First Year Orientation

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.

The table below is a draft version and has not yet been confirmed.

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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Tuesday 9th September - Online Orientation

Time	Session Summary
10:00 - 10:30am	Orientation Programme Introduction for GY301 Physiology Pathway, Presented by Dr Michelle Roche. Join the meeting now.
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. Join the meeting now.
12:00 - 12:45pm	Orientation Programme Introduction for GY301 Pharmacology Pathway, Presented by Prof. Eilis Dowd. Join the meeting now.
3:00 - 3:30pm	Orientation Programme Introduction for 1st Year Chemistry (CH1101, Fundamentals of Chemistry for Health Sciences) Module, Presented by Dr Constantina Papatriantafyllopoulou. Join the meeting now.
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. Join the meeting now.

Wednesday 10th September - Online Orientation

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

Time

Session Summary

12:00 - 12:45pm

GY301 Anatomy Pathway by Dr Siobhan McMahon

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Campus Welcome - Friday 5th 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.	Dean of College (Prof Walter Gear), Interim University President & Dean of Students	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 Science (GY301)	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 Colm O'Riordan	SC002 Joseph Larmour Theatre, Arts/Science Building
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 plus 16 classrooms capacity 15-20 ENG-G018 (250), ENG-G017 (135) ENG-G047 (116) ENG-2002 (75) ENG-2035 (74), ENG-3035 (74) ENG-2001 (70), ENG-2003 (52) ENG-2033 (50), ENG-2034 (50) ENG-2052 (40), ENG-3036 (40) ENG-2036 (16), ENG-3037 (16)
GY303, GY304, GY350, GY320, GY321, GY322	Thu 11th September	11:45 - 12:15pm	Our Learning Technologist will demonstrate how to use University Systems.	Niall Flaherty	Richard Kirwan Theatre, Arts/Science Building
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 plus 9 classrooms capacity 15-20 AC202, AC203, AC204, AC213 AC214 AC215 SC200A TB301 TB302 TB303 TB304 TB305 TB307
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	12:00 - 2:00pm	Fáilte \| Welcome Pick & Mix This is your time to get to know your campus, meet other new students, and grab a bite to eat! - Check out the Midday Mix at Áras na Mac Léinn - enjoy music, games and dive into some fun activities! Meet the student societies, University sports clubs and University services, visit the volunteer hub and pick up some awesome freebies while getting to know us and each other. - Book your place on the Campus Challenge or join a guided tour to find your way around alongside other first years! Find out more on this webpage. - Make time to eat - visit our campus restaurants and food trucks, or bring your own packed lunch. - If you need some time out, the Calm Zone is a pop-in sensory-friendly space that's open to everyone. Prizes, snacks, and more up for grabs so Pick & Mix your way through!
GY314	Thu 11th September	12:45 - 1:15pm	Introduction to Earth and Ocean Science	Dr Shane Tyrrell	CSB1002, Computer Science Building
GY313	Thu 11th September	12:45 - 1:15pm	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 plus 7-9 classrooms capacity 15-20 AC202, AC203, AC204, AC213 AC214 AC215 SC200A TB301 TB302 TB303 TB304 TB305 TB307
GY308	Thu 11th September	1:00 - 1:30pm	Introduction to Environmental Science	Dr Gesche Kindermann	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	TBC	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-3036, Alice Perry Engineering Building
GY401, GY402, GY405, GY406, GY408, GY410, GY413, GY414	Thu 11th September	2:15 - 2:45pm	Our Learning Technologist will demonstrate how to use University Systems.	Niall Flaherty	AC001 Ruairi O'Flaherty Theatre, Arts/Science Building
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	2:30 - 3:30pm	Systems and spaces/Q&As/Student Voice Programme Introductions if required (name tbc) Session Description tbc	Student Services	Bailey Allen Hall/Sports Centre/Lecture theatres/smaller rooms as appropriate
GY308, GY309, GY310, GY313, GY314, GY318, GY319	Thu 11th September	2:45 - 3:15pm	Our Learning Technologist will demonstrate how to use University Systems.	Niall Flaherty	AC001 Ruairi O'Flaherty Theatre, Arts/Science Building
GY301	Thu 11th September	2:45 - 3:15pm	Our Learning Technologist will demonstrate how to use University Systems.	Niall Flaherty	AC001 Ruairi O'Flaherty Theatre, Arts/Science Building
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.	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	Freshers' 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!	Student Services/ Chaplaincy/ Societies/ Clubs/SU	Chaplaincy / 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!	Societies/SU	Áras na MacLéinn/Sult