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25 November 2025
26  MINS

Research Explained: Mighty and Mysterious Microbes

Dr Merve Zeden, Research Ireland Pathway Fellow, Honorary Research Lecturer, University of Galway

This article explores the journey of Dr Merve Zeden, Research Ireland Pathway Fellow and Honorary Research Lecturer at University of Galway, from her time in London to setting up the Research Staff Network, and how she’s continued to thrive as a scientist and researcher here in Galway.

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Sustainability
01 July 2022
15  MINS

Transforming Waste into Energy

Prof Piet N. L. Lens

Imagine an economy in which domestic and industry waste can be used to create energy. In NUI Galway’s Ryan Institute, Prof Piet Lens and his team of microbiologists are investigating just that; using microbes to discover new ways to convert organic and inorganic waste into bioenergy.

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