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Courses
Courses
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University Life
University Life
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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.
Accessibility & LanguageDr Elizabeth Hurley
Dr. Elizabeth Hurley BA, MSc, MNR, PhD
Lecturer in Sustainability & Education for Sustainable Development
Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT)
I am an educator with over fifteen years of experience in secondary and higher education focused on environmental systems and sustainable development. Prior to joining the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) in August 2024, I worked at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in the Center for Leadership for Global Sustainability (CLiGS). In this role I led interdisciplinary collaborative curriculum and program design efforts, annual program evaluations, intercultural competence development of faculty and staff, and short-term study abroad experiences.
My expertise is in the design of curriculum and instruction that supports education for sustainable development in disciplinary contexts. More specifically, I have expertise in pedagogy that facilitates the development of students’ intercultural competence, which is implicit in UNESCO’s key competencies for sustainability. I am especially interested in applying curriculum design frameworks within collaborative, interdisciplinary teams to transform curriculum and developing educators’ competencies in education for sustainable development.
