-
Courses
Courses
Choosing a course is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make! View our courses and see what our students and lecturers have to say about the courses you are interested in at the links below.
-
University Life
University Life
Each year more than 4,000 choose University of Galway as their University of choice. Find out what life at University of Galway is all about here.
-
About University of Galway
About University of Galway
Since 1845, University of Galway has been sharing the highest quality teaching and research with Ireland and the world. Find out what makes our University so special – from our distinguished history to the latest news and campus developments.
-
Colleges & Schools
Colleges & Schools
University of Galway has earned international recognition as a research-led university with a commitment to top quality teaching across a range of key areas of expertise.
-
Research & Innovation
Research & Innovation
University of Galway’s vibrant research community take on some of the most pressing challenges of our times.
-
Business & Industry
Guiding Breakthrough Research at University of Galway
We explore and facilitate commercial opportunities for the research community at University of Galway, as well as facilitating industry partnership.
-
Alumni & Friends
Alumni & Friends
There are 128,000 University of Galway alumni worldwide. Stay connected to your alumni community! Join our social networks and update your details online.
-
Community Engagement
Community Engagement
At University of Galway, we believe that the best learning takes place when you apply what you learn in a real world context. That's why many of our courses include work placements or community projects.
BioBANC na Gaillimhe
IN THE NEWS
"How the work of biobanks can contribute to important medical advances" #FutureTrials2023
"It takes a village to run a biobank"
Biobanking is increasingly recognised as a scientific discipline, rather than just a laboratory resource. Many clinicians and scientific researchers “dabble” in biobanking. However, with evolving ethical and data regulations, expensive laboratory technologies, and already heavy workloads, biobanking can be perceived as exclusive to those with protected research time.
BioBANC na Gaillimhe in a multidisciplinary initiative at the School of Medicine which aims to bring expertise in biobanking together, ultimately making it an inclusive, patient-centered, and efficient research endeavour.
Read more about BioBANC na Gaillimhe.
Contact: Dr Nicola Miller or Prof Sean Hynes
BioBANC Symposium
The 3rd BioBANC Symposium will be held at the University of Galway on September 6th 2024. More details to come.
The 2nd annual BioBANC Symposium (September 1st 2023, University of Galway) featured guest speakers including:
Speakers included:
- Dr Linda Mulligan, State pathologist, Ireland
- Prof Jens Habermann, Director General BBMRI
- Dr Emily Vereker, Head of Office, National Resaerch Ethics Committees
- Mrs Joan Jordan, EUPATI Fellow and Patient Advocate
- Dr Sharon O'Toole, National Biobanking Working Group
- Ms Sarah Dever, University of Galway Data Protection Officer