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  • DCU Water Institute Director Highlights Urgent Need for Improved Water Quality Management Following Cork Contamination Incidents
    February 13, 2025
    DCU Water Institute Director Highlights Urgent Need for Improved Water Quality Management Following Cork Contamination Incidents
    Cork, Ireland –In response to recent reports of repeated water quality breaches in Cork, Professor Fiona Regan, Director of the DCU Water Institute an...

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  • It's Not Just Climate Change- The Political and Economic Drivers of Worsening Flooding in Phnom Penh
    February 11, 2025
    It's Not Just Climate Change- The Political and Economic Drivers of Worsening Flooding in Phnom Penh
    A study from Dublin City University (DCU) Water Institute and the University of Wisconsin-Madison challenges conventional narratives attributing Phnom...

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  • Understanding Pharmaceutical Pollution: The Role of Effect-Based Monitoring in Irish Waterways
    February 6, 2025
    Understanding Pharmaceutical Pollution: The Role of Effect-Based Monitoring in Irish Waterways
    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and DCU Water Institute has published an important new report “Effect-Based Monitoring for Pharmaceuti...

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  • Revolutionizing Ocean Monitoring: A New Multi-Parameter Optical Sensor for Marine Environments
    February 4, 2025
    Revolutionizing Ocean Monitoring: A New Multi-Parameter Optical Sensor for Marine Environments
    The health of the oceans and coastal regions is crucial for sustaining the world’s ecosystems, regulating weather patterns, understanding risks, and s...

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  • DCU Water Institute Water Café Launches for 2025
    January 31, 2025
    DCU Water Institute Water Café Launches for 2025
    We are delighted to announce the launch of the 2025 Water Café, featuring contributions from water enthusiasts, specialists, policymakers, citizens, a...

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  • Smart Water Monitoring: UrbanSplash Launches Pilot in Tallinn
    January 24, 2025
    Smart Water Monitoring: UrbanSplash Launches Pilot in Tallinn
    DCU Water Institute researchers Dr Ciprian Briciu-Burghina and Asst. Prof. Ali Intizar along with researchers from Tallinn University of Technology an...

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  • An Taisce and DCU Research Collaboration
    January 17, 2025
    An Taisce and DCU Research Collaboration
    DCU Research hosted a collaborative event with An Taisce, bringing together researchers specializing in climate, biodiversity, and water to explore in...

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  • RESTART Project Advances to Growth Phase with National Challenge Fund Support
    December 19, 2024
    RESTART Project Advances to Growth Phase with National Challenge Fund Support
    Dublin City University’s (DCU) Water Institute is proud to announce that the RESTART project, led by Dr. Ciprian Briciu-Burghina and Director Fiona Re...

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  • DCU Water Institute Aquaculture Forum Tackles Key Sector Challenges
    December 12, 2024
    DCU Water Institute Aquaculture Forum Tackles Key Sector Challenges
    DCU Water Institute and DCU Invent recently hosted the Aquaculture Forum, a pivotal event that united experts from academia, industry, and research to...

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  • Deisiú Fashion Showcase Celebrates Bioinspired Design and Sustainable Practices
    December 2, 2024
    Deisiú Fashion Showcase Celebrates Bioinspired Design and Sustainable Practices
    November 13, 2024 – The Deisiú Fashion Showcase presented an extraordinary textile collection by designer Pamela Heaney, drawing inspiration from rese...

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  • DCU Water Institute Delegation Strengthens Global Water Research Network at INITIATE Workshop in Morocco
    November 29, 2024
    DCU Water Institute Delegation Strengthens Global Water Research Network at INITIATE Workshop in Morocco
    The DCU Water Institute delegation participated in a landmark INITIATE workshop in Ben Guerir and Marrakech, Morocco, bringing together researchers fr...

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  • New Water PhD Platform Kicks Off Annual Meeting in Ben Guerir, Morocco
    November 25, 2024
    New Water PhD Platform Kicks Off Annual Meeting in Ben Guerir, Morocco
    The INITIATE 1st Annual Workshop for the 2024/2025 cohort takes place Nov 25–29, 2024, in Ben Guerir, Morocco, uniting academics and PhD candidates fr...

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  • Look Back at 2024 DCU Water Institute Marine Research Activity
    November 20, 2024
    Look Back at 2024 DCU Water Institute Marine Research Activity
    Under the Ocean Decade (2021–2030) and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the DCU Water Institute’s Marine Research Themes focus on advancing susta...

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  • Save the Date - Deisiú Showcase
    October 30, 2024
    Save the Date - Deisiú Showcase
    Deisiú is a fashion collection created by designer Pamela Heaney in response to the work of researchers at DCU’s Water Institute. The showcase is an o...

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  • Uisce Éireann Wins Top Prize at Water-Share Ireland Inaugural Hackathon at DCU
    October 2, 2024
    Uisce Éireann Wins Top Prize at Water-Share Ireland Inaugural Hackathon at DCU
    The first-ever Water-Share Ireland Hackathon, organised by GOAL Global in collaboration with Uisce Éireann and the DCU Water Institute, concluded on F...

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  • DCU WI uses biomimicry to develop coating to protect ships and equipment
    January 8, 2024
    DCU WI uses biomimicry to develop coating to protect ships and equipment
    Article Credit and Source: Caroline O'Doherty, Environment Correspondent, Irish Independent Fri 5 Jan 2024 at 14:21 Scientists at Dubli...

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  • Resounding Success: Waves of Change Conference by DCU Water Institute & Invent Receives Rave Reviews from Attendees
    November 19, 2023
    Resounding Success: Waves of Change Conference by DCU Water Institute & Invent Receives Rave Reviews from Attendees
    The conference, a melting pot of expertise, brought together professionals, researchers, innovators, advisors and investors from all sectors to dive d...

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  • Conference: Waves of Change: Innovative Solutions for a Water-Wise World - open for registration
    October 20, 2023
    Conference: Waves of Change: Innovative Solutions for a Water-Wise World - open for registration
    In an effort to address pressing water-related challenges, a ground breaking conference, "Waves of Change: Innovative Solutions for a Water-Wise World...

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  • Urban Citizens project training gets underway
    October 10, 2023
    Urban Citizens project training gets underway
    Following a positive response to the project call, a series of townhall and field training sessions have taken place recently. Starting in July and c...

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  • WI welcomes Dr Gezim Visoka
    September 29, 2023
    WI welcomes Dr Gezim Visoka
    The Water Institute warmly welcomes Dr Gezim Visoka, a talented and enthusiastic newcomer to our team. We are excited to have Gezim join our research ...

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  • WI welcomes Dr Enda McGlynn
    September 29, 2023
    WI welcomes Dr Enda McGlynn
    The Water Institute extends a warm and enthusiastic welcome to Dr Enda McGlynn, a seasoned academic with a wealth of expertise and a remarkable track ...

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  • WI welcomes new member Dr Brian Freeland
    September 29, 2023
    WI welcomes new member Dr Brian Freeland
    A warm and enthusiastic welcome to Dr Brian Freeland, our newest addition to the DCU Water Institute. Brian joins us with a wealth of experience and e...

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  • WI welcomes Dr Linda Holland
    September 29, 2023
    WI welcomes Dr Linda Holland
    We would like to extend a warm welcome to Dr Linda Holland, one of our newest members to the DCU Water community. Linda comes to us with experience an...

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  • WI Welcomes Dr David O'Connor
    September 29, 2023
    WI Welcomes Dr David O'Connor
    We are delighted to announce a recent addition to the DCU Water Institutes vibrant community. David based in the school of chemical sciences brings ex...

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  • WI welcomes Dr Ali Intizar
    September 29, 2023
    WI welcomes Dr Ali Intizar
    We would like to extend a warm and wholehearted welcome to Dr Ali Intizar, one of our newest academic members joining the DCU Water Institute. Ali is ...

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  • WI Welcomes Dr Niamh Cullen
    September 29, 2023
    WI Welcomes Dr Niamh Cullen
    A warm welcome to Dr Niamh Cullen from the school of history and geography in St Pats is our latest addition to the DCU Water Institute. Niamh has a r...

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  • WI welcomes Dr Marcos Dias
    September 29, 2023
    WI welcomes Dr Marcos Dias
    A hearty welcome to our newest academic member, Marcos Dias. We're delighted to have him join our cross faculty membership, and we're eager to witness...

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  • WI welcomes new member Dr Janine Silga
    September 29, 2023
    WI welcomes new member Dr Janine Silga
    We are thrilled to extend a warm and enthusiastic welcome to our newest member Janine Silga who has joined our esteemed research centre. With a passio...

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  • Postdoctoral Research Position
    September 12, 2023
    Postdoctoral Research Position
    The economic, environmental, and social feasibility of implementing gravitational energy storage systems in Ireland Role profile Dublin City Unive...

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  • Three River Water Blitz report published
    September 8, 2023
    Three River Water Blitz report published
    The Water Institute are thrilled to announce the publication of the inaugural Three-River Water Blitz report, conducted by the dedicated citizens of C...

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  • World Water Week 2023 - Day 1
    August 22, 2023
    World Water Week 2023 - Day 1
    Delving into the core of innovation and its vital role, the official World Water Week Opening Ceremony, hosted today, illuminated two pivotal dimensio...

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  • World Water Week 2023
    August 21, 2023
    World Water Week 2023
    We are thrilled to participate in World Water Week 2023, a significant event dedicated to addressing global water challenges. Our esteemed Water Innov...

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  • Research Positions at DCU Water Institute & School of Chemical Sciences
    August 1, 2023
    Research Positions at DCU Water Institute & School of Chemical Sciences
    Research positions in DCU School of Chemical Sciences and DCU Water Institute: 2x post-doctoral research positions 2x PhD positions 2x MSc...

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  • Water Institute members success at EPA Research Call
    June 26, 2023
    Water Institute members success at EPA Research Call
    Left to right: James Carton, David O'Connor, Susan Hegarty, Fiona Regan, Danny Marks, Darren Clarke Dr. Danny Marks and Dr. Darren Clarke ar...

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  • Call for citizen scientists in Dublin for 2 year water quality project
    June 8, 2023
    Call for citizen scientists in Dublin for 2 year water quality project
    Urban Citizen’s 6.3.2 has received funding from the Irish Research Council, to carry out a two-year project working with local communities to monitor ...

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  • DCU Water Institute hosts ECIU partners
    May 10, 2023
    DCU Water Institute hosts ECIU partners
    On the 5th of May 2023, DCU hosted their ECIU collaboration partners from Europe to continue to develop and work on their Smart er pilot CARE https://...

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  • SEATAC 2023 - Dylan O'Flynn Update
    May 10, 2023
    SEATAC 2023 - Dylan O'Flynn Update
    Study of the influence of seasonal conditions on the occurrence of pharmaceuticals in Irish surface waters Small-molecule pharmaceuticals play an i...

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  • SEATAC 2023 - Chloe Richards PhD Update
    May 10, 2023
    SEATAC 2023 - Chloe Richards PhD Update
    This week I got the opportunity to present our research in the form of two poster presentations at SETAC 2023 at the Convention Centre Dublin. My fir...

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  • Water Ireland Conference 2023
    May 2, 2023
    Water Ireland Conference 2023
    The Water Institute attended the Water Ireland 2023 last week in Co. Laois. The aim of the conference was to bring together all the key stakeholders i...

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  • Communicating Environmental Water Literacy through Active Engagement
    April 25, 2023
    Communicating Environmental Water Literacy through Active Engagement
    The 43rd annual IAH Irish Group groundwater conference: “Groundwater & Planning”, was held in the Tullamore Court Hotel on April 18th and 19th, 20...

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  • WI host World Water Day Events - March 22nd 2023
    March 27, 2023
    WI host World Water Day Events - March 22nd 2023
    World Water Day 2022 The UN World Water Day was celebrated across the globe on March 22nd, 2023. This year saw an extremely important turning point f...

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  • ECIU pan-European Citizens Arenas WaterBlitz Kicks Off
    March 19, 2023
    ECIU pan-European Citizens Arenas WaterBlitz Kicks Off
    As part of the week in which World Water Day (22nd March) is being held the DCU Water Institute are delighted to be hosting a pan-European Waterblitz ...

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  • New Citizen Science Project Launches
    March 19, 2023
    New Citizen Science Project Launches
    Urban citizen’s 6.3.2 calling on citizens to monitor water quality in four Dublin rivers Urban Citizen’s 6.3.2 has received funding from the Irish ...

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  • Centennial Report on River Nore - Key Findings
    March 19, 2023
    Centennial Report on River Nore - Key Findings
    The Centennial Project took place across the Nore catchment in Laois from March to October 2022 in a collaboration between Nore River Catchment Trust ...

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  • Historic agreement reached with Ocean Treaty agreement
    March 7, 2023
    Historic agreement reached with Ocean Treaty agreement
    After a battle for decades, nations have finally reached an agreement to protect the worlds oceans. Signed off at the UN Headquarters in New York the...

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  • Post Doctoral Opportunity
    February 20, 2023
    Post Doctoral Opportunity
    An excellent DCU Water Institute #postdoc opportunity to work with Susan Hegarty & Fiona Regan on a really interesting project that brings #Citize...

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  • Book Chapter Published in Instrumentation and Measurement Technologies for Water Cycle Management
    February 15, 2023
    Book Chapter Published in Instrumentation and Measurement Technologies for Water Cycle Management
    Book Chapter Published in Instrumentation and Measurement Technologies for Water Cycle Management DCU Water Institute members, Dr. Joyce O’Grady, Dr....

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  • EMPIRE Research Project Update 2023
    February 15, 2023
    EMPIRE Research Project Update 2023
    Funded under the EPA Research Programme 2014-2020, the EMPIRE Project aims to revolutionise environmental risk assessment by utilizing effect-based an...

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  • WI seeking post graduates for EPA funded water projects
    February 9, 2023
    WI seeking post graduates for EPA funded water projects

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  • Water Institute secure EPA research funding
    January 27, 2023
    Water Institute secure EPA research funding
    Today, the EPA announced €10.7 million of research funding for 42 research projects addressing climate change and other emerging, complex environmenta...

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Water Blitz 2021

EPA release 2020 Bathing Water Report

PhD studentship in the SENSUS (Sensing Nutrients for Agronomic Advice and Sustainability Measures)

PhD studentship in the SENSUS (Sensing Nutrients for Agronomic Advice and Sustainability Measures)

Recent Posts

  • DCU Water Institute Director Highlights Urgent Need for Improved Water Quality Management Following Cork Contamination Incidents
  • It’s Not Just Climate Change- The Political and Economic Drivers of Worsening Flooding in Phnom Penh
  • Understanding Pharmaceutical Pollution: The Role of Effect-Based Monitoring in Irish Waterways
  • Revolutionizing Ocean Monitoring: A New Multi-Parameter Optical Sensor for Marine Environments
  • DCU Water Institute Water Café Launches for 2025

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