Photo credit: Karl O’Toole A project led by NUI Galway researchers is calling for the public’s support in efforts to revive Ireland’s red squirrel population. The Urban Squirrel Survey aims to learn more about populations in urban areas of both the native red squirrel and the invasive grey squirrel. Galway is among cities being focused on in the survey which asks … [Read more...] about Red squirrel revival led by NUI Galway researchers calls for support
University launches sensory safe space on-campus
NUI Galway students Gad Muzinga, Catherine Long and Ailbhe O'Connor at the opening of the University's Cubbie Sensory Hub. Credit: Aengus McMahon NUI Galway launched on April 1 a new sensory safe space on-campus. The Cubbie Sensory Hub was opened in Áras Uí Chathail to mark the arrival of World Autism Awareness Day on April 2. The Cubbie, which is wheelchair … [Read more...] about University launches sensory safe space on-campus
Nightlife industry left abandoned; “travesty” for students
DNA Nightclub. Photo: DNA Nightclub on Instagram. The nightlife scene in Galway has undergone immense change which began even before the outbreak of Covid-19. Recent developments have seen planning granted for an extension to the Skeffington Arms Hotel with the building housing DNA Nightclub set to be demolished as part of the plan. It is the latest in a string of … [Read more...] about Nightlife industry left abandoned; “travesty” for students
NUI Galway spearheading sustainable innovation project
NUI Galway and Ulster University will be lead partners on a €4 million regional development project. The Atlantic Innovation Corridor is a cross-border collaboration focused on entrepreneurship in rural areas, female entrepreneurship, digitalisation and mental health among others. “This investment in large-scale social science research will create a resource for the … [Read more...] about NUI Galway spearheading sustainable innovation project
“Special day” as Afghan refugees visit University
Afghan refugees visiting NUI Galway, a designated University of Sanctuary, where the group was welcomed by Professor Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh, President of NUI Galway and Ciarán Cannon T.D. Photo: Aengus McMahon. NUI Galway welcomed a group of Afghan refugees to campus just five months after they fled their home country. The group of 22 Afghan women were hosted by the … [Read more...] about “Special day” as Afghan refugees visit University