Explore Branar, a Galway theatre company dedicated to creating artistic engagements and experiences for children, from local DEIS schools to the Sydney Opera House. We were delighted to connect with University of Galway alumnus Marc Mac Lochlainn, Founding Artistic Director, and the wider team.     

Cois Coiribe was honoured to reconnect with alumna Maureen Kennelly, CEO of Druid. In this article, we explore the enduring relationship between Druid and University of Galway. From knowledge exchange to the impact of the Druid Academy in nurturing the next generation of creative talent, Maureen delves into her experience as a student of the arts at the University, and how it helped shaped her journey in the world of theatre and the arts.    

Sa gcomhrá seo, labhraíonn Bríd Seoige leis an gCoimisinéir Teanga, Séamas Ó Concheanainn, faoi na dualgais neamhspleácha a bhaineann lena oifig nua. Déanann sé cur síos freisin ar an tionchar mór a bhí ag Ollscoil na Gaillimhe air féin, áit ar fhoghlaim sé faoi cheannaireacht agus faoi fhorbairt pobail trí ghréasán na gcampas Gaeltachta.    

What happens when artists, researchers, and communities come together to explore emerging technologies? In November 2025, the Centre for Creative Technologies hosted a three-day workshop that moved between design thinking at the University’s IdeasLab, rapid prototypes in its creativity lab, and an immersive art practice walk through the Burren led by the Burren College of Art. This blend of perspectives and methods captures the Centre’s ethos as a collaborative hub connecting the University with the communities it supports, where experimentation and shared motivation drive more inclusive ways of engaging.    

Prof Rebecca Braun connected with Cois Coiribe to discuss arts at University of Galway, and what the future holds. Read below to find out what the College of Arts, Social Sciences & Celtic Studies has to say about critical change in a new-age world.