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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 Supervision
Are you new to research student supervision?
PhD supervisors who have not yet supervised a PhD to successful completion are required to attend supervisory training during, or prior to, their first year of supervising.
Or are you an experienced supervisor wishing to learn more about doctoral education?
There is a series of Research Supervisor events available for you below.
Supervisor Seminars & Workshops 2026
Two seminars/workshops will be delivered in the University of Galway this Winter, 2026.
Please book your attendance at each of these through the HR Learning and Development Course Registration via Core Portal.
The seminars/workshop are:-
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Course code: SUPSTUD
Tuesday, 1st December 2026: 14:00 - 16:00 in Room CA110, Áras Cairnes Building (delivered by Dean of Graduate Studies)
Seminar: Research Student Supervision at University of Galway
- Galway Research Degree Guidelines
- Student & Supervisor Support and the Researcher Development Centre
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Course code: TDRIV
Wednesday, 2nd December 2026: 14:00 - 16:00 Online via Zoom (delivered by Hugh Kearns iThinkWell)
Workshop: Managing Common Challenges in Research Supervision
- Mental Health
- Supporting Writing
- Supervisory Teams
- Disagreements and Clashes
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CELT courses
The Centre for Excellence in Learning & Teaching offer a module (CEL6103) on Research Supervision & Development as part of their course offerings in support of professional development.
