University of Galway

In this episode, University of Galway MicroCreds Project Lead, Emma Goode, meets with Dr. Aidan Toner to discuss a Micro-credential that integrates engineering, science, and innovation principles into the lifecycle of marketed industrial products. Topics include concept creation, idea development, testing, and quality improvement within regulatory requirements, plus case study analysis and product launch and authorisation, covering steps to bring a product to market and the post-market phase. Students will gain practical experience in product development, validation, and authorisation within their industry. You can find out more at: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/courses/micro-credentials/list/science-engineering/product-development-validation-authorisation/

In this episode of the Cois Coiribe Podcast, host Mike McCormack, author and lecturer at the University of Galway, speaks with Christian Wallace, writer, journalist, screenwriter and University of Galway alumnus. Originally from West Texas, Christian graduated from the University's MA in Writing programme. Since then, he has built an impressive career in journalism and television. A former Senior Editor at Texas Monthly, he is the co-creator of the Paramount+ hit series Landman, alongside Taylor Sheridan, and has been nominated for multiple National Magazine Awards. Christian reflects on his time at the University of Galway, the impact of the MA in Writing on his career, the art of storytelling, and his journey from journalism to creating one of television's most talked-about dramas. Cois Coiribe Podcast explores how the University of Galway and its global alumni community are shaping research, culture, innovation, and public life around the world through conversations with leading thinkers, researchers, graduates, and change makers.

Sa eipeasóid seo, labhraíonn Emma Goode, Ceann Tionscadal MicroCreds Ollscoil na Gaillimhe, le Dr Hugh Rowland ó Acadamh na hOllscolaiochta Gaeilge. Sa mhodúl seo déanfar na mic léinn a chumasú i rialacha gramadaí na Gaeilge, i gcomhréir agus i ndeilbhíocht na teanga, agus i gceartúsáid na teanga. Déanfar anailís ar ghnéithe de chóras gramadaí agus de chomhréir na Gaeilge, agus déanfar dianchleachtadh ar mhíreanna gramadaí ionas go mbainfear ardchruinneas amach. Déanfar an cruinneas sa Ghaeilge a threisiú tuilleadh trí mheán an aistriúcháin agus na scríbhneoireachta. Déanfar cleachtaí ar bhonn rialta a rachaidh chun tairbhe do chumas scríofa na mac léinn.

'What Now' features an extended interview in three parts by Orla Higgins with Dr Sarah-Anne Buckley and Dr Maeve O’Rourke from University of Galway

'What Now' features an extended interview in three parts by Orla Higgins with Dr Sarah-Anne Buckley and Dr Maeve O’Rourke from University of Galway.

This episode focuses on Irish society and the treatment of women at a time when the Catholic Church worked with the State to control their lives on so many levels.

This episode looks at what happened to the children when they left the institution in Tuam –some found solace when they were fostered or adopted, but others suffered physical and psychological abuse at the hands of their new families.

This episode introduces us to the Tuam Mother and Baby Institution and the memories of those who lived there providing an insight into their lives – lives of desolation and neglect, stigma and shame.

In this episode, University of Galway MicroCreds Project Lead, Emma Goode, meets with Dr. Una Fitzgerald to discuss a Micro-credential that investigates the environmental impact of laboratory resources and how scientific labs can adopt greener, more sustainable practices. It explores key environmental considerations, from climate change and biodiversity to plastics pollution and the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. Drawing on psychological, sociological, economic and ethical perspectives, it examines how perception and behaviour shape environmental responses.

Caróg Coughlan-Green meets with Kate Brooks, Occupational Therapist with the Disability Support Service on how to manage your time in the run up to exams. Kate shares practical ideas and tools to support exam preparation, emphasising the importance of planning ahead. Kate recommends looking at the semester as a whole to map out your study days, while also including regular breaks and setting realistic expectations. As exams approach, Kate advises creating a clear list of priorities to stay focused and organised. She also highlights the importance of maintaining balance by including fun activities alongside study time.

In the forth episode, hosts Corey and Phuong are joined by guests Lorna Cuckow Director of Internationalisation, Global Galway and Randeeni Fernando Global Student Ambassador to discuss the University’s core value of 'respect’.

In Episode 1 of In Conversation with the President, President Prof David Burn discusses the importance of research at University of Galway, the role of the research pillars in shaping our strategy, and his vision for the future, informed by his own experience as a researcher.