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The growing need for foresight in Irish environmental research and policy: climate, energy and sustainability in times of flux 10Feb
The growing need for foresight in Irish environmental research and policy: climate, energy and sustainability in times of flux

Foresight, or futures studies, is an umbrella term for a range of techniques used in empirical inquiry and strategic policymaking to address uncertainty and to develop better policy. These techniques are widely used in environmental research and policy, including climate, energy and sustainability, but have not yet been widely implemented in Ireland. This event will offer an introduction to foresight approaches and will be of interest to researchers and those involved in policy development.

Built Environment theme meeting 2026 04Feb
Built Environment theme meeting 2026

Annual meeting for the Institute's Built Environment theme, followed by lunch. If you're engaging in or interested in research related to the built environment, please come along. Earth Institute theme meetings are an annual opportunity to meet researchers from across the university working on a broad range of topics related to the seven Institute themes.
Water theme meeting 2026 03Feb
Water theme meeting 2026

Annual meeting for the Institute's Water theme, followed by lunch. If you're engaging in or interested in research related to water, please come along. Earth Institute theme meetings are an annual opportunity to meet researchers from across the university working on a broad range of topics related to the seven Institute themes.
Grounds for a great coffee morning presentation - soils, pollinators and agroecology 29Jan
Grounds for a great coffee morning presentation - soils, pollinators and agroecology

How pollinating insects operate above ground is well known, but little is known about how insect pollinators depend on the soil for at least part of their lifecycle. Agroecology has the potential to improve agricultural areas for biodiversity, thus increasing the provision of ecosystem services to agriculture.

The first coffee morning talk of 2026 will explore how urban climate adaptation unfolds in practice 22Jan
The first coffee morning talk of 2026 will explore how urban climate adaptation unfolds in practice

To kick off this year's programme of coffee morning talks, we are delighted to be joined by Iresh Jayawardena, senior lecturer in urban planning in Waipapa Taumata Rau/The University of Auckland, Aotearoa/New Zealand who is currently visiting UCD. Climate change is no longer a distant risk for cities – it is a lived reality reshaping homes, neighbourhoods, and governance systems.

Immerse yourself in underwater ecosystems and narratives at upcoming MESSAGE event\n 03Dec
Immerse yourself in underwater ecosystems and narratives at upcoming MESSAGE event

MESSAGE, the Marine & Energy Social Sciences & Humanities Interdisciplinary Research Group based at UCD, invites you to a free event entitled "Underwater Worlds: Art, Science and the Submerged" featuring London-based artist Sonia Levy. Join Sonia for a lecture and a viewing of her mesmerising aquatic video-art followed by a discussion by an interdisciplinary panel of artists and researchers who have all, in their own way, worked on visualising submerged ecosystems and narratives.

Want to turn your research into headline news? Find out how at this special media event 02Dec
Want to turn your research into headline news? Find out how at this special media event

How can researchers make their work stand out in today’s media landscape? Discover how at this special panel event on Tuesday 2 December when three of the Institute’s journalists in residence will share their insights on how academics can engage effectively with the media and the public.

Explore offshore renewable energy data gaps and new opportunties at next month\'s MarSea workshop 02Dec
Explore offshore renewable energy data gaps and new opportunties at next month's MarSea workshop

Analysing data gaps in ORE impact assessments, the centralisation and optimisation of ORE-related data and discussing opportunities to build connections between academia, eNGOs and State bodies will be the focus of this workshop. Open to those with expertise in the environmental, socio-economic or technical impacts of ORE, the event will include a presentation on MSP data networks and harmonisation by Michael Arrigan from the Marine Institute.

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