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TResearch Winter 2022
TResearch Winter 2022 TResearch is an official science publication of Teagasc. It aims to disseminate the results of the organisation’s research to a broad audience. In this edition we look at how our researchers are using novel technologies to enhance the health and wellness benefits of foods. Download Publication (PDF) In this […]
21 November 2022
How to make milk “plastic”
How to make milk “plastic” Have you ever wondered why milk is white or how cheese is made? Teagasc’s food scientists took us into the research labs at Teagasc Moorepark and explain why common dairy products in our fridges like milk, cheese and yoghurt, taste, look and smell like they do and […]
20 November 2022
60 Minute Science Event on Food Sustainability
60 Minute Science Event on Food Sustainability At this event, which took place on Tuesday, 15 November, as part of Science Week, host Jonathan McCrea was joined by Teagasc speakers who addressed questions of food sustainability, safety and environmental effects. There was five-minute talks, each followed by time for audience questions. Watch […]
19 November 2022
A day in the life of a Walsh Scholar with Elena Hayes
A day in the life of a Walsh Scholar with Elena Hayes Elena Hayes is a Teagasc Walsh Scholar based in Moorepark in the Food Chemistry & Technology Department, she is currently in the second year of her PhD. Her research focuses on using spectroscopy and chemometrics to predict milk processing traits […]
18 November 2022
A day in the life of a Walsh Scholar with Ali Sultan Khan
A day in the life of a Walsh Scholar with Ali Sultan Khan Ali is from Islamabad, Pakistan, where he completed a Bachelor of Science with agronomy majors at Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Ali started a PhD at Teagasc Johnstown Castle Environment Research Centre. I […]
17 November 2022
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
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 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