National University of Ireland Galway

Luminate raises €13.5m in funding for new cancer therapy supports

Investment allows University of Galway spin-out to double staff numbers ahead of assault on US market

Thu Sept 19 2024 - 05:00

Cleaning company challenges awarding of university contract worth €5.4 million

Grosvenor Cleaning Services claims the university failed to adequately inform it of the reasons for the rejection of its tender

Mon Mar 13 2023 - 15:40

Irish universities spend €5.1m on mental health services during pandemic

Documents show waiting lists for counselling ‘persistently high’ at Trinity College Dublin

Tue Aug 10 2021 - 05:00

Sexual consent support hub set up for third-level students from autumn

Digital hub aims to improve awareness and understanding on university campuses

Mon Jul 19 2021 - 14:00

Galway-based medtech Vetex acquired in deal worth up to €39.6m

Company is focused on developing a groundbreaking clot removing catheter

Tue Jul 06 2021 - 15:13

The paradox of teams: diverse teams are smarter but not easy

In order to benefit from teamwork, members of a team have to be able to bond

Fri Jun 04 2021 - 05:27

More than 300 unauthorised gatherings detected at university residences

Largest party in first semester at UCD accommodation was 24 people in one apartment

Sun Apr 18 2021 - 09:30

Irish-led tidal energy project awarded €3m from European Commission

ÉireComposites and National University of Ireland Galway part of winning consortium

Fri Apr 09 2021 - 13:06

Five experts, five tips: How to maintain good respiratory health

Good asthma control can eliminate flare-ups and reduce symptoms, allowing patients to live life to the full

Mon Mar 29 2021 - 06:01

Residency refused to some non-EU citizens offering to pay €1m

Over 1,160 such citizens have bought right to live in Republic under Government scheme

Wed Feb 17 2021 - 05:47

NUIG raised €1.6m through cash-for-residency scheme

University raised money through Government scheme to support Access Hub project

Mon Feb 15 2021 - 05:05

Nurses in the pandemic: ‘Everyone was confused. . . communication was the biggest problem’

Report highlights concerns of healthcare workers over PPE and mixed messages about treatment of patients

Wed Nov 18 2020 - 06:01

‘Ireland is a really good country for Muslims’

New to the Parish: Arjumand Younus and Atif Qureshi arrived from Pakistan in 2011

Wed Nov 04 2020 - 06:00

Medtech start-up Venari raises €4.5m in seed funding

NUI Galway spin-out behind device for treatment of chronic venous disease

Wed Oct 28 2020 - 07:35

Man sets out to become first to fin-swim around Ireland

Henry O’Donnell (56) entered water in Co Donegal in feat which could take a year

Thu Sept 17 2020 - 20:45

Unravelling the puzzle of how to work from home

Varying environments and disruption of communication require firms to think differently

Fri May 15 2020 - 05:05

Galway company says its new type of wipe can capture and trap viruses

Aquila Bioscience claims its cellulose-based material will have an ‘enormous impact’ in arresting the spread of coronavirus

Thu Mar 12 2020 - 07:52

Up to 150,000 Irish blood pressure patients ‘may not need drugs’

New research calls into question recent redefinition of hypertension in guidelines

Tue Jan 28 2020 - 17:06

NUIG charity criticised over premium flights and 5-star hotel spending

Charities Regulator criticises university foundation spending on business class flights and luxury hotels

Mon Dec 16 2019 - 16:02

Robotics breakthrough could lead to better outcomes for implanted devices

Research paves the way for longer lasting pacemakers, biosensors and insulin delivery systems

Thu Aug 29 2019 - 04:15

Irish nationalist links to the rise of baseball in America

Baseball was seen as a potential Irish nationalist tool to dull the lingering influence of cricket

Fri Jul 05 2019 - 07:12

Crowdfunding success involves more than just the art of asking

Project creators need to be realistic and do their homework before jumping on the bandwagon

Fri Jun 21 2019 - 05:25

Scientists to receive €11 million funding for research in Ireland

Developing tools to identify most efficient cows among proposed projects

Wed Jan 16 2019 - 11:53

Beware the ghost of Christmases past: Nostalgia can be oppressive

Psychologist warns against being too attached to tradition and leaving work pile up

Thu Dec 20 2018 - 17:01

NTR wins €84m backing from European Investment Bank

Funding to support onshore wind, solar energy and energy storage schemes

Thu Dec 06 2018 - 10:55

How ancient DNA is transforming history

Analysis of DNA from human remains is beginning to unravel some of the mysteries of the past

Thu Sept 27 2018 - 00:00

UCD named top university in Ireland for employability

Five Irish universities ranked in latest employability rankings by QS

Tue Sept 11 2018 - 08:42

World’s top chefs to descend on Galway

Food On The Edge line-up revealed and theme of ‘Conversations’ announced

Mon Aug 13 2018 - 16:45

Minister to examine compulsory sexual-consent college classes

Third-level institutions will need to meet minimum standards of response to sexual harassment on campus

Tue Aug 07 2018 - 13:53

Galway start-up looking to treat joint pain raises €2.75m

Seed funding aimed at commercialising implant to treat arthritis of thumb joint

Sat Jul 07 2018 - 06:06

Seven short lessons that will make you a better leader

For a start, you need to be happy in your own skin and respectful of the views of others

Fri Jun 29 2018 - 05:45

Cancer could be thousands of different diseases

Early diagnosis critical: Catching this disease early means it has less time to develop

Thu Mar 29 2018 - 05:00

Milking it: Bailey's ditches the dairy

Food File: Baileys goes vegan-friendly and venue revealed for Food On The Edge

Sat Mar 17 2018 - 07:00

European Investment Bank lent €1bn to Irish projects in 2017

Bank ready to provide more funding for social housing

Wed Jan 31 2018 - 17:00