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University Life
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About University of Galway
About University of Galway
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Colleges & Schools
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Research & Innovation
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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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Community Engagement
Community Engagement
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Accessibility & LanguagePhD
PhD
Research Postgraduate Courses
The Philosophy Discipline is committed to fostering a strong sense of community amongst its Graduate Students by facilitating regular opportunities for Graduate Students to meet and discuss Philosophical issues. Students have the following opportunities for developing their philosophical knowledge and skills:
- A Philosophy Seminar Series meets regularly at which students can present their research.
- The Philosophy Discipline host conferences with prominent Irish and international speakers on a regular basis.
- A Tutorial Teaching Development Group meets several times a semester to support students in developing their skills in the area of teaching
Programme Director for Structured Ph.Ds, Master of Letters Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
Prof Felix Ó Murchadha: Email address: Felix.omurchadha@universityofgalway.ie
Student Representatives:
PhD students: TBA
Funding opportunities
Funding Opportunities for Structured PhD programmes:
Research
Philosophy Seminar Series
The Philosophy Seminar Series meets every Monday during term time. This seminar provides an opportunity for Graduate Students to present their work in progress in a constructive and non-threatening environment. For information on the Philosophy Seminar Series contact tsarina.doyle@universityofgalway.ie
Philosophy Teaching Development Group
The Teaching Development Group meets about 4 times a semester and is open to all postgraduate students. Its main purpose is to support students in the development of their teaching skills in philosophy. The group is characterised by its collegial atmosphere and the participation of students at all levels of teaching experience. It provides support to those who are teaching in the department, but also introduces students to a variety of issues that are relevant for teaching philosophy in higher education. For information on the Teaching Development Group contact heike.felzmann@universityofgalway.ie
