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Research in the School of Natural Sciences (SNS)

The mission of the School of Natural Sciences (SNS) is to significantly advance teaching, research, science and technology for the betterment of humanity nationally and internationally through excellence in scientific training, and both fundamental and applied research in the natural sciences and associated disciplines.

The School of Natural Sciences is one of the largest Schools within University of Galway which meets the learning needs of ~15% of all students in University of Galway. In total, over 130 staff members, about 1600 undergraduate students and 130 postgraduate students (MSc & PhD) are currently part of the School of Natural Sciences. The SNS is one of the highest research-‐performing entities within the University of Galway. For instance:

The School of Natural Sciences constitutes 7% of the university’s research staff, while delivering 20% of the overall university’s research expenditure.

Publications per Academic FTE in the School of Natural Sciences are three times the university average. (Link to SNS Publications)

Citations within the School of Natural Sciences are 3 times the university average

PhD supervision rates within the School of Natural Sciences are 1.5 times the university average.

The School of Natural Sciences raises approximately €10 million per year in annual competitive research income from funding sources such as Science Foundation Ireland, European Union, Irish Research Council, Wellcome Trust, Enterprise Ireland and a range of other national and international funding sources.