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Professor Ted Vaughan appointed Interim Director as University sets out ambitious research agenda for public good University of Galway has announced it is to establish the Institute for Health Discovery and Innovation, to pursue pioneering research into the understanding of disease, and solutions for healthcare.  University of Galway establishes Institute for Health Discovery and Innovation

Frequent fizzy drinks doubles the risk of stroke More than 4 cups of coffee a day increases chances of a stroke by a third Drinking water and tea may reduce risk of stroke  Frequent drinking of fizzy drinks or fruit juice is associated with an increased risk of stroke, according to new findings from global research studies co-led by University of Galway, in collaboration with McMaster University Canada and an international network of stroke researchers. Frequent fizzy or fruit drinks and high coffee consumption linked to higher stroke risk

The University of Galway's Active* Consent programme has called for the Further and Higher Education and Training sectors to establish firm targets for consent education and sexual violence prevention among students and staff. The programme released a report highlighting that nearly 25,000 first-year higher education students engaged with its orientation resource during the 2023-2024 academic year, with 80% finding it useful and 91% recommending it to peers. Active* Consent advocates for at least 80% of incoming higher education students to participate in consent education during orientation, extending similar opportunities to further education and training learners, providing ongoing consent education throughout students' academic journeys, and ensuring all staff engage in relevant training. This initiative aligns with SDG 5 (Gender Equality) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) by promoting gender equality and reducing inequalities through comprehensive consent education and violence prevention strategies.  

The Active* Consent programme based at University of Galway has called for the Further and Higher Education and Training sectors to set firm targets for consent education and sexual violence prevention among students and staff. University of Galway Active* Consent urges new targets for consent education and violence prevention

University of Galway students and staff will host SDG Week from September 16th-21st - dedicated to increasing awareness, engagement and action to help achieve the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). University of Galway hosts SDG Week showcasing commitment to global sustainability

Researchers at University of Galway have revealed some of the lived experiences of undergraduate students before and during the Covid-19 pandemic. Report examines barriers to inclusion experienced by undergrads

University of Galway has launched a new archive recognising the different lived experiences of the Irish Traveller community, including challenges the community faced since the 1960s and the importance of the Traveller voice to educate and increase understanding of the history and culture of the community. Mincéirs Archive celebrates Irish Traveller history and culture

University of Galway to lead multi-institutional study in Europe, supported by Joint Programme Neurodegenerative Disease Research A research project aimed at advancing the understanding and treatment of neurodegenerative disorders has received €1.1 million in funding support by the European Union through the Joint Programme on Neurodegenerative Disease Research (JPND). The funding will spearhead a collaborative project, led by researchers at University of Galway, in partnership with institutions in Poland, Italy and Turkey. EU awards major research funding to tackle neurodegenerative disorders

As Ireland celebrates a century of diplomatic ties with the United States, University of Galway, Queen's University Belfast and University College Cork are partnering with the Irish Institute of Boston College to explore US-Ireland relations and peacebuilding. The three universities make up the former Queen's Colleges in Ireland – established in 1845 to offer education to all denominations. To mark the centenary and the historic links of the three institutions, a special conference is to take place at the Royal Irish Academy in Dublin on Friday October 4th. Universities mark US-Ireland relations and peacebuilding