| Date | Type | Location | Title | Description | Audience | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11/26 2.15pm-3pm | Guest Speaker Series | Online (vis Zoom) | Demystifying Water: Why Our Bodies Need It | Discover why water is essential for our bodies and how it supports key functions like body temperature, nutrient transport, digestion and overall health. We’ll also explore common myths, the effects of dehydration, and practical tips for staying hydrated in daily life. Guest Speaker: Sinéad Costello, is a Community Food & Nutrition Worker with Sláintecare Health Communities in Longford. She holds an MSc in Food & Nutrition and BSc (Hons) in Nutrition & Health Science. | General Public | Click here to join. |
| 11/11/26 2.15pm-3pm | Guest Speaker Series | Online (via Zoom) | Sex, Drugs and Fish: How pollutants are affecting Irish rivers, wildlife and human health. | In this interactive talk, Andy will explore how pollutants in our rivers – including human waste, pharmaceuticals and synthetic chemicals – affect native brown trout and roach populations. He will explain the impact of the endocrine disruptors on fish reproduction and discuss what this means for male human fertility. Guest Speaker: Dr. Andy Fogarty, is a Senior Lecturer and Research Scientist at the Technological University of the Shannon. He has over 35 years of experience in Microbiology, Toxicology and Environmental Science and has published 160+ research papers and communications. Andy also contributes to TV and radio documentaries on environmental and microbiological issues and advises the Irish National Accreditation Board (INAB). | General Public | Click here to join. |
| 12/11/26 2.15pm-3pm | Guest Speaker Series | Online (via Zoom) | From Research to Real-World Impact: Scaling an Irish innovation for more sustainable wastewater treatment | This session will explore how Irish research is turning into real-world solutions for more sustainable wastewater treatment. Timothée will cover the hidden challenge behind the water we use every day, from Irish research to real-world innovation and scaling technology for a more sustainable water future. Guest Speaker: Timothée Wibault is a Supply Chain Manager and PMP-certified Project Manager at Vortech Water Solutions, with over 10 years of experience in industrial engineering and project management. He focuses on scaling sustainable water technologies, improving efficiency and turning innovative ideas into practical, real-world solution. | General Public | Click here to join. |
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