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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.
Gender Equality Action Plan
University of Galway’s Gender Equality Action Plans (GEAP) are governed and informed by the following:
- Our University’s 2017-21, 2021-25 and 2025-30 Athena Swan action plans.
- Final Report of the Gender Equality Task Force (May 2016).
- The First HEA National Review of Gender Equality in Irish Higher Education Institutions (2016).
- Gender Equality Taskforce Action Plan 2018-2020.
- The 2nd HEA National Review of Gender Equality in Irish Higher Education Institutions (2022).
- Public Sector Duty.
The Gender Equality Programme of work is also shaped by policies and directives at European level. This includes the European Commission’s Pay Transparency Directive which requires EU organisations to share their gender pay gap data publicly, Horizon Europe gender equality plan eligibility (GEP) criterion whereby HEIs must have a GEP to be eligible to apply for funding, and the EU's Action Plan on Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment in External Action 2021–2025 (GAP III)
The University of Galway GEAP is based on external best practice and recommendations as outlined by the HEA and Department of Education and Skills. It identifies sets of actions, lead responsibilities, and time lines for the implementation of actions across various themes, including work-life balance and organisational culture, gender balance in leadership and decision-making, gender equality in recruitment and career progression, providing EDI training and awareness raising, data collection and monitoring, integration of the gender dimension into research and teaching content and measures against gender-based violence including sexual harassment.
The Office of the Vice President for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion lead and oversee the implementation of the GEAP. Updates on actions implementation and their impact are provided to the University’s Institutional Athena Swan Steering Group and EDI and HR Campus Committee (EDIHRCC) quarterly to ensure progress and oversight.
NUI Galway GEAP
Gender Equality in Action
Progress to Date Reports for GEAP from 2020 to today.
EDI News
June 12th 2025
University of Galway submit their first Athena Swan Silver Application
Mar 18th 2025
Nelson Mandela Anti-Racism Week 18th – 21st March, see schedule of events here.
Feb 20th 2025
International Women's Week, see schedule of events here.
Feb 6th 2025
Silver Athena Swan Award for the J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics