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‘Low smoke doesn’t mean low-risk,’ says local research
New research led by University of Galway has found that when burning “low smoke” manufactured fuels release tiny ultrafine particles that are potentially more harmful to human health.
New hedgehog conservation group launched to halt declining numbers
Researchers at University of Galway are joining forces with conservationists and the community as part of a mission to save Ireland’s hedgehogs.
Galway academic appointed Chief Scientist of Food and Agriculture Organisation at UN
University of Galway academic has been appointed Chief Scientist of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.
All-Ireland Peatlands Centre of Excellence to be launched next week
It will be a momentous week at the University of Galway as the Ryan Institute unveils the All-Ireland Peatlands Centre of Excellence (APEX).
Have some fun on a rainy day in Galway city
If you’ve spent any time in Galway, you’re accustomed to the rain. Luckily, the showery skies actually bring with them opportunities. Galway city provides a myriad of rainy day choices in a city steeped in culture, history, and art. You should have no issue brightening up a rainy day in Galway.
University of Galway plants ‘Pocket Forest’ woodland
University of Galway has launched its Pocket Forest project, planting a new 100m2 native woodland on campus.
Carna turbines threaten global research
Corio, an energy generation firm backed by Australian financier Macquarie, is poised to lodge a maritime planning application for a €1.5 billion development of offshore wind turbines on Sceirde Rocks, around 5km southwest of Carna, near the historic pilgrimage destination of St MacDara’s Island.
Three NUI Galway academics feature on Highly Cited Researchers 2021 list
Three academic researchers at NUI Galway have been named on the annual Highly Cited Researchers 2021 list from Clarivate. Professor Henry Curran, Professor Donal O’Regan, and Professor Patrick W Serruys, have once again joined the prestigious list of 6,600 researchers from across the globe who demonstrated significant influence in their chosen fields through the publication of multiple highly cited papers during the last decade.
NUI Galway aquaculture project to quantify human benefits provided by Irish shellfish sector
A new research project, ShellAqua, aims to quantify the benefits to human wellbeing provided by the natural environment from healthy ecosystems, potentially provided by shellfish aquaculture.
Westport make-up artist teams up with the Think Before You Flush campaign
Kate Golden, a makeup artist from Westport, is teaming up with the Think Before You Flush campaign, to invite the people of Westport to make small changes in their flushing behaviour.
