Méabh Ní Fhuartháin brings subtlety and depth to her appraisal of the Fleadh’s progression from grassroots organisation to Ireland’s largest music festival
The system’s internal radius is large enough to ‘swallow all of the planets in our own solar system’
Michael D Higgins calls on UN to use ‘exceptional powers’ to ensure aid flows to Gaza
Why would you do your PhD in Ireland when you can get decent pay, working conditions and dignity as a researcher in Germany or Sweden?
New study finds that spider venom is ‘prey-specific’
Ireland can be a world leader in scientific breakthrough when the right conditions are in place
Calls grow for farming supports to help landowners push ahead with national climate goals
Does someone who donates their remains for medical research receive a burial?
University of Galway research team reveal thousands living in western coastal areas narrowly avoided devastating flooding
University of Galway leads EU-funded project exploring wetland farming technique’s dual potential
Research Lives: Dr Eva Szegezdi, lecturer in biochemistry, University of Galway
Ireland’s third-level institutions offer a range of postgraduate degree options. Here we explore a selection of available courses.
Findings will inform targeting of emissions cuts, say University of Galway scientists
Commission of judges and lay members to begin public work this week
The vast majority of respondents said they struggled to find accommodation
Jenni Nikinmaa from Finland moved to Ireland in 2019
A non-profit organisation is aiming to help young people become better listeners, improve their resilience and develop inner strength. But can pupils really learn to lead?
Drone technology could revolutionise emergency response and healthcare delivery for remote communities, Air Taurus programme director says
Political parties urged to consider greater diversity when proposing candidates for election and co-option
Prevalence of AMR bacteria in swans likely ‘linked to human-associated pollution of shared water habitat’ says researcher
The stories are humorous but never cheerful, the characters often repellently fascinating
Supercomputer helps deliver more accurate indication of what the future holds for Ireland’s climate with new indications on regional impacts
Nua Surgical grew out of the BioInnovate Ireland programme at the University of Galway
Fewer students awarded first-class degrees but proportion of high achievers is 40% higher than in 2015
Key details about 2024-2025 open days for UCC, UCD, TCD, UL, Maynooth University, University of Galway, DCU and RCSI
Clinicians call for national strategy for disabling bone disease which costs almost 10% of the healthcare budget
Strong interest expected in site on Headford Road with full planning permission
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
Of the nine Irish universities ranked five dropped, three remained in same position, and one, Dublin City University, improved
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
The second-year law student at University of Galway on discrimination she has faced as a Traveller and how education became her refuge
Instead of spearheading China’s liberalisation, Western universities which benefit from Chinese money are increasingly vulnerable to pressure from its government
Students from commuter towns around the country are stuck in suboptimal living situations with no sign of things changing
Students face sometimes ‘chaotic and claustrophobic’ shared spaces and rising prices countrywide
Prospective students can avail of different pathways to university education in the State
Most universities operate peer-to-peer programmes designed to help new students access information and support
Research Lives: Niamh Hynes, vascular surgeon and post-doctoral researcher, University of Galway
Technology predicted to help protect people drinking water from private sources including groundwater wells
McHugh currently serving as deputy president and registrar and will take up the role in September
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
Suspended sentences can be given to incentivise rehabilitation or to discourage further criminal activity
Online culture has made it easier for fans to find each other and amplify their voices - but is superfandom always a healthy pursuit?
UCD narrows gap by jumping 45 places to 126th in latest QS World University Rankings
Project blends science, comedy and improvisation to encourage discussion about positive change
Key potential customers include companies employing content moderators and trust and safety agents
HSE warns use of HHC vapes can lead to mental health difficulties in users
AI has the potential to transform healthcare, but only if the correct safety measures are put in place
Native Irish Honey Bee Society announces seven queen bee rearing workshops to curb impact of hive hybrids
More powerful successor to supercomputer - named after pioneering Irish scientist - is due soon but funding has yet to be approved
The American mystery writer explains how he came up a publishing sensation, and how studying in Galway helped
Social sciences seek to understand how people interact with each other, how society functions and how cultures develop
Directly improving patient well-being can be a very rewarding career.
Ireland contributes to the European Defence Fund but is one of the least active participants
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices
