Webinar: Sustainable management of water, aquatic ecosystems and marine resources

Webinar: Sustainable management of water, aquatic ecosystems and marine resources
Nov 08 2024 Posted: 10:29 GMT

Dip your toes in research related to SDG6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) and SDG14 (Life Below Water). This webinar will also feature the launch of the Sustainability Engagement Fund.

Date: Tuesday, 12 November
Time: 13:00-14:00
Venue: online (Zoom)
Register: https://universityofgalway-ie.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CwAJo-smQv6OA0Wp6VIP0w

 Topics and speakers:

  • Introduction to University of Galway research on water and environment - Prof. Frances Fahy, Ryan Institute & School of Geography, Archaeology & Irish Studies
  • Wastewater Engineering: Key to clean environment, sanitation and a sustainable future - Prof. Xinmin Zhan, School of Engineering
  • Sustainability and aquatic ecosystems [title TBC] - Dr Liam Morrisson, School of Natural Sciences
  • Irish Marine Biomaterial Repository - Prof. Olivier Thomas, School of Biological and Chemical Sciences
  • Launch of the University of Galway Sustainability Engagement Fund 2024/25 - Dr Richard Manton, Director of Sustainability

The Sustainability Engagement Fund is available to University of Galway staff and students with grants normally ranging from €1,000 – €2,000. The Fund will support engagement activities on key sustainability issues, focussing this year on SDG6 and SDG14. See here for further information.

Discipline of Geography

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