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Aoife FlanaganAdvisor to the President on Reputation Strategy
Aoife Flanagan is responsible for Reputation Strategy at the University of Galway. With over 15 years’ experience in Higher Education, Aoife has held a number senior roles as Head of Planning and Institutional Research at both RCSI and University of Galway. Prior to this Aoife worked in a number of senior Business Intelligence roles in both Irish and international organisations.
Queen’s College Galway was founded in 1845. Following the construction of the iconic Quadrangle building, the University opened its doors four years later to the first cohort of just 68 students.
University of Galway has grown massively in size and reputation over the past 175 years, with a student population today of over 18,000. According to QS World University Rankings, we are ranked 259 in the world and have been increasing our global reach and reputation over the past decade.
The Latest from University of Galway
A new international study led by Dr Susan Canavan, Honorary Researcher at the School of Natural Sciences at University of Galway, reveals that social media conversations about invasive species are driven more by charismatic animals, emotional appeal, and celebrity influencers…
University of Galway secures a first-in-Europe for microscopy imaging. 🔬
We’re proud to announce a landmark partnership with @zeiss_micro , global leader in scientific optics, making Galway the only site in Europe with this unique combination of advanced microscopy and imaging…
Thinking about postgraduate study? Come meet University of Galway representatives at Postgrad LIVE Belfast, TOMORROW. 🚨
📍 Assembly Buildings, Belfast
📅 Wednesday, 29th October 2025
Meet us in person, ask your questions, and find your perfect masters at one of Ireland’s top…
Many of you will be aware that Conor Harrington, a second-year Arts student at University of Galway, has been missing, with extensive coastal searches taking place in Galway Bay. Search activities have been temporarily stood down
We want to express our gratitude to everyone who…
Our 2026 Postgraduate Prospectus is here! 🌟
Explore full-time and part-time postgraduate opportunities at University of Galway, from taught & research master's to doctoral programmes.
Browse online or request a printed copy delivered to your door.
Explore our full list of…
President Michael D. Higgins today welcomed the President of @uniofgalway, Professor David Burn, to Áras an Uachtaráin on a courtesy call
Our colleague Katie Flannery will attend Postgrad LIVE in Belfast on Wednesday 29th October and is ready to answer questions on our extensive and diverse portfolio of MA and MSc programmes.
🔗: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/colleges-and-schools/arts-social-sciences-and-celtic-studies/masters-postgrad/
A special week at Áras an Uachtaráin ✨ Yesterday University of Galway President, Professor David Burn, paid a courtesy visit to meet with @PresidentIRL President Michael D. Higgins, and on Wednesday, a team of Astrophysics researchers — who discovered a new planet earlier this…
Like so many of you, we are deeply worried about Conor Harrington, a member of our university community, and our hearts go out to his family and friends as the search for him continues.
We will continue to stay in close contact with Conor’s family and to offer whatever help we…
A distinct and vibrant region,deeply connected internationally
Inspired by the unique qualities of the region, including its rich culture and traditions, and history of diversity and trade, University of Galway reaches outwards to the world, through a global network of partnerships, collaborations, and alumni, as well as a globally connected faculty.
University of Galway is firmly committed to investing in the social, economic, and intellectual development of the entire region.
By building on the strengths of its local communities and resources, the University is inspired to leave its mark on the rest of the world and its international reach provides a firm platform for its future development.
Values
#PurposePeoplePlace
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Research institutes
96%
Of graduates are employed or in further study 6 months after graduating
University of Galway is a globally focused research-led university. It recognises that research areas are neither standalone nor static and that the problems of the world are not and cannot be solved from just one perspective. With that in mind research at University of Galway incorporates the university’s knowledge of global challenges, national needs, and regional necessities so that its research areas enable an interdisciplinarity approach and impact.
The University’s approach to research is focused on the following three words: Purpose, People, Place. The purpose of research and innovation at University of Galway is to benefit humanity, society, and the economy, in other words, to create impact. Its people are creative in their thinking and collaborative in their approach and it’s place is distinct—a vibrant region on the edge of Europe—connected globally.
Engaging with its partners locally, nationally, and worldwide, the university invites ambition in research that underpins the following areas:
Enriching creativity and culture
Improving health and wellbeing
Realising potential through data and enabling technologies
Sustaining our planet and people
The University of Galway’s research displays breadth, depth, and interdisciplinarity of its expertise, both fundamental and applied, across the sciences, social sciences, and humanities. This is key to its success and ability to drive impact and respond to emerging fields of research.
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