at a special event celebrating its elite student-athletes and the future of the sport.  The event brought together players, sponsors, Gaelic Games committee members, and University staff to mark the start of Higher Education Championships and to showcase the University’s vision and ambitions for clubs and students involved in Gaelic Games.  The launch highlighted the University’s four codes - Senior Men’s Football, Senior Ladies Football, Hurling and Camogie - with a strong emphasis on working towards the development of the One Club Model, an innovative approach designed to strengthen unity, shared standards, and a collective identity across all clubs.  University of Galway’s Sport and Physical Activity Unit is working on a plan towards the One Club Model that will be sustainable and beneficial to all students interested in Gaelic Games. The event also highlighted the University’s dual aspirational ethos, creating opportunities for participants at every level, from beginners to high-performance athletes.               Des Ryan, Director of Sport and Physical Wellbeing at University of Galway, said: "The launch of our 2025/26 Gaelic Games championship season is an opportunity to bring everyone together and clearly communicate our vision for sport at University of Galway.  “We want to be the most progressive and caring university sports programme on the Island of Ireland. Our Gaelic Games clubs are a great example of this, and we look forward to going on a journey to a One Club Model that is built on firm foundations.  “The launch is also a great opportunity to thank our sponsors and celebrate an exciting period for student athletes. We want our players to feel fully supported as students and athletes, while enjoying their sport and striving for the highest standards across all four codes."  The event featured star players such as Eva Noone, Galway Ladies Footballer, Reitseal Kelly, Galway Senior Camogie player, Canice Mulligan, Sligo Senior Footballer, Matthew Thompson, Galway Senior Footballer, and Sam O’Farrell, Tipperary Senior Hurler.   Alongside these established names, the squads included a number of exciting young rising stars, including Shay McGlinchy and Aaron Niland, whose impressive performances at underage inter-county and club level highlight the depth of talent at University of Galway and its pivotal role in developing players across Men’s Football, Ladies Football, Hurling and Camogie.  The launch also acknowledged the continued commitment of the University’s Gaelic Games sponsors, club committees and volunteers, whose efforts remain central to the success, growth and sustainability of Gaelic Games across all four codes.  Ends