Archive
Congratulations to Tim Sullivan on his recent Publication in Analytical Methods
31st Jul, 2014
Congratulations to one of MESTECH’s senior researchers Tim Sullivan whose recent DCU paper: “Determination of spatial and temporal variability of pH and dissolved oxygen concentrations in …
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Congradulations to Dr Louise McKeon
30th Jul, 2014
Congratulations to MESTECH researcher, Louise McKeon, on the successful completion of her PhD in the ‘Characterisation and determination of rosin compositions using analytical …
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MESTECH Researchers Attend Biosensors 2014, Melbourne
3rd Jul, 2014
MESTECH researchers Caroline Murphy and Brendan Heery attended the 24th Anniversary World Congress on Biosensors 2014 in May. It was held in Melbourne Australia and hosted by Elsevier in association …
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Diatoms Facilitate Life in the ‘Plastisphere’
19th Jun, 2014
We know that ocean waters contain lots of tiny pieces of plastic, and that these pieces can harm many marine species. But in new research published this month we find that these microplastics are …
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Artist in Residence – Pamela Heaney
18th Jun, 2014
Designer Pamela Heaney has a BA in Fashion Design at Limerick School of Art and Design and a Masters in Art and Design Education. She has worked in a wide range of roles within the fashion industry …
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New Solitary Dolphin in Irish Waters
13th Jun, 2014
A new male dolphin called “Clet” has been visiting the south west coast of Ireland recently. The dolphin was photographed in Glandore harbour and near Lough Hyne by our own Dr Tim Sullivan.
The …
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LSAD Collaboration
6th Jun, 2014
In a collaboration with Limerick School of Art and Design entitled “Manipulate to Recreate‟, art students were provided with electron microscopy images taken by MESTECH researchers including …
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Ocean Industries Engage In EU Maritime Programs With World Ocean Council Assistance
30th May, 2014
Speaking at the opening day plenary of European Maritime Day, WOC CEO Paul Holthus stressed the importance of the private sector as a critical partner in EU maritime and ocean programs on science, …
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Rachel Carson’s Anniversary
27th May, 2014
Rachel Carson was an author and a researcher whose work on artificial pesticides, made famous by her book, Silent Spring, would change the landscape for chemical industry forever.
The 1962 book …
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