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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 NUI Galway as their University of choice. Find out what life at NUI Galway is all about here.
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About NUI Galway
About NUI Galway
Since 1845, NUI 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
NUI 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
Research
NUI 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 NUI Galway
We explore and facilitate commercial opportunities for the research community at NUI Galway, as well as facilitating industry partnership.
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Alumni, Friends & Supporters
Alumni, Friends & Supporters
There are over 90,000 NUI Galway graduates Worldwide, connect with us and tap into the online community.
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Community Engagement
Community Engagement
At NUI 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.
Blackboard
Blackboard
What is Blackboard?
Blackboard is the University’s Virtual Learning Environment. The VLE provides a medium for supporting teaching and learning activities, including assessment and examination. More details about Blackboard.
The Blackboard service owner is the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT). Staff who wish to register a Blackboard module or learn more about using Blackboard for teaching are advised to contact blackboard
nuigalway.ie for more information go online to http://www.nuigalway.ie/blackboard/.
How do I login to Blackboard?
- Blackboard https://nuigalway.blackboard.com/ is available 24x7 from on and off campus
- Students must be currently registered to access the Blackboard service. Students log in to Blackboard using their standard User ID and password (i.e. Campus Account credentials).
- Staff must be currently on the NUI Galway payroll (excludes retired staff). Staff log in to Blackboard using their existing staff ID and password (i.e. the same credentials used for NUI Galway staff email).
What is the service provided by Information Solutions and Services?
Information Solutions and Services provide technical support for the Blackboard VLE platform and account creation in tandem with student registration and staff HR processes. Technical support is available to all registered students and to staff who are currently on the NUI Galway payroll (excluding retired staff), please contact the Service Desk
Suggested Computer Requirements
Windows users
- Pentium PC with Windows 2000 or XP
- 800 x 600 monitor resolution
- A broadband connection is preferable but if there are no large file downloads, a dial-up connection (56k modem or better) should be sufficient
- Internet Explorer 6 or 7 or Firefox 2
Note:Internet Explorer 8 and Firefox 3 are not supported for the version of Blackboard at NUI Galway - Ensure JavaScript and cookies are enabled in your web browser
- Java Run Time Environment v.1.6.07 (or higher) is required
Note: The “full” virtual classroom and equation editor requires the Java 1.4.x (or higher) plugin
Macintosh users
- System 10.3 or later
- 800 x 600 monitor resolution
- A broadband connection is preferable but if there are no large file downloads, a dial-up connection (56k modem or better) should be sufficient
- Safari 1.3 or above or Firefox 2
Note: Firefox 3 is not supported for the version of Blackboard at NUI Galway - Ensure JavaScript and cookies are enabled in your web browser
- Java Run Time Environment v.1.6.07 (or higher) is required
Note: The “full” virtual classroom and equation editor requires the Java 1.4.x (or higher) plugin
Details of Supported Web Browsers and Operating Systems for Blackboard
About NUI Galway
Founded in 1845, we've been inspiring students for 170 years. NUI Galway has earned international recognition as a research-led university with a commitment to top quality teaching.
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