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About University of Galway
About University of Galway
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Research & Innovation
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Business & Industry
Guiding Breakthrough Research at University of Galway
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Community Engagement
Community Engagement
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Accessibility & LanguageBIGSS 2026 Registration
Register for BIGSS 2026
Please note that this section of the website is now out of date and the updated registration and pricing information can be found here.
The fees and submission dates are estimates and subject to change, and are as follows:
- Registration fee: €880
- Accomodation fee: €85/night (shared rooms) or €220/night for private rooms off-site (Lough Inagh)
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee break, food: €550 for the five course days
Early submission date for planning, visa and funding decisions: February 28th 2026
Regular submission date: April 30th 2026
Interested candidates should send the completed abstract to the BIGSS email address (bigss@universityofgalway.ie)
Please follow the BIGSS-2026-Abstract-Template when submitting an abstract for review
If you are interested in attending BIGSS without presenting an abstract, please email bigss@universityofgalway.ie for more information on how to do so.
