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Shaping the world & inspiring leaders since 1845. University of Galway - Where will it take you? http://universityofgalway.ie

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University of Galway@uniofgalway.bsky.social · 3mo ago

We are proud to announce that we have retained our place as No.1 University in Ireland for sustainability and top 100 in the world for the fifth year in a row by the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2026 🌍🪴🙌

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@uniofgalwaycasscs.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Dr Brendan Flynn, School of Political Science and Sociology, @uniofgalway.bsky.social, joined Richard Curran on @rteradio1.bsky.social to discuss how conflict in the Middle East is impacting life at sea, with speculation of some 800 ships trapped in the Gulf. 🔗: www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

The Ships and Sailors Stranded at Sea

Professor Brendan Flynn of the University of Galway joins Richard to discuss how the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is impacting life at sea, with some speculating that there are 800 ships trappe...

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University of Galway@uniofgalway.bsky.social · 5mo ago

We’re pleased to share that Anna Towel, a student of University of Galway, has been awarded 2nd prize in Category A (16–18 year olds) at the 72nd Texaco Children’s Art Competition for her piece “Sightseeing.”. 👏 Read more here 👉 https://ow.ly/uOnb50YNRRY

Self-portraits and colourful palettes a hit at Texaco Children’s Art Competition ceremony

It was second time lucky for a 16-year-old Dublin student when her self-portrait took the top prize of €1,500 in the Texaco Art Competition today.

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University of Galway@uniofgalway.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Researchers have found a therapeutic strategy which makes the brain work more efficiently to learn and recall memories may in fact help to target compromised brain activity in Alzheimer’s disease. Published in Neuropharmacology 👉 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0028390826000651

The β-amyloid-induced increased tonic conductance, impaired long-term potentiation and cognitive deficits characteristic of Alzheimer's disease are reversed by an α5 inverse agonist of the GABA type A receptor

Alzheimer's disease is a chronic, progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by cognitive impairment, which may arise from disruptions in th…

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University of Galway@uniofgalway.bsky.social · 6mo ago

A new international study led by University of Galway suggests that having higher levels of vitamin D in middle age is associated with lower levels of tau protein in the brain, which is a sign of dementia, years later.

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University of Galway@uniofgalway.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Professor Jurgita Ovadnevaite recently spoke to The Guardian about a University of Galway-led study, which found that burning “low-smoke” fuels releases ultrafine particles that may be more harmful to human health. @ryaninstitute.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/environment/...

‘Smokeless’ fuels produce more ultrafine particles that get embedded in lungs, study shows

The tiny size of the particles means they can become deposited deep in people’s lungs, causing a health risk

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@uniofgalwaycasscs.bsky.social · 6mo ago

"Saint Patrick’s story is well known. Not just because of the annual global phenomenon his feast day has become, but also thanks to a considerable body of original written evidence." - Dr Chris Doyle, @historyatgalway.bsky.social. 🔗: theconversation.com/saint-patric... via @uk.theconversation.com

Saint Patrick’s Day and the mystery of the second Patrick

According to one tradition, both men knew one another closely and were each involved in promulgating Christianity in Ireland.

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