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Courses
Courses
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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.
Remote Access for Staff
Remote Access for Staff
Using the same method as on-campus, Staff can access the following University IT Services using their Campus Account credentials:
- Microsoft 365 - Email, OneDrive, SharePoint Online and Teams
- Blackboard
- Library
- Curriculum Manager - Akari
- Employee Self Service - Core Portal
- Service Desk Ticketing
- Financial System - Agresso Web *
- Student Records System - Quercus Web Portal *
Note: * The Financial System and Student Records System credentials are separate from your Campus Account credentials.
* To access the Financial System P2P invoices remotely, please log a ticket with the Service Desk to request VPN client access. For more information, see Financial System FAQ's.
Accessing on-campus only services remotely
A small number of services require special methods of Remote Access. Details as follows:
Method 1: Web-based VPN (aka Pulse Web)
A web-based Virtual Private Network (VPN) service to allow users to access file/web-based services that are typically restricted to the NUI Galway wired network.
Services available from the MyFiles Service using a web-browser include:
- U-Drive Files
- M-Drive Files
- Content Management System (t4 Site Manager)
- Content Management System (Documentation)
- Facilities Management Safety
- Facilities Management Services Request (PEMAC)
- Finance System (Agresso) - Back Office (Finance staff only)
- Internal NUI Galway Website
Method 2: Client-based VPN
A client-based Virtual Private Network (VPN) service to allow users to access application services that are typically restricted to the NUI Galway wired network.
The following systems can be accessed using a client-based VPN:
- Financial System (Agresso) - Invoicing
- Custom applications/systems: For example, HR Office applications, License servers, Unix-based machines (typically SSH), VNC etc.
Method 3: Remote Apps
Remote Apps allow you to access applications that typically reside on the internal campus network from any location in the world.
The following systems may be accessed using Remote Apps:
- Employee Records (Core) - Back Office
- Finance System (Agresso) - Back Office (limited functionality)
- Reporting (Discoverer)
- Facilities Management Services Request (PEMAC) - Back Office
Method 4: Remotely connect to your office workstation (RDP)
Just like in the office, all services may be accessed by remotely connecting to an office workstation, including:
- Employee Records (Core) - Back Office
- Finance System (Agresso) - Back Office
- Reporting (Discoverer)
- Student Records (Quercus) - Back Office
- All other files and applications installed on your office workstation