First Year Orientation 25/26

Welcome! We are delighted you have chosen to study with us at the College of Science and Engineering.

We wish you every success in your studies and student life at the University of Galway. 

Web Welcome: Online Orientation | 9th - 11th Sept

Pre-recorded Sessions - Online Orientation

Introductions to College of Science and Engineering Courses, Q&A and Complimentary Sessions

1st Year Physics (PH101) Module by Mark Lang 

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Employability and Career Guidance by Susan Kenny

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GY301 Physics Pathways by Dr Liz Coleman 

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GY301 Plant and AgriBiosciences Pathway by Dr Peter McKeown

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EDI by Priscilla Chipao, EDI Race Equality Advisor 

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GY301 Earth and Ocean Science Pathway by John Murray

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Research in the School of Natural Sciences by John Murray 

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Irish Whale Conservation: Legend and Lore by John Murray 

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Student Advisory Scheme by Dr Tiernan Henry 

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GY301 Botany and Plant Science Pathway by Zoe Popper 

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1st Year Biology (BO101) Module by Dr Maria Barrett 

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Tuesday 9th September - Online Orientation

Time

Session Summary

10:00 - 10:30am

Orientation Programme Introduction for GY301 Physiology Pathway, Presented by Dr Michelle Roche.

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11:00 - 11:45am 

CEIM Peer Learning and Q&A - GY301, GY303, GY304, GY320, GY321, GY322, GY350, GY401, GY402, GY405, GY406, GY408, GY410, GY413, GY414, Presented by Amber Walsh Olesen.

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12:00 - 12:45pm

Orientation Programme Introduction for GY301 Pharmacology Pathway, Presented by Prof. Eilis Dowd.

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3:00 - 3:30pm

Orientation Programme Introduction for 1st Year Chemistry (CH1101, Fundamentals of Chemistry for Health Sciences) Module, Presented by Dr Constantina Papatriantafyllopoulou.

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3:45 - 4:15pm

Support 101: Your Guide to First Year, Presented by Kelly Moore, Student Support Officer. Starting university can feel overwhelming, but you're not expected to figure it all out alone. 

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Wednesday 10th September - Online Orientation

Introductions to College of Science and Engineering Courses, Q&A and Complimentary Sessions

Time

Session Summary

9:00 - 9:30am

Introduction to GY301 Computing and Data Science Pathways by Dr Niall Madden and Dr John Newell 

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10:00 - 10:30am

Introduction to the Library 

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11:00 - 11:30am

GY301 Microbiology Pathway by Dr Gavin Collins 

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12:00 - 12:45pm

GY301 Anatomy Pathway by Dr Siobhan McMahon

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1:30 - 2:00pm

STEM as Gaeilge by Dr Fintan Hegarty 

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2:00 - 2:30pm 

Stand out from the crowd - Develop your skills and develop your USP with the University Skills Passport

Presented by Bridin Quinn

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2:30 - 3:00pm

Introduction to CS102 Computer Science Module by John Newell

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Campus Welcome - Thursday 11th September

College of Science & Engineering Orientation Schedule Table

Course Code Date Time Session description Presenter Venue
GY301, GY303, GY304, GY308, GY309, GY310, GY313, GY314, GY318, GY319, GY320, GY321, GY322, GY350, GY401, GY402, GY405, GY406, GY408, GY410, GY413, GY414    Thu 11th September 9:30 - 10:30am

Fáilte go Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | Welcome to University of Galway

Overview of student supports and Active Consent

Your introduction to University of Galway, with essential information about how we'll support your success as you start your university journey.

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University President, Dean of Students, College Dean, SU President, Student Services and Active Consent
Bailey Allen Hall
GY308, GY309, GY310, GY313, GY314, GY318, GY319  Thu 11th September 11:00 - 12:00pm Introduction to the Ideas Lab Neil Ferguson & Kelly Moore  AC002 Anderson Theatre, Arts/Science Building
GY301 Thu 11th September 11:00 - 11:45am Introduction to GY301 Science  Dr Emma Holian AC001 Ruairi O'Flaherty Theatre, Arts/Science Building
GY303  Thu 11th September 11:00 - 11:30am  Introduction to Biomedical Science  Dr Helen Dodson AC201, Arts/Science Building
GY304  Thu 11th September 11:00 - 11:30am  Introduction to Biotechnology  Dr Stephen Rea and Dr Andrew Flaus Biochemistry Seminar Room, Arts/Science Building
GY320  Thu 11th September 11:00 - 11:30am Introduction to Physics  Dr Alexander Goncharov AC203, Arts/Science Building
GY321  Thu 11th September 11:00 - 11:30am Introduction to Genetics and Genomics Dr Elaine Dunleavy SC200a, Arts/Science Building
GY322  Thu 11th September 11:00 - 11:30am Introduction to Agricultural Science Dr David Styles AC202, Arts/Science Building
GY350  Thu 11th September 11:00 - 11:30am Introduction to Computer Science & Information Technology  Dr Josephine Griffith SC002 Joseph Larmour Theatre, Arts/Science Building
GY303, GY304, GY350, GY320, GY321, GY322  Thu 11th September 11:30-1:00pm

Fáilte | Welcome Pick & Mix

This is your time to get to know your campus, meet other new students, and grab a bite to eat!  

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The choice is yours to Pick & Mix what you'd like to do and enjoy your welcome your way!
Campus and restaurants
GY401, GY402, GY405, GY406, GY408, GY410, GY413, GY414 Thu 11th September

11:15 - 12:45pm

(Lunch at 12:45pm)

Get to know your classmates and the campus!
- Meet people in your course
- Ask any questions you have
- Hear how CÉIM peer learning works
- Go on an Engineering focused campus tour run by current Engineering students, the CÉIM Team, and Dr Edelle Doherty. 

CÉIM Team & Dr Edelle Doherty ENG-G018
GY308, GY313, GY314  Thu 11th September

12:00-13:00

and

13:30-14:30

Fáilte | Welcome Pick & Mix

This is your time to get to know your campus, meet other new students, and grab a bite to eat!  

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The choice is yours to Pick & Mix what you'd like to do and enjoy your welcome your way!
Campus and restaurants

GY309, GY310, GY318, GY319 



Thu 11th September

12:00-13:30

and

14:00-14:30

Fáilte | Welcome Pick & Mix

This is your time to get to know your campus, meet other new students, and grab a bite to eat!  

Find out more about this session here

The choice is yours to Pick & Mix what you'd like to do and enjoy your welcome your way!
Campus and restaurants
GY401, GY402, GY405, GY406, GY408, GY410, GY413, GY414  Thu 11th September

12:45-13:30

and

14:00-14:30

Fáilte | Welcome Pick & Mix

This is your time to get to know your campus, meet other new students, and grab a bite to eat!  

Find out more about this session here

The choice is yours to Pick & Mix what you'd like to do and enjoy your welcome your way!
Campus and restaurants
GY301 Thu 11th September

12:00 - 1:45pm

(Lunch at 1:45pm)

Get to know your classmates and the campus!
- Meet people in your course
- Ask any questions you have
- Hear how CÉIM peer learning works
- Go on a Science focused campus tour
run by current Science students, the CÉIM Team and Dr. David Cheung. 
CÉIM Team & Dr David Cheung AC001 Ruairi O'Flaherty Theatre, Arts/Science Building
GY314  Thu 11th September

1:00 - 1:30pm

Introduction to Earth and Ocean Science

Dr Shane Tyrrell CSB1002, Computer Science Building
GY313  Thu 11th September

1:00 - 1:30pm

Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety Management

Dr Marie Coggins CSB1003, Computer Science Building
GY303, GY304, GY350, GY320, GY321, GY322 Thu 11th September

1:00 - 2:45pm

Get to know your classmates and the campus!
- Meet people in your course
- Ask any questions you have
- Hear how CÉIM peer learning works
- Go on a Science focused campus tour
Run by current Science students, the CÉIM Team and Dr Gary Gillanders.

CÉIM Team & Dr Gary Gillanders Richard Kirwan Theatre, Arts/Science Building
GY308  Thu 11th September

1:00 - 1:30pm

Introduction to Environmental Science

Dr Caitriona Carlin CSB1005, Computer Science Building
GY309  Thu 11th September 1:30 - 2:00pm

Introduction to Financial Mathematics and Economics

Dr Nina Snigireva SC002 Joseph Larmour Theatre, Arts/Science Building
GY310  Thu 11th September 1:30 - 2:00pm

Introduction to Marine Science

Dr Louise Allcock  AC201, Arts/Science Building
GY318  Thu 11th September 1:30 - 2:00pm

Introduction to Biopharmaceutical Chemistry

Dr David Cheung CSB1003, Computer Science Building
GY319  Thu 11th September 1:30 - 2:00pm

Introduction to Mathematical Science

Dr Martin Meere CSB1002, Computer Science Building
GY401  Thu 11th September 1:30 - 2:00pm

Introduction to Undenominated Engineering

Dr Edelle Doherty  ENG-G018, Alice Perry Engineering Building
GY402  Thu 11th September 1:30 - 2:00pm

Introduction to Civil Engineering

Dr Patrick McGetrick ENG-2034, Alice Perry Engineering Building
GY405  Thu 11th September 1:30 - 2:00pm

Introduction to Mechanical Engineering

Dr Eoin King ENG-2033, Alice Perry Engineering Building
GY406  Thu 11th September 1:30 - 2:00pm

Introduction to Electronic & Computer Engineering

Dr Adnan Elahi ENG-2003, Alice Perry Engineering Building
GY408  Thu 11th September 1:30 - 2:00pm

Introduction to Biomedical Engineering

Dr Jamie Concannon ENG-2001, Alice Perry Engineering Building
GY410  Thu 11th September 1:30 - 2:00pm

Introduction to Project & Construction Management

Dr Indiana Olbert ENG-2052, Alice Perry Engineering Building
GY413  Thu 11th September 1:30 - 2:00pm

Introduction to Energy Systems Engineering

Dr Magda Hajdukiewicz ENG-2036, Alice Perry Engineering Building
GY414  Thu 11th September 1:30 - 2:00pm

Introduction to Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Dr Maeve Duffy ENG-2003, Alice Perry Engineering Building
GY301  Thu 11th September 1:45 - 2:30pm

Fáilte | Welcome Pick & Mix

This is your time to get to know your campus, meet other new students, and grab a bite to eat!  

Find out more about this session here

The choice is yours to Pick & Mix what you'd like to do and enjoy your welcome your way!
Campus and restaurants

GY401, GY402, GY405, GY406, GY408, GY410, GY413, GY414, GY308, GY309, GY310, GY313, GY314, GY318, GY319

Thu 11th September 2:30 - 3:00pm

The Practical Bits: Student-Led Q&A and Digital Setup Essentials

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 Ask any burning questions to fellow students and your Students' Union - they've been where you are! Bailey Allen Hall

GY301, GY303, GY304, GY350, GY320, GY321, GY322 

Thu 11th September 3:00-3:30pm

The Practical Bits: Student-Led Q&A and Digital Setup Essentials

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Ask any burning questions to fellow students and your Students' Union - they've been where you are!  Bailey Allen Hall
GY301, GY303, GY304, GY308, GY309, GY310, GY313, GY314, GY318, GY319, GY320, GY321, GY322, GY350, GY401, GY402, GY405, GY406, GY408, GY410, GY413, GY414    Thu 11th September 3:45 - 4:45pm

YourSpace 101: Hosted by the Societies, Sports Clubs and Student Volunteering

 

Learn about student life beyond the classroom in this interactive session! Find out all about YourSpace - your extracurricular portal. Make connections and get the inside scoop on how to make the most of your time in university.

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Societies Officer, Director of Sport and Physical Wellbeing and Community Engagement Manager

Sports Centre
GY301, GY303, GY304, GY308, GY309, GY310, GY313, GY314, GY318, GY319, GY320, GY321, GY322, GY350, GY401, GY402, GY405, GY406, GY408, GY410, GY413, GY414    Thu 11th September 5:00 - 7:00pm 

Bingo 'n' Burger

 

A fun chance to meet, mingle and party with fellow first years, completing challenges and spinning the wheel for prizes! There will be tea and cookies - plus a free tasty burger for the first 500 to arrive!

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Societies Office  An Bhialann 
GY301, GY303, GY304, GY308, GY309, GY310, GY313, GY314, GY318, GY319, GY320, GY321, GY322, GY350, GY401, GY402, GY405, GY406, GY408, GY410, GY413, GY414    Thu 11th September 7:00 - 11:00pm 

Fáilte after Dark

 

Join the Big Fáilte Party for a packed lineup of fun - with The Big Quiz, Music, Dance-off, Societies Talent Show, Games Room, Craft Corner and Movie Screening, it’s a night not to be missed!

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Societies Office and your Students' Union (SU) Áras na MacLéinn and Sult

Student Support Map

Supports and services that are available to students

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Programme Coordinators

Key Contacts - Your undergraduate programme coordinators

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