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UCD's institute for environmental, climate and sustainability research. Discover more at www.ucd.ie/earth

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UCD Earth Institute @ucdearth.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
It might be autumn, but there’s no fall in our numbers! 🍂 We’re delighted to welcome three new members, Dr Alison Connolly, Dr Katherine Fama and Dr Karl Matikonis from across @ucddublin.bsky.social, who joined UCD Earth Institute in recent weeks. 🙌 Read more 👉 lnkd.in/p/dcsNSK_m
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Jon Yearsley @jonyearsley.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
5th Irish Ecology and Evolution Biennial Conference 7th & 8th January 2027, UCD Usher in the New Year by celebrating Irish ecology in all its glorious diversity Submit a talk or poster here (forms.gle/hsCsTpzTKdjV...) Deadline: 1st Nov 2026 @bes-quantitative.bsky.social @ucdearth.bsky.social
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UCD Earth Institute @ucdearth.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
PhD Candidate Samantha Tobiáš (@ucdarchaeology.bsky.social) writes about her recent visit to #Iceland where witnessed a changing #glacier and was reminded that #climatechange is woven into everything from #landscapes to #livelihoods, and #stories to #species. 👉 www.ucd.ie/earth/news-o...
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3 September Iceland blog
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UCD Research @ucdresearch.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
‘Building researchers is as important to me as building technology,’ says Madhusanka Liyanage, UCD NetsLab @ucddublin.bsky.social A very interesting profile of a researcher in @siliconrepublic.bsky.social this week, and his work on #FutureNetworks www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/m...
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UCD NetsLab founder on the future of network security
UCD's Madhusanka Liyanage discusses his cybersecurity research and the work of NetsLab, the network security research lab he founded.
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Dara Stanley @darastanley.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
The 5th Irish Ecology and Evolution Biennial conference is coming to @ucddublin.bsky.social on Jan 7-8th. Abstract submission is now open here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Come and join us! @ucdearth.bsky.social @aicbrn.bsky.social
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Sam Kelley @arctic-glacial.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
A great trip is done, samples off to be shipped. Time to head south.
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Sam Kelley @arctic-glacial.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
One more day of chasing glacial clues of past climate in Lomfjorden before heading even further north.
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Sam Kelley @arctic-glacial.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
We’re headed back to port after a successful field season. Dodging snowstorms along the north coast of Spitsbergen
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Sam Kelley @arctic-glacial.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Today was a day for tracking past sea level change. We found lots of raised beaches, shells, and a few whale bones.
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UCD Earth Institute @ucdearth.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Congratulations to Prof Olaf Schmidt from UCD School of Agriculture & Food Science on being named a Fellow of the @britishecologicalsociety.org. Institute member Professor Schmidt is one of 27 renowned ecologists to join the society as a 2026 Fellow. 🎉 More ➡️ www.ucd.ie/earth/news-o...
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Sam Kelley @arctic-glacial.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
A few of the glaciers of NW Spitsbergen
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Sam Kelley @arctic-glacial.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Plus walruses
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UCD Earth Institute @ucdearth.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Great to receive regular updates and incredible images from Earth Institute member and @ucddublin.bsky.social Climate Fellow @arctic-glacial.bsky.social during his research trip to the #Arctic with the team from @protosignslab.bsky.social. Some background here 👉 tinyurl.com/w6nuzjbd
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Sam Kelley @arctic-glacial.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
In Longyearbyen to brush up on safety training before heading out to the field.
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Sam Kelley @arctic-glacial.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
hoping the good weather sticks around with @protosignslab.bsky.social
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Sam Kelley @arctic-glacial.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Also some very rotund reindeer
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Sam Kelley @arctic-glacial.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Setting off for further north with @protosignslab.bsky.social
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Sam Kelley @arctic-glacial.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Brief stop on the way north in Ny-Alesund, the launching point for Amundsen’s zeppelin trip to the pole, and home to a number of Arctic research stations today. @ucdearth.bsky.social @protosignslab.bsky.social
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Rainer Melzer @ucdflowerpower.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Thanks to all our speakers at our symposium at the @sebiology.bsky.social meeting in Florence. Great discussions, awesome science, fabulous city! Thanks to @ucdearth.bsky.social for the support!
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UCD Earth Institute @ucdearth.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Our pilot scheme of summer research placements is now up and running! It was great to meet several participants and their supervisors yesterday and we look forward to hearing about their progress in the coming weeks. ✨ More 👉 tinyurl.com/4ephcyab @ucddublin.bsky.social @ucdarchaeology.bsky.social
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UCD Earth Institute @ucdearth.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Important letter by our director Eoin O'Neill in @irishtimes.com yesterday, reminding citizens, communities & other stakeholders to engage with the public consultation on Ireland's draft Nature Restoration Plan: tinyurl.com/3bd45x24 Listen back to our event on the draft plan ▶️ tinyurl.com/5wykc746
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University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
🐲👀 Why is it so much easier to see Wales during a heatwave? Atmospheric refraction. 👨‍🎓 Associate Professor Conor Sweeney explains: “In sunny weather, if we have nice clear air, we can see further than normal...At the surface, over the Irish Sea, the sea keeps the air relatively cool."
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How a viral Wicklow ‘hills’ video shows why Ireland is visible from Wales in hot weather
No, it’s not just because there are no clouds in the sky
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UCD Library @ucdlibrary.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
How do we open our cities to animal movement?🐾🦡 Dr. Adam Kane of the UCD School of Biology & Environmental Science will discuss at the next UCD Library @ucdresearch.bsky.social #CitizenScience event. 📆Thurs, 4 Jun ⏰10.30am-12pm 📍💻UCD Global Lounge (& online) Register at forms.gle/7wAVzMqnc63G...
Photos of animals in urban habitats and portrait of Dr. Adam Kane.
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Joanna Kacprzyk @joannakacprzyk.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Anticipated starting date is September 2026. Full job description and application details here: my.corehr.com/pls/coreportal… Please share with anyone who may be interested.
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UCD Earth Institute @ucdearth.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Each workshop will combine time in our labs and outside on the Belfield campus. Sessions are open to UCD staff, students and the public but participants must be over 18. #BiodiversityWeek2026
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UCD Earth Institute @ucdearth.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
🌱 Mon 18 May - Plants (𝒇𝒖𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒆𝒅) 💦 Tues 19 May - Freshwater invertebrates 🐝 Wednesday 20 May - Solitary bees 🐦‍⬛ Thursday 21 May - Birds and mammals 🪱Friday 22 May – Earthworms 📍 Belfield campus, UCD ⏰ 4.30-6.30pm ❗ Further details and registration: tinyurl.com/52h4n9jv
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UCD Biodiversity identification workshops 2026
Join us this Biodiversity Week for a series of beginner level species identification workshops with our biodiversity experts in UCD.
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UCD Earth Institute @ucdearth.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Coinciding with Biodiversity Week, our 2026 series of biodiversity identification workshops kicks off on Monday 18 May. These hands-on sessions led by UCD biodiversity academics and researchers will teach you how to spot and identify local #plants, #birds, #mammals, #invertebrates and more!
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Graeme Warren @graemewarren.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Wonderful day out in the Wicklow Hills with Sam Kelley @arctic-glacial.bsky.social providing a CPD for Mountain Leaders on behalf of @mountaineeringirl.bsky.social focusing on cultural and geological heritage. Thanks to MI and especially Helen Lawless for organising!
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Graeme Warren @graemewarren.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
This all derived from @ucdearth.bsky.social support for the UCD Mountain Research Group ⛰️ which allowed us to develop connections with @mountaineeringirl.bsky.social
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UCD Earth Institute @ucdearth.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
We were delighted to feature this excellent piece by @graemewarren.bsky.social as part of our Earth Comment series, which provides opinion and explainers on environmental, climate and sustainability issues from the Earth Institute's leading experts. Read it and more 👇👇👇 www.ucd.ie/earth/comment/
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Dara Stanley @darastanley.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Super day for our bumblebee ID workshop on @ucddublin.bsky.social campus today, focusing on all 21 bumblebee species in Ireland. Plenty of bee activity in the gorgeous wildlife area by Conway Institute. @ucdearth.bsky.social @ucd-chas.bsky.social #pollinators #biodiversity #ecology
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Dara Stanley @darastanley.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
We're looking for records of ground nesting bees around Europe! Can you help? Follow the simple steps below! @aicbrn.bsky.social @esai-irl.bsky.social @ucdearth.bsky.social @pomscheme.bsky.social @climatecocentre.bsky.social
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UCD Earth Institute @ucdearth.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Ready to put a spring in your step? Then join our lunchtime campus walks which kick off next week with an exploration of sound! 🗓️ Wednesday 15 April ⏰ 1pm-2pm 📍 Chess garden next to the UCD lake and the Science Centre All welcome, no booking required. 👋 More details 👇 www.ucd.ie/earth/news-o...
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7 April spring campus walks
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UCD Earth Institute @ucdearth.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Food for thought from Earth Institute journalist in residence Sylvia Thompson in @irishtimes.com, where she highlights research by Asst Prof Sarah Browne (UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy & Sports Science) on 🇮🇪's school meals programme, its issues & opportunities.🥗 👇👇👇 tinyurl.com/mrxyvsnd
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How to tackle Ireland’s unhealthy food environment: Experts on changes they want to see
We asked five food experts to detail the key changes they would like to see to give us all easier access to healthy foods on a daily basis
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UCD Earth Institute @ucdearth.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
📣 UCD researchers - want to know if your work could make headlines? Find out at our next coffee morning where you’ll meet this year's journalists in residence: @tommygreene.bsky.social, Sylvia Thompson (co-hosted with @biorbic.bsky.social) & @jadewilson.bsky.social. Details ➡️ tinyurl.com/y3h4uuah
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02 April coffee morning
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UCD Earth Institute @ucdearth.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
For #WorldWaterDay2026, we heard from three #UCD researchers working on water-related topics. From the impact of #climatechange on #saltmarshes to the study of #oceanpollution & #citizenscience, their #research is vital to protecting our most valuable resource. 🌍💧 www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaAF...
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World Water Day 2026
YouTube video by UCD Earth Institute
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UCD Earth Institute @ucdearth.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
@ucddublin.bsky.social @greenparty.ie @heritagecouncil.ie @opwireland.bsky.social @unesco.bsky.social
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UCD Earth Institute @ucdearth.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
📢 Don’t miss our next Adapt for the Future seminar! 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 🗓️ Tues 24 March ⏰ 12pm-2pm 📍 MoLI, 86 St Stephen's Green, Dublin, D02XY43 Details & tickets 👉 tinyurl.com/5n6cksma #Communities #Culture #Heritage #Policymakers #UNESCO
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Managing Heritage for the Future: Participation, Policy and World Heritage
Exploring participatory and sustainable approaches to managing World Heritage and cultural sites in a changing policy landscape.
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UCD Earth Institute @ucdearth.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
to the Institute over the coming weeks and months, where they will get to meet and collaborate with researchers from the Institute and across @ucddublin.bsky.social more broadly. 🤝 Find out more about the 2026 journalists and our journalist-in-residence programme 👇 www.ucd.ie/earth/news-o...
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18 February Journalists in Residence 2026
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UCD Earth Institute @ucdearth.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
We're delighted to announce that @tommygreene.bsky.social along with @irishtimes.com journalists Sylvia Thompson and Jade Wilson are our journalists in residence for 2026! 🎉 We look forward to welcoming Tommy, Sylvia (whose residency is being co-hosted with @biorbic.bsky.social ) and Jade
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Gabriela Martinez Sainz @gmsainz.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
As part of my #Climate Fellowship at @ucdearth.bsky.social I will be presenting next week at a fantastic event organised by the Learning Planet Institute on Child-Centred #ClimateEducation through storytelling for agency, empowerment and hope. All welcome in-person or online: lnkd.in/eF65VKW9
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UCD Earth Institute @ucdearth.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
humans and marine environments and inform policy and decision-making. Discover more 👇 www.ucd.ie/earth/commen...
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Offshore cultural ecosystem services
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UCD Earth Institute @ucdearth.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Our latest Earth Comment piece, based on a recently published journal article by Dr Ashley Cahillane, Dr @dotklobuk.bsky.social, Prof John Brannigan & Prof Johanna Forster, outlines how a novel approach to collecting data on cultural ecosystem benefits can illuminate cultural relationships between
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UCD Earth Institute @ucdearth.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
📍 Museum of Literature Ireland, 86 St Stephen's Green, Dublin, D02XY43 📆 Tuesday 24 February 2026 ⏰ Doors open at 12pm ❗ Book your seat today ➡️ tinyurl.com/5yfs88ym @ucddublin.bsky.social
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From Risk to Resilience: Future-Proofing Ireland’s Transport Networks
Increasing pressures on transport systems are creating risks to the safety, reliability, and long-term performance of national transport.
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UCD Earth Institute @ucdearth.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
The seminar, entitled 'From Risk to Resilience: Future-Proofing Ireland's Transport Networks, brings together policymakers, infrastructure authorities, researchers and practitioners to discuss how resilience can be systematically embedded into transport planning, investment and operations.
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UCD Earth Institute @ucdearth.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Our next 'Adapt for the Future' seminar, which takes place in Museum of Literature Ireland on Tuesday 24 Feb, will focus on the mounting pressures on Ireland's #transport systems & how tackling these challenges means a gear shift from reactive measures towards strategic #adaptation & #planning. 🎯
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UCD Earth Institute @ucdearth.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Missed the discussion? Listen back 👇 www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
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Has Govt been too slow to build flood defences?
Eoin O'Neill, Professor of Environmental Policy and Director of the Earth Institute at University College Dublin, discusses the impact of Storm Chandra.
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UCD Earth Institute @ucdearth.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
... the delivery of critical #infrastructure. He also stressed that the lack of planners, specialist engineers & construction workers only exacerbate these delays, particularly when there is competition to deliver other critical infrastructure such as #water, #energy & #publictransport projects.
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UCD Earth Institute @ucdearth.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Our director, Eoin O'Neill, spoke on @rteradio1.bsky.social earlier, discussing the impact of #StormChandra. While he hightlighted investment by the State in #flood defences in the past decade, and its ongoing work, he said lengthy #planning processes & decision lead-in times are delaying...
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UCD Earth Institute @ucdearth.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
#ClimateChange #Biodiversity #Wetlands @npwsireland.bsky.social @birdwatchireland.bsky.social @antaisce.bsky.social
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