Prince Charles Meets Gerry Adams at NUI Galway

Dr. Thomas Kelley May 20, 2015

The National University of Ireland, Galway, a strong partner of The College of Global Studies, hosted a historic meeting between the UK’s Prince Charles and Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams on May 19, 2015. This is the first time that a member of the British… More

The King's Speech

Gráinne Hand May 7, 2015

Our Belfast student, Liz, and staff recently enjoyed a visit to the Grand Opera House in Belfast for a viewing of the King's Speech. The Grand Opera House was established in 1895 and the beautiful building provided the perfect setting for the show. The… More

Irish Universities Ranked in World Top 50

Gráinne Hand April 29, 2015

It was interesting to read this in today's Irish Independent -  Trinity College Dublin (TCD), University College Dublin (UCD) and University College Cork (UCC) have disciplines listed in the top 50 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2015… More

Burren College of Art Visit

Gráinne Hand April 28, 2015

Recently my colleague Kate Jones visited the Burren College of Art in Ballyvaughan Co. Clare. Currently we have four students there for the Spring Semester. Here is what Kate told me about her visit. "I visited on a bright, warm and sunny day. I drove… More

Winner of Student Photo Competition

Gráinne Hand April 24, 2015

Congratulations to Adam Wade who has won the prize for best submission to our photo competition this Spring Semester. Adam is from the University of Minnesota and is a student at University College Dublin. Under the theme of Irish Academic Life, he sent… More

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