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# nui galway

This year
2023
Pádraic and Cathal Mannion: The brothers at the spine of Galway's All-Ireland dream
Two-time All-Ireland winning manager Tony Ward recalls his time managing the Mannion brothers at NUI Galway.
Last year
2022
False Widow spiders up to 230 times more poisonous than native species, study finds
The research was conducted by scientists from the Ryan Institute in NUI Galway.
Almost one-third of workers would change jobs to guarantee working remotely, survey finds
The third annual National Remote Working Survey found that 95% of respondents believe working remotely makes life easier.
NUI Galway land first Sigerson Cup title since 2003 as strong display secures win over UL
Tough conditions in Carlow for tonight’s decider.
Sigerson Cup final to be shown live on TG4
NUI Galway take on UL next Wednesday evening.
Lynch and Niland impress as NUI Galway claim victory over UCC
Nine points separated the teams in Dangan.
10 points for Galway star Niland to fire NUIG into Fitzgibbon Cup quarter-finals
The Galway University recorded an eight-point win over Mary I to ensure their progression to the next stage.
NUI Galway awarded win after serious knee injury forces Sigerson Cup clash to finish early
The clash with University Ulster was halted after 58 minutes when Sean Mulkerrins suffered a worrying-looking knee injury.
All time
NUI Galway on-campus internet access disabled after attempted cyber attack
The university said there is currently “no evidence of any data being compromised”.
NUI Galway community gather to pay tribute to family that died in Galway motorway crash
The family lived in Galway city for several years where Karzan Sabah had been completing a PhD.
Global study suggests new treatment approach for critically-ill Covid patients
The study involved 1,121 patients in Ireland, the US, Canada, Mexico, France and Spain.
Domestic violence costs Irish victims €113,000 over more than 20 years – study
Lost income, health and legal costs and damage to property are cumulatively costing domestic violence victims billions every year.
Noble false widow spider bites can require hospital treatment – study
A study confirms that some bite victims experience symptoms very similar to the true black widow spiders.
New survey launched to capture people's experiences of remote working during the pandemic
Researchers from NUI Galway and the Western Development Commission will publish their findings from the survey in May.
People who had difficult childhood events may be struggling with mental health during pandemic, researchers say
A clinical psychologist at NUI Galway says self-compassion and hope are key to mental wellbeing amid Covid-19.
Significant drop in number of children drinking and smoking in the last two decades
More children reported feeling low and being on a diet compared with 1998.
Irish scientists discover cause of 'skin-eating' conditions from False Widow spiders
The finding was the result of research carried out by scientists at NUI Galway.
Gardaí called to student accommodation in Galway over false alarm
Armed gardaí responded to reports of a possible firearm.
NUIG students warned they could face expulsion if they fail to stick to Covid-19 guidelines
Students have been urged to “socialise safely and call out reckless behaviour”.
NUI Galway to refund students who don't take up places in campus accommodation this year
Students were informed late in August that their time on campus may be limited this year.
Gardaí confirm probe into 'alleged racially-motivated incident' at NUIG campus
An Garda Síochána force has also encouraged people to report hate crimes instead of sharing incidents online.
Hacker was paid ransom after NUI Galway alumni data targeted in worldwide cyber attack
The university said “names, telephone numbers and email addresses” in its alumni database may have been targeted in the hack.
Over 30% of all plastic exported from Europe may not be recycled, according to Irish study
The work was carried out by researchers from NUIG and University of Limerick.
Wet wipes: 50% of brands labelled 'flushable' actually contain microplastics (and shouldn't be flushed)
The researched looked at how sanitary products are polluting Irish oceans.
Nationwide survey will ask people how they are coping as Covid-19 restrictions ease
It will also ask people about how well they feel the government is balancing the lifting of restrictions with that of economic and social wellbeing.
Researchers want your questions for new survey about Irish society during the pandemic
The research aims to record how Irish society has coped with the Covid-19 crisis.
High blood pressure can double risk of Covid-19 death, study says
The new research was published today in the European Heart Journal.
Coronavirus: Irish researchers develop drone that can deliver UV light to disinfect public spaces
The drones could be used at night time to sterilise empty trains, buses and restaurants.
This nationwide survey is asking the public which Covid-19 restrictions they would like lifted
The survey is being carried out by researchers at DCU and NUI Galway
190 doctors to join Ireland's coronavirus fight after graduating in online ceremony
The doctors are expected to join the health service next month.
Three-quarters of children with autism not getting needs met in public system
Some families are going into debt because of their child’s condition – one to the tune of €150,000.
Goal from Loftus clinches Fitzgibbon Cup quarter-final spot for NUIG over CIT
An eight-point win for NUI Galway tonight in Cork.
NUIG's Finnerty strikes 1-9 but champions UCC survive test to progress in Sigerson Cup
There was plenty action elsewhere in the Electric Ireland Sigerson Cup today.
0-12 for NUIG's Niland but Conway's 0-7 tally helps UCC to win Fitzgibbon Cup opener
A two-point success today for the champions in Dangan.
NUI Galway charity criticised by regulator for spending over €30,000 on taxis
The report also found over €48,000 had been spent by Galway University Foundation on business class flights from 2015-17.
A new survey is asking people to report sightings of wild honey bee colonies in Ireland this summer
The survey is the first of its kind in Europe.
Mayo youngster Conroy bags 2-1 as NUIG edge out holders DCU in Freshers final
NUIG held on for a one-point win in Tubberclair this afternoon.
Watch Fitzgibbon Cup hurling semi-final live: Mary Immaculate v NUI Galway
Throw-in at Cusack Park in Ennis is 2.30pm.
0-11 for Galway's Niland as NUIG dump reigning champions UL out of the Fitzgibbon Cup
The title holders fell to their second group stage defeat this afternoon.
Free-taking competition secures win for 2017 champions in opening game of the Sigerson Cup
St Mary’s saw off NUIG in Galway this afternoon.