All Staff can access our Policies and Forms here!

Policies and Procedures form an essential part of an organisation's tools to ensure the smooth operation of its day to day business. They establish the parameters for decision-making and action while ensuring fairness and consistency throughout the organisation.

The policies and procedures, which are listed here in the Human Resources website, are the most up to date versions, which are being used within the University.

All Policies and Procedures are written in respect of full time employees. They should be applied on a pro-rata basis for staff who work less than full time hours i.e. part time, where applicable. 

They are revised on an ongoing basis in order to comply with changes in Public sector and Collective Agreements or legislation. Further information can be found here: gov.ie - Public Service Agreement 2024-2026

If you have any comments on any of the Policies or Procedures please email them to hr@universityofgalway.ie or contact your local Human Resources Business Partner.

If you are unable to locate the policy or procedure you are looking for please email hr@universityofgalway.ie or if you require cóip as gaeilge email hr@universityofgalway.ie.

Policies and Procedures​​​​​​​

Strategic Recruitment Scheme for Research Leaders QA071
Proleptic Academic Appointments Scheme QA072
Performance for Growth - Procedure QA073
Performance for Growth - Policy QA073
QA073 Creat Bainistíochta agus Forbartha Feidhmíochta (Feidhmíocht Fhorásach) Nós Imeachta
QA073 Creat Bainistíochta agus Forbartha Feidhmíochta (Feidhmíocht Fhorásach)
Annual Leave Policy QA101
Polasaí maidir le Saoire Bhliantúil QA101
Parental Leave Policy QA102
Career Break Scheme Policy QA103
Polasaí maidir le Sos Gairme QA103
Part-Time Working Scheme for all staff (other than Academic) QA104
Sick Leave Policy QA105
Sick Leave – COVID 19 QA105
Employment of Teaching Support Staff (TSS) QA106
Probation Policy QA110
Polasaí Promhaidh QA110
Carer’s Leave Scheme QA111
Disciplinary Procedure QA112
Grievance Procedure QA113
Intoxicants Policy QA114
Staff Anti-Bullying Policy QA115
Adoptive Leave QA117
‌‌‌‌Maternity Leave QA118
Flexible Working Hours (FWH) Scheme (Administrative Staff) QA119
Meetings During Core Hours Policy QA120
Academic Disciplinary Procedure QA125
Child Safeguarding Statement QA127
QA128-Bereavement Policy
Further Education Policy QA130
Polasaí Breisoideachais (FEP) do Chomhaltaí Foirne Ollscoil na Gaillimhe QA130
Force Majeure Leave Scheme QA131
Staff-Harassment Policy QA132
Job Share Scheme for Academic Staff QA133
Mentoring Policy and Procedure QA134
Engagement of Graduate Teaching Assistants QA135
Progression for Technical Staff QA136
QA139 Redundancy Procedure - Currently under review
Retired Staff Policy QA140
Shorter Working Year Scheme QA141
Study Leave Guidelines QA142
Work Place Agreement QA143
Work Placement Guidelines QA144
Parent's Leave Policy QA145
Recruitment & Selection Policy QA146
Domestic Violence Leave Policy QA147
Job Sizing Policy QA148
Polasaí Toisithe Poist QA148QA148- Polasaí Toisithe PoistQA148- Polasaí Toisithe Poist
Paternity Leave QA159
Hybrid Working Policy QA180
QA270- Resourcing Planning Policy – Guidelines for the approval process by Colleges and Professional Services Units
Sexual Violence and Harassment Policy and Procedure QA361
Employee Code of Conduct QA415
Unpaid Leave of Absence Guidelines
Guidance Note on the Principles of Natural Justice

Forms

Annual Leave Record Form 2026
Application Form for Line Management Update/Change Form
Application form for permission to work outside the University
Application for Visitor ID Request Form
Application Form for (New) Parent’s Leave

Application Form for Adoptive Leave

Application Form for Bereavement Leave

Application Form for Career Break
Application Form for Carer’s Leave
Application for Critical Illness Protocol (CIP)
Application Form for Force Majeure Leave
Application Form for Job Share Scheme
Application Form for Parental Leave
Application Form for Part-Time Working Scheme
Application Form for Paternity Leave
Application for Temporary Rehabilitation Remuneration (TRR)
Application Form for Performance for Growth Review Form_2023
Foirm Athbhreithnithe don Fheidhmíocht Fhorásach in Ollscoil na Gaillimhe
Application Form for Shorter Working Year
2025 Temporary Agency Form V2
Cycle to Work Application Form
Foirm Iarratais Toisithe Poist
HR Report Information Request Form
Job Advertisment Template
Job Sizing Application Form
Application Form for Maternity Leave
Probation Assessment Form
Probation Assessment Form (Word Document)
Probation Assessment Form (Irish)
Foirm Measúnaithe Promhaidh- Word Doc
Redundancy Form
Resignation and Retirement Form (non-academic Staff) English & Gaeilge
Return to Work Post Sick Leave - SL1 Form
Foirm d’Fhilleadh ar an Obair i ndiaidh Saoire Bhreoiteachta - Foirm SL1
Sabbatical Leave Form
Salary Certificate Request Form
Travel Pass Application Form
Unpaid Leave of Absence Academic Staff Form
Working From Home Checklist