Research and Innovation

Purpose. People. Place.


Purpose – Research with impact
At University of Galway, our research is driven by the ambition to benefit society and the planet. We focus on global challenges, national priorities, and regional needs — delivering distinctive impact through research excellence.

People – Creative and collaborative
Our people are the heart of our research. They are creative thinkers and problem-solvers whose engaged approach and interdisciplinarity drives excellence, sparks global partnerships, and amplifies impact.

Place – Distinctive and connected
Galway is a hub of creativity and innovation — home to a vibrant research culture and a thriving start-up community. From our dynamic research ecosystem, we collaborate with 5,000+ institutions in 178 countries, working across disciplines and borders to deliver world-class impact.


 

 

Our University Strategy

Research and innovation is at the heart of our university's strategy; we strive to be global leaders in our distinctive areas of research excellence, engaging partners nationally and internationally, and harnessing regional strengths, while driving emerging areas of ambition. 

Join our research community

Join our vibrant research community of staff and postgraduate research students dedicated to groundbreaking discoveries and incredible impacts.

See current vacancies across the university. Find out more about PhDs and other postgraduate research degree programmes and job opportunities.