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Courses
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University Life
University Life
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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.
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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.
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Research & Innovation
Research & Innovation
University of Galway’s vibrant research community take on some of the most pressing challenges of our times.
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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.
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Alumni & Friends
Alumni & Friends
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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.
Radiation Safety Committee
The Radiation Safety Committee is made up of
- the Radiation Protection Officer (RPO),
- Deputy RPO,
- appointed Radiation Protection Supervisors (RPS, one per area where ionising radiation is in use).
Current members (February 2024) are:
| Role | Area | Name | Phone (prefix +353 91 49) | Email (add @universityofgalway.ie) |
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| Chairperson | Prof. Heinz-Peter Nasheuer | 2430 | heinz.nasheuer | |
| RPO | Dr. Oliver Ryan | 4155 | RPO | |
| Deputy RPO | Biomedical Sciences Building/radiochem suite | Prof. Heinz-Peter Nasheuer | 2430 | RPO |
| RPS | BSB - HASS | Dr. Janna Luessing, Prof Noel Lowndes | 5950 | janna.luessing |
| RPS | SBCS - X-ray | Prof. Andrea Erxleben | 2483 | andrea.erxleben |
| RPS | SBCS - legacy chemical store | Dr. Muriel Voisin | 4403 | muriel.voisin |
| RPS | Physics | Mr. James Nallen | 3657 | james.nallen |
| RPS | Human Biology Building (Pharmacology) | Prof. David Finn | 5280 | david.finn |
| RPS | Human Biology Building (Bio Resources Unit) | Dr. Yolanda Garcia | 2837 | yolanda.garcia |
| RPS | Alice Perry Engineering Building | Dr. Juan Panadero Pérez | 4346 | juanalberto.panaderoperez |
| RPS | School of Geography, Archaeology, and Irish Studies | Mr. William Hamilton | 2643 | william.hamilton |
The committee maintains safety standards for ionising radiation use across University of Galway, with additional important supports from:
- Radiation Protection Adviser.
- Dr. Brendan Tuohy, Chief Physicist UHG
- phone: +353 86 2670311
- email: brendan.tuohy@hse.ie
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University Health and Safety Advisor
- Alice Daly
- Health & Safety Office
- Phone: +353 91 492678
- email: alice.daly@universityofgalway.ie
- Fire Prevention Officer
- Samer Ourfali MSc, CEng, MIEI, MIFireE
- Buildings & Estates Office
- Phone: +353 86 1857525
- email: samer.ourfali@universityofgalway.ie
