Dr Padraig MacNeela, Acting Head of School of Psychology, speaking at the launch of the new NUI Galway Psychology building

The new NUI Galway Psychology building has been opened by Minister Quinn, bringing both students and staff under one roof for the first time in the School of Psychology's 40-year history. A new electro-physiological laboratory will further enhance the School's standing as a centre of excellence for Health Psychology; it counts two of Ireland's total of six Health Research Board Leaders amongst its 20 staff. Built at a cost of €8m, the Psychology building will cater for more than 200 students.

Funding for this project was made through HEA and Department of Education and Skills, with additional support from private sources. The €15 million Hardiman Research Building project was partially funded under the Programme for Research in Third-Level Institutions (PRTLI) and co-funded under the European Regional Development Fund. €10 million of funding was provided by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation through PTRLI Cycle 5 and the balance from private sources.

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