The Postgraduate Community at NUI,Galway is a vibrant one. The following are some of the seminars and fora in which research is discussed.

Friday’s Philosophy Postgraduate Forum
This forum provides postgraduates the opportunity to come together and discuss all things philosophical.  Meetings are every other Friday in the seminar room from 6-8 in the evening.  The sessions are normally led by one postgraduate student either presenting a paper or assigning a reading to be done before the meeting.  The topics range from thesis material to specific philosophers. The atmosphere is lively with a few healthy debates started by the end of the session. The forum offers the chance to come together as a group, to be introduced to different avenues within philosophy, and to enter into valuable discussions with fellow postgraduates. For information on the Postgraduate forum contact Erin Flynn ( 1maydayeircom.net).

Graduate Research Seminar
The Graduate Research Seminar meets 3 or 4 times a semester. Normally there are two presentations over a two hour session. This seminar provides an opportunity for Graduate Students to present their work in progress in a constructive and non-threatening environment. For information on the Graduate Research Seminar contact Felix Ó Murchadha ( felix.omurchadhanuigalway.ie).

Phenomenology Seminar
The phenomenology seminar started out as an informal reading group and has evolved into a seminar on core phenomenological texts. This seminar meets either every second week or over a weekend. For information on the Phenomenology seminar contact Felix Ó Murchadha ( felix.omurchadhanuigalway.ie).

Staff-Student Research Seminar
The Staff-Student Seminar meets about twice a semester and provides an opportunity for members of staff to discuss their present research with colleagues and postgraduate students. Generally papers are available in advance, which allows for more informed discussion. For information on the Staff Student Research Seminar contact Heike Schmidt-Felzmann ( heike.felzmannnuigalway.ie).

Philosophy Teaching Development Group
The Teaching Development Group meets about 4 times a semester and is open to all postgraduate students. Its main purpose is to support students in the development of their teaching skills in philosophy. The group is characterised by its collegial atmosphere and the participation of students at all levels of teaching experience. It provides support to those who are teaching in the department, but also introduces students to a variety of issues that are relevant for teaching philosophy in higher education. For information on the Teaching Development Group contact Pat O'Connor ( pdmoconnorgmail.com) or Heike Schmidt-Felzmann ( heike.felzmannnuigalway.ie)

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