GBFM Newsroom - Minister Simon Harris says he understands people might be cynical at today's rebranding of NUI Galway - but is confident it'll create a renewed focus on continuing to be a world-class leader in education and innovation.
As of this morning, it's now known as University of Galway - or Ollscoil na Gaillimhe.
Minister Harris was in the city to officiate at a ceremony officially launching the new title.
Speaking to Galway Talks, he said the university has continuously proved it's a world class institution.
President Ciaran O hOgartaigh explains why they chose to rebrand the university.
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