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The Independent: Island Nation: Simple things we can do to restore the ocean – and how it can heal us
Whitaker’s Easkey Britton was recently featured in an article published by The Independent. Read it here.
Christine Domegan and Patricia McHugh’s Flu Project featured by WHO Europe
The joint Whitaker and HSE project on Healthcare Worker Flu Vaccination, was recently featured by the World Health Organization Europe. Congratulations to all those involved. To read the piece released by WHO, click here. To read the original report and policy, please follow the links below. Download the full report Download the full policy
Using digital technologies to manage high blood pressure within the Irish health system
High blood pressure (hypertension) is a chronic condition in which the blood vessels have persistently raised pressure. It is one of the leading risk factors for heart attack and stroke and is one of the most common chronic conditions seen today. According to the TILDA study, approximately 65% of Irish adults over the age of… | Read on »
InterTradeIreland “Social Media Marketing: Using Technology to Build Customer Relationships for the SME”
This event focused on how to use online technology to build customer relationships for SMEs. The aim of the talk was to simplify the process and understanding of how to build customer relationships online and to drive these to a successful conversion. An overview of techniques such as Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing and… | Read on »
Panel Discussion in Response to Colin Murphy’s Speech at the ’10 Years On’ Conference
A panel of experts reacts to Colin Murphy’s speech, including: Stephen Collins, former Political Editor, The Irish Times; Professor Kate Kenny, Queen’s University Belfast; Gearóid Ó Tuathaigh, Emeritus Professor of History, NUI Galway; and Fiona Ross, Chair, CIÉ. The panel is chaired by Professor Daniel Carey, Director of the Moore Institute, NUI Galway. … | Read on »
Colin Murphy Discusses the Fallout from the Financial Crisis at the Conference ’10 Years On’
Playwright and author, Colin Murphy, speaks at a public event marking ’10 Years On: How Ireland has changed since the Financial Crisis’ organised in NUI Galway by the Whitaker Institute and Moore Institute. He is introduced by Dan Carey, Director of the Moore Institute.
Panel Discussion in Response to Patrick Honohan’s Speech on the Banking Crisis at the ’10 Years On’ Conference
A panel of experts reacts to Patrick Honohan’s speech, including: Angela Knight CBE, former Chief Executive, British Bankers’ Association; Professor John McHale, Dean, College of Business, Public Policy & Law, NUI Galway; Frances Ruane, former Director, Economic and Social Research Institute. The panel is chaired by NUI Galway President, Professor Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh.
Patrick Honohan Discusses the Banking Crisis at the ’10 Years On’ Conference
Former Central Bank of Ireland governor, Patrick Honohan, speaks at a public event marking ’10 Years On: How Ireland has changed since the Financial Crisis’ organised in NUI Galway by the Whitaker Institute and Moore Institute. He is introduced by NUI Galway President, Professor Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh.
Response to Robert Watt at the ‘How (Not) To Do Public Policy’ Conference
Expert speakers respond to Robert Watt’s talk: Richard Boyle, Head of Research, Institute of Public Administration; Joan Burton TD, former Tánaiste and Leader of the Labour Party; Kevin Cardiff, former Secretary General, Department of Finance; Jill Rutter, Programme Director, Institute for Government, London
Robert Watt Addresses the ‘How (Not) To Do Public Policy’ Conference
Robert Watt, Secretary General of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, gives his insight into policy-making, as part of a conference hosted by the Whitaker Institute at NUI Galway, entitled ‘How (Not) To Do Public Policy’, with reference to the failed implementation of water charges. He is introduced by Whitaker Institute Director, Dave O’Connell,… | Read on »