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Geography, Archaeology & Irish Studies
Dr Gary Goggins
Biography
Research Interests
Research Projects
Project | Start Date | End Date | |
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ENERGISE | 01-DEC-16 | 30-NOV-19 |
Peer Reviewed Journals
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(2019) | 'Achieving sustainability transitions in residential energy use across Europe: The importance of problem framings'
Jensen, CL,Goggins, G,Ropke, I,Fahy, F (2019) 'Achieving sustainability transitions in residential energy use across Europe: The importance of problem framings'. Energy Policy, 133 [DOI] [Details] |
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(2019) | 'Sustainable transitions in residential energy use: Characteristics and governance of urban-based initiatives across Europe'
Goggins, G,Fahy, F,Jensen, CL (2019) 'Sustainable transitions in residential energy use: Characteristics and governance of urban-based initiatives across Europe'. Journal Of Cleaner Production, 237 [DOI] [Details] |
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(2019) | 'Sustainable transitions in residential energy use: Characteristics and governance of urban-based initiatives across Europe'
Goggins, G;Fahy, F;Jensen, CL (2019) 'Sustainable transitions in residential energy use: Characteristics and governance of urban-based initiatives across Europe'. Journal Of Cleaner Production, 237 [DOI] [Details] |
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(2019) | 'Achieving sustainability transitions in residential energy use across Europe: The importance of problem framings'
Jensen, C.L., Goggins, G., Røpke, I. and Fahy, F. (2019) 'Achieving sustainability transitions in residential energy use across Europe: The importance of problem framings'. Energy Policy, 133 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details] |
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(2019) | 'Sustainable transitions in residential energy use: Characteristics and governance of urban-based initiatives across Europe'
Goggins, G., Fahy, F. and C. Jensen (2019) 'Sustainable transitions in residential energy use: Characteristics and governance of urban-based initiatives across Europe'. Journal Of Cleaner Production, 237 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details] |
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(2018) | 'Designing Real-World Laboratories for the Reduction of Residential Energy Use: Articulating Theories of Change'
Heiskanen, E., Laakso, S., Matschoss, K., Backhaus, J., Goggins, G., Vadovics, E. (2018) 'Designing Real-World Laboratories for the Reduction of Residential Energy Use: Articulating Theories of Change'. GAIA, 27 (S1):60-67 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details] |
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(2018) | 'Developing a sustainable food strategy for large organizations: The importance of context in shaping procurement and consumption practices'
Goggins, Gary (2018) 'Developing a sustainable food strategy for large organizations: The importance of context in shaping procurement and consumption practices'. Business Strategy and the Environment, :1-11 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details] |
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(2018) | 'Towards a practice-theoretical classification of sustainable energy consumption initiatives: Insights from social scientific energy research in 30 European countries'
Jensen, CL,Goggins, G,Fahy, F,Grealis, E,Vadovics, E,Genus, A,Rau, H (2018) 'Towards a practice-theoretical classification of sustainable energy consumption initiatives: Insights from social scientific energy research in 30 European countries'. Energy Research & Social Science, 45 :297-306 [DOI] [Details] |
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(2018) | 'Designing Real-World Laboratories for the Reduction of Residential Energy Use Articulating Theories of Change'
Heiskanen, E,Laakso, S,Matschoss, K,Backhaus, J,Goggins, G,Vadovics, E (2018) 'Designing Real-World Laboratories for the Reduction of Residential Energy Use Articulating Theories of Change'. GAIA, 27 :60-67 [DOI] [Details] |
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(2018) | 'From invisibility to impact: Recognising the scientific and societal relevance of interdisciplinary sustainability research'
Rau, H,Goggins, G,Fahy, F (2018) 'From invisibility to impact: Recognising the scientific and societal relevance of interdisciplinary sustainability research'. Research Policy, 47 :266-276 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details] |
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(2018) | 'Towards a practice-theoretical classification of sustainable energy consumption initiatives: Insights from social scientific energy research in 30 European countries'
Jensen, C. L., Goggins, G., Fahy, F., Grealis, E., Vadovics, E., Genus, A., & Rau, H. (2018) 'Towards a practice-theoretical classification of sustainable energy consumption initiatives: Insights from social scientific energy research in 30 European countries'. Energy Research & Social Science, [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details] |
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(2018) | 'Developing a sustainable food strategy for large organizations: The importance of context in shaping procurement and consumption practices'
Goggins, G (2018) 'Developing a sustainable food strategy for large organizations: The importance of context in shaping procurement and consumption practices'. Business Strategy and the Environment, 27 :838-848 [DOI] [Details] |
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(2016) | 'Beyond calorie counting: assessing the sustainability of food provided for public consumption'
Goggins, G,Rau, H (2016) 'Beyond calorie counting: assessing the sustainability of food provided for public consumption'. Journal Of Cleaner Production, 112 :257-266 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details] |
Book Chapters
Year | Publication | |
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(2019) | 'Conclusion: Comparing Household Energy Use Across Europe—Uncovering Opportunities for Sustainable Transformation'
Naef, P., Sahakian, M. and Goggins, G. (2019) 'Conclusion: Comparing Household Energy Use Across Europe—Uncovering Opportunities for Sustainable Transformation' In: Energy Demand Challenges in Europe. Switzerland: Palgrave Pivot. [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details] |
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(2019) | 'Reducing Residential Carbon Emissions in Ireland: Challenges and Policy Responses'
Goggins, G., Fahy, F. and Heaslip, E. (2019) 'Reducing Residential Carbon Emissions in Ireland: Challenges and Policy Responses' In: Energy Demand Challenges in Europe. Switzerland: Palgrave Pivot. [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details] |
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(2019) | 'Framing the Sustainable Energy Challenge and Implications for Solutions'
Jensen, C., Røpke, I., Goggins, G. and Fahy, F. (2019) 'Framing the Sustainable Energy Challenge and Implications for Solutions' In: Energy Demand Challenges in Europe. Switzerland: Palgrave Pivot. [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details] |
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(2019) | 'Introduction to energy demand challenges in Europe'
Fahy, F. and Goggins, G. (2019) 'Introduction to energy demand challenges in Europe' In: Energy Demand Challenges in Europe: Implications for policy, planning and practice. Switzerland: Palgrave Pivot. [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details] |
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(2018) | 'Imaginaries and Practices: Learning from ‘ENERGISE’ About the Integration of Social Sciences with the EU Energy Union'
Genus, A., Fahy, F., Laakso, S., Iskandarova, M., Goggins, G. (2018) 'Imaginaries and Practices: Learning from ‘ENERGISE’ About the Integration of Social Sciences with the EU Energy Union' In: Advancing energy policy: Lessons on the integration of Social Sciences and Humanities. London: Palgrave. [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details] |
Conference Publications
Year | Publication | |
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(2019) | ECEEE Summer Study 2019 Proceedings
Sahakian, M., Naef, P., Jensen, C., Goggins, G. and F. Fahy (2019) Challenging conventions towards energy sufficiency: Ruptures in laundry and heating routines in Europe ECEEE Summer Study 2019 Proceedings [Details] |
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(2019) | ECEEE 2019 Summer Study
Sahakian, M., Naef, P., Jensen, C., Goggins, G. and Fahy, F. (2019) Challenging conventions towards energy sufficiency: ruptures in laundry and heating routines in Europe ECEEE 2019 Summer Study [ARAN Link] [Details] |
Edited Books
Year | Publication | |
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(2019) |
Fahy, F., Goggins, G., Jensen, C (Ed.). (2019) Energy demand challegnes in Europe: Implications for policy, planning and practice Switzerland: Palgrave Pivot. [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details] |
Conference Contributions
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(2019) | ERSCP2019,
Fahy, F., Goggins, G., Jensen, C. et al. (2019) Energy in Europe: Switching the emphasis from efficiency to sufficiency. [Oral Presentation], ERSCP2019, UPC, Barcelona, Spain , 16-OCT-19 - 16-OCT-19. [Details] |
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(2019) | European Roundtable for Sustainable Consumption and Production Conference 2019,
Goggins, G. (2019) Sufficiency approaches to complement technological solutions. [Chaired Session], European Roundtable for Sustainable Consumption and Production Conference 2019, Barcelona, Spain , 17-OCT-19 - 17-OCT-19. [Details] |
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(2019) | European Roundtable for Sustainable Consumption and Production Conference 2019,
Goggins, G. (2019) Switching on to sufficiency: An agenda for Europe?. [Chaired Session], European Roundtable for Sustainable Consumption and Production Conference 2019, Barcelona, Spain , 16-OCT-19. [Details] |
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(2019) | ENABLE.EU Conference,
Goggins, G. (2019) Changing household energy-related practices using a living lab approach. [Invited Oral Presentation], ENABLE.EU Conference, Brussels, Belgium , 26-SEP-19 - 26-SEP-19. [Details] |
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(2019) | ECHOES conference,
Goggins, G. (2019) Changing household energy-related practices using a living lab approach. [Invited Oral Presentation], ECHOES conference, Trondheim, Norway , 25-SEP-19 - 25-SEP-19. [Details] |
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(2019) | European Roundtable for Sustainable Consumption and Production Conference 2019,
Goggins, G., Fahy, F., Moran, P., Goggins, J. (2019) Reducing household energy use through community-based approaches: Lessons for policy and practice. [Oral Presentation], European Roundtable for Sustainable Consumption and Production Conference 2019, Barcelona, Spain , 16-OCT-19 - 16-OCT-19. [Details] |
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(2018) | 3rd SCORAI International Conference,
Fahy, F., Goggins, G., Grealis, E., Vadovics, E., Dunphy, N., Ortar, N. (2018) Energising Research Workshop. [Co-chaired Session], 3rd SCORAI International Conference, Copenhagen, Denmark , 29-JUN-18. [Details] |
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(2019) | International Sustainability Transitions Conference 2019,
Goggins, G., Fahy, F. and Jensen, C. (2019) Sustainable transitions in residential energy use. [Oral Presentation], International Sustainability Transitions Conference 2019, Ottawa, Canada , 25-JUN-19. [Details] |
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(2019) | EUGEO 7th Congress on the geography of Europe,
Goggins, G. (2019) Developing a sustainable food strategy for organizations. [Oral Presentation], EUGEO 7th Congress on the geography of Europe, NUI Galway , 16-MAY-19. [Details] |
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(2019) | EUGEO 7th Congress on the geography of Europe,
Goggins, G. (2019) Food systems transformation toward sustainable healthy diets. [Chaired Session], EUGEO 7th Congress on the geography of Europe, NUI Galway , 15-MAY-19 - 18-MAY-19. [Details] |
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(2018) | Association of American Geographers (AAG) Annual Meeting,
Goggins, G. & Fahy, F. (2018) Unpacking efforts to reduce domestic energy use across urban areas in Europe. [Oral Presentation], Association of American Geographers (AAG) Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, USA , 10-APR-18. [Details] |
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(2018) | Association of American Geographers (AAG) Annual Meeting,
Goggins, G. & Fahy, F. (2018) Dwelling on Energy: Exploring social and cultural influences on domestic energy use in international contexts. [Co-chaired Session], Association of American Geographers (AAG) Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, USA , 10-APR-18. [Details] |
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(2017) | SHAPE ENERGY Advancing Energy Policy Summer School,
Gary Goggins (2017) Developing, testing and assessing options for cross-cultural transformation of energy use in households. [Invited Oral Presentation], SHAPE ENERGY Advancing Energy Policy Summer School, ENTPE, Lyon, France , 20-JUN-17. [Details] |
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(2017) | Conference of Irish Geographers,
Gary Goggins (2017) Recruitment, decision-making and experiences of an energy retrofit scheme in a rural Irish community. [Oral Presentation], Conference of Irish Geographers, UCC, Cork , 04-MAY-17. [Details] |
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(2016) | ISA World Forum of Sociology,
Gary Goggins & Henrike Rau (2016) A question of scale: Mapping the sustainability potential of organizations. [Oral Presentation], ISA World Forum of Sociology, Vienna , 14-JUN-16. [Details] |
Conference Paper
Year | Publication | |
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(2018) | Dwelling on Energy: Exploring social and cultural influences on domestic energy use in international contexts.
Fahy, F and Goggins, G (2018) Dwelling on Energy: Exploring social and cultural influences on domestic energy use in international contexts. New Orleans, USA: Conference Paper [Details] |
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(2018) | Switching on to Sufficiency: an innovative typology for critically exploring European sustainable energy initiatives.
Fahy, F and Goggins G (2018) Switching on to Sufficiency: an innovative typology for critically exploring European sustainable energy initiatives. New Orleans, USA: Conference Paper [Details] |
Conference Poster
Year | Publication | |
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(2018) | Poster Presentation of ENERGISE Project.
Fahy, F and Goggins, G and Heaslip, E (2018) Poster Presentation of ENERGISE Project. Maynooth, IE: Conference Poster [Details] |
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(2018) | Poster Presentation of ENERGISE Project.
Fahy, F and Goggins, G and Heaslip, E (2018) Poster Presentation of ENERGISE Project. Galway, IE: Conference Poster [Details] |
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(2018) | Poster Presentation of ENERGISE Project.
Fahy, F and Goggins, G and Heaslip, E (2018) Poster Presentation of ENERGISE Project. Galway, IE: Conference Poster [Details] |
Honours and Awards
Year | Title | Awarding Body | |
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2019 | Ryan Institute Travel Awards | Ryan Institute | |
2017 | Best Sustainable Development Article Award | International Sustainable Development Society | |
2014 | Irish Research Council Postgraduate Scholarship | IRC | |
2012 | NUI Galway, College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies, Galway Doctoral Research Scholarship Scheme | NUI Galway |
Professional Associations
Association | Function | From / To | |
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Association of American Geographers | Member | 18-SEP-17 / | |
Geographical Society of Ireland | Full Member | 01-JAN-19 / |
Committees
Committee | Function | From / To | |
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SCORAI Europe, Sustainable Consumption Research Action Initiative | Member of Steering Committee | 27-FEB-17 / |
Education
Year | Institution | Qualification | Subject | |
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2004 | GMIT | Bachelor of Business Studies | HR Management | |
2016 | NUI Galway | PhD | Environmental Sociology and Sustainability Studies | |
2012 | NUI Galway | Master of Arts | Community Development |
Reviews
Journal | Role | |
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Journal Of Cleaner Production | Reviewer | |
Nature Communications | Reviewer | |
Studies In Higher Education | Reviewer | |
Sustainability | Reviewer | |
British Food Journal | Reviewer | |
Research Policy | Reviewer | |
Energy Research & Social Science | Reviewer |
Teaching Interests
Recent Postgraduate Students
Graduation | Name | Degree | Primary Supervisor | |
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2018 | Aidan McAuliffe | MASTERS DEGREE (LEVEL 9) | Y |