This semester we're going to run a weekly session for those interested in learning "creative coding". This approach is a good way for those without any coding experience to develop a foundation in programming. The sessions will use online resources (see below) to guide self-directed learning. Creative coding is a different discipline than programming systems.... | Read on »
By Prof. Steve Pincus (University of Chicago) As part of NUI Galway History Research Seminar Series Semester 1, 2019-20 Prof. Pincus describes himself as “a historian of Britain and its Empire, of comparative revolutions, comparative empires, and of northern Europe more broadly” and works mainly on the early modern period. His monographs include a comparative study of... | Read on »
First Meeting will take place October 9th If you are interested in signing up please or looking for more information please email Laoighseach - laoighseach.nichoistealbha@oegaillimh.ie
Book Launch by Dr. Erin McCarthy (University of Newcastle, Australia) Dr. Erin McCarthy (formerly of the Moore Institute, where she worked as postdoc with the RECIRC project for four years, and currently Lecturer in Digital Humanities at the University of Newcastle, Australia) is returning to give a talk based on her imminent book: Doubtful Readers:... | Read on »
Seminar on a unique pictorial map of Galway c. 1650 Two copies survive of a remarkable map of the city of Galway, one held by the Hardiman Library and one by TCD. The seminar marks the appearance of Paul Walsh’s study of the map, Renaissance Galway: Delineating the Seventeenth Century City (RIA, 2019). https://www.ria.ie/renaissance-galway-seminar Speakers... | Read on »
The Department of Music at NUI Galway welcomes Fred Freeman, Professor of Traditional Music at The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and former Moore Visiting Fellow who will play tribute to Hamish Henderson with a lecture in this, the centenary of his birth. Thursday, 10th October 2019, THB-G011 Seminar Room, 5.00 pm Drawing song and verse... | Read on »
Welcome to all new PhDs and welcome back to those returning! EDEN is back with it's first session of the year. The theme of the evening will be academic networking, with some academic 'speed-dating'. This is a chance to introduce yourself to your fellow NUIG PhD peers. And, as always, drinks and chats to follow at McGinn's—all are welcome!
By Jason O’Rorke as part of CAMPS Seminar Series
By Professor Eamon O’Shea In this seminar, Professor Eamon O’Shea explores the influences on performance in sport and the structures and strategies that are important in building successful and sustainable teams. A number of key influences are considered, including: values; vision; teamwork; personality; leadership; confidence; and resilience. He examines the lessons to be learned from... | Read on »
This semester we're going to run a weekly session for those interested in learning "creative coding". This approach is a good way for those without any coding experience to develop a foundation in programming. The sessions will use online resources (see below) to guide self-directed learning. Creative coding is a different discipline than programming systems.... | Read on »
