Professor Bill McEvoy, Professor of Preventive Cardiology, NUI Galway, Medical and Research Director of NIPC and Consultant Cardiologist at Galway University Hospitals, with Cardiovascular Nurse Specialist, Irene Gibson and Carmel McGuire having her blood pressure taken at Croí Heart and Stroke Centre. Credit: Aengus McMahon. A global study led by NUI Galway found that … [Read more...] about NUI Galway study finds increased risks for young people suffering from high blood pressure
NUI Galway astronomer part of international team that detected gas released in a giant planetary collision
Artist’s impression of a giant impact releasing gas from the atmosphere of a Venus-like planet. Photo Credit: Mark A. Garlick An international team, including an astronomer from NUI Galway, have detected evidence of a giant impact that occurred in a nearby star system. The findings, based on the research by NUI Galway, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and … [Read more...] about NUI Galway astronomer part of international team that detected gas released in a giant planetary collision
33 NUI Galway postgraduate and postdoctoral students awarded IRC funding
33 postgraduate and postdoctoral students at NUI Galway have been awarded funding for their research projects by the Irish Research Council (IRC). The funding was announced as part of the Government’s 2021 Postgraduate and Postdoctoral programme. Professor Jim Livesey, Vice President for Research and Innovation at NUI Galway welcomed the announcement and congratulated the … [Read more...] about 33 NUI Galway postgraduate and postdoctoral students awarded IRC funding
Can fast-fashion companies be considered truly sustainable?
Photo by Alena Koval from Pexels As global climate change becomes a more pressing issue, sustainability has become a growing movement among individuals who want to minimize their impact on the planet. By taking actions such as switching plastic straws for reusable ones or composting their food, people have been able to minimize their overall carbon footprint and live an … [Read more...] about Can fast-fashion companies be considered truly sustainable?
Should we be preparing for annual COVID-19 booster vaccines?
An advisory panel at The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently endorsed COVID-19 boosters for certain Americans. For now, the CDC is only recommending a third Pfizer vaccine for those 65 and older, nursing home residents, and adults aged 18 to 64 with underlying health conditions. In Ireland, the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) have also … [Read more...] about Should we be preparing for annual COVID-19 booster vaccines?