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Up to 70% of osteoporosis patients getting inappropriate treatment, research finds
Clinicians call for national strategy for disabling bone disease which costs almost 10% of the healthcare budget
Galway site with potential for 272 student beds for €7.2m
Strong interest expected in site on Headford Road with full planning permission
Ciarán Fitzgerald: ‘The IRFU has produced a model the world of rugby envies’
As he prepares to mark a special occasion for rugby in Galway, the former Ireland captain reflects on his student days, Connacht’s dashing style and the significance of the recent win in South Africa for Andy Farrell’s team
Trinity College Dublin drops five places to 139th in world university rankings
Of the nine Irish universities ranked five dropped, three remained in same position, and one, Dublin City University, improved
Drinking more than four cups of coffee per day increases risk of stroke, research finds
Fizzy drinks, including both sugar-sweetened and artificially sweetened such as diet or zero sugar, were linked with a 22 per cent increased chance of stroke, the research found
‘I got 550 points in my Leaving Cert. I’ve always had this feeling that I had a purpose in life’
The second-year law student at University of Galway on discrimination she has faced as a Traveller and how education became her refuge
Three universities turned down a bust to a Chinese human rights activist before it went to Galway
Instead of spearheading China’s liberalisation, Western universities which benefit from Chinese money are increasingly vulnerable to pressure from its government
Student accommodation crisis: ‘Renting in Dublin is pretty much impossible’
Students from commuter towns around the country are stuck in suboptimal living situations with no sign of things changing
Most third-level colleges increase on-campus accommodation costs for coming year
Students face sometimes ‘chaotic and claustrophobic’ shared spaces and rising prices countrywide
Alternative access routes to Irish universities
Prospective students can avail of different pathways to university education in the State
Mentoring schemes smooth the transition to university life
Most universities operate peer-to-peer programmes designed to help new students access information and support
Digital twins for the win with aortas
Research Lives: Niamh Hynes, vascular surgeon and post-doctoral researcher, University of Galway
On-the-spot water test for dangerous form of E.coli developed by Irish scientists
Technology predicted to help protect people drinking water from private sources including groundwater wells
Prof Peter McHugh appointed interim president of University of Galway
McHugh currently serving as deputy president and registrar and will take up the role in September
University of Galway president Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh to step down from his role
Announcing his decision to the University’s Governing Authority on Wednesday, he said it was “the right time, as our university is developing a new strategy for 2025-2030
How sentencing works: judges consider law, gravity of offence and circumstances of offender
Suspended sentences can be given to incentivise rehabilitation or to discourage further criminal activity
Meet Taylor Swift’s superfans: ‘You feel like she’s a part of your life that you can’t do away with’
Online culture has made it easier for fans to find each other and amplify their voices - but is superfandom always a healthy pursuit?
Trinity is highest-ranked Irish university despite slipping in world standings
UCD narrows gap by jumping 45 places to 126th in latest QS World University Rankings
Novel language processing system detects mental health distress in employees by analysing their speech
Key potential customers include companies employing content moderators and trust and safety agents
‘Hopepunk’ roadshow aims to open up new conversations around climate emergency
Project blends science, comedy and improvisation to encourage discussion about positive change
‘Concerning’ increase in under-18s presenting to addiction services due to legally available cannabis vapes
HSE warns use of HHC vapes can lead to mental health difficulties in users
How AI is already being used in Irish hospitals - and what the future might hold for patient care
AI has the potential to transform healthcare, but only if the correct safety measures are put in place
‘Plan Bee’ urges citizen scientists to help monitor endangered wild native Irish honeybee colonies
Native Irish Honey Bee Society announces seven queen bee rearing workshops to curb impact of hive hybrids
Waiting for Kay 2: Researchers bemoan demise of Ireland’s supercomputer
More powerful successor to supercomputer - named after pioneering Irish scientist - is due soon but funding has yet to be approved
Murdle, he wrote: GT Karber brings his killer puzzle to Dublin
The American mystery writer explains how he came up a publishing sensation, and how studying in Galway helped
‘Well how are you going to get a job with a degree like that?’
Social sciences seek to understand how people interact with each other, how society functions and how cultures develop
It’s not quite Grey’s Anatomy but a career in medicine can be very rewarding
Directly improving patient well-being can be a very rewarding career.
Ireland receives just €11.6m in EU defence grants despite contributing many times that amount to fund
Ireland contributes to the European Defence Fund but is one of the least active participants
Research Lives: Ask new questions, get new solutions
Prof Martin O’Halloran, University of Galway and Cúram
Elaine Feeney: ‘I write what I know, so the west of Ireland aesthetic permeates everything’
Writer talks about her new poetry collection, Galway roots and upcoming projects
Less than a third of girls aged 10-17 report feeling very happy with their lives, study says
Research by University of Galway shows just 33% of boys in same age bracket report similar emotions
‘Dangerousness’ an important factor for judges considering life sentences - study
Leading criminologist says life terms are rarely imposed
New heart bypass surgery method developed by team led by University of Galway medics
Use of high resolution CT-scan imagery in operations has potential to ease pressures on cath labs
Simon Coveney would like to see Cork minister appointed in incoming Taoiseach’s reshuffle
Departing minister says decision not to put his name forward for Cabinet ‘wasn’t about being shafted’
What is an Irish political party ardfheis and why does it matter?
University of Galway to host Simon Harris’ first ardfheis as Fine Gael leader, with the party hoping to ‘reset’ and ‘reconnect’ with voters
Reimagining our future landscapes for a net zero world
Big changes to land use are needed for Ireland to become climate-neutral by 2050
Climate change: ‘How can we feed the world while not damaging it?’
Is Ireland’s new climate action plan the blueprint needed to transform the country within decades?
Turning a new page: challenges and benefits of returning to education
Postgraduate courses and MBAs can not only boost self-confidence and self-esteem but often lead to higher earning potential
Returning to college? Here are funding options to help cover the costs of your postgrad or MBA
Research your funding options well before starting your application for postgraduate studies
Teenagers to receive empathy classes under redeveloped transition year
Programme on activating compassion is supported by Cillian Murphy and is found to boost levels of concern and understanding of others
Study shows declining wellbeing and high rates of self-harm among teens
Young people who suffered adversity are substantially more at risk of self-harm, University of Galway study shows
University of Galway is to review its relationship with Israeli institutions
Prof Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh plans to strengthen University of Galway’s links with universities in Gaza, the West Bank and East Jerusalem
Does sparkling water damage teeth? Is beetroot juice good for blood pressure? Do vapes damage our health?
Debunking healthcare myths – researchers at University of Galway answer questions from the public about health claims
‘Today’s graduates can walk in anywhere in the world’: NUI chancellor Maurice Manning steps down after 15 years
More than a quarter of a million graduates will be entitled to vote in the election of his successor later this year
The planet is on fire, so why is higher education behaving as if it is business as usual?
Are higher education students being prepared for a more climate-destabilised and ecologically-degraded world?
Ireland’s young scientists experience first-hand development and climate challenges facing Zambia
BTYSTE development award winners visit communities and Irish aid projects
Some coral more resilient to global warming than previously thought, scientists find
University of Galway scientist among international researchers who mounted two-year expedition to study coral reef biodiversity in Pacific Ocean
Universities plan easier access for NI students to colleges in South
Current system widely seen as penalising students in Northern Ireland by requiring them to have four A-levels
The State’s research policy is not ‘dangerous’. We need a new approach for a new era
An open economy and over-reliance on foreign direct investment means we need a new approach for a new century
UCC-based expert in gut health named SFI researcher of the year for 2023
UL scientist wins award for development of crystals for use in medical implants and drug-delivery devices
How would Nietzsche have judged those affected by the housing crisis: victims or whingers?
Friedrich Nietzsche disliked complaining but he recognised the importance of shelter
Artificial intelligence could pose ‘major threat’ to college qualifications
University of Galway deputy president says high student-staff ratios in Irish higher education pose challenge in upskilling academics
Delivering a bee boost with a different form of hive
Trained forester Mick Verspuij has five different designs of log hives which mimic the natural habitat
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