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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
Dr. Annette Harte
Dr. Annette Harte, who is a senior lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering, is the head of the Timber Engineering Research Group. She is a senior lecturer and a Chartered Engineer with over 20 years teaching experience in Structural Engineering and Finite Element Analysis.
Her research interests include : Structural use of wood products ; Use of fibre reinforcement to enhance the performance of wood products ; Finite element modelling of engineering behaviour ; Composite materials ; Analysis of offshore pipelines.
Mr. James Brady, Ph.D. researcher
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Mr. James Brady is currently a PhD researcher investigating prestressed fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite reinforcement of glue-laminated (glulam) timber beams. Analytical modelling and experimental testing is being carried out to examine the feasibility of increasing the flexural strength, ductility and stiffness of home-grown Sitka spruce glulam beams by bonding pre-tensioned FRP plates in the tension zone. The research is funded under an Embark Initiative Scholarship from IRCSET.
Mr. Brady obtained a National Diploma in Civil Engineering from G.M.I.T in 2004, where he graduated with a distinction and was awarded the Coffey Construction Ltd. (IRL) prize. He continued his studies at NUI, Galway and graduated with a first class honours in the B.E. (Civil) Degree in 2006 and was subsequently awarded the Tobin Consulting Engineers Research Scholarship.
Mr. Des Dolan, Ph.D. researcher
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Mr. Des Dolan is currently studying the environmental lifecycle assessment of Irish structural timber products. He graduated from NUI, Galway in 2011 with a B.E. (first class honours) in Civil Engineering. He was awarded the EMBARK EPS initiative scholarship in 2011, which is co-funded by the Irish Research Council and Coillte.
Technical Support Team
Mr. Gerry Hynes, Chief Technical Officer, Dept. of Civil Engineering
Mr. Peter Fahy, Senior Technical Officer, Dept. of Civil Engineering
Ms. Maura McDonagh, Senior Technical Officer, Dept. of Civil Engineering
Mr. Colm Walsh, Senior Technical Officer, Dept. of Civil Engineering
