About microbiology at nui galway 

Founding and History

1965

The Department of Microbiology was established at the National University of Ireland Galway (NUI Galway) by the late Professor L.K. Dunican. 

(See Dunican Medal.)

1988

Microbiology moved to a purpose-designed building situated at the back of the New Concourse on the west bank of the river Corrib. This building includes independent research laboratories and offices for Microbiology staff.

Microbiology at NUI Galway also houses dedicated undergraduate teaching (2nd and 3rd year BSc students) laboratories and lecture theatres.

2007

The academic structure at NUI Galway was modernised and Microbiology is now one of 5 disciplines (along with Biochemistry, Earth & Ocean Science, Botany (Plant Science) and Zoology) that make up the new School of Natural Sciences. To read on the structure of the College of Science at NUI Galway, please click here.

                                                                                                                                      Professor L.K. Dunican

2008

Microbiology laboratories were refurbished and the upgraded facilities now include specialised research infrastructure for tissue culture, proteomics, microarrays, deep-sea (barophilic) work, microscopy, as well as a specialised waste treatment (bioenergy) pilot lab.

Microbiology also maintains strong links with other centres and institutes both on and off the main campus. Please see here for more details on our affiliations.

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