University of Galway

Nuala Ní Chonghaile speaks to Michael Curran, Head of Building Services, Energy and Utilities at University of Galway. Michael talks about how he became interested in sustainability, about the ambitions and amazing achievements of University of Galway in conserving energy and why he finds his role so rewarding.

In this episode, we hear Professor Jonathan Levie and Melissa Moore talking about the Selling for founders micro-credential.

Join Gwen O Sullivan, and her guest Prof Jim Doolan, Founder of the MBA at University of Galway in the Made in Galway edition of the Cois Coiribe Podcast – a series that explores major societal issues and the role that University of Galway, and our global alumni network play in creating new knowledge, in research, in policy making and in problem solving. Here Jim reflect on the evolution of the MB...

As University of Galway has been announced as a national Sustainable Development Goal Champion for 2023 - 24, the first episode in the university's sustainability series focuses on the United Nation's SDGs. Sustainability Officer Michelle O'Dowd Lohan explains to Nuala Ní Chonghaile how sustainability is one of University of Galway's core values and what this designation means to the community.

San eagrán seo labhraíonn Barry Ó Siochrú le Fiona Roche, Comhairleoir Mac Léinn in Ollscoil na Gaillimhe. Míníonn Fiona gurb éard atá i gceist le héiciteiripe ná eispéiris theiripeacha a bhaint as aon rud a tharlaíonn go nádúrtha, mar shampla, snámh san fharraige nó d’anáil féin a thabhairt faoi deara. Tá tuilleadh eolais ar na tacaíochtaí atá ar fáil do mhic léinn in Ollscoil na Gaillimhe anseo...

Joe Mee, former Student Union VP for Education 2022/23, gives some practical advise on what you should do ahead of sitting your exams, as well as what to expect on the day of the exam. For all details about sitting exams at the University of Galway click here www.universityofgalway.ie/exams/ For all details about the Galway Exams 101 programme go to our website at www.universityofgalway.ie/galway-...

MicroCreds Project Lead, Janice Mulvany Glennon, meets with Danielle Martin, academic lead, to discuss the Designing and Building Interactive Online Training Micro-credential (formerly Online Training Design). For more details on this course visit: www.universityofgalway.ie/courses/cpd/micro-credentials/micro-credentialslisting/designingandbuildinginteractiveonlinetraining

MicroCreds Project Lead, Janice Mulvany Glennon, meets with Danielle Martin, academic lead, to discuss the Micro-credential, Digital Competences. We hope you enjoy this podcast. For more details on this course visit: www.universityofgalway.ie/courses/cpd/micro-credentials/micro-credentialslisting/digitalcompetences

MicroCreds Project Lead, Janice Mulvany Glennon, meets with David O'Donovan to discuss the Micro-credential, Finance for Non-Financial Managers. For more details on this course visit: www.universityofgalway.ie/courses/cpd/micro-credentials/micro-credentialslisting/financefornon-financialmanagers

MicroCreds Project Lead, Janice Mulvany Glennon, meets with Dr. Nicole Burns to discuss the Micro-credential Human Anatomy & Physiology. For more details on this course visit: https://universityofgalway.ie/courses/cpd/micro-credentials/micro-credentialslisting/humananatomyphysiology/

MicroCreds Project Lead, Janice Mulvany Glennon, meets with Denise Rocks, Regional Skills West Forum Manager, to discuss industry learning needs. For more details on Enterprise Engagement please visit: www.universityofgalway.ie/courses/cpd/micro-credentials/enterpriseengagement

MicroCreds Project Lead, Janice Mulvany Glennon, meets with Dr. Patrick Mannion to discuss the Micro-credential, Introduction to Programming in Python. For more details on this course visit: www.universityofgalway.ie/courses/cpd/micro-credentials/micro-credentialslisting/introductiontoprogramminginpython

MicroCreds Project Lead, Janice Mulvany Glennon, meets with Dr. Helen Mooney to discuss the Micro-credential, Honey Bee Health. For more details on this course visit: www.universityofgalway.ie/courses/cpd/micro-credentials/micro-credentialslisting/honeybeehealthapiculture

This is the first episode of our podcast series 'Unlock Your Potential, Micro-credentials'. Listen to hear about our recently launched, unique, and exciting learning opportunities. To find out more information on Micro-credentials, please visit: www.universityofgalway.ie/courses/cpd/micro-credentials

Teresa Lydon Student Advisor with the School of Business talks about what you can do if you need to repeat an exam. Teresa reminds us that failing an exam is part of university life, and not to panic. There are lots of supports available to University of Galway students if you are unhappy with your exams. For all details about sitting exams at the University of Galway click here https://www.univer...

In this episode Barry Ó Siochrú, former SU Vice President for Gaeilge, is joined by Fiona Roche, Student Counsellor in the University of Galway. Fiona explains that ecotherapy is about deriving therapeutic experiences out of anything that is naturally occurring, such as, swimming in the sea or noticing your own breath. When coming up to exams, using the outdoors as a study space is a great way to...

Catherine Dufficy, Assistant Disability Support Officer provides information on how students registered with the Disability Support Service (DSS) can avail of additional exam supports. For more information on the Disability Support Service at the University of Galway, click here https://www.universityofgalway.ie/accesscentre/ For all details about the Galway Exams 101 programme go to our website a...

Luke O' Donnell, Researcher with the School of Education, at the University of Galway, provides tips and insights on how to develop good study skills and habits. For more information on how to study for exams take a look at the below links: Library Learning and resources – https://library.nuigalway.ie/help/teachinglearning/ The Academic Skills Hub aims to support all University of Galway students...

Nóirín Mannion, Mental Health Support Worker in the University of Galway student health unit, reminds us that it is ok to allow time for self care, particularly during stressful times. While we may have "glamorised" being busy, its important to take time out to look after ourselves. Self care is vital and takes many forms, such as going for a walk, going to your GP for a check-up or sea swimming....

Jimmy McGovern, Support Worker with the Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care Centre, at the University of Galway gives us some fantastic tips on managing and reducing stress in the run up to exams. Jimmy reminds us that planning your time is key to minimise stress. The chaplaincy team offers supports for University of Galway students. Contact chaplains@universityofgalway.ie. For all details about the Galw...

Exam Jam is a series of short podcasts, created by the University of Galway to prepare students for exam success. Hosted by Barry Ó Siochrú, former Students' Union Vice President for Gaeilge 2022/23, and joined by guest speakers each episode has everything you need to be exam ready. In this episode, AnnMarie Gilchrist, Student Advisor with the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences and t...

Join Meadhbh McNutt, and her guest Ikenna Anyabuike, University of Galway graduate, artist, actor and musician in the Creative Galway edition of the Cois Coiribe Podcast – a series that explores major societal issues and the role that University of Galway, and our global alumni network play in creating new knowledge, in research, in policy making and in problem solving. Here Ikenna Anyabuike share...

Mary-Ellen McGroarty, Country Director of the UN’s World Food Programme for Afghanistan joins Tom Felle, Associate Professor, Journalism and Communication in this edition of the Cois Coiribe Podcast – a series that explores major societal issues and the role that NUI Galway, and our global alumni network play in creating new knowledge, in research, in policy making and in problem solving. Here Mar...

Writer and director Enda Walsh ‘s The First Child invites you to an opera like no other – an experience that takes opera to new realms, where a cast of singers is joined by an actor, a dancer and children in a multi-media extravaganza that is at times intimate, explosive and trilling. Listen to Dr Barry Houlihan, Archivist at NUI Galway catch up with cast members The First Child in this post-show...

Geoff Sobelle’s Home throws open the doors and invites you to a must see moving meditation of the relentless passage of time, and a breath-taking spectacle of illusion, choreography, music and storytelling. Listen to Dr El Putnam, Lecturer in Digital Media at NUI Galway catch up with cast members Home in this post-show talk. Hear the ensemble members' thoughts on the characters they play and explo...