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Tá fáilte curtha ag Ollscoil na Gaillimhe roimh an gcead pleanála atá faighte chun foirgneamh nua a thógáil do Scoil an Leighis. Déanfar an tsaoráid nua a fhorbairt ar champas theas na hOllscoile, gar don Chearnóg. Beidh ceithre urlár san fhoirgneamh, a bheidh thart ar 3,925 méadar cearnach ar mhéid, agus beidh aitriam gloinithe á nascadh le Bloc E, foirgneamh atá ann cheana féin, ar struchtúr é atá faoi chosaint agus a bhfuil tábhacht stairiúil agus ailtireachta ag baint leis. Cuirfidh an fhorbairt leis an leathnú leanúnach atáthar á dhéanamh ar dheiseanna teagaisc agus foghlama i gColáiste an Leighis, an Altranais agus na nEolaíochtaí Sláinte in Ollscoil na Gaillimhe, lena n-áirítear an chéad ghrúpa mac léinn cógaisíochta ar an MPharm agus an clár Leighis (Iontráil do Chéimithe) atá le tosú i Meán Fómhair 2027. Cuirfidh an foirgneamh nua áiseanna den scoth ar fáil le haghaidh teagaisc agus taighde, lena n-áirítear seomraí do ranganna teagaisc, seimineáir agus cruinnithe, spásanna staidéir agus limistéir chomhoibríocha, saotharlanna taighde ardleibhéil agus oifigí riaracháin. Mar chuid de spriocanna inbhuanaitheachta níos leithne na hOllscoile, áirítear mar chuid den dearadh córais ghléasra agus painéil ghréine fhótavoltacha chun éifeachtúlacht fuinnimh a fheabhsú agus chun an tionchar ar an timpeallacht a laghdú. Dúirt Uachtarán Ollscoil na Gaillimhe, an tOllamh David Burn: “Is céim mhór chun cinn don Ollscoil é cead pleanála a fháil d’fhoirgneamh nua Scoil an Leighis. Léiríonn an fhorbairt seo ár dtiomantas láidir don oideachas agus don taighde leighis, go háirithe lenár gclár Leighis (Iontráil do Chéimithe) atá le tosú in 2027 agus an tairbhe a bhaineann leis do réigiún an iarthair agus an iarthuaiscirt agus go náisiúnta. Tá an fhorbairt mhór seo ríthábhachtach chun cuidiú leis an gcéad ghlúin eile de cheannairí cúraim sláinte agus cuirfidh an foirgneamh nua áiseanna ceannródaíocha ar fáil do mhic léinn, do thaighdeoirí agus don fhoireann, ag cothú nuálaíocht, fionnachtain agus barr feabhais san oideachas leighis, agus ag an am céanna ag léiriú meas ar oidhreacht an champais stairiúil seo.” Dúirt an Dr Martina Ní Chúlain, an Stiúrthóir Forbartha Straitéisí i gColáiste an Leighis, an Altranais agus na nEolaíochtaí Sláinte in Ollscoil na Gaillimhe: “Is infheistíocht shuntasach i dtodhchaí an leighis agus na n-eolaíochtaí sláinte in Ollscoil na Gaillimhe atá sa tsaoráid nua seo – ag cur lenár gcumas agus lenár n-inniúlachtaí, ag saibhriú eispéireas na mac léinn, ag tacú leis an bhfoireann, agus ag cumasú cuir chuige theagaisc nua-aimseartha. Beidh ról ríthábhachtach ag an bhfoirgneamh i múnlú an chéad ghlúin eile de ghairmithe cúraim sláinte agus is léiriú é ar ár n-uaillmhian a bheith inár gceannaire náisiúnta agus idirnáisiúnta in oideachas agus taighde leighis.” Bhí an méid seo a leanas le rá ag an Ollamh Laurence Egan, Ceann Scoil an Leighis in Ollscoil na Gaillimhe: “Ní hamháin go gcuirfidh Foirgneamh nua Scoil an Leighis feabhas ar an gcaoi a múinimid agus a bhfoghlaimímid ach feabhsóidh sé an chaoi a n-oibrímid le chéile le disciplíní eile agus lenár gcomhpháirtithe cúraim sláinte freisin. Tacóidh sé le samhail d’oideachas leighis a thugann tús áite do nuálaíocht, comhoibriú agus nasc láidir le riachtanais cúraim sláinte ár réigiúin agus níos faide i gcéin.” Críoch

University of Galway has welcomed planning approval for the development of a new School of Medicine Building. The new facility is to be built on the University’s south campus, a short distance from the Quadrangle and will complement ongoing expansion of courses in the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at University of Galway including the first intake of pharmacy students on the MPharm this September and the planned Graduate Entry Medicine programme which is due to begin September 2027. The building design runs over four storeys, covering approximately 3,925sq metres, and is integrated, via a glazed atrium link, with the existing Block E building, a protected structure of historical and architectural significance. It will offer state-of-the-art facilities for teaching and research, including tutorial, seminar and meeting rooms, study spaces and collaboration areas, advanced research laboratories and administration offices. As part of the University’s broader sustainability goals, the design includes plant systems and solar PV panels to enhance energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact.             Professor David Burn, President of University of Galway, said: “Planning approval for our new School of Medicine Building is a major milestone for the University. This development reflects our strong commitment to medical education and research, particularly with our Graduate Entry Medicine programme due to begin in 2027 and the benefit it will reap for the west and north-west region, and nationally. A development of this scale is key to supporting the next generation of healthcare leaders by providing students, researchers and staff with cutting-edge facilities, fostering innovation, discovery, and excellence in medical education, all while honouring the heritage of our historic campus.” Dr Martina Ni Chúlain, Director of Strategic Development at the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at University of Galway, said: “This new facility represents a significant investment in the future of medicine and health sciences at the University of Galway - enhancing our capacity and capabilities, enriching the student experience, supporting staff, and enabling modern teaching approaches. It will play a critical role in shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals and reflects the scale of our ambition as a national and international leader in medical education and research.”  Professor Laurence Egan, Head of the School of Medicine at University of Galway, said: “The new School of Medicine Building will not only enhance how we teach and learn but also how we work together across disciplines and with our healthcare partners. It will support a model of medical education that prioritises innovation, collaboration and a strong connection to the healthcare needs of our region and beyond.” Ends

University of Galway students and staff will host SDG Week from September 20th- 27th - dedicated to increasing awareness, engagement and action to help achieve the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).  SDG Week activities will include a parkrun, a Green Flag raising ceremony, a climate assembly, learn to darn workshop, a water and sustainability showcase, a Student Union-led panel discussion on how to make campuses more sustainable, seed donation, eco-anxiety café, research talks, table quiz, beach clean and consultations with staff and students to help shape the University’s next Sustainability Strategy.  The week-long series of events is open to the wider Galway community as well as University of Galway students and staff.  Among the highlights is the Community Climate Assembly with community groups, researchers and companies coming together to share success stories and amplify community voices on climate action. Community speakers will address water, mobility, nature, food and wellbeing, and the event is open to everyone and is free to attend. The assembly will take place on Saturday, 27th September, in the Bailey Allen Hall, University of Galway.  Professor Becky Whay, Deputy President and Registrar at University of Galway, said: “As the number one university in Ireland for sustainability and a national SDG Ambassador, University of Galway is proud to host our third annual SDG Week. Through SDG Week, we are advocating local action for global change. This is part of our mission to lead the transition to a sustainable future and foster the next generation of leaders and innovators to tackle global challenges.”  Another highlight of the week will be the Run into SDG Week with parkrun and Sanctuary Runners. This community-spirited event combines fitness, fun and sustainability, with free t-shirts and light refreshments afterwards. All are welcome to join for a run, jog or walk. The parkrun takes place on Saturday, 20th September, starting at the University Park and Ride in Dangan.  A guided walk along University of Galway’s Biodiversity Trail, exploring campus habitats – from riverbanks to herb gardens, to wildlife and conservation activities, will take place on Monday, 22nd September.  University of Galway Director of Sustainability, Dr Richard Manton, said: “There is something for everyone during University of Galway SDG Week. We are inviting the wider Galway community to join us on campus for the Run into SDG Week along our beautiful biodiversity trail on Saturday 20th, the Community Climate Assembly on Saturday 27th or any of our other events during the week. Check out our website for the full list.”  SDG Week will also see University of Galway raise its third Green Flag, awarded by An Taisce as part of the Green Campus programme.  A full SDG Week event listing is available at www.universityofgalway.ie/sdgweek/  Ends