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Aoife FlanaganAdvisor to the President on Reputation Strategy
Aoife Flanagan is responsible for Reputation Strategy at the University of Galway. With over 15 years’ experience in Higher Education, Aoife has held a number senior roles as Head of Planning and Institutional Research at both RCSI and University of Galway. Prior to this Aoife worked in a number of senior Business Intelligence roles in both Irish and international organisations.
Queen’s College Galway was founded in 1845. Following the construction of the iconic Quadrangle building, the University opened its doors four years later to the first cohort of just 68 students.
University of Galway has grown massively in size and reputation over the past 175 years, with a student population today of over 18,000. According to QS World University Rankings, we are ranked 259 in the world and have been increasing our global reach and reputation over the past decade.
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Congrats to electronic and computer engineering students Ruchit Ghandi, Sarah Jane Hughes & Ethan O’Brien, who came 2nd at the annual @EirGrid CleanerGrid Competition. They won €6,000 for their proposal, Peer Power, an app designed to encourage community members to share…
The triumphs and endeavours of athletes, sports clubs and coaches have been celebrated at the 40th University of Galway Sports Awards.🙌
Among the winners were Under-23 World Rowing Champion Donnacha Keeley, senior international cross country athlete Fiona Everard and the…
A new digital archive of Threshold, one of Northern Ireland’s longest-running literary periodicals of the 20th century, has been digitised and made available online from University of Galway Library Archives.
It will be formally launched during the Cúirt International Festival of…
Applications are now open for the MSc in Construction Innovation (2025/26). 🎓🦺
🔗 Apply now: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/Construction-Innovation.html
#ConstructionInnovation #Sustainability #BuiltEnvironment #UniversityOfGalway #Construction
🎉 Congratulations to all University of Galway nominees and winners at the ITAG Excellence Awards 2025! 🌟
🏆 Digital Woman Award Winner Dr. Mamoona Asghar, a distinguished leader in Applied Cybersecurity, making significant contributions through her work in academia, industry,…
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A recruitment process is underway for the appointment of President of University of Galway. Read more and apply here: https://perrettlaver.com/university-of-galway-president/
A recruitment process is underway for the appointment of President of University of Galway.
Read more and apply here: https://perrettlaver.com/university-of-galway-president/
The MSc Health Data Science at University of Galway equips you with key stats & computing skills for careers in healthcare, biopharma & medtech. 💻🌱
🔗 Learn more: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/health-data-science.html
#HealthDataScience #STEM #MedTech
A distinct and vibrant region,deeply connected internationally
Inspired by the unique qualities of the region, including its rich culture and traditions, and history of diversity and trade, University of Galway reaches outwards to the world, through a global network of partnerships, collaborations, and alumni, as well as a globally connected faculty.
University of Galway is firmly committed to investing in the social, economic, and intellectual development of the entire region.
By building on the strengths of its local communities and resources, the University is inspired to leave its mark on the rest of the world and its international reach provides a firm platform for its future development.
Values
#PurposePeoplePlace
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Research institutes
96%
Of graduates are employed or in further study 6 months after graduating
University of Galway is a globally focused research-led university. It recognises that research areas are neither standalone nor static and that the problems of the world are not and cannot be solved from just one perspective. With that in mind research at University of Galway incorporates the university’s knowledge of global challenges, national needs, and regional necessities so that its research areas enable an interdisciplinarity approach and impact.
The University’s approach to research is focused on the following three words: Purpose, People, Place. The purpose of research and innovation at University of Galway is to benefit humanity, society, and the economy, in other words, to create impact. Its people are creative in their thinking and collaborative in their approach and it’s place is distinct—a vibrant region on the edge of Europe—connected globally.
Engaging with its partners locally, nationally, and worldwide, the university invites ambition in research that underpins the following areas:
Enriching creativity and culture
Improving health and wellbeing
Realising potential through data and enabling technologies
Sustaining our planet and people
The University of Galway’s research displays breadth, depth, and interdisciplinarity of its expertise, both fundamental and applied, across the sciences, social sciences, and humanities. This is key to its success and ability to drive impact and respond to emerging fields of research.
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