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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.
Accessibility & LanguageResearch Reviews (IRRP)
Research Reviews (IRRP) Process
What is the Research Reviews (IRRP)?
The Quality Office is responsible for supporting our quality assurance across teaching, research and administration in the University.
Quality reviews of research performance are conducted on a periodic basis. They typically involve an initial process of self-assessment of research performance within Schools benchmarked against international best practice. This self-assessment exercise is followed by a peer evaluation by independent reviewers who then issue recommendations for enhancement.
The Most Recent Institutional Review of Research Performance (IRRP2024)
IRRP2024 was a research assessment exercise for Schools of the University. Four senior reviewers acting as Overall Chairs jointly lead the review process and are assisted by one or two Panel Chairs for each School. Each Panel Chair selects at least two Reviewers (Readers) for each Subject Area defined by a School.
More information on the review process is available here
Further Information
Policies & Documents
Roles & Responsibilities
Please see below for a detailed accountability matrix and the key contacts for this area.
Director of Quality
If you have any queries on Reasarch Reviews (IRRP), please contact the sinead.oconnor@universityofgalway.ie
Other Key Contact
If you have additional queries on Research Reviews (IRRP), please contact Director of Quality
Research Reviews (IRRP) RACI
Click here for the Research Reviews (IRRP) RACI
RACI Explained
RACI stands for Responsible, Accountable, Consulted and Informed. See below for a further explanation.
RESPONSIBLE "Doer"
The person or group who is assigned to ensure the works is completed to meet the goals, objectives and overall quality as expected, who will report to the accountable team as to progress, and calls out any risks or impediments to that success
ACCOUNTABLE "Buck Stops Here"
The person or group who is ultimately answerable for the correct and thorough completion of the workstream, ensures the prerequisites are met to support success, and delegates the work to those responsible
CONSULTED "In the Loop"
The person or group in two-way communications in relation to the process or decision
INFORMED "FYI"
The group or person kept informed of the decision or process
