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Host Parwana Eghbali sits down with University of Galway alumnus Eric Ehigie for an honest and inspiring conversation about his journey from studying Law & Business at Galway to pursuing a Master’s in Public Policy at Oxford, advocating for social change with Black and Irish, and building his career at A&L Goodbody. From navigating exam stress and self-doubt to finding confidence, purpose, and your own voice, Eric shares the lessons and experiences that have shaped his journey. Grab your coffee, pop in your headphones, and join us for a real conversation about identity, ambition, representation, and owning your future.

In this episode, Vanessa Lazo speaks with Dr. Mary Keogh about navigating a non-linear career and embracing uncertainty as an opportunity to learn and grow. Drawing on her experience in disability rights, advocacy, international development and academia, Mary shares insights on transferable people skills, continuous learning, self-awareness, mentorship and work-life balance. They also discuss the challenges and opportunities of pursuing a PhD, the importance of being challenged, and Mary’s experience with reasonable accommodations in the workplace. A conversation about staying curious, knowing yourself, developing people skills and remaining open to whatever the future brings.

What does it mean to take the road less travelled into education? Eoin Maher and Phil Trill explore alternative routes into education, returning to study as a mature student, and the importance of community in shaping us as students, academics and people. Drawing on their own experiences, they discuss how taking a non-linear route through education can provide opportunities that might otherwise remain out of reach, and how our families, communities and experiences influence the people we become.

What does it take to navigate the journey from university student to researcher and professional? In this episode, newly elected Galway Mayor Helen Ogbu shares her story with PhD Candidate Sophia Saetes, reflecting on the challenges, opportunities, and people that shaped her path. Together, they discuss academic life, career choices, resilience, and the advice Helen wishes she had heard earlier.

As Professor Laoise McNamara officially begins her role as VP for Research & Innovation this week, she joins President David Burn to discuss her vision for University of Galway. In this podcast Professor McNamara talks about her own journey back to Galway (via Southampton and Mount Sinai in New York) and the University's new Research & Innovation Strategy 2026–2030. Laoise also discusses her own research area of Mechanobiology, new developments in research, from AI to how research itself is valued and her ambitions for University of Galway. Read more about our four Research Pillars: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/our-research/listings/

In this episode, University of Galway MicroCreds Project Lead, Emma Goode, meets with Dr. Aidan Toner to discuss a Micro-credential that integrates engineering, science, and innovation principles into the lifecycle of marketed industrial products. Topics include concept creation, idea development, testing, and quality improvement within regulatory requirements, plus case study analysis and product launch and authorisation, covering steps to bring a product to market and the post-market phase. Students will gain practical experience in product development, validation, and authorisation within their industry. You can find out more at: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/courses/micro-credentials/list/science-engineering/product-development-validation-authorisation/

In this episode, University of Galway MicroCreds Project Lead, Emma Goode, meets with Dr. Aidan Toner to discuss a Micro-credential that covers regulations governing the development, manufacture, and marketing of drugs, medical devices, and in vitro diagnostic devices. Topics include general regulatory principles, purpose, legal basis, and key regulatory bodies, plus the drug development process from discovery through marketing approval. Students will learn skills such as working with regulatory affairs personnel and assembling technical dossiers for marketing authorisation applications. You can find out more at: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/courses/micro-credentials/list/science-engineering/regulatory-compliance/

In this episode of the Cois Coiribe Podcast, host Mike McCormack, author and lecturer at the University of Galway, speaks with Christian Wallace, writer, journalist, screenwriter and University of Galway alumnus. Originally from West Texas, Christian graduated from the University's MA in Writing programme. Since then, he has built an impressive career in journalism and television. A former Senior Editor at Texas Monthly, he is the co-creator of the Paramount+ hit series Landman, alongside Taylor Sheridan, and has been nominated for multiple National Magazine Awards. Christian reflects on his time at the University of Galway, the impact of the MA in Writing on his career, the art of storytelling, and his journey from journalism to creating one of television's most talked-about dramas. Cois Coiribe Podcast explores how the University of Galway and its global alumni community are shaping research, culture, innovation, and public life around the world through conversations with leading thinkers, researchers, graduates, and change makers.

Sa eipeasóid seo, labhraíonn Emma Goode, Ceann Tionscadal MicroCreds Ollscoil na Gaillimhe, le Tomas Ó Maolalaidh ó Acadamh na hOllscolaiochta Gaeilge. Is é aidhm an mhodúil seo go mbeadh tuiscint ag an mac léinn ar an bpleanáil teanga, mar choincheap, agus ar an bpróiseas a bhaineann léi mar chleachtas agus mar ghníomh feidhmeach. Déanfar scagadh ar na réimsí éagsúla den phleanáil teanga – an phleanáil chorpais, an phleanáil stádais agus an phleanáil sealbhaithe – agus déanfar iniúchadh ar an gcaidreamh atá idir na réimsí sin agus próiseas na pleanála teanga féin. Chuige sin, breathnófar ar stair agus ar fhorás na pleanála teanga in Éirinn ó bhunú an tSaorstáit anuas go dtí na 1990idí.

Sa eipeasóid seo, labhraíonn Emma Goode, Ceann Tionscadal MicroCreds Ollscoil na Gaillimhe, le Dr Hugh Rowland ó Acadamh na hOllscolaiochta Gaeilge. Sa mhodúl seo déanfar na mic léinn a chumasú i rialacha gramadaí na Gaeilge, i gcomhréir agus i ndeilbhíocht na teanga, agus i gceartúsáid na teanga. Déanfar anailís ar ghnéithe de chóras gramadaí agus de chomhréir na Gaeilge, agus déanfar dianchleachtadh ar mhíreanna gramadaí ionas go mbainfear ardchruinneas amach. Déanfar an cruinneas sa Ghaeilge a threisiú tuilleadh trí mheán an aistriúcháin agus na scríbhneoireachta. Déanfar cleachtaí ar bhonn rialta a rachaidh chun tairbhe do chumas scríofa na mac léinn.

Dr. Orla Lenihan in conversation with MBA alum, Brian Molloy, Head of Transformation at the Irish Defence Forces; Uachtarán, The Camogie Association.

'What Now' features an extended interview in three parts by Orla Higgins with Dr Sarah-Anne Buckley and Dr Maeve O’Rourke from University of Galway

'What Now' features an extended interview in three parts by Orla Higgins with Dr Sarah-Anne Buckley and Dr Maeve O’Rourke from University of Galway

'What Now' features an extended interview in three parts by Orla Higgins with Dr Sarah-Anne Buckley and Dr Maeve O’Rourke from University of Galway.

This episode features an interview by Orla Higgins with Daniel MacSweeney who discusses the work of the Office of the Director of Authorised Intervention, Tuam, which was set up to recover, forensically analyse, identify, memorialise, and bury with respect the human remains found at the site.