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Shaping the world & inspiring leaders since 1845. University of Galway.
Joined November 2008
We are so proud and delighted to see University of Galway alum Nicola Coughlan on the cover of TIME magazine! Her talent and passionate activism continue to inspire us all. Congratulations Nicola, on this incredible recognition.
“There’s no making it. You just have to keep going.” Nicola Coughlan is one of TIME’s Next Generation Leaders
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If you're a survivor of the Tuam Mother & Baby Home and want to tell your story, our researchers are creating a public archive. You decide whether to publish your story now or in the future. You can get involved and listen to survivor stories here:
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NUI Galway was very pleased to honour and recognise Catherine Corless today with an honorary degree. Catherine Corless speaks about her research into the Mother and Baby Home in Tuam, Co. Galway and advocacy work.
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Friends, relatives and colleagues gathered this evening for a Posthumous PhD Degree conferring for Karzan Sabah D Ahmed, and a memorial service honouring him, his wife Shahen and baby daughter Lina. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha.
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Owen Ward, an Irish Traveller who is a Professional Master of Education student @nuigalway, has been appointed to the new independent Anti-Racism Committee. It is being established to draw up a new Action Plan Against Racism. Congratulations Owen, from all at NUI Galway!
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Some news! . We are changing our name✍️. Our university has been at the heart❤️of our beautiful city since 1845 – we are becoming Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway #UniversityofGalway
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"I thought that I was fluent in English, and yet I struggled to understand not only accents but. sentences that I understood, but still made very little sense (‘come here to me now’)." - Prof Michal Molcho . #CoisCoiribe #NUIGalway #Internationalisation.
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Congratulations to @OrlaGuerin who received an honorary degree today. Orla broadcaster and journalist at @BBCWorld has reported from over 60 countries and reported in conflict zones Darfur, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Zimbabwe in 2006 – 2008.
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Congratulations to our medical students who today celebrated their Virtual Conferring @nuigalway. We were also delighted to see their achievements praised by Minister for Health @SimonHarrisTD & @DrMikeRyan @WHO. See Virtual Conferring here
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Our University community gathered tonight on campus, joined by family and friends and the Kurdish community, to remember Karzan, Shahen, and baby Line . Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha dílse.
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We are now ranked in the top 1% of universities in the 2021 QS @worlduniranking. This confirms our position among the world’s elite educational institutions, placing us in the top 1% of universities globally & in the top 20% in the QS World Ranking #QSWUR
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We light the Quad tonight to mark 1 year since our campus closed due to Covid-19. As a message of hope, two Music and @NUIGDrama students present the poem ‘Seed’ by Paula Meehan. Share this special performance with anyone you are apart from, missing or might need some hope.
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What an achievement! We are #UniversityoftheYear2022 @SunTimesIreland Good University Guide! Comgháirdeas libh👏 @thetimesIE @noirinhegarty
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Actor Cillian Murphy and @UNESCO_CFRC at #NUIGalway launched a new initiative to introduce #empathy education to secondary school students. The initiative is an interactive, social and emotional learning programme to teach empathy skills.
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We are shining our light tonight as a symbol of hope and solidarity and to say thank you. @nuigalway .#shineyourlight #LonraighdoSholas
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Following consultation w/ local authorities, @nuigalway will close on Mon 16th Oct due to safety concerns in anticipation of Storm #Ophelia
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Congratulations to our esteemed and talented colleague, Dr Chaosheng Zhang, on winning an Arts, Culture, Heritage & Cúrsaí Gaeilge Award at tonight's Mayor's Awards for his stunning photography. @ZhangChaosheng.
Arts, Culture, Heritage & Cúrsaí Gaeilge Award Winner:. Dr Chaosheng Zhang for his beautiful photography over the past 12 months capturing Galway at its best & for his kind and generous approach to sharing his creative talent for free with the people of Galway. @ZhangChaosheng
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We at NUI Galway are deeply saddened at the sudden, tragic death of student Kate Moran and extend our heartfelt sympathies to her family, friends and loved ones. Cuirimid ár gcomhbhrón ó chroí in iúl do gach atá ag caoineadh a bás.
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Today we bid farewell to a very special colleague, Dr @PatMorgannuig. Pat dedicated over 30 yrs to the Uni as a researcher, lecturer, College Dean & VP for the Student Experience. She’ll be fondly remembered for her passion for biochemistry, for encouraging women in academia.
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New research project brings hope to eight million children unnecessarily placed in the world’. http://t.co/KUYRYV9fxi
#nuigalway #news.
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Congratulations to Galway scientist Dr Aideen Ryan, NUI Galway who has won the top prize of Research Paper of the Year at the 2019 Irish Cancer Society Research Awards. Aideen has worked on finding new ways to treat bowel cancer through immunotherapy.
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This week we have a very special guest on campus! Meet Alfie the Business Dog from @NUIGCairnes. Alfie has been enjoying his adventure around our campus all week. Check out where he has been this week already! 🐾🐶#alfiethebusinessdog #choosenuigalway #wooflife
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Great news! We have secured €15 million in funding for the redevelopment of our James Hardiman Library. Read more at:
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Huge congratulations @hannaghmcginley who passed her viva today. She is the first Traveller to be awarded a PhD at @nuigalway Well done Dr @hannaghmcginley.
Massive congratulations to @hannaghmcginley on a very successful defence of her PhD on intercultural ed & Travellers in PP ed! Very proud day ☺️ Thanks to fantastic examiners Prof @KalwantBhopal & Prof Pat Dolan @UNESCO_CFRC and super Chair @GerryLeadership @edtechne @nuigalway
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We have been named Sunday Times University of the Year 2018. Find out what makes NUI Galway so special at #choosenuigalway
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Congratulations to Professor Timothy O'Brien, Dean of our College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences on receiving the Mayo Clinic Distinguished Alumni Award. The Award acknowledges exceptional contributions to the field of medicine. Read more at:
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Today is #WorldPhotographyDay! On this day we want to recognize the incredible work of NUI Galway's Professor of Geography, @ZhangChaosheng 🙌 . Professor Chaosheng uses his knowledge of geography combined with his photography skills to capture his magnificent photos 🤩
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Congratulations to @ZhangChaosheng, Director of International Network for Environment and Health (INEH), School of Geography, Archaeology and Irish Studies at NUI Galway, on his upcoming photography exhibition in @Eyresqcentre. Starts tomorrow (Thurs 15th Oct). Not to be missed!.
‘Turning Galway Into an Exhibition’. From Thursday 15th October, we will be showcasing a photo exhibition by @ZhangChaosheng in @Eyresqcentre . Dr. Zhang has been taking beautiful photos of Galway & the campus of NUI Galway since 2017. For more details:
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University of Galway has launched Imirce, a digital repository of thousands of Irish emigrant letters and memoirs dating from the late 1600s through to the mid-20th century. Featuring correspondence and other documents sent from North America, the collection offers an
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NUI Galway would like to welcome everyone to first day of #mojofest 2018, enjoy the beauty of our campus and Galway ☀️
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We are delighted to officially launch our Strategic Plan 2020-2025. Watch some of our incredible NUI Galway voices sharing our new vision, shaped by our values. #NUIGalway
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Massive congratulations to NUI Galway student Fiona Murtagh and the @RowingIreland team on winning bronze at the #Tokyo2020 🗼 Olympic Games! 🥉 What an incredible and historic achievement, well done to all! 👏
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Congratulations to 81 year old Dr Brega Webb who was conferred with a PhD today. Brega completed her PhD on ‘The decoration of the Litterae Notabiliores in the Cathach of Colmcille’.
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Congratulations to Dr Eimear Dolan, a Biomedical Engineer from NUI Galway who was appointed a University Research Fellow and awarded over €732,000 for her research project – A Soft Robotics Approach to Reduce the Foreign Body Response to Medical Implants.
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News just in. we are University of the Year! Makes us even prouder to welcome everyone to campus for our Open Days! #ChooseNUIGalway
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NUI Galway has been named The Sunday Times University of the Year in The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017
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World’s first #diabetesdrone has delivered insulin to the Aran Islands. @Physicianeer from #NUIGalway led the project in partnership with @VodafoneIreland, @Wingcopter, @surveydrones, @novonordisk @skytangoteam, @uamshealth and @UL. @NUIGalwayPress @diabetesdrone
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Listen to the new podcast series Other: Stories from the Tuam Mother and Baby Home, narrated by the actor and Patron of the UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre NUI Galway, Cillian Murphy at
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A candle has been lit in memory of Kate Moran at the College Chapel in NUI Galway. Our thoughts and prayers are with all who mourn her precious life. May She Rest in Peace. Cuirimid ár gcomhbhrón ó chroí in iúl do gach atá ag caoineadh a bás.
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Reeling in the years with the @PresidentIRL. Comhghairdeas leat, a Uachtaráin, from your friends, fellow graduates and former colleagues at @nuigalway. #Aras18 . Can you spot yourselves @MGQ50 @harrymcgee @official_enya @MoonfishTheatre @GalwayIntArts @nuigarchives
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Moon landing @nuigalway for @GalwayIntArts, Museum of the Moon is on display in our beautiful Human Biology building on campus until July 29th. #MuseumoftheMoon #GIAF18 @lukejerram
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A message from Dr Michael Ryan, Executive Director of the World Health Organisation’s Health Emergencies Programme & graduate @nuigalway congratulating @nuigalway medical students on their achievements on #virtualgraduation day
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Happy New Year from NUI Galway! May your 2019 be filled with peace and happiness.
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Today we celebrated the raising of the #GreenCampus flag in recognition of our staff and students’ achievements in enhancing sustainability across the University - from energy and waste reduction to protecting our biodiversity. @GreenCampusNUIG @NUIGsustain @AnTaisce 💚
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Today will be a difficult day for many survivors of Mother & Baby homes. Our Tuam Oral History Project supports survivors to tell their life stories and preserve their personal histories. To listen to survivor stories and to share your story visit:
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“My fondest memory was my classmates,” says Dr Ronan Waldron of his time in college. Well done to Ronan, who received our Alumni Award for Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences in recognition of his work as a consultant surgeon and clinical educator.
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Survivors of the Tuam Mother and Baby Home tell their story at today’s event ‘Archiving Personal Histories'. The project organised by @HistoryatGalway and @NUIGLibrary will collect personal stories so that future generations can learn about what happened. @NUIGArchives #History
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NUI Galway now ranks amongst the top 1% of universities in the world, according to the @worlduniranking #galwayrankings #QSWUR
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1/3: NUI Galway and @GalwayCityCo welcomed today's announcement by the Government of funding of €4.3 million for the Innovation and Creativity District in Galway.
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The #Ophelia storm situation is under review & a decision will be made at 7pm. Please check back for an update @ 7pm @NUIGSU @NUIGalwayPress.
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Dr Una FitzGerald of NUI Galway in collaboration with CÚRAM, has secured €3.9 million in EU funding to lead a consortium of researchers. The project aims to develop novel devices and treatments for the devastating neurological disease multiple sclerosis.
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Our history and heritage of over 175 years has brought us to this point. Now is the time to embrace a new future, and an identity that proudly shows the essence of who we are. We are the University of Galway. Your space and place to thrive. #UniversityofGalway
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NUI Galway is the runner-up for The Sunday Times University of the Year award. NUI Galway impressed the judges this year with a strong research performance, significant support for student entrepreneurship and business start-ups.
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We are delighted to announce that we have become a designated University of Sanctuary. The University of Sanctuary movement aims to promote the inclusion of International Protection Applicants, refugees and Irish Travellers within our community.
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"I wondered if this was what it felt like before being deployed in a war.". Dr. Finn Hawkins, Director of the Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) clinic at Boston University Medical Center (BMC) on his journey from #NUIGalway to the Covid ICU at BMC.
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Irish comedian Dara Ó Briain Announced as Guest Judge for Novel NUI Galway Science Competition
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🤰🔬New hope arises for pregnant women grappling with gestational diabetes, thanks to a new study led by Professor @FidelmaDunne at University of Galway!. The EMERGE Clinical Trial, involving over 500 expectant mothers, scrutinised the efficacy and safety of the drug Metformin,
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Blue skies!☀️ Best of luck to all our students finishing their exams, wishing you a safe and enjoyable summer! #nofilter
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To all those grieving the tragedy of #Creeslough and to all those responding to the community and supporting those affected by it, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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University of Galway academics Professor Louise Allcock, Dr Róisín Healy, and Professor John Laffey have been elected as Members of the Royal Irish Academy for their exceptional contribution to literature and antiquities and science.
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Irish dance sensations & NUI Galway students, Cairde, have shared a special performance to mark today's Virtual Open Day at the University. Join us until 4pm this afternoon (Sat 8th May) to learn why NUI Galway should be your 1st CAO preference this year.
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'My policy would be live and let live.'. Mary Warde Moriarty (Doctor of Laws (LLD)) received an honorary degree at today's conferring in the Bailey Allen Hall, Mary, a traveller, human rights activist, and author, has worked tirelessly for nearly 50 years to advance Traveller
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Professor Michael Kerin was today conferred with a Degree of Doctor of Science (DSc) from University of Galway for his published work in breast cancer research. Over 360 degree, masters & PhD students graduated from University of Galway today during Summer conferring ceremonies.
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Today, we mark St Patrick’s Day, a day to celebrate Irish culture and resilience. Our Quadrangle building will be lit in green today to signal to our diaspora, including our alumni, around the world that we are still together although apart. Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh go léir.
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Congratulations on your retirement Síle, slán go fóill to a long-standing and much loved colleague ❤️ Celebrating Síle and her 46 years with @nuigalway
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Today, NUI Galway became Ollscoil na Gaillimhe - University of Galway. A new chapter in the history of this university, which dates back to 1845. Thank you to our students, staff, alumni and friends for making this University what it is!.#UniversityofGalway #OllscoilnaGaillimhe
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Congratulations to Honorary Degree recipient Jean Kelly, retired Chief Director of Nursing and Midwifery, who recently coordinated the #COVID19 response & managed the Galway Vaccination Centre @saoltagroup @JeanMKelly3 Also board member at @cancercarewest & @GalwayHospice
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We are delighted to announce that University of Galway has achieved the first Athena Swan Silver Award for a School of Engineering in the Republic of Ireland 👏. This award recognises our commitment to advancing gender equality & in creating cultural change within the University.
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This is more than a new name. This is the next step in leading the way. Follow our journey and be part of the #UniversityofGalway evolution.
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📢 Introducing the First-Year Class of.2023!. 📚 May your academic endeavours at.#UniversityOfGalway be filled with growth, joy and.unparalleled success. 🍀. #GalwaysThePlace
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Not just one of the best, but @nuigalway is ranked one of the most beautiful universities in Europe via @BIUK.
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Happy New Year from NUI Galway! May your 2018 be filled with peace and happiness.
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It was honour to have President Michael D Higgins at Siobhán McKenna symposium, which celebrates the life and career of the actress, director and activist, Siobhán McKenna. Her archive is available at @nuiglibrary. @nuigarchives @PresidentIRL @MichaelDHiggins @stagedreaction
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To celebrate International Women’s Day on Sunday 8 March, watch.some of our incredible @nuigalway female voices sharing their passion and expertise #InternationalWomenDay #IWD2020
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NUI Galway now ranks amongst the top 1% of universities in the world, according to @worlduniranking #galwayrankings #QSWUR
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Over 175 years of heritage has led us to this moment. Share the next stage in our evolution #UniversityofGalway
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To mark World Refugee Day, NUI Galway has announced the expansion of its University of Sanctuary Scholarship Programme from nine scholarships to twelve. Scholarships will be open to asylum seekers, refugees, vulnerable immigrant groups, and Irish Travellers. #WorldRefugeeDay
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President of Croatia @KolindaGK commends both Croatia and Ireland on their "refusal to be labelled as a small country" within Europe.
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A big welcome back to Angela - the heart of the Quadrangle - as the Staff Club reopens! @NUIGalwayEvents @MasterchefsHosp You were missed!
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We have been named Sunday Times University of the Year 2018. Find out what makes NUI Galway unique at #choosenuigalway
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A Book of Condolence has been opened for Kate Moran, at the College Chapel at NUI Galway. People are welcome to share their sympathies and support, this book will be given to Kate's family at a later stage. May she Rest in Peace.
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We are delighted to announce the appointment of our second ever full-time Traveller Education Officer, Anne Marie Stokes. A massive congratulations Anne Marie on your new role!. Find out more 👉
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Incredible shot of our campus in the heart of the city! Photo: Nevan McCartin
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Our stunning #nofilter campus. Well it wouldn’t be exam time without a little sunshine! ☀️✍️👨💻🙇♀️
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You know it's exam time by the intensity of the blue in the sky. Good luck to all our students starting exams
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NUI Galway spin-out company Aquila Bioscience and the Irish Defence Forces have developed novel decontamination wipe to prevent spread of COVID-19. Read more @nuigalway @ nuigalwaypress #COVID-19
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Congratulations to University of Galway graduate Amber Dowling who has been rated in the top 16 student engineers in the world, with a Highly Commended award in the Global Undergraduate Awards for her work on a project to help people with Parkinson’s disease 👏
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