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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.
Retirement
The Retired Staff Policy applies to those staff of the university who retire from the University.
Academic staff who wish to retire should complete the Retirement and Resignation Form (Academic Staff) form below, giving three months’ notice, such notice to expire on the last day of a lecture semester (i.e. 31st December or 30th June).
Non-academic staff who wish to retire should complete the Resignation and Retirement Form (non-academic Staff) below, giving one month’s notice.
The following is the process for notice:
Academic Staff – Notice to: Head of School, College Dean, HR Office, HR Business Partner and Pensions Office.
Support, Technical Staff, Library and Research Staff – Notice to: Head of Unit, HR Office, HR Business Partner and Pensions Office.
Intention to work beyond age 65:
If a staff member wishes to continue working past age 65 they are requested to provide three months’ notice of their intention. The following is the process for notice:
Academic Staff – Notice to: Head of School, College Dean, HR Office, HR Business Partner and Pensions Office.
Support, Technical Staff, Library and Research Staff – Notice to: Head of Unit, HR Office, HR Business Partner and Pensions Office.