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University Life
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About University of Galway
About University of Galway
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Colleges & Schools
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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 & LanguageFirst Year Orientation
First Year Orientation 26/27
Please note: The schedule is still being finalised as of Thursday 27th of August.
Welcome! We are delighted you have chosen to study with us at the College of Science and Engineering.
We wish you every success in your studies and student life at the University of Galway.
You will find your Starter Pack here. This includes your essentials for a good start at the University of Galway 2026.
Web Welcome: Online Orientation | Wednesday 2nd - Thursday 3rd September
Pre-recorded Sessions - Online Orientation
Introductions to College of Science and Engineering Courses, Q&A and Complimentary Sessions
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1st Year Chemistry (CH1101, Fundamentals of Chemistry for Health Sciences) Module by Dr Constantina Papatriantafyllopoulou |
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1st Year Biology (BO101) Module by Jialun Wu |
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Careers and Employability by Susan Kenny |
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EDI by Priscilla Chipao, EDI Race Equality Advisor |
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Canvas - The Digital Learning Environment |
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Learn more about the School of Mathematical and Statistical Science at University of Galway |
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Learn more about the University of Galway Library Services below |
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GY301 Botany and Plant Science Pathway by Dr Zoe Popper |
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Computer Science and Data Science Pathways in GY301 by Dr Niall Madden and Prof John Newell |
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GY301 Pharmacology Pathway by Prof Eilis Dowd |
Wednesday 2nd September - Online Orientation
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Session Summary |
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10:00 - 10:30am |
1st Year Chemistry (CH101) Module by Prof Luca Ronconi |
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11:00 - 11:45am |
CEIM Peer Learning and Q&A - GY301, GY303, GY304, GY320, GY321, GY322, GY350, GY401, GY402, GY405, GY406, GY408, GY410, GY413, GY414, Presented by Amber Walsh Olesen.
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12:00 - 12:30pm |
You are welcome to this short talk exploring what university means for you how to build your path to get the most from the opportunities that the university has to offer. Delivered by the Student Success Coaching team. |
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2:00 - 2:30pm |
Support 101: Your Guide to First Year, Presented by Kelly Moore, Student Support Officer. Starting university can feel overwhelming, but you're not expected to figure it all out alone. |
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3:00 - 3:30pm |
Stand out from the crowd - Develop your skills and develop your USP with the University Skills Passport Presented by Bridin Quinn |
Thursday 3rd September - Online Orientation
Introductions to College of Science and Engineering Courses, Q&A and Complimentary Sessions
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11:30am - 12:00pm |
Introduction to GY301 Zoology Pathway by Dr Kevin Healy |
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12:00 - 12:30pm |
Student Advisory Scheme by Dr Tiernan Henry For: GY301, GY303, GY304, GY308, GY309, GY310, GY313, GY314, GY318, GY319, GY320, GY321, GY322, GY323, GY350, GY401, GY402, GY405, GY406, GY408, GY410, GY413, GY414 |
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1:30pm - 2:00pm |
Introduction to GY301 Anatomy Pathway by Dr Siobhan McMahon |
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2:00 - 2:15pm |
Introduction to the Library |
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STEM as Gaeilge by Dr Fintan Hegarty For: GY301, GY303, GY304, GY308, GY309, GY310, GY313, GY314, GY318, GY319, GY320, GY321, GY322, GY323, GY350, GY401, GY402, GY405, GY406, GY408, GY410, GY413, GY414 |
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1st Year Physics (PH101) Module by Dr Liz Coleman For: GY301, GY303, GY308, GY310, GY314, GY318, GY319, GY320, GY322 |
Campus Welcome - Friday 4th September
College of Science & Engineering Orientation Schedule Table
| Course Code | Date | Time | Session description | Presenter | Venue |
| GY301, GY303, GY304, GY308, GY309, GY310, GY313, GY314, GY318, GY319, GY320, GY321, GY322, GY350, GY401, GY402, GY405, GY406, GY408, GY410, GY413, GY414 | Friday 4th September | 9:30 - 10:30am |
Fáilte go Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | Welcome to University of Galway Find out more about this session here. |
University Deputy President and Registrar, Dean of Students, College Dean, SU President, Student Services and Active Consent
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Bailey Allen Hall |
| GY308, GY309, GY310, GY313, GY314, GY318, GY319 | Friday 4th September | 11:00 - 12:00pm | Introduction to the Ideas Lab | Neil Ferguson | AC003 D'Arcy Thompson Theatre, Arts/Science Building |
| GY301 | Friday 4th September | 11:00 - 11:45am | Introduction to GY301 Science | Dr Emma Holian | SC001 Richard Kirwan Theatre, Arts/Science Building |
| GY303 | Friday 4th September | 11:00 - 11:30am | Introduction to Biomedical Science | Dr Helen Dodson | AC201, Arts/Science Building |
| GY304 | Friday 4th September | 11:00 - 11:50am | Introduction to Biotechnology | Dr Stephen Rea and Dr Andrew Flaus | AC202, Arts/Science Building |
| GY320 | Friday 4th September | 11:00 - 11:30am | Introduction to Physics | Dr Alexander Goncharov | AC203, Arts/Science Building |
| GY321 | Friday 4th September | 11:00 - 11:30am | Introduction to Genetics and Genomics | Dr Elaine Dunleavy | CSB1003, Computer Science Building |
| GY322 | Friday 4th September | 11:00 - 11:30am | Introduction to Agricultural Science | Dr David Styles | AC204, Arts/Science Building |
| GY350 | Friday 4th September | 11:00 - 11:30am | Introduction to Computer Science & Information Technology | Dr Josephine Griffith | CSB1007, Computer Science Building |
| GY303, GY304, GY309, GY310, GY314, GY320, GY321, GY322, GY350 | Friday 4th September | 12:00-12:45pm |
Fáilte | Welcome Pick & Mix This is your time to get to know your campus, meet other new students, and grab a bite to eat! Find out more about this session here |
The choice is yours to Pick & Mix what you'd like to do and enjoy your welcome your way!
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Áras na Mac Léinn, Human Biology Building and Alumni plaza (buildings 8 and 11 on campus map) |
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GY401, GY402, GY405, GY406, GY408, GY410, GY413, GY414 |
Friday 4th September |
11:00 - 12:45pm
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Get to know your classmates and the campus! |
CÉIM Team & Dr Edelle Doherty | ENG-G018 |
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GY308, GY313, GY318, GY319, GY323
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Friday 4th September |
2:00 - 3:00pm |
Fáilte | Welcome Pick & Mix This is your time to get to know your campus, meet other new students, and grab a bite to eat! Find out more about this session here |
The choice is yours to Pick & Mix what you'd like to do and enjoy your welcome your way!
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Áras na Mac Léinn, Human Biology Building and Alumni plaza (buildings 8 and 11 on campus map) |
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GY309, GY310, GY318, GY319 |
Friday 4th September |
12:00-13:30 and 14:00-14:30 |
Fáilte | Welcome Pick & Mix This is your time to get to know your campus, meet other new students, and grab a bite to eat! Find out more about this session here |
The choice is yours to Pick & Mix what you'd like to do and enjoy your welcome your way!
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Campus and restaurants
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GY401, GY402, GY405, GY406, GY408, GY410, GY413, GY414 |
Friday 4th September |
2:15 -3:00pm |
Fáilte | Welcome Pick & Mix This is your time to get to know your campus, meet other new students, and grab a bite to eat! Find out more about this session here |
The choice is yours to Pick & Mix what you'd like to do and enjoy your welcome your way!
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Áras na Mac Léinn, Human Biology Building and Alumni plaza (buildings 8 and 11 on campus map) |
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12:00 - 1:30pm
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Get to know your classmates and the campus! - Meet people in your course - Ask any questions you have - Hear how CÉIM peer learning works - Go on a Science focused campus tour run by current Science students, the CÉIM Team and Dr. David Cheung. |
CÉIM Team & Dr David Cheung |
SC001 Richard Kirwan Theatre, Arts/Science Building plus 13 classrooms capacity 15-20 (@12.25) AC202, AC203, AC204, AC213
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AC215
SC200A
TB301
TB302
TB303
TB304 TB305
TB307
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| GY323 | Friday 4th September |
12:15 - 12:45pm |
Introduction to Zoology | Dr Colin Lawton | |
| GY314 | Friday 4th September |
11:00 - 11:30am |
Introduction to Earth and Ocean Science |
Dr Shane Tyrrell | CSB1002, Computer Science Building |
| GY313 | Friday 4th September |
12:30 - 1:00pm |
Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety Management |
Dr Marie Coggins | CSB1009, Computer Science Building |
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GY303, GY304, GY309, GY310, GY314, GY320, GY321, GY322, GY350 |
Friday 4th September |
1:00 - 2:45pm |
Get to know your classmates and the campus! |
CÉIM Team & Dr Gary Gillanders |
AC001 Ruairi O'Flaherty Theatre, Arts/Science Building plus 13 classrooms capacity 15-20 (@13.25) AC202, AC203, AC204, AC213
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AC215
SC200A
TB301
TB302
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TB304 TB305
TB307
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| GY308 | Friday 4th September |
12:30 - 1:00pm |
Introduction to Environmental Science |
Dr Caitriona Carlin | CSB1007, Computer Science Building |
| GY309 | Friday 4th September | 11:00 - 11:30am |
Introduction to Financial Mathematics and Economics |
Dr Nina Snigireva | SC003 Thomas Dillon Theatre, Arts/Science Building |
| GY310 | Friday 4th September | 11:00 - 11:30am |
Introduction to Marine Science |
Prof Mark Johnson | CSB1008, Computer Science Building |
| GY318 | Friday 4th September | 12:30 - 1:00pm |
Introduction to Biopharmaceutical Chemistry |
Prof Peter Crowley | CSB1003, Computer Science Building |
| GY319 | Friday 4th September | 12:30 - 1:00pm |
Introduction to Mathematical Science |
Dr Martin Meere | CSB1002, Computer Science Building |
| GY401 | Friday 4th September | 1:30 - 2:00pm |
Introduction to Undenominated Engineering |
Dr Mark Healy | ENG-G018, Alice Perry Engineering Building |
| GY402 | Friday 4th September | 1:30 - 2:00pm |
Introduction to Civil Engineering |
Dr Patrick McGetrick | ENG-2034, Alice Perry Engineering Building |
| GY405 | Friday 4th September | 1:30 - 2:00pm |
Introduction to Mechanical Engineering |
Dr Richard Barrett | ENG-2033, Alice Perry Engineering Building |
| GY406 | Friday 4th September | 1:30 - 2:00pm |
Introduction to Electronic & Computer Engineering |
Dr Adnan Elahi | ENG-2003, Alice Perry Engineering Building |
| GY408 | Friday 4th September | 1:30 - 2:00pm |
Introduction to Biomedical Engineering |
Dr Jamie Concannon | ENG-2001, Alice Perry Engineering Building |
| GY410 | Friday 4th September | 1:30 - 2:00pm |
Introduction to Project & Construction Management |
Dr Indiana Olbert | ENG-3036, Alice Perry Engineering Building |
| GY413 | Friday 4th September | 1:30 - 2:00pm |
Introduction to Energy Systems Engineering |
Dr Magda Hajdukiewicz | ENG-2036, Alice Perry Engineering Building |
| GY414 | Friday 4th September | 1:30 - 2:00pm |
Introduction to Electrical & Electronic Engineering |
Dr Maeve Duffy | ENG-2003, Alice Perry Engineering Building |
| GY301 | Friday 4th September | 2:00 - 3:00pm |
Fáilte | Welcome Pick & Mix This is your time to get to know your campus, meet other new students, and grab a bite to eat! Find out more about this session here |
The choice is yours to Pick & Mix what you'd like to do and enjoy your welcome your way!
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Áras na Mac Léinn, Human Biology Building and Alumni plaza (buildings 8 and 11 on campus map) |
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GY301, GY303, GY304, GY308, GY309, GY310, GY313, GY314, GY318, GY319, GY320, GY321, GY322, GY350, GY401, GY402, GY405, GY406, GY408, GY410, GY413, GY414 |
Friday 4th September | 3:00 - 3:30pm |
Shaping what success means for you Broaden your definition of success in university. Explore your journey, mindset and motivations beyond academics. Featuring our special guests!
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Sports MCs, Student Success Coaches, Students' Union (SU) VP Education, Student Support Officers | Bailey Allen Hall, Áras na Mac Léinn (building 8 on campus map) |
| GY301, GY303, GY304, GY308, GY309, GY310, GY313, GY314, GY318, GY319, GY320, GY321, GY322, GY350, GY401, GY402, GY405, GY406, GY408, GY410, GY413, GY414 | Friday 4th September | 3:30 - 4:30pm |
YourSpace 101: Hosted by the Societies, Sports Clubs and Student Volunteering
Learn about student life beyond the classroom in this interactive session! Find out all about YourSpace - your extracurricular portal. Make connections and get the inside scoop on how to make the most of your time in university. Find out more about this session here. |
Societies Officer, Director of Sport and Physical Wellbeing and Community Engagement Manager |
Bailey Allen Hall, Áras na Mac Léinn (building 8 on campus map) |
| GY301, GY303, GY304, GY308, GY309, GY310, GY313, GY314, GY318, GY319, GY320, GY321, GY322, GY350, GY401, GY402, GY405, GY406, GY408, GY410, GY413, GY414 | Friday 4th September | 5:00 - 7:00pm |
Fresher's BBQ
A fun chance to meet, mingle and party with fellow first years, completing challenges and spinning the wheel for prizes! There will be tea and cookies - plus a free tasty burger for the first 500 to arrive! Find out more about this session here. |
Societies Office | Áras na MacLéinn and Sult |
| GY301, GY303, GY304, GY308, GY309, GY310, GY313, GY314, GY318, GY319, GY320, GY321, GY322, GY350, GY401, GY402, GY405, GY406, GY408, GY410, GY413, GY414 | Friday 4th September | 7:00 - 11:00pm |
Fáilte after Dark
Join the Big Fáilte Party for a packed lineup of fun - with The Big Quiz, Music, Dance-off, Societies Talent Show, Games Room, Craft Corner and Movie Screening, it’s a night not to be missed! Find out more about this session here. |
Societies Office and your Students' Union (SU) | Áras na MacLéinn and Sult |
Student Support Map
Supports and services that are available to students
Programme Coordinators
Key Contacts - Your undergraduate programme coordinators
