University of Galway widens student participation

Extra efforts made to encourage those with disabilities and from disadvantaged backgrounds to apply

The number of students from traditionally underrepresented groups attending the University of Galway has increased by nearly a quarter—from 596 to 734—since 2010, according to the university.

Its report on the issue, which includes data on undergraduates’ backgrounds, was compiled by a committee dedicated to widening participation to students from diverse backgrounds.