Tomás Ó Máille (1880-1938). Image: NUI Galway An audio archive from NUI Galway has been showcased at this year’s Cúirt International Arts Festival-in its first play in public since 1930. Recordings stored in wax cylinders held in the James Hardiman University Library situated in the heart of campus was digitised last summer with support from the Department of Tourism, … [Read more...] about NUI Galway audio archive showcased at Cúirt International Arts Festival
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Red squirrel revival led by NUI Galway researchers calls for support
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 joins new EU Shared Green Deal programme
NUI Galway is now one of the 22 institutions across Europe taking part in the EU’s Shared Green Deal programme – a five-year project which aims to investigate how local initiatives can help in the fight against climate change. The programme aims to look at the role social sciences can play in helping communities to reduce their carbon emissions. NUI Galway researchers are … [Read more...] about NUI Galway joins new EU Shared Green Deal programme