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An investigation of all things Irish....from the history of its people to the tiny animals and our future. Join us at Massimo's at 7pm to hear more about this fascinating mix of subjects!
Bahá’ís in Ireland: negotiating national, religious and cultural identity
Tova Makhani-Belkin
(Postdoctoral Fellow in Anthropology at Ben Gurion University and a lecturer at University of Galway)
Discover how first-generation Bahá’ís in Ireland redefine "Irishness," blending symbolic Irish elements with their Bahá’í identity, as revealed through fascinating ethnographic research and life story interviews.
Barnacle Glue: A Natural Adhesive for Biomedical Innovation
Shrutika Sawant
(PhD Student)
While adhesion in wet environments is difficult to achieve, many marine organisms can naturally stick to surfaces underwater. One such organism is the barnacle, which uses specialised proteins to firmly attach to surfaces as varied as rocks, the skin of whales and metal boats. Harnessing the adhesive power of these barnacle glue (or ‘cement’) proteins could create enormous benefit in biomedicine, such as in developing new surgical adhesives.
Ireland’s Energy Puzzle: Is Hydrogen the Final Piece?
Júlia T. M. Machado
(PhD Researcher - School of Political Science and Sociology - University of Galway )
Hydrogen can take Ireland beyond the wind debate—unlocking storage, stability, and export potential. Discover how it positions (or not) Ireland as a renewable leader and energy-secure island nation.
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