Welcome to the summer edition of Cois Coiribe: In Focus.

This is a pivotal moment for University of Galway.

As we mark 180 years of education and research in Galway, we do so with a renewed sense of direction, ambition, and global responsibility. From our distinctive location on the Atlantic edge of Europe – rooted in the culture, language, and landscape of the West of Ireland – we look outwards, ready to respond and shape the future.

We recently launched our new University Strategy, Of Galway, For the World 2025-30, a reflection of who we are as those ‘of Galway’, and how our ambitions for the world are set out clearly: to nurture talent, to advance impactful research and innovation, and to invest in a sustainable and inclusive environment where all members of our university community can thrive. At the heart of this plan are our people and our place.

Alongside this, I’m delighted to introduce In Focus, the summer digital edition of Cois Coiribe, University of Galway’s Alumni Magazine, which brings our mission to life. It explores the cutting edge of research and innovation at our University, spanning climate action, sustainable energy, biodiversity, human rights, and global justice.

Showcasing the work of established leaders alongside emerging voices, these stories reflect a university deeply committed to academic excellence, meaningful collaboration, and research with real-world impact – anchored in the west of Ireland, ‘Of Galway, For the World’.

As you read through these stories, I hope you are as inspired as I am by the depth of our impact, research, creativity, and collaborations. We nurture talent and generate knowledge that serves both our region and the world.

Le gach dea-ghuí.