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may
07may10:00 am4:30 pm‘We are Islanders’ ‘My island, My Ocean IOLN Event

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This event is run by the Irish Ocean Literacy Network
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About this Event
2019 IOLN CAMPAIGN DESIGN WORKSHOP
A CALL TO ACTION FOR MEMBERS
Members and interested parties are invited to join a ‘day of inspiration’. A brainstorming and co-creation workshop. The morning session will be dedicated to sharing ideas, defining campaign strategy and drafting storyboards for campaign content.
The afternoon session will bring together graphic designers, professional science communicators and educators to work together to co-design and create campaign assets for different channels and mediums. Further design and development will follow post-event in the run-up to launching the campaign.
Members who are unable to attend can still participate in the implementation of the campaign.
BACKGROUND:
The Irish Ocean Literacy Network was established in 2016. Galway Atlantaquaria is the current IOLN Secretariat. The IOLN strives for an ocean literate society across the island of Ireland.
The network brings together relevant institutes, agencies, researchers, small and medium-sized enterprises, non-governmental organisations, individuals and educators to work towards achieving this goal. Working towards an Ocean Literate Society and enhancing collaboration and interactions between our members, we are looking to launch a Network Campaign in Spring/Summer 2019 as a way to work together on collective concerted action at an “all island” level. The campaign will most likely take the form of an online social media campaign linked to a relevant physical event. We propose that interested network members volunteer to co-create and carry out the campaign. There is currently no funding available for the campaign so it is hoped that members can provide in-kind support and align activities to their ongoing activities.
OVERARCHING THEME: ‘Love the Ocean’ ‘Love OUR Ocean’
2019 THEME: ‘We are Islanders’ ‘My island, My Ocean’
It is proposed that the 2019 Network Theme should be ‘We are Islanders’ as voted for by IOLN members at the February 2019 network workshop. It is proposed that the 2019 theme is framed within the overarching theme ‘Love the Ocean’.
“We are Islanders” is about asking the public to communicate their personal connections with the Ocean. How does the Ocean make you feel? How do we as individuals personally relate to the Oceans? What does it mean to us?
We want all islander’s on the island of Ireland to share how they feel, tell us their story, explain their connection with the Ocean, tell us about their concerns etc.
CAMPAIGN TIMING
It is hoped to launch the campaign in June 2019 linked to World Ocean Day or SEAFEST. The duration of the campaign will be decided during the workshop.
8th June: World Ocean Day
9-10th June 2019: SeaFest 2019 (Cork)
EXPECTED PARTICIPANTS
The workshop is free for members of the IOLN, and we especially welcome science communications and those with expertise and interest in story-telling, animation, graphic design, visual scribing/graphic facilitation, videography, digital marketing and social media campaigns.
Proudly Supported by:
The event is run by the Irish Ocean Literacy Network with support from the SFI MaREI Centre , DCU Water Institute and Aqua TT.
We are going to ‘LoveThe Ocean’, with support from a host of science communications and those with expertise and interest in story-telling, animation, graphic design, visual scribing/graphic facilitation, videography, digital marketing and social media campaigns.
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Time
(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 4:30 pm GMT+2
Location
Glasnevin Campus, DCU
DCU, Collins Avenue, Whitehall, Dublin 9
02may9:30 am3:30 pmSustainable Development Goals Conference 2019

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DCU will tomorrow (May 2nd) host a one-day conference and workshop, DCU and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG): Recognising and Enhancing our Research Contribution. The conference will feature scholars from across
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DCU will tomorrow (May 2nd) host a one-day conference and workshop, DCU and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG): Recognising and Enhancing our Research Contribution.
The conference will feature scholars from across the university, highlighting key DCU research relating to the SDG’s and promoting future cross-faculty collaboration.
Each of the 17 SDG goals to be highlighted and discussed by a member of DCU academic staff who is internationally recognised within this topic. Each invited speaker will be providing an overview of their selected SGD topic, its relevance and their related work – pitched to inspire thought about links to academic teaching and research. Each expert has 12 minutes to discuss their goal.
The schedule for the conference is as follows:
GOAL 1: No Poverty (Dr. Deiric O’Broin)
GOAL 2: Zero Hunger (Prof. Anne Matthews)
GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-being (Prof. Anthony Staines)
GOAL 4: Quality Education (Dr. Charlotte Holland)
GOAL 5: Gender Equality (Prof. Maura McAdam)
GOAL 6: Clean Water and Sanitation (Prof. Fiona Regan)
GOAL 7: Affordable and Clean Energy (Dr. James Carton)
GOAL 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth (Prof. Edgar Morgenroth)
GOAL 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (Prof. Alan Smeaton)
GOAL 10: Reduced Inequality (Dr. Maeve O’Brien)
GOAL 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities (Prof. Caroline McMullen)
GOAL 12: Responsible Consumption and Production (Prof. Barry McMullen)
GOAL 13: Climate Action (Dr. Diarmuid Torney)
GOAL 14: Life Below Water (Prof. Christine Loscher)
GOAL 15: Life on Land (Dr. Blanaid White)
GOAL 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions (Dr. Rob Gillanders)
GOAL 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal (Prof. Brian MacCraith)
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Time
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 3:30 pm GMT+2
Location
The Gallery, The Helix, DCU
DCU, Collins Avenue, Whitehall, Dublin 9
june
09jun(jun 9)6:00 pm10(jun 10)4:30 pmOur Ocean Wealth Summit

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Our Ocean Wealth Summit, in association with PwC, takes place on 10 June at Cork’s City Hall. Our Ocean Wealth Summit is Ireland’s flagship event for the marine sector. From
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Our Ocean Wealth Summit, in association with PwC, takes place on 10 June at Cork’s City Hall. Our Ocean Wealth Summit is Ireland’s flagship event for the marine sector. From engineering to shipping, from aquaculture to energy, from technology to biosciences, this Summit brings together Irish and International organisations working to create innovative, sustainable solutions with global impact that drive our blue economy.
As an island nation, this year we are acknowledging the role of islands in Our Ocean Wealth, and the theme for the 2019 Summit is Shared Voices from Small Island Nations. The Summit will hear from global leaders including environmental activist and former US Secretary of State John Kerry and a host of world leaders of island nations as well as researchers, entrepreneurs and academics to engage, network and shape discussions about the maritime economy, and the related opportunities and challenges.
Go on Our Ocean Wealth Summit website for more information and to book your tickets.
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Time
9 (Sunday) 6:00 pm - 10 (Monday) 4:30 pm
Location
City Hall, Cork
Cork City Council, City Hall Anglesea Street
august
25aug(aug 25)9:00 am30(aug 30)12:00 pmWorld Water Week 2019
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World Water Week provides a unique forum for the exchange of views, experiences and practices between the scientific, business, policy and civic
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World Water Week provides a unique forum for the exchange of views, experiences and practices between the scientific, business, policy and civic communities. It focuses on new thinking and positive action toward water-related challenges and their impact on the world’s environment, health, climate, economic and poverty reduction agendas by:
- Linking scientific understanding with policy and decision-making to develop concrete solutions to water, environment and development challenges
- Fostering proactive partnerships and alliances between individuals and organisations from different fields of expertise
- Highlighting ground-breaking research, best practices and innovative policy work by stakeholders and experts around the world and from multiple disciplines
- Reviewing the implementation of actions, commitments and decisions in international processes and by different stakeholders in response to the challenges
- Awarding outstanding achievements.
World Water Week is organised by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) and takes place in Stockholm, Sweden. It has been the annual focal point for the globe’s water issues since 1991.
Every year, SIWI provides a platform for over 300 collaborating organisations to convene events about water and development issues. It is also an opportunity for individuals from around the globe also present their findings at the scientific seminars.
World Water Week theme
Each year the Week addresses a particular theme to enable a deeper examination of a specific water-related topic. While not all events during the Week relate to the overall theme, the seminars driven by the Scientific Programme Committee and many sessions focus on various aspects of the theme.
In 2019, the theme will be “Water for society – Including all”.
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Time
25 (Sunday) 9:00 am - 30 (Friday) 12:00 pm GMT+2
Location
Tele2 Arena
september
20sep(sep 20)6:00 am23(sep 23)9:00 pmDublin Water Blitz 2020

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Registration is closed… but don’t worry. After our goal of 100 signups, we received over 800 following our official launch. We’ll be aiming at making this an annual event so
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Registration is closed… but don’t worry. After our goal of 100 signups, we received over 800 following our official launch. We’ll be aiming at making this an annual event so check back for the 2020 WaterBlitz!
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Help monitor the conditions in Dublin’s freshwater sites! As a citizen scientist, you can help gather data on our waterways to contribute to our understanding of water health.
We’ll be collecting water samples from the Liffey and other freshwater sites in coordination with FreshWater Watch. If you live along rivers, streams, ponds or lakes around Dublin or wish to travel to one and assist us gathering data on one of our most precious resources, we’d love your help.
The water testing is very easy and sampling could be something to do with friends and family!
To sign up and for more info see:
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Time
20 (Friday) 6:00 am - 23 (Monday) 9:00 pm
Location
Dublin (and surrounding)
october
02octAll DayEnvironment Ireland

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The Water Institute’s Prof. Fiona Regan will be speaking at Environment Ireland this October – Ireland’s major environmental policy and management conference. Her talk will discuss ‘Innovations In How We
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The Water Institute’s Prof. Fiona Regan will be speaking at Environment Ireland this October – Ireland’s major environmental policy and management conference. Her talk will discuss ‘Innovations In How We Monitor Our Water Environment’. The event is in its 15th year and is run with the Environmental Protection Agency and Dept of Communications, Climate Action and Environment.
The event will be an excellent opportunity to discuss pressing matters for the sector, allowing industry leaders, experts, practitioners and policy makers both nationally and internationally to share and connect. The conference has been advertised as a must-attend for those in the environmental sector, with the Dáil having declared a climate and biodiversity emergency.
For more see:
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Time
All Day (Wednesday)
Location
Croke Park
Croke Park, Dublin
01octAll DayDCU and DkIT Business Matchmaker and Research Showcase 2019

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This is an opportunity for companies to meet face-to-face with experts at Dublin City University (DCU) and Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) who are actively engaged in research that has applications
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This is an opportunity for companies to meet face-to-face with experts at Dublin City University (DCU) and Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) who are actively engaged in research that has applications across many industry sectors. You can profile your business, outline the challenges for your business, explore new ideas and understand the various options to collaborate and fund R&D projects through state and European supports. Companies with both an established R&D programme and start-ups with new ideas are welcome.
The purpose of these meetings is to facilitate targeted exchanges between researchers and industry and explore opportunities for collaboration through access to talent, knowledge transfer, training and industry/academic partnerships.
Following a light breakfast the plenary session will outline research at DCU & DkIT and how the institutions collaborate with industry. You will hear from companies who have previously collaborated with DCU & DkIT. This will be followed by pre-scheduled one to one meetings which will take place between individual DCU & DkIT researchers/business development managers and industry representatives who are interested in extending their R&D capability by working with third level institutions.
Speakers
- Richard Stokes – CEO DCU Invent & Director of Commercialisation, DCU
- Prof. Noel O’Connor – CEO Insight Centre for Data Analytics
- Lewize Crothers – CEO and Founder of Exit Entry
- Neil McLoughlin – Technology Transfer Manager at DkIT
- More to follow
Focus of the event
- Get to know the research capabilities at DCU & DkIT
- Learn how to fund R&D through collaboration with DCU & DkIT
- Meet with research experts to discuss challenges for your business
- Find out how DCU & DkIT do Business
Main Sector/Topic Areas
- ICT & Digital Services
- Internet of Things
- Lifesciences and Health
- Biopharmaceuticals
- Medtech
- Advanced Manufacturing & Materials
- Engineering
- Water Resource Management
- Energy & Environmental Sustainability
- Social & Economic Concerns
- Manufacturing Competitiveness
- Physical Science
- Education
- Humanities & Social Sciences
- Business Innovation
- Social and Ethical Impact
- Legal Studies
- Communications and Public Engagement
- Social Enterprise
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Time
All Day (Tuesday)
Location
The Helix, DCU
DCU, Collins Avenue, Whitehall, Dublin 9
march
22marAll DayWorld Water Day 2020

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All Day (Sunday)
april

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The 30th Irish Environmental Researchers Colloquium will be hosted in a collaboration between the ESAI (Environmental Sciences Association of Ireland) and the DCU Water Institute. The conference will
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The 30th Irish Environmental Researchers Colloquium will be hosted in a collaboration between the ESAI (Environmental Sciences Association of Ireland) and the DCU Water Institute. The conference will be hosted in Glasnevin, DCU. The theme of this year’s conference is ‘Ireland’s Water, Energy & Environment in a Climate and Biodiversity Emergency.’
Environ is the longest running and largest forum for environmental researchers in Ireland with an average of 275 delegates attending the event annually. It provides a high-visibility platform for young and experienced researchers to present their findings to an audience drawn from academia, government bodies and agencies, as well as industry.
A number of events run over the three days, including a variety of workshops, oral and poster presentations, plenary speakers, Q&A panel discussions and a conference gala dinner.
For more information, please see the following link.
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Time
april 26 (Sunday) - 29 (Wednesday)
Location
Glasnevin Campus, DCU
DCU, Collins Avenue, Whitehall, Dublin 9
june
august
22augAll Day28SIWI World Water Week 2020

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august 22 (Saturday) - 28 (Friday)
Location
Stockholm
february
march
22mar8:00 pm8:00 pmWorld Water Day 2022 - Groundwater, Making the invisible, visible

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This event will discuss forthcoming activities for World Water Day 2022 on the theme of ‘Groundwater’ and introduce the 2022 edition of the UN World Water Development Report on the
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This event will discuss forthcoming activities for World Water Day 2022 on the theme of ‘Groundwater’ and introduce the 2022 edition of the UN World Water Development Report on the same theme.
Through a multi-stakeholder approach, the World Water Day 2022 campaign on the theme of groundwater will contribute to a raised public, policy and scientific awareness of the opportunities and risks of addressing groundwater in the context of achieving SDG 6.
Groundwater provides almost half of all drinking water worldwide, about 40% of water for irrigated agriculture and about 1/3 of water supply required for industry. It sustains ecosystems, maintains the baseflow of rivers and prevents land subsidence and seawater intrusion. Despite its importance, groundwater is invisible. And out of sight oftentimes also means out of mind.
Through this event that will introduce World Water Day 2022 and the UN World Water Development Report on the theme of groundwater, participants will be able to shape the campaign through suggestions of activities but also get the information and the tools needed to raise awareness of groundwater.
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(Tuesday) 8:00 pm - 8:00 pm
15mar4:00 pm5:00 pmThe wonders and worries of waterPanel discussion

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We cannot live without water, many millions don’t have enough and flooding regularly hits areas of Ireland and of countries around the world. These complexities of water will be discussed
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We cannot live without water, many millions don’t have enough and flooding regularly hits areas of Ireland and of countries around the world.
These complexities of water will be discussed in an online round table hosted by the Mary Mulvihill Association and DCU Water Institute.
The panel will include people with particular interests in water quality, our damp weather, equity and security of supply, and the pleasures of contemplating rivers, lakes and seas.
The wonders of water include its chemical simplicity (H2O) and its biological indispensability, its calming and healing qualities. The worries of water include the dangers it represents and the challenges of managing it equitably and effectively.
This panel discussion takes place ahead of World Water Day (22 March) which this year has the theme of Groundwater.
It also takes place in association with the Mary Mulvihill Award, a science media competition for students which this year has the theme, Water. Entries for this competition may
address the theme from social, political, scientific, engineering, artistic or other perspectives.
The panellists for this discussion will include:
- Susan Hegarty, Head of the School of History and Geography at Dublin City University and leader of citizen science projects on water quality
- Padraic Larkin, former deputy director-general of the Environmental Protection Agency and former chair of Water JPI, a European programme on Water Challenges for a Changing World
- Theo Dorgan, poet, social commentator and ocean sailor
- Niamh Shaw, STEAM artist and prospective space explorer, who wants to know if there is water on Mars
Please register in advance for this meeting:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Time
(Tuesday) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
may
august
29aug9:00 am12:00 pmWorld Water Week in Stockhom 2022

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World Water Week is the leading conference on global water issues. It is held every year in late August and each year has its own theme. The Week consists of hundreds of sessions
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World Water Week is the leading conference on global water issues. It is held every year in late August and each year has its own theme. The Week consists of hundreds of sessions co-created by leading organizations with the aim of finding solutions the world’s greatest water challenges. Other highlights of the Week include the royal award ceremonies for the Stockholm Water Prize and the Stockholm Junior Water Prize.
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(Monday) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm