University of Galway Adult Learning

03/09/2026

Thank you to all our part-time students who joined our online orientation session yesterday evening.

It was a busy session with lots of questions and we hope we answered them all! If you have any queries, please reach out to your course administrator and they will be able to help you out.

Best of luck with your studies!

01/09/2026

We’re delighted to be back into the swing of things this month and are looking forward to:

✅ SNS Expo 2026 & Next Level Skillnet Conference - Turning Talent into Triumph (Weds 2nd September)

✅ Meeting our new part-time students - Adult Learning Online Orientation (Weds 2nd September)

✅ Our first company visit with Dexcom Ireland - Athenry for Global Development Week (Tues 15th September)

✅ National Ploughing Championships - University of Galway is attending for the first time and have an exciting lineup of events (Tues 15th - Thurs 17th September)

Skillnet Ireland

27/08/2026

We are delighted to be attending the National Ploughing Championship this year!

See all we have in store for you below

🚜 | Heading to the National Ploughing Championships this September? Make sure University of Galway is on your list.

From 15–17 September, you’ll find us at Block 4, Row 10, Stand 190, with plenty to see, do and ask.

Across our four hubs, you can find out more about:
🌱 Future Farming, Agriculture, Environment & Sustainable Land Use
🏥 Health, MedTech & Wellbeing, Connected Care & Biomedical Innovation
🎓 Study at University of Galway, including education, student recruitment and lifelong learning
🤝 Corporate, Community & Stakeholder Engagement

You’ll also be able to meet some of the people behind the work happening across the University, with interactive experiences and activities including Jessie, our Search & Rescue Dog, a humanoid robot and robotics, animal and zoology demonstrations, the University of Galway Tax Clinic, Active* Consent, Climate House Ireland and research exploring hospitality and the future of work.

And, of course, if you’re thinking about your next step after school, or considering further study, our team will be there to answer your questions and offer advice on studying at University of Galway.

Whether you’re a prospective student, parent, teacher or simply curious about what we do, come and say hello.

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

StudentLife

26/08/2026

‼️ Application Deadline ‼️

The deadline is this Friday 28th August at 5pm for our at University of Galway

We offer short, flexible, accredited courses in a wide-range of subject areas. Popular micro-credentials include:

✅ Law - Animal, Business & Entertainment
✅ Business & Management - Finance for Non-Financial Managers, Management of Organisational Change, Business Intelligence & Analytics
✅ IT - Data Analysis & Visualisation, Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Introduction to Programming in Python
✅ Construction - Passive House Designer, Modern Methods of Construction, Sustainability Planning in Construction
✅ Advanced Manufacturing - Manufacturing Technology, Materials Science & Processes, Programming, Sensors and Actuators

And many more...

Apply now: universityofgalway.ie/courses/micro-credentials/list

MicroCreds

24/08/2026

‼️ Application deadline extended ‼️

Apply for one of our Level 8 Diplomas in before this Friday 28th August. We offer flexible, part-time courses in:

✅ Digitalisation of Manufacturing Processes
✅ Digitally Enabled Connected Medical Devices
✅ Intelligent Manufacturing Industry 5.0
✅ Manufacturing Automation
✅ Sustainability of Manufacturing Systems

Including a Level 9, PG Certificate in Key Enabling Technologies

Visit: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/adult-learning/coursesbysubject/science-technology/

19/08/2026

Enhance your Irish language skills with University of Galway's flexible :

✅ Irish for Beginners*
✅ Cruinnscríobh na Gaeilge I*
✅ Próiseas na Pleanála Teanga I*
✅ Eagarthóireacht agus Léamh Profaí

They are designed for learners at different stages of their language journey. Whether you're starting to learn Irish, developing your writing and editing skills, or exploring language planning, these accredited, part-time courses offer practical, career-relevant learning in a flexible format.

Applications will be closing shortly, apply at: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/courses/micro-credentials/list/

*🎙️You can listen to our podcasts on these micro-credentials at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3fRvs0AmTBtZCGFCdWdpUI

MicroCreds

17/08/2026

to apply for one of our part-time courses starting next month.

Apply at: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/courses/adult-and-continuing-education-courses/

Applications are closing next week for most of our part-time courses! ⏰

Whether you're looking to upskill, change career, or pursue a new interest, now is the time to apply.

Explore flexible study options in:
✅ Business
✅ Languages
✅ Science & Technology
✅ Advanced Manufacturing
✅ Construction

Don't miss your opportunity to start this September.

Apply today: universityofgalway.ie/courses/adult-and-continuing-education-courses

12/08/2026

Advance your expertise in modern and regulated industries with University of Galway's flexible .

✅ Manufacturing Technology
✅ Enterprise Simulation for Digital Twinning
✅ Intelligent Data-Enabled Manufacturing
✅ Regulatory Compliance
✅ Product Development, Validation & Authorisation
✅ Programming, Sensors & Actuators
✅ Materials Science & Processes
✅ Robotics & Automated Systems

Designed for professionals looking to upskill, these accredited, part-time courses provide practical knowledge in digital manufacturing, quality systems, product lifecycle management, regulatory best practice etc.

Learn from industry experts and develop the skills needed to drive innovation, improve operational excellence, and support career progression in advanced manufacturing and life sciences.

Visit: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/courses/micro-credentials/list/

MicroCreds

10/08/2026

Key enabling technologies lead to breakthroughs where significant problems in society are resolved with a technology that is suddenly possible.

Our Level 9 PG Certificate in Key Enabling Technologies provides learners with an opportunity to embark on a research and innovation journey, by understanding the leveraging impacts achievable with four of the six key enabling technologies identified by Europe in areas such as Advanced Materials, Advanced Manufacturing, Micro-/nano-electronics, and Artificial Intelligence.

▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUPyheRtYJU

Prof. Gerard O'Connor describes the Level 9 Postgraduate Certificat...

06/08/2026

Applications are closing next week for most of our part-time courses! ⏰

Whether you're looking to upskill, change career, or pursue a new interest, now is the time to apply.

Explore flexible study options in:
✅ Business
✅ Languages
✅ Science & Technology
✅ Advanced Manufacturing
✅ Construction

Don't miss your opportunity to start this September.

Apply today: universityofgalway.ie/courses/adult-and-continuing-education-courses