University of Galway opens new Institute for Creativity to "put artistic intelligence to the fore"

The Irish University of Galway has launched its new Institute for Creativity, aiming to forge next-generation collaborations between art and science, and research, policy and industry, working across all disciplines.

The university announced the new institute on 23/06/2026 as a "major strategic initiative that aims to harness culture and creativity on Ireland’s western seaboard".

"As AI reshapes the way we interact with all sectors of society, the Institute for Creativity celebrates the university’s legacy as an important partner in the creative ecosystem regionally and nationally and puts artistic intelligence to the fore in developing alternative solutions to the world’s most complex problems," the university declared.

The institute will support and enhance research already underway at the university, in addition to new projects, and will house the Arts in Action programme, which hosts a varied programme of artistic events.

The university established three key focus areas for the Institute for Creativity:

• Lead research in the role of art and culture in fostering and driving…