Likely site of new ‘gas giant’ planet found by research team led by Galway scientists
The system’s internal radius is large enough to ‘swallow all of the planets in our own solar system’
University of Galway
President Higgins criticises £1.5bn UK arms investment announced by Keir Starmer
Michael D Higgins calls on UN to use ‘exceptional powers’ to ensure aid flows to Gaza
‘Don’t come to Ireland’: PhD researchers offer advice to US colleagues
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?
Spider venom could aid future drug discovery, say Galway researchers
New study finds that spider venom is ‘prey-specific’
The future of Ireland depends on the progress of science
Ireland can be a world leader in scientific breakthrough when the right conditions are in place
Ireland needs multi-functional farms with biodiversity benefits. But how can they be supported?
Calls grow for farming supports to help landowners push ahead with national climate goals
‘It is nice to know future surgeons gained skills because of my dad’: Body donated to science is returned to family two years on
Does someone who donates their remains for medical research receive a burial?
Thousands living in coastal areas ‘narrowly’ avoided devastating flooding during Storm Éowyn, research finds
University of Galway research team reveal thousands living in western coastal areas narrowly avoided devastating flooding
Paludiculture could see Ireland’s peatlands store vast amounts of carbon and yield profit
University of Galway leads EU-funded project exploring wetland farming technique’s dual potential
Creating the best environment to stop cancer cells
Research Lives: Dr Eva Szegezdi, lecturer in biochemistry, University of Galway
Spotlight on postgraduate options
Ireland’s third-level institutions offer a range of postgraduate degree options. Here we explore a selection of available courses.
Gamma rays could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions here on earth
Findings will inform targeting of emissions cuts, say University of Galway scientists
New system for appointing judges is an ‘important safeguard’ for judicial independence – Chief Justice
Commission of judges and lay members to begin public work this week
Almost a fifth of Galway students living with family or in emergency accommodation, survey finds
The vast majority of respondents said they struggled to find accommodation
A Finn on Inis Mór: ‘In Finland you just ignore everyone you don’t know. Even people you know sometimes’
Jenni Nikinmaa from Finland moved to Ireland in 2019
‘The quiet child down the back might actually be an excellent leader’
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?
Medical supplies delivered offshore by drone in ‘game-changer’ for Ireland’s islands
Drone technology could revolutionise emergency response and healthcare delivery for remote communities, Air Taurus programme director says
Disabled people wanting to go into politics are hindered by cost, negative attitudes and even fear of violence
Political parties urged to consider greater diversity when proposing candidates for election and co-option
Swans carry antimicrobial-resistant bacteria similar to those causing difficult-to-treat infections in humans, study finds
Prevalence of AMR bacteria in swans likely ‘linked to human-associated pollution of shared water habitat’ says researcher
Tenterhooks by Claire-Lise Kieffer: A strikingly original debut story collection
The stories are humorous but never cheerful, the characters often repellently fascinating
Ireland’s future weather will be even warmer and wetter than predicted, scientists warn
Supercomputer helps deliver more accurate indication of what the future holds for Ireland’s climate with new indications on regional impacts
Galway medtech closes €6.5m funding round for C-section birth device
Nua Surgical grew out of the BioInnovate Ireland programme at the University of Galway
Grade inflation falls at Irish universities following concern over integrity of degrees
Fewer students awarded first-class degrees but proportion of high achievers is 40% higher than in 2015
University open days: when they take place and what makes each university unique
Key details about 2024-2025 open days for UCC, UCD, TCD, UL, Maynooth University, University of Galway, DCU and RCSI
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
‘Hopepunk’ roadshow aims to open up new conversations around climate emergency
Project blends science, comedy and improvisation to encourage discussion about positive change
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
‘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
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Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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