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Courses
Courses
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University Life
University Life
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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
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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.
Accessibility & LanguageSustainability Reports
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Highlights from Academic Year 24/25
- Launched the University of Galway Strategic Plan 2025–2030, embedding the SDGs at the core of education, research, operations, and partnerships to drive global impact.
- University of Galway ranked Ireland’s top university for sustainable development for the fourth consecutive year, and among the top three in the EU, in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025.
- Established the Institute for Health Discovery and Innovation, driving cuttingedge health research aligned with SDG 3 (Good Health and Wellbeing)
- Launched the Sustainability Engagement Fund to empower student and staff projects advancing SDGs 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) and 14 (Life Below Water).
- Secured the Smarter Travel Mark, recognising leadership in sustainable transport.
- Achieved the An Taisce Green Campus Flag for a sixth theme (green labs)
- Created a Pocket Forest on campus to boost biodiversity, support carbon sequestration, and provide a living sustainability lab.
- Signed the Durham Declaration on Earth Day 2025, reinforcing our commitment to climate leadership.
- Launched the Sustainability Champion Digital Badge empowering students and staff to actively lead sustainable change across campus and beyond.
- Co-hosted the 2025 Climate and Nature Conference with the Mary Robinson Centre, advancing action on SDG 13 (Climate Action).
- Celebrated 10 years of sustainability leadership through our Community and University Sustainability Partnership (CUSP), established in 2015 alongside the launch of the UN SDG framework
Highlights from Academic Year 23/24
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SDG Ambassador Reports & SDG Champion Quarterly Reports
As an SDG Ambassador, and formally an SDG Champion (23-24) the University of Galway is committed to raising awareness and increasing visibility of the SDGs on campus and beyond, and sharing examples of good practices and impact beyond our campus community. The University’s approach for embedding the SDGs centres on a Learn-Live- Lead model for sustainability. The University’s progress on embedding the SDGs is documented in our SDG Ambassador Report (current status) and in the SDG Champion Quarterly Reports produced during our time as Ireland’s National SDG Champion University.
Annual Sustainability Report AY 24-25
University of Galway SDG Champion Quarterly Report Jan - March 2024
University of Galway SDG Champion Quarterly Report Oct - Dec 2023
University of Galway SDG Champion Report July - September 2023
University of Galway SDG Champion Report April - June 2023
Sustainability Annual Reports
Annual Sustainability Report AY 24-25
Annual Sustainability Report Academic Year 23-24
Sustainability Report 2021-2022
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