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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.
Academic Council Standing Committee
Academic Council Standing Committee
What role does Academic Council Standing Committee play?
Academic Council Standing Committee is a sub-Committee of Academic Council with responsibility for oversight of the maintenance of academic standards and regulations in the operational aspects of academic affairs and academic policy, including the approval of PhD reports, Exam Board recommendations, approval of new programmes and major changes to programmes, Boards of Assessors for academic posts, and approval of External Examiners.
Academic Council Standing Committee has two sub-Committees, Academic Regulations Committee which oversees major changes to Marks and Standards, and meets infrequently as the need arises; and Graduate Studies Board which oversees all aspects of postgraduate research study at the University.
Terms of Reference for Academic Council Standing
Meeting dates
Thurs, 26 September 2024 (10am)
Tues, 19 November 2024 (10am)
Thurs, 23 January 2025 (10am)
Tues, 25 March 2025 (10am)
Tues, 03 June 2025 (10am)
Committee Support
Any queries in relation to Academic Council Standing should be directed to govandacademicaffairs@universityofgalway.ie.
Forms and Policies for Academic Council Standing
Link to Policies and Forms here
Link to External Examiner online Portal here
Membership
The composition is effective from September 2024: