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Courses
Courses
Choosing a course is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make! View our courses and see what our students and lecturers have to say about the courses you are interested in at the links below.
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University Life
University Life
Each year more than 4,000 choose University of Galway as their University of choice. Find out what life at University of Galway is all about here.
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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
There are 128,000 University of Galway alumni worldwide. Stay connected to your alumni community! Join our social networks and update your details online.
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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 & LanguageCUSP
The Community and University Sustainability Partnership (CUSP) was established in 2015 under the direction of the Deputy President and Registrar to showcase how a university can become a role model for the transition to a sustainable future.
CUSP is a multi-disciplinary, voluntary team of students and staff from across the campus and community partners all working together with the common aim of establishing the university as a leading institutional model for sustainability.
CUSP comprises a General Board, Executive Board, Working Groups and an Advisory Board. This governance structure is built around the implementation of the University of Galway Sustainability Strategy 2021-2025 and is outlined in the Sustainability Governance Handbook 2024. CUSP is supported by the staff of the Sustainability Office.
The CUSP General Board plays a leading role in the development and implementation of the Sustainability Strategy, aligning all our major efforts with the SDGs, including education, research, leadership, operational and engagement activities. CUSP has four working groups: Research & Learning, Nature & Ecosystems, Sustainable Living & Wellbeing, and Governance & Leadership.
Join CUSP
To express an interest in joining CUSP or one of the working groups, please contact us.
The University Sustainability Advisory Board provides strategic oversight of the University’s commitment to sustainability, demonstrates leadership and recommends for approval and drives forward sustainability-related policies, procedures and action plans. The University Sustainability Advisory Board is chaired by the Deputy President & Registrar.
CUSP, through the Director of Sustainability, reports every six months to the University Management Team and reports annually to the Údarás na hOllscoile (Governing Authority) Standing & Strategic Planning Committee.
Celebrating 10 years of CUSP
On 24 June 2025, University of Galway marked a significant milestone with a special event celebrating 10 years of the Community and University Sustainability Partnership (CUSP). Staff, students, alumni, and community partners came together to reflect on a decade of sustainability leadership and help shape the next Sustainability Strategy (2026–2030).
The day featured opening remarks from Dr Richard Manton, a 10-year review by Michelle O’Dowd Lohan, and reflections from former CUSP Chairs Professors Pól Ó Dochartaigh and Colin Brown. Breakout sessions explored four strategic themes: Research & Learning (Dr Gesche Kindermann), Sustainable Living & Wellbeing (Bríd Seoige), Nature & Ecosystems (Dr Caitríona Carlin), and Governance & Leadership (Dr Richard Manton). The event celebrated CUSP’s achievements while setting the stage for the next decade.
