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A day in the life of a Walsh Scholar with Kieran Harrahill
A day in the life of a Walsh Scholar with Kieran Harrahill Kieran Harrrahill began his PhD after graduating from a Masters’ Programme. He completed an undergraduate degree in Arts (Geography and Politics) in UCD in 2017 before completing an MSc in Environmental Policy in UCD in 2018. What made you decide […]
16 November 2022
A day in the life of a Walsh Scholar with Rumia Basu
A day in the life of a Walsh Scholar with Rumia Basu Rumia studied Chemistry at the University of Delhi, India, before completing a master’s degree in Geoinformatics at TERI University, New Delhi, India. After this, she joined the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) as a researcher. She joined the Walsh Scholarship […]
15 November 2022
Teagasc unveil winners of Research and Innovation photo competition 2022
Teagasc unveil winners of Research and Innovation photo competition 2022 An image titled “Bio-Control” was officially announced as the overall winner of Teagasc’s Vision of Research and Innovation photography competition at an event in Oak Park House, Carlow on Monday, 14 November. Fiona Hutton, overall winner of Teagasc’s Research and Innovation photography […]
15 November 2022
One minute with Joy Clarke – Biological control of mushroom disease
One minute with Joy Clarke – Biological control of mushroom disease Joy Clarke, a Walsh Scholar PhD student at Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown, discusses alternatives to chemical fungicides for controlling mushroom diseases. To hear the full story, come along to our 60 Minute Science event on 15th November. Find out more […]
14 November 2022
10 Things to Know About… Insects
10 Things to Know About… Insects As the global population rises, questions are being asked as to how we can continue to feed the planet with more sustainable food products and behaviours. Could the answer be the humble insect? Meet the Teagasc researchers Carlos Álvarez García and Eduarda Cabral Neves on the […]
14 November 2022
One minute with Eoghan Corbett – Can Horticulture Be Any Greener?
One minute with Eoghan Corbett – Can Horticulture Be Any Greener? Dr Eoghan Corbett, a horticulture researcher at Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown, discusses alternatives to peat for growing fruit and vegetables. To hear the full story, come along to our 60 Minute Science event on 15th November. Find out more about […]
13 November 2022
One minute with Sinead McCarthy – What have Meat Loaf and the food pyramid got in common?
One minute with Sinead McCarthy – What have Meat Loaf and the food pyramid got in common? Dr. Sinéad MCCarthy Nutritionist Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown discusses the impact of the foods we produce and eat on our health and planet and suggests ways we can be more sustainable with our food […]
12 November 2022
One minute with Eduarda Neves – Insects as protein for our future generations
One minute with Eduarda Neves – Insects as protein for our future generations Eduarda Neves, a researcher at Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown, discusses the use of insects as an alternative protein source. To hear the full story, come along to our 60 Minute Science event on 15th November. Find out more […]
11 November 2022
Teagasc Ballyhaise Students Graduate
Teagasc Ballyhaise Students Graduate Awards and certificates were presented by Minister for Rural and Community Development and Social Protection, Heather Humphreys TD to over 80 Level 6 graduates of Teagasc Ballyhaise College, County Cavan. The graduation took place on Thursday, 27th October 2022 and included graduates that studied from September 2021 to […]
10 November 2022
One minute with Carlos Alvarez – Two birds with one stone: blood-based films, from environmental concern to sustainable solution
One minute with Carlos Alvarez – Two birds with one stone: blood-based films, from environmental concern to sustainable solution Carlos Álvarez-García, a researcher at Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown, discusses how to address two important environmental issues at once. To hear the full story, come along to our 60 Minute Science event […]
10 November 2022