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Ireland’s Greenest Places: Why we want to salute Net Zero Heroes
As the deadline to nominate people and places in the second Ireland’s Greenest Places competition approaches, we take a look at some of those already in the running
Ireland ‘becoming desensitised’ to violence against women, Oireachtas told
University of Galway has seen a 114% increase in reports of sexual violence since 2024
From Boston to Ireland: ‘It’s been almost three years, but I’m still a foreigner’
Jack Connolly moved to Galway in 2023 before finding a job in Dublin
Young people rely on friends and family over online mental health resources, survey finds
Over one third of survey group had experience with mental health conditions, with 62% having accessed services
Abuse of staff in top Irish restaurants: ‘It was like I had been mugged’
Research on conditions in Irish restaurant kitchens has found ‘disconcertingly high’ numbers of staff reporting poor treatment, but how deep does the problem go?
Maths is on the side of action when it comes to climate crisis
At this pivotal time, new modelling identifies where the biggest emissions and cost savings lie
Something is happening in the underwater world of Irish kelp
As well as being like a supermarket for deeper-water species, fragments can also carry carbon into deeper water, where it stays out of the atmosphere
Ireland’s Greenest Places: Community is the catalyst that can create change
Shining a light on people working together to protect and restore our natural enviromnent is a key function of this year’s competition
Irish museums hold artefacts from around the world. Should they give them back?
The State is both victim and perpetrator when it comes to cultural artefacts. Until now, there was no policy on how to deal with it
‘Going from strength to strength’: Six Irish universities move up global rankings
Trinity College remains best-rated university in Ireland while UCD breaks into world’s top 100 for first time in 15 years
Leaving Cert: ‘I would much rather wear my comfy clothes’ in the exam hall
Eoin Murphy found you sometimes can’t win as a Leaving Cert student, such as when you get too much sun
Are there opportunities for students to explore entrepreneurship while studying?
Across Irish universities there is a growing focus on helping students test ideas, solve real-world problems and, in some cases, develop start-ups
Tackling of obstacles to motherhood could future-proof medical workforce, study suggests
Respondents to University of Galway study noted difficulties arranging maternity leave and opting for ‘family friendly’ specialities
Working conditions in hospitality ‘improving, but not by enough,’ study finds
Clear evidence people like working in hospitality but find pay an issue when considering making a career in it
Science is battling conspiracies, confusion and vested interests
From Big Tobacco to Covid-19 and climate, misinformation and disinformation are on the rise
Steering original nanoparticle EVs towards promoting healing in the body
Dr Meadhbh Brennan is Associate Professor in Biomedical Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, University of Galway
Mandela Foundation reviewing links to University of Galway over Israeli partnership
University vows no further research projects with Israel but says it is contractually locked into current one
Majority support ban on influencer and celebrity junk food endorsements, survey finds
Irish Heart Foundation says health of children ‘being compromised’ due to prevalence of such advertisements
Ireland’s first observer report on protest policing raises several concerns
Newly established Irish Network of Legal Observers flags emerging trends in frontline conduct
Higher levels of vitamin D in middle age could protect against dementia, study suggests
The researchers cautioned that the findings do not prove cause and effect, but described the results as ‘promising’
Backyard battle to save hedgehogs is critical as numbers decline
Gardens offer refuge from habitat loss, pesticides and cars – but strimmers and dogs can be deadly
Hundreds of scientists back all-Ireland service to tackle misinformation
Science Media Centre aims to debunk myths and stop misinterpretations of science taking hold
‘The same week my youngest started junior infants, I started an executive MBA’
I didn’t just want to get better at what I already did - I wanted to understand how everything fits together: strategy, finance, operations and leadership
‘Definitely an element of disbelief’: Galway student discovers second new planet in a year
Important find for astronomy will help understand planet formation
What to make of Collison-commissioned research on Irish economy
Study by University of Galway’s Alan Ahearne urges focus on boosting domestic productivity
Maria Steen: St Patrick’s Day is a celebration of everything other than Christianity
List of festivities reads more like a Government-sponsored hook-up weekend
EVs ‘cheaper than diesel cars’ on second-hand market for first time
Decline in prices of used electric vehicles also appears to have stabilised, says DoneDeal
Academic staff ‘blindsided’ by plan to reform arts at University of Galway
The Irish Federation of University Teachers (IFUT) has warned of a potential dispute due to a ‘lack of engagement’
Number of CAO applicants hoping to study veterinary medicine almost triples
Arts degrees at Trinity College Dublin see 6.5 per cent increase in applications
Replacing arts degrees: ‘There aren’t too many degrees where immediate returns are guaranteed’
Leaked University of Galway report said there was a ‘sustained decline’ in undergraduate enrolment for degree but what is the value of one?
Claire Byrne is relaxed as she settles in to Newstalk, while Shane Coleman gets mad as hell at drivetime
Radio: Newstalk host is an ideal, unflustered presence when the you-know-what hits the fan
The traditional arts degree has had its day. It needs to be reinvented, not dumped
A narrow definition of value has crept into the debate about the worth of third-level courses
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