University of Galway Adult Learning

21/10/2026

🇮🇪 🪧 Discover the story behind Ireland’s placenames!

Learn how Irish-language placenames shape our towns, cities and communities. This practical at University of Galway explores the legislation, policies & guidelines behind naming streets, housing developments and public spaces.

Build your knowledge and confidence in Irish-language placenames for your professional role.

Find out more: https://tinyurl.com/5n6s4tz5

MicroCreds

06/10/2026

Since 2012, the International Conference on Universal Design has served as a recognised platform for sharing research, innovative practice, and lived experience across disciplines. Galway is hosting the 8th International Universal Design Conference next month - https://ud26.ie/

Our talented Adult Learning colleagues David Stafford and Dr Bonnie Long have created a poster for the event showcasing the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) template developed by the Centre to support courses. Drawing on Quality Matters and Universal Design for Learning principles, the template promotes a consistent and accessible approach to online course design.

https://indd.adobe.com/view/f4e535c0-6d43-4c72-af7d-0883c48e7bc3

University of Galway MicroCreds

01/10/2026

We are delighted to be attending the University of Galway Undergraduate Open Days over the next two days!

You will find us in the Orange Zone, so if you are bringing your child to the Open Days and want to see what part-time study is available for you, then call over to Stand No. 3!

Register now: https://www.ticketsource.com/universityofgalwayopendays/t-kddxonl

29/09/2026

Learn about the potential of small-scale hydropower, community energy and local climate action through this accessible short course at University of Galway

Hear from local, national and international experts and discover how energy,
environment, heritage and communities can come together to support climate action.

What you will explore:
✅ Renewable energy and climate action
✅ How small-scale hydropower works
✅ Galway’s canals, rivers and industrial heritage
✅ Environmental and community impacts
✅ Community energy and local sustainability
✅ Real-world examples from Galway and the WATERWAY Project
✅ Potential hydropower sites on a guided Galway waterways walking tour

Open to anyone interested in renewable energy, sustainability and climate action. No specialist knowledge of hydropower or engineering required.

📆 20th October – Tuesday evenings
⏰ 7.30pm – 9.00pm
📍 7 online sessions PLUS Saturday morning walking tour

Apply at: https://tinyurl.com/4d42y6ve

17/09/2026

That’s a wrap! 🚜

What a fantastic three days at our first-ever University of Galway presence at !

Our star attractions were a big hit and brought plenty of fun and excitement to the Study Hub - for visitors and staff alike!

One of our highlights was the 3D printing demonstration, showcasing how this technology can provide practical solutions for farming and agriculture. It was a great example of the innovative work happening through our suite of Advanced Manufacturing courses.

We also loved meeting everyone who stopped by our Study Hub. From enthusiastic secondary school students already looking forward to our upcoming Open Days, to parents exploring part-time study options, it was brilliant to hear about everyone’s plans and ambitions.

And one of the biggest surprises of the week? Our wonderful University of Galway alumni who dropped in to share their stories and memories. It was lovely to hear how much the University continues to mean to them. 🩷

And, of course, we all developed a bit of a soft spot for Jessie the rescue dog! 🐾

A huge thank you to the Ryan Institute for bringing everything together for this event 👏

Three busy days, lots of conversations, plenty of inspiration and a fantastic first Ploughing experience for University of Galway. 🌱

17/09/2026

Don't miss us! Last day at

Exciting attraction today is our Venom Lab Animals Display - let our team introduce you to some interesting animals 🐍 🦂

https://www.universityofgalway.ie/ploughing/

15/09/2026

10/09/2026

🐾 Less than one week to go! Meet Jessie, our special Search & Rescue Dog guest, at the University of Galway stand at the National Ploughing Championships.

And Jessie is just one of the star attractions, come along to discover AI and robotics, fascinating animals and zoology, VR parasitology, Sim Man, Climate House Ireland, the Tax Clinic, Active Consent research, hospitality research and much more.

📍 Block 4, Row 10, Stand 190
📅 15–17 September 2026

Come and say hello.



University of Galway Adult Learning University of Galway College of Medicine and Health Digital Champions, University of Galway University of Galway EDI Office

08/09/2026

This day next week, we are going 🚜

Join University of Galway for our first trip to the National Ploughing Championships. We will have you well covered with our 4 exciting hubs:

1️⃣ Future Farming
2️⃣ Future of Health
3️⃣ Study with us
4️⃣ Engage with us

We will also have an exciting lineup of events, so watch this space!

The Centre of Adult Learning & Professional Development will be at the Study hub, where you can learn more about , & .

Looking forward to meeting you all there.

University of Galway College of Medicine and Health University of Galway - J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics