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Courses
Courses
Choosing a course is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make! View our courses and see what our students and lecturers have to say about the courses you are interested in at the links below.
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University Life
University Life
Each year more than 4,000 choose University of Galway as their University of choice. Find out what life at University of Galway is all about here.
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About University of Galway
About University of Galway
Since 1845, University of Galway has been sharing the highest quality teaching and research with Ireland and the world. Find out what makes our University so special – from our distinguished history to the latest news and campus developments.
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Colleges & Schools
Colleges & Schools
University of Galway has earned international recognition as a research-led university with a commitment to top quality teaching across a range of key areas of expertise.
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Research & Innovation
Research & Innovation
University of Galway’s vibrant research community take on some of the most pressing challenges of our times.
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Business & Industry
Guiding Breakthrough Research at University of Galway
We explore and facilitate commercial opportunities for the research community at University of Galway, as well as facilitating industry partnership.
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Alumni & Friends
Alumni & Friends
There are 128,000 University of Galway alumni worldwide. Stay connected to your alumni community! Join our social networks and update your details online.
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Community Engagement
Community Engagement
At University of Galway, we believe that the best learning takes place when you apply what you learn in a real world context. That's why many of our courses include work placements or community projects.
Training
Live Online
Live online GDPR training is advertised through the HR Learning and Development webpages and An Dialann. Two sessions are run once per semester with one focusing on Data Protection and the second focusing on Data Protection in Research.
Staff can sign up through the following link via CoreHR:
If you wish to sign up but are not registered via CoreHR, please email dataprotection@universityofgalway.ie
Upcoming Dates 2024/25:
16th October: General
17th October: Academic & Research
25th February: General
26th February: Academic & Research
18th June: General
19th June: Academic & Research
Self Paced Online (Canvas)
Our Online training available for staff and students is now available on Canvas. All staff are enrolled automatically on Canvas, while students can self enrol. Visit https://universityofgalway.instructure.com/enroll/WYXHNB for access to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Training.
Self Paced Online (Research Development Centre)
We have an online self paced "Introduction to GDPR" offering through the Research Development Centre. See: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/rdc/https://www.universityofgalway.ie/rdc/
Please note if you are involved in Health Research then it is a legal requirement that you must have completed GDPR training.
Other Relevant Training
We strongly advise you to also take IT Security Awareness training. See Training for Staff - University of Galway for more.
If you are working remotely, please take our online GDPR training and consult with the working remotely advice available at Working Remotely -COVID 19 advice - University of Galway
Resources
See University of Galway Policies and Procedures Page: Policies and Procedures
Ireland Data Protection Commissioner website: https://www.dataprotection.ie/
EU Guidance: https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guidance
HRDPN Data Protection Guide Document for Health Researchers is a practical guide on Data Protection for all involved in health research.
Health Research: https://www.hrb.ie/funding/gdpr-guidance-for-researchers/gdpr-and-health-research/health-research-regulations-2018/
Please view this YouTube link for update on Health Research by the Health Research Board: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VHtf-LU-Uc
