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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.
Financial
Latest update: 23.02.2022
Pensions
For information re pensions contact the NUIG Pensions and Investment Office.
Payslips
In October 2015 printed payslips were phased out.
Online payslips are accessed via the Core Portal, using your Campus Account credentials. For full details see the Payroll Office’s Payslips page.
For anyone having difficulty printing a payslip, the following information on the Payslip FAQ page may be useful:
Q. Do I have a legal entitlement to a printed payslip?
A. NUI Galway is legally required to provide employees with access to a Payslip and the facility to print this payslip if the employee so wishes. For certified payslips please bring a printed copy of your payslips to the Accounts Reception in the Quadrangle to be stamped.
Information about payroll dates may be found on the Payroll Office’s Payment Dates page
Discount schemes
NUIG Staff Discount scheme
As members of the Staff Club, retired staff can avail of this. Details can be found on HR’s Financial Wellbeing page,
Trade union discount schemes
Staff who continue as members of a trade union after retirement (see below, ‘Trade union membership and union dues’) can avail of other countrywide discounts. See, for example, Membership Plus discounts throughout Ireland available to members of IFUT.
Seniors Card scheme
Over-60s can obtain a free Seniors Card. See the Seniors Card website for the application form. Alternatively, phone 01 4603615, or email info@seniorscard.ie. This scheme has been developed in association with Active Retirement Ireland.
Trade union dues
Trade unions normally offer a reduced rate or a life membership option to retired staff who wish to continue as members.
Note: If you wish to remain a member of your trade union, you must ask for the appropriate deduction to be made. Without that initiative on your part, payment of union dues will automatically cease from the date of your retirement.
Donations
See Volunteering & Donations on this site.
Entitlements for older persons
Citizens Information is a Public Services information source which provides information about services and provisions. It has a section on older persons’ entitlements. Topics include financial matters (e.g. taxation), health and social supports.