Organisation: NUIG

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<p>The HEA has published data showing a 23% rise in the number of students graduating from Irish third-level institutions with first-class honours. </p>

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Irish Examiner view: A welcome investigation into grade inflation in third-level education

Some 40% of University of Galway students are being awarded first-class honours now, compared to just 24% as recently as 2015

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Trinity blames 'underfunding' as college slips further down global university rankings

TCD “scored strongly” in several categories, but it suffered due to its high student-staff ratios, said TCD provost Linda Doyle.

<p>Professor Declan Devane was speaking to an Irish Cancer Society patient webinar on Monday. File picture</p>

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Cancer patients urged to avoid 'terrifying' misinformation

NUIG academic Declan Devane suggests any health advice that seems too good to be true' 'probably is', and advises patients to questions sources of health information, especially online

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Hybrid Leaving Cert created 'inequalities' says NUIG deputy president

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Student housing crisis sees landlords seeking up to €1,200 per room per month

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Creating a hybrid workplace in which everyone thrives

NUI Galway to lead €10m climate action peatlands project

Seven-year programme to contribute to the long-term implementation of Ireland’s Climate Action Plan

Sun, 14 Feb, 2021

Agony of Terence MacSwiney's 74-day hunger strike captured on screen

Hi-tech graphics used to shed new light on the physical suffering of former lord mayor

Mon, 19 Oct, 2020

Half of 'flushable' wet wipes contain microplastic pollutants

Half of wet wipes found in a study of Irish waters were branded as 'flushable' but actually contained microplastic pollutants.

Tue, 23 Jun, 2020

Study reveals incest in early Irish society

An extensive archaeological and genetic study at Newgrange found signs of incest in early Irish society.

Wed, 17 Jun, 2020

Famous photo of Waterford All-Ireland winners brought back to life

Berlin-based designer Ian Hannigan has colourised the iconic 1959 photograph.

Tue, 02 Jun, 2020

Social media overwhelming amid Covid-19, NUIG study finds

It is a virus of a different kind: A study by NUI Galway has found people can feel overwhelmed by social media content, impairing their critical faculties and ultimately contributing to the spread of false information about Covid-19.

Mon, 01 Jun, 2020

Covid-19 could lead to mortgage arrears similar to financial crisis

The NUIG study says four main retail banks are behind almost half of the cases taken against homeowners.

Tue, 19 May, 2020

O'Shea 'heartened' by solidarity of Irish in time of crisis

Eamon O’Shea is “really heartened” by the solidarity being shown by people during the ongoing pandemic.

Mon, 18 May, 2020

Michael Moynihan: Daily arts reports? Careful what you wish for

This just in from the Department of Things Could Hardly Get Much Worse (Or Could They?).

Mon, 18 May, 2020

Even in lockdown Eamon O'Shea is still getting his message across

Laptops around the country had hardly shut down before the bush telegraph crackled into action.

Fri, 15 May, 2020

Over 80% of people working from home during pandemic want to continue doing so - study

The director of Employer Relations with Ibec, the Irish business organisation, has said that the ‘new normal’ for Irish workers is going to be “quite different” with more people working from home on a regular basis.

Mon, 11 May, 2020

Quality of PPE a key issue for healthcare staff worldwide - Galway study

Quality of personal protective equipment (PPE) is a key issue for healthcare staff treating infectious respiratory illnesses worldwide, according to a new international study undertaken by NUI Galway (NUIG) researchers.

Fri, 08 May, 2020

Lero aims to build on its global funding

International funding manager Dr Martina Prendergast will lead the ambitious research funding goals of Lero software research centre

Wed, 08 Apr, 2020

NUIG research pours cold water on 'cloud brightening' method

Cloud brightening, a theory first put forward in 1990, suggests the manipulation of cloud cover by spraying water-based particles into clouds, thereby reflecting more sunlight back into space, and subsequently reducing radiation.

Wed, 08 Apr, 2020

President pays tribute to 'one of Ireland’s great folk singers' Mary McPartlan

“It is with deep sadness that Sabina and I have heard of the death of a dear friend, Mary McPartlan, musical director, broadcaster, and one of Ireland’s great folk singers.”

Mon, 06 Apr, 2020

NUI Galway to hold virtual conferrings for over 300 medical graduates

NUI Galway is to hold two virtual conferring ceremonies for more than 300 medical graduates and their families.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2020

Study looks at trauma suffered after car crashes

The connection between childhood trauma and the psychological trauma brought on by car crashes is to be examined as part of the first study of its kind carried out here.

Fri, 27 Mar, 2020

14,000 students apply for 'hardship' grant as cost of accommodation set to rise across country

The fund for assisting students is worth €14m a year, and aims to help people who have financial difficulties while in college.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2020

Paracanoeing: ‘There is nothing I cannot do’

"An 18-year old is sort of the perfect person to go through that. They kinda think they are indestructible. Well, I did.”

Sat, 07 Mar, 2020

UCC confirms 3% rent hike on campus accomodation

University College Cork is the latest third level institution to confirm it is increasing rents in campus accommodation.

Tue, 18 Feb, 2020

IT Carlow chase first-ever title against champions UCC: Watch the Fitzgibbon Cup final live

The aristocrats of third-level hurling face a recent power hoping to land a first title as UCC face IT Carlow in the Fitzgibbon Cup final.

Wed, 12 Feb, 2020

History beckons for IT Carlow

Is this the evening IT Carlow finally manage to get over the line, the evening where DJ Carey’s charges deliver the college a historic first Fitzgibbon Cup title?

Tue, 11 Feb, 2020

Watch the Fitzgibbon Cup semi-finals live: Champions UCC face hosts DCU; Mary I play IT Carlow

The Electric Ireland Fitzgibbon Cup reaches the semi-final stage this afternoon, with two recent winners facing two institutions chasing a first-ever success.

Sat, 08 Feb, 2020

Fitzgibbon Cup: Cats factor powers DCU to semi-final date with UCC

DCU will face UCC in the last-four of the Fitzgibbon Cup following their impressive triumph over Waterford IT at St Clare’s tonight.

Thu, 30 Jan, 2020

'It robs you of a normal life': Researchers seeking volunteers for programme seeking to help those with MS

People with Multiple Sclerosis in Cork and elsewhere have been urged to take part in a new programme aimed at helping those who may also have cognitive difficulties as a result of the illness.

Thu, 30 Jan, 2020

NUIG’s first-half blitz too much for 14-man CIT

An uninterrupted seven-point first-half scoring burst set NUI Galway on their way to the quarter-finals of the Electric Ireland Fitzgibbon Cup as they proved superior to CIT last night.

Thu, 23 Jan, 2020

Student accommodation discussions key focus for new city development plan

The provision of student accommodation in Cork is a key focus of talks between city planners and the city's third-level institutions as work starts of the drafting of a new city development plan.

Wed, 15 Jan, 2020

'We’re not open until next week': Billy Morgan slams GAA chiefs after UCC win

“It is becoming an elite association and they are just catering for inter-county, while and clubs, third-level, and second-level are all suffering.”

Sun, 12 Jan, 2020

Clinical Conway steers UCC past brave NUI Galway

UCC stuttered at times but Tom Kingston’s side got their Fitzgibbon Cup defence off to a winning start with this Group C win over NUI Galway at Dangan.

Sun, 12 Jan, 2020

Review could see rape victims granted legal representation

A review of rape trial procedures to protect victims is expected to recommend media bans, the fast-tracking of hearings, and the training of judges.

Thu, 26 Dec, 2019

Camera Classics 2019: The Year's Most Memorable Sports Pictures

These are the most breathtaking pictures of the year.

Mon, 23 Dec, 2019

NUIG fundraising charity spend €50k on business-class flights, €30k on taxis, investigation finds

Overseas hotels often used by the charity included the 4-star Fitzpatrick Hotel in New York, The Royal Automobile Club in London, The Westin in Cleveland and the 5-star Shangri-La and Grand Hyatt in Singapore.

Mon, 16 Dec, 2019

Kieran Molloy sanguine about possible January logjam

The Galway defender has found himself in a bind in recent seasons due to the success of both his club Corofin and college side NUIG.

Thu, 05 Dec, 2019

Holders UCC learn Fitzgibbon and Sigerson Cup opponents

DCU will be Electric Ireland Sigerson Cup hosts in 2020 and have been handed a Round 1 game against Garda College on January 12.

Wed, 04 Dec, 2019

Basketball: Cup champions Killester braced for do-or-die challenge in Tralee

Reigning Men’s National Cup champions Pyrobel Killester face a huge test tomorrow when they travel to Tralee to face Garvey’s Tralee Warriors at the Sports Complex.

Fri, 29 Nov, 2019

Leading executives join Fáilte Ireland board

Fáilte Ireland has appointed two well-known business leaders as non-executive members of its board.

Thu, 31 Oct, 2019

IFTA announce Cork's Gar O'Brien as new Head of Film and Television

Mr O'Brien, who hails from Clonakilty, will take over from IFTA manager Deirdre Hopkins who moved to London to take up her new position as BAFTA's Head of Film.

Wed, 16 Oct, 2019

Seeing clearly in the ear canal

Tympany Medical is using technology to help in surgical ear procedures, writes Trish Dromey

Mon, 14 Oct, 2019

Cork C of I and Quins seeking spot for Munster at top table

Cork C of I and Harlequins start the long road in pursuit of a place for Munster at the top table of the national league stage with their maiden games in EY Hockey League Division 2 tomorrow.

Fri, 11 Oct, 2019

Neptune boss calls on Cork to get behind team

The Men’s Super League kicks off in earnest tomorrow with the big game of the weekend at Neptune Stadium between C&S Neptune and Keane’s Supervalu Killorglin.

Fri, 20 Sep, 2019

NUI Galway becomes sixth 'sanctuary' college for asylum seekers in Ireland

NUIG is also extending special initiatives to members of the Travelling community who apply to study at the university.

Thu, 19 Sep, 2019

NUIG researchers use drone technology to deliver medication to Aran Islands

The 18km test flight, from Connemara Airport to the airstrip on Inis Mór, took around 15 minutes to complete.

Mon, 16 Sep, 2019

Basketball Ireland announce league fixtures for 2019/20 season

The fixtures for the 2019/20 Basketball Ireland National League season have been announced today.

Wed, 04 Sep, 2019

NUIG team’s grant from Michael J Fox Foundation

A team at NUI Galway has been awarded funding of $300,000 from The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research to develop a novel approach to brain repair for the disease.

Fri, 16 Aug, 2019

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