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In Focus
19 June 2025
6  MINS

Spotlight On: Dr Maggie Reddy

Dr Maggie Reddy, Lecturer, School of Biological & Chemical Sciences, University of Galway

Seaweeds and Seaforests: Exploring the DNA of Marine Biodiversity   Complementing Cois Coiribe’s Spring Edition focus on Earth, Ocean, and Natural Sciences, this spotlight feature on Dr Maggie Reddy explores her unique research and motivations. Read on to find out more about both her academic insight and her vision for the years to come.

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In Focus
17 June 2025
8  MINS

Spotlight On: Dr Christina Tadiri

Dr Christina Tadiri, Lecturer, College of Science and Engineering, University of Galway

A Host of Questions on the Biodiversity–Disease Relationship Complementing Cois Coiribe’s Spring Edition focus on Earth, Ocean, and Natural Sciences, this spotlight feature on Dr Christina P. Tadiri explores her unique research and motivations. Read on to find out more about both her academic insight and her vision for the years to come.

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In Focus
02 June 2025
19  MINS

Into the Deep: Searching the Ocean For Climate Solutions

Isuri Weerasinghe, PhD Researcher, Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences, University of Galway

Cois Coiribe is delighted to highlight the journey of Isuri Weerasinghe, a current PhD Student with the Ryan Institute at University of Galway. She holds an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degree in Marine Environment and Resources, which she regards as changing her whole life trajectory, prompting her move from Sri Lanka. To this day, her experiences continue to inspire her enthusiasm for this area of study. In this article, she explains where her inspiration comes from and her persistent passion for Ocean Sciences. 

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In Focus
23 May 2025
17  MINS

All Boats Rising: An Introduction to the Ryan Institute

Prof Frances Fahy, Director of the Ryan Institute, University of Galway

Cois Coiribe is delighted to share the thoughts of our Director of the Ryan Institute, Prof Frances Fahy. Embark on a journey of discovery, ambition, and expertise, and explore the evolving odyssey that is University of Galway’s transformative Ryan Institute. 

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Resilient Innovation
28 June 2023
12  MINS

Spotlight On: Cormac Mac Donncha, Vice President, Thermo King EMEA

Many of us know Thermo King as an established leader in transport refrigeration, but fewer have heard of the manufacturing giant’s plans to reduce customer carbon emissions by one billion metric tonnes, by 2030. Here, Vice President (EMEA) and University of Galway alum, Cormac Mac Donncha discusses Thermo King’s plans to become a carbon-neutral global enterprise. 

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Resilient Innovation
26 June 2023
8  MINS

Regional Business Summit: Engaging People and Leading on Sustainability

In partnership with ITAG and Galway Chamber, J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics’ Regional Business Summit: Engaging People and Leading on Sustainability was a highly anticipated event at University of Galway, drawing over 150 business leaders, policymakers and sustainability advocates from regional industries and sectors. The summit, held on 31 March 2023, aimed to foster dialogue, collaboration and innovation to address pressing environmental and social challenges while promoting sustainable economic growth in the West of Ireland.

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Sustainability
08 June 2022
17  MINS

Beyond GDP – The value of marine ecosystem services

Prof Stephen Hynes

According to the most recent climate change report from the United Nations, sea level rise, ocean heat and acidification are massively impacting the ability of our oceans to deliver many of the critical ecosystem services that we depend on, yet take for granted. Governments and policy makers have generally failed to recognise the value of these marine ecosystem services in national income accounts and project appraisals; that situation is now changing.

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