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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 & LanguageSoftware Self Service
Software Self Service and Remote Installation
The standard University of Galway software build on a University of Galway Windows PCs and Laptops includes the Novell Zenworks Agent.
This agent allows us to deliver new and updated software to your Windows computer.
Who can access this service?
This facility is available to all users of University of Galway owned Windows devices (PCs and Laptops) that connect to the University Network (Cable & WiFi).
Who cannot access this service?
Users of Linux or those accessing university services from outside the University network cannot presently access this service.
How can I access this service?
While logged on to your Windows device, navigate to Computer (on the start menu). The following icon will appear in your list of drives
Double click this to see the range of standard free and site licenced software available to install.
To install simply double click the application you require (allow the application time to install, do not double click again). When installation is complete, the application will launch.
The following Software applications are available on all eligible devices:
Endnote NVivo MS Office (including Visio and Project)MS Project MS Visio Minitab Skype Maple Filezilla Audacity GIMP iTunes PicasaSketchUp Make MapInfo Pro MindGenius Enterprise TextHelp R&W Win GleachtWinzip Discoverer DesktopWindows 7 Irish Language Pack : Windows 7 i nGaeilgeHow may I request an application that is not available here?
Should you require additional software applications delivered to your PC, log a ticket under the category Desktop Support (Staff & Postgrad) -> Software -> Software Request detailing the software you require and the hostname of your PC. This can then be associated to your computer and delivered at your convenience.
For Mac users, please click here.
More details on software availability and licensing is available on our software catalogue.
The University of Galway Applications window is not appearing on my PC / Laptop, what should I do?
If you are using a Windows 7 PC which is connected to the University network (via cable) and you do not see the ‘University of Galway Applications’ system folder as outlined above, then please install the ZENworks agent by doing the following:
- Click here and select to ‘Open’ or ‘Run’ the ISS NUI Galway/ University of Galway ‘ZENAgentDownload Windows’ tool – This tool will download and silently install the NUI Galway/ University of Galway ZENworks agent. Once the download is complete, the installation will proceed and will take approximately two minutes
- A manual reboot will be necessary following the installation but can be postponed - PLEASE SAVE YOUR WORK PRIOR TO REBOOTING THE PC
