National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG)

Web site: www.nuig.ie

Public Education & Research institution, Ireland

NUI Galway is one of Ireland's foremost centres of academic excellence and now ranks third place in Ireland. It focuses on multidisciplinary research programmes, and collaborations with industry partners in areas of strategic importance, regionally, nationally and at international levels. NUI Galway has a vibrant research culture and has created a reputation for research excellence in the area of intelligent systems, advanced materials, biomedical engineering, clean energy and environment, and communication technologies. The College of Science is active and productive in original research, both pure and applied, across a wide range of scientific areas. There is also a significant level of co-operation and interaction with national and international industry.