The 38th Annual Congress of the European Academy of Childhood-onset Disability (EACD 2026), will take place at University of Galway, Ireland, from 3 – 6 June 2026. Register before 13 February 2026 to avail of the Early Bird registration fees! www.eacd2026.com/registration

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless, T.D. has formally launched the new Pharmacy programme (MPharm) @uniofgalway.bsky.social tinyurl.com/mte28nma #CAOGY505 #pharmacy

Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill T.D. will today announce a €4m charitable funding investment by NBCRI for research into life-changing advancements in patient care and outcomes at University of Galway. @roinnslainte.bsky.social Read more: www.independent.ie/irish-news/h...

A research team @uniofgalway.bsky.social has led the development of a roadmap which charts the path for Ireland to join the European research infrastructure for biobanking and biomolecular resources. Read more: tinyurl.com/vh9wktm7 #instituteforclinicaltrials #research #innovation

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED 🥳 Please join us at the Annual Health Promotion Conference on June 26th 2025. The deadline to submit abstract proposals is now extended to April 14th. Non sexual health proposals are also welcome. Please register and submit here: www.hprcconference.ie #hprc2025

Led by @evidsynirl.bsky.social and @uniofgalwaycmnhs.bsky.social and supported by a global steering group, this initiative is a bold step toward more open, transparent, and people-powered research.

To celebrate Citizen Science Month, @uniofgalway.bsky.social is inviting the public to help shape the future of health research through The People's Review — a groundbreaking initiative that opens up the process of systematic reviews to everyone. tinyurl.com/mr28cbd6 #GetInvolved #futurehealthcare

Innovation Spotlight: Dr Ruth Levey is leading research into advanced cell therapies for chronic disease—focusing on equity, innovation & real-world impact. More via @siliconrepublic: tinyurl.com/amcbu46m @uniofgalway.bsky.social #CellTherapy #Research #RegenerativeMedicine #STEM

Two @uniofgalway.bsky.social students lead on internationally published research. Allie Seminer and Alfredi Mulihano, two third year medicine students are first authors on a breakthrough study on diabetes drugs and dementia risk. tinyurl.com/37mzzk7s #JAMA #JamaNeurology #instituteforclinicaltrials

@uniofgalway.bsky.social has announced the appointment of Prof Robert Scully as Ireland’s first Est Prof of Rural and Remote Medicine. The landmark appointment aims to strengthen medical training and tackle critical doctor shortages across the West and North West of Ireland. tinyurl.com/bdeswys9

Are you looking for a rewarding career in the College of Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences at @uniofgalway.bsky.social We have a range of exciting Academic, Research, and Administrative vacancies available. Explore the latest opportunities here: www.universityofgalway.ie/medicine-nur...

Have your say and WIN by completing the Student Voice Survey now! What would you like to see changed or introduced? Let us know by filling out the survey for a chance to win: • An iPad • AirPods • Hoodies • €100 SU Voucher • Kingfisher Gym membership • And more! tinyurl.com/2axmk4m4

Findings from a recent research project titled WILD-AMR, indicate that swans living in urban waterways can act as a reservoir for pathogenic, multidrug-resistant bacteria, including some that are resistant to last-resort antibiotics. tinyurl.com/4rw2rk54 @uniofgalway.bsky.social

On Rare Disease Day, February 28th, we would like to raise awareness, engagement & support for those living with or caring for someone with a rare disease. Your Stripes because, just like a zebra’s stripes, every rare individual’s journey & story is unique #RareDiseaseDay #ShowYourStripes

Are you considering a Postgraduate Degree in Healthcare? Join us on Tues, 25th Feb, from 10:30 – 3:30 & speak with @uniofgalway.bsky.social staff about our postgraduate programmes in Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences. 📍 Where: Main Foyer, Galway University Hospital forms.office.com/e/4xG6S8p6sQ

Research led by a team of investigators at @uniofgalway.bsky.social has revealed that frailty has a greater impact than age on the outcomes of patients being weaned off invasive mechanical ventilation. tinyurl.com/56ysssd6

@uniofgalway.bsky.social researcher helps the body help itself in the fight against cancer. @aideenryan.bsky.social is looking at mechanisms in supportive tissue cells to enhance the body’s immune response to cancers. tinyurl.com/3x44aa8p

MSc Evidence Based Future Healthcare Online Information Webinar - Thursday 6th Feb, 1pm The MSc in Evidence-Based Future Healthcare is a new fully online interprofessional postgraduate course designed for busy healthcare workers. Register now: tinyurl.com/3njcwkcr

Looking for a career change? The MSc Podiatric Medicine is designed to meet increased demand and potential attractiveness for healthcare places in Podiatry. Join our online webinar to learn how it can help you transition into a rewarding new career. Thurs, 30th January at 3pm tinyurl.com/3njcwkcr

Looking for a career change? The MSc Podiatric Medicine is designed to meet increased demand and potential attractiveness for healthcare places in Podiatry. Join our online webinar to learn how it can help you transition into a rewarding new career. Thurs, 30th January at 3pm tinyurl.com/3njcwkcr

Opportunities for AI in Ireland’s healthcare system. Dr Conor Judge shares insights into how AI devices are transforming healthcare in Ireland and beyond to improve patient outcomes. www.eolasmagazine.ie/opportunitie...

Can Ultra-Processed Foods Increase Cancer Risk? Professor Francis Finucane, Consultant Endocrinologist at Galway University Hospitals, leads a specialist hospital-based service for patients with severe and complicated obesity in Ireland. www.newsweek.com/upfs-immune-...

Reflecting on 2024, we have made significant strides in healthcare education and research, from pioneering clinical trials to innovative educational initiatives, our dedicated faculty and students have consistently demonstrated excellence. tinyurl.com/3sym8hyd

Chief Medical Officer, Prof Mary Horgan, recently launched ‘Pathways to Wellbeing - National Mental Health Promotion Plan’. Prof Margaret Barry and the HPRC research team provided background and support for the development of this Plan. tinyurl.com/tpsruu6p

Celebrating Excellence in Healthcare Education at University of Galway The University of Galway proudly announces the 2024 Tarpey Scholarship recipients: Meghan Murphy, Mental Health Nursing student from Galway, and Rayna Cox, Medicine student from Trinidad and Tobago. tinyurl.com/5fbcnr39

Research by @uniofgalway.bsky.social and @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social reveals increased stroke risk from consumption of coffee and fizzy drinks. www.irishtimes.com/health/2024/...