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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.
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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.
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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
There are 128,000 University of Galway alumni worldwide. Stay connected to your alumni community! Join our social networks and update your details online.
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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.
People
Core Staff
- Dr Conn Holohan – Director – conn.holohan@universityofgalway.ie
- David Kelly – Project Lead – david.d.kelly@universityofgalway.ie
Membership
- Amanda Feery, English and Creative Arts
- Conn Holohan, English and Creative Arts
- Cornelia Connolly, Education
- Daniel Carey, English and Creative Arts
- David Kelly
- Heike Felzmann, History and Philosophy
- Jenny Groarke, Psychology
- Justin Tonra, English and Creative Arts
- Lucy Elvis, History and Philosophy
- Marianne Ní Chinnéide, English and Creative Arts
- Michal Molcho, Education
- Padraic Kileen, English and Creative Arts
- Patrick Lonergan, English and Creative Arts
- Seán Crosson, English and Creative Arts
- Sean Ryder, English and Creative Arts
PhD Students
Alaz Okudan
Alaz is a PhD research scholar in Creative Technologies at the University of Galway. He graduated from the Media and Visual Studies MA program at Bilkent University, Ankara, with a thesis titled Camera Archaeologia: A Media Archaeological Investigation into the Contemporary Use of 19th-Century Photographic Techniques (2022). He also worked as a part-time instructor at Bilkent University’s Communication and Design Department (2022-2023). Alaz is into hidden, neglected, and marginal stories from the history of photography and alternative positions in visual culture. Phenomenology, media archaeology, and critical theory influence his academic research and personal work. His ongoing investigation focuses on the cultural and artistic implications of perceived accidents and failures in generative AI and is co-supervised by Dr. Padraic Killeen and Dr. James McDermott.
- Website: alazokudan.com
- Substack: alazokudan.substack.com
Hua-Chun Fan (Fionn)
Hua-Chun Fan (Fionn), a versatile artist hailing from Taipei, Taiwan, wears multiple hats as a media composer, book designer, and transmedia artist. Her passion lies at the crossroads of arts, science, and technology, with a keen focus on avatar creation through 3D animation, immersive audio, smart textiles, and the intersection of proxemics with AI technologies. Hua-Chun’s artistic journey unfolds through the composition of symphonies and electroacoustic music, enriching the worlds of films, animations, and games. She has been collaborating with award-winning composers, such as Miguel Kertsman (BR), Dru Masters (UK) and Dan Forden (USA). Her achievements encompass a Honourable Mention at the London X4-Seasonal Short Film Festival for her documentary music, and her book series secured a coveted spot on the shortlist for The Best Book Design at Leipzig Book Fair. Currently based in Ireland, Fionn's artistic journey has led her to residencies in Vienna, London, Amsterdam, Denmark, and Poland since 2015.
- Website: https://www.composerfh.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/huachunfan/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hua-chunfan9888
Hermano Luz Rodrigues
Hermano Luz Rodrigues is a Brazilian artist and PhD candidate in Creative Technologies. His PhD research focuses on the impact of realistic digital visualizations on public spaces. Previously, Hermano received a Master’s in Design Studies degree in Art, Design, and the Public Domain, from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design (USA) and a Master of Arts degree in Research in Artistic and Visual Practices from the University of Castilla-La Mancha (Spain).
Website: hermanoluz.com
