Our coffee morning research talks are back (and ready to fuel some lively discussions)
Thursday, 18 September, 2025
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We're delighted to be back with the first of our weekly programme of coffee morning research presentations. Over the coming weeks, we'll be hearing from a wide range of members, so join us every Thursday morning, either in-person from 10.45am or online from 11am (see details below), to hear about new environmental, climate and sustainability research and initiatives from UCD and beyond.
Research talk
The Architecture of Coal and Modern Europe will be presented by Gary Boyd from UCD School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy.
Overview
As Europe moves away from coal, it is closing the door on an industry that fuelled the continent for centuries but left deep environmental scars. Coal mining has polluted landscapes, contributed to climate change and affected countless lives. Yet, while its damage is undeniable, coal’s history also includes lesser-known, complex legacies. This talk explores how the ERC-funded ACME project re-evaluates these structures as ‘ecologies’ that influenced Europe’s social landscape, including the welfare state and early EU foundations.
Where and when
- Thursday 18 September
- In-person from 10.45am, Earth Institute kitchen, 4th floor, UCD Science East
- (opens in a new window)Zoom from 11am