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Accessibility & Language2025-26 News
Universal Design Staff and Student Bursary Schemes
University of Galway, in partnership with the Centre for Excellence in Universal Design (CEUD), will co-host the 8th Biennial International Conference in Universal Design (UD), part of the calendar of events for Ireland's EU Presidency, and the Universal Design Student Awards in Galway in November 2026. We are offering two bursary schemes to engage lecturers and students with these important events. The UD Staff Bursary Scheme is specifically for lecturers in design-based disciplines to build capacity to embed universal design principles into university curricula and equips academic staff to engage their students with Universal Design with a view to entering future UD Student Awards competitions. Three successful applicants will receive full registration for the prestigious UD26: 8th Biennial International Conference at the Galmont Hotel this November, attendance at the Gala Dinner, and a €1,000 travel bursary to support future networking and knowledge exchange.
An online information session will be hosted by the CEUD on Monday, 6 July at 2pm, covering the European Accessibility Act, universal design in practice, and the application process and the associated Student Bursary Scheme. Applications formally open on 6 July and close on 31 July. You can register for the information session here.
International Women's Day event 9th March 2026
The Office of the Vice President for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion celebrated International Women's Day on Monday, the 9th March, with a panel discussion "Give to Gain: Supporting Women in our Community". This year's Global theme, "Give to Gain", highlighted the power of reciprocity. When we invest our time, resources, or advocacy into supporting women, our entire community is impacted. We welcomed leaders from important charities and NGOs in our Community.
- Cathy Connolly, Executive Director, Galway Rape Crisis Centre
- Gillian McNamee, Head of Domestic Abuse Services, COPE Galway
- Caroline Loughnane, Chairperson, National Breast Cancer Research Institute
The event was chaired by Dr Helen Maher, Vice President for EDI, and we heard about the vital work of these organisations and how they protect, empower, and advocate for women.
The Future is Universal Design
University of Galway (Dr Deirdre Mc Hugh) hosted "The Future is Universal Design"- the third mutual learning event in the HEIs as Places for People series, on the 25th February 2026.
This mutual learning event was held for the HEA-funded project, Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) as Places for People: Inclusive Infrastructures to Support Intersectionality in HEIs. As all of our Project Partner Institutions – Trinity College Dublin, University of Galway, Technological University Dublin, and Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland – have a mix of heritage and modern buildings on our campuses, our priority is to ensure that our heritage preservation strategies best serve our diverse student, staff and research communities now and into the future.
Front Row - Professor Lorraine Leeson (TCD), Collette Burns (TU Dublin), Dr Helen Maher, Dr Deirdre Mc Hugh (University of Galway), Siobán O'Brien Green (TCD), Professor Yvonne Galligan (TUD)
Back row - Liz Hughes (RCSI), Dam Eames (National Disability Authority/Centre for Excellence in Universal Design), Rebecca Grogan (TU Dublin)
During the session, our buildings and estates staff members (Kevin O'Sullivan and Patrick Faherty) took us on a tour of our university's South Campus Tour highlighting the Physical and sensory accessibility improvements to a Heritage Campus.
Front Row (Office of the VP for EDI). Aoife Cooke, Tara Flannagan, Dr Deirdre McHugh & Dr Helen Maher
Back Row ( Buildings and Estates ) Kevin O'Sullivan & Patrick Faherty
Mathematical & Statistical Sciences Bronze Renewal
Congratulations to the School of Mathematical & Statistical Sciences on the renewal of their Athena Swan Bronze award. The application was led by Rachel Quinlan (SAT Chairperson). See the full timeline of our university's awards to date here.
National Anti-Racism Campaign in Irish Higher Education
The University of Galway has been awarded funding from the Higher Education Authority (HEA) to lead the development and implementation of a national Anti-Racism Campaign across the Irish Higher Education sector. This initiative represents a significant advancement in promoting race equality and inclusive practice throughout higher education in Ireland.
The campaign will be managed by Owen Ward, EDI Programme Manager for Race Equality, who will work in close collaboration with colleagues within the HEA and with partners across the higher education sector. The initiative seeks to foster learning and working environments in which all students and staff are treated with dignity, respect, and equity.
This work will be delivered in partnership with a broad consortium of institutions, including: TU Dublin, Mary Immaculate College, Munster Technological University, Dundalk Institute of Technology, Dublin City University, University of Limerick, University College Dublin, South East Technological University, Maynooth University, National College of Ireland, Technological University of the Shannon, Trinity College Dublin, Atlantic Technological University, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, and the Irish Universities Association.
