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Courses
Courses
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University Life
University Life
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About University of Galway
About University of Galway
Since 1845, University of Galway has been sharing the highest quality teaching and research with Ireland and the world. Find out what makes our University so special – from our distinguished history to the latest news and campus developments.
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Colleges & Schools
Colleges & Schools
University of Galway has earned international recognition as a research-led university with a commitment to top quality teaching across a range of key areas of expertise.
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Research & Innovation
Research & Innovation
University of Galway’s vibrant research community take on some of the most pressing challenges of our times.
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Business & Industry
Guiding Breakthrough Research at University of Galway
We explore and facilitate commercial opportunities for the research community at University of Galway, as well as facilitating industry partnership.
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Alumni & Friends
Alumni & Friends
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Community Engagement
Community Engagement
At University of Galway, we believe that the best learning takes place when you apply what you learn in a real world context. That's why many of our courses include work placements or community projects.
Accessibility & LanguageWard & Burke Centre
About the Centre
This Centre is a new partnership between Ward & Burke and the University of Galway applying first principles and data-driven engineering to primary infrastructure. The Centre brings together academic research, physical testing and AI technologies to transform how infrastructure is designed, built and operated to address real challenges in a rapidly changing world. The Centre will also create scholarships and research and innovation opportunities for the next generation of engineers.
The Centre Pillars
First Principles Engineering
Fundamental understanding of mechanics and dynamics - building models from the physics up, not fitting curves to data.
Physical and Numerical Methods
Lab-scale physical models alongside high-fidelity computational methods, validated against real construction measurements to reduce uncertainty.
AI and Autonomous Systems
Sensor networks, real-time monitoring and generalisable AI applied to infrastructure at scale turning field data into decisions and design guidance.
Monitoring nitrous oxide process emissions in wastewater
Lessons from an ongoing monitoring programme in Enniscorthy wastewater treatment plant in Ireland
Aeration is the most energy-intensive process in wastewater treatment, typically accounting for 50-75% of total plant electricity consumption, while also contributing to greenhouse gas emissions through the production of nitrous oxide (N₂O). This research project investigates how advanced monitoring, modelling, and control strategies can improve aeration system performance, reducing energy consumption and process emissions without compromising effluent quality.
