Academic Resources

During your time in University of Galway, you’ll use the Library for a range of services. You can study there, borrow course material, search the internet, consult archives, and do other things like photocopying and use computers. You can bring in your laptop as the building offers full wireless access. However, the core aim of the Library is to provide a welcoming and student-centred environment whether you come in physically to the building, or use it virtually over the University’s network. Get a brief overview on Library Services here.

‘Students with disabilities’ refers to students who have any disability whether physical, sensorial, developmental, psychological or hidden (such as diabetes, asthma and/or cystic fibrosis). It is important that we realise that the demands of people with disabilities are not about exceptions or special treatment, but about the fulfilment of rights, especially the right to fully participate.

The right to participate has been denied to many students with disabilities through the lack of facilities available in many 3rd level colleges. Fortunately colleges, including University of Galway, are becoming more aware of their obligations towards students with disabilities and are taking steps to make colleges more accessible.
If you are a student with a disability and would like to find out more about the facilities available, or let us know what facilities should be made available in this college that would be of benefit to you and other students with disabilities, please contact one of the following.

For more information, contact the Disability office here.

If you have any problems, visit the Computer Services website or contact the User Support Centre.

• Drop over to the Library & IT Service Desk, in the foyer of the James Hardiman Library
• Phone 091 495777
• Email to servicesdesk@universityofgalwayie
• Report a problem using the ISS Service Desk Ticketing System at https://www.universityofgalway.ie/information-solutions-services/

The mission of the Career Development Centre team is to provide a quality career guidance and information service focused on facilitating and empowering students of University of Galway to manage their own career development.

Alternatively, you can visit the Careers Development Centre Room or their website to find out more about working together through your career questions.

CÉIM is an academic peer learning scheme for 1st year Engineering, Geography, BA Law, and Political Science and Sociology students. Based on the well-evidenced Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) model used in over 30 countries, CÉIM was initiated by NUI Galway Students’ Union in 2013 and is run as a partnership with students and academic staff. For more information click here

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Student Connect Mentoring is available to all first year students in the Colleges of Arts, Science and MNHS. The aim of Student Connect is to provide a friendly and caring introduction to University of Galway for first-year students through the facilitation of student-to-student help and encouragement. The benefits of the programme are two- fold: Students have an experienced student to contact if they encounter any difficulties and first year students meet a new group of friends. Your mentor is a 2nd or 3rd year students who has been in the same position as you and can answer any queries you have in relation to starting your new life in University. Social engagement within the University is key to a successful student experience. Each first year is pre-allocated a mentor so you can contact them the week prior to coming to University with any queries you may have.

For more info contact una.mcdermott@universityofgalway.ie

SUMS is a FREE drop-in Mathematics and Statistics support centre for all University of Galway undergraduate students. The primary purpose of SUMS is to assist students with any aspect of Mathematics or Mathematics related subjects. SUMS is open to all University of Galway students, not just those studying for Mathematics Degrees. SUMS provides a comfortable, informal environment where students can come and study at their own pace. During drop-in service hours expert tutors are on hand to offer individual help as required. Outside these hours, SUMS is available for students as study space. SUMS (Support for Undergraduate Mathematics and Statistics) is located in room ADB-GO23 on the ground floor of Áras de Brún.

Further information, including opening hours is available on the SUMS web page.

The Academic Writing Centre (AWC) provides free one-on-one tutorials on essay writing. All students are most welcome, regardless of discipline, year, or grade average.
The AWC is located on the second floor of the James Hardiman Library.

During term time, you can drop in at any time during their opening hours or make an appointment on their website.

ComputerDISC (Computer Programming Drop-In Support Centre) is a free resource for all University of Galway students that are enrolled in computer programming or software development courses. The purpose of the centre is to provide support to students with their self-directed learning in computing topics at all years and levels. It is designed to complement the lectures, tutorials, labs and other supports that are available to students. ComputerDISC is located in room 205 on the first floor of the Information Technology building. Students can drop in at any time during the opening hours as no appointments are necessary.

Further information can be found on their web page.
Twitter: @ComputerDISC
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ComputerDISC

Be proactive about your study and your results! Taking good notes is a simple first step to success in exams and assessments. For tips on this and many other key academic skills, check out the online Academic Skills Hub.