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Two special postage stamps celebrating the work of Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and featuring two pioneering Irish scientists, Professor Jocelyn Bell Burnell, astrophysicist and Professor Aoife McLysaght, geneticist, have been unveiled by Minister James Lawless T.D., Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. Astrophysicist Bell Burnell discovered the first radio pulsars in 1967 and has studied the sky across almost the whole electromagnetic spectrum. Geneticist McLysaght is Chair of Evolutionary Genetics in Trinity College Dublin and one of the world's leading genetics researchers. She was recently appointed to the role of Government Science Advisor. Both women are also exceptional in their advocacy for women in STEM and STEM communications. Unveiling the stamps, Minister James Lawless T.D., Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science said: "Recognising the vital role of women in STEM, which has historically been underreported, is an important aspect of the ongoing work of supporting gender balance across STEM disciplines, ensuring that all our research and innovation talent has the scope to see and realise their full potential. I am delighted that the significant contribution Professor McLysaght has made to science has been recognised in this way. I am delighted in particular that she has taken up her new role as Government Science Advisor and look forward to working with her in the period ahead." Issuing just ahead of International Women's Day 2025 on 8th March, An Post's new stamps acknowledge the achievements of Women in STEM and the challenges. While women are leading the way in many areas of STEM they still represent only 25% of STEM jobs in Ireland. There is an even greater under-representation of women at senior executive level. (*OECD 2018) Women in STEM are connecting and advocating for themselves to provide inspiration and to promote role models for generations to come. With support from industry and Government, they are attracting and retaining more women to STEM careers and championing the importance of greater diversity in STEM. Professor Bell Burnell and Professor McLysaght are at the forefront of this work. Designed by Detail Design agency, the stamps feature portraits of each woman by artist Steve Doogan alongside graphics representing their fields of expertise and achievements - a radio telescope and a classic double DNA helix with a diagram of the molecule. The stamps and a limited edition First Day Cover envelope are available in selected post offices nationwide and online at www.anpost.com/shop In 2018 Jocelyn Bell Burnell was awarded a Breakthrough Prize for her discovery of radio pulsars, with an award of over €3million which she donated in full to ensuring access to science education for under-represented groups. Her discovery of pulsars was also the subject of the physics Nobel prize in 1974, but at the time her male supervisors received the award. Professor Bell Burnell has become a hugely respected leader in the scientific community, instrumental in ensuring that the issue of access to science by people from under-represented groups is at the top of the science community's agenda. Professor Bell Burnell said: 'I am honoured and delighted to have a stamp issue in my honour; thank you An Post." Aoife McLysaght takes a leadership role advocating for STEM and actively communicating science to the public in an engaging and accessible manner. As professor of Genetics at Trinity College Dublin, she led a research group for over 20 years and managed cumulative research income from competitive awards of more than €5.5 million. A frequent contributor to radio discussions, live TV panels, science programmes, newspapers and online media, she has given many talks at public events, including music festivals and at the Royal Institution. Professor Aoife McLysaght, Government Science Advisor, said: "I am deeply honoure...

We got reaction to the government's new Covid measures from a number of guests including Junior Minister Damien English, Labour's Aodhan O'Riordain, Padraig Cribben of the VFI and Aoife McLysaght of the Independent Scientific Advocacy Group. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jackie Conboy, Founding Member of MEAI, Roisin Shortall, Co-leader of the Social Democrats, Aoife McLysaght, Professor of Genetics, TCD, Member of the Independent Scientific Advocacy Group, Martin Heydon, Minister of State,Dept. of Agriculture, FG TD,Christina Finn, political correspondent, Journal.ie

On this episode, What We Know Now: why did different truths dominate at different times of the Covid-19 pandemic? From hand washing and sanitising to ventilation and vaccination, medical knowledge and public health advice have changed considerably over the course of the last 18 months. Yet even as we have learned more, outdated advice and habits have persisted. So did the science fail us, or did we fail the science? Orla Hegarty is Assistant Professor of Architecture at University College Dublin, and Aoife McLysaght is Professor of Genetics at Trinity College Dublin. Both have been prominent voices in Ireland's public scientific debates over responses to the pandemic. At the National Gallery of Ireland, Orla and Aoife spoke with Ireland's Edge curator Muireann Kelleher about what we know now. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Aoife McLysaght, Professor of Genetics at Trinity College and Member of the Independent Scientific Advocacy Group

Aoife McLysaght, Professor of Genetics, Trinity College Dublin and member of the Independent Scientific Advocacy Group, Dr. Mary Favier, Covid Advisor to the National College of General Practitioners and Member of Nphet, Dr. Denis McCauley, Chairperson of the GP Sub Committee of the Irish Medical Organisation

Claire is joined by guests to discuss the weekend scenes as an outdoor summer becomes a reality, plus Andrew McGinley joins us to discuss how he deals with grief and his calls for more regulation of social media. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Timmy Dooley, F.F. Senator and Spokesperson on Transport, Aoife McLysaght, Professor of Genetics, Trinity College and Member of the Independent Scientific Advocacy Group

For much of the pandemic, the Independent Scientific Advocacy Group (ISAG) has recommended that Ireland should aggressively suppress virus transmission as part of a zero-Covid policy. That strategy has, however, failed to find favour with either the Government or health officials. As we prepare for the next phase of reopening in May, ISAG spokesperson, professor Aoife McLysaght, talks to Hugh about what the group would do differently, why one wrong step now could quickly lead to disaster again and why ISAG's zero-Covid campaign has been worth it, even if it fails.

Sharon Gaffney, Journalist with France24, Danny McCoy, CEO IBEC, Aoife McLysaght, Professor of Genetics, Trinity College.

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said yesterday that he wants to see "tougher interrogation" of Zero Covid advocates on exactly what they want. So in this Reboot Republic we talk to Professor in Genetics in Trinity College Dublin, Aoife McLysaght, we about the latest rising figures of COVID 19, what is likely to happen on the basis of the current approach, and what should the Government do on April 5th. Aoife sets out that we can achieve Zero Covid but cannot rely on vaccination alone as a strategy. She explains why there must be hotel quarantine for all incoming passengers not just from the 33 countries, and why resourcing public health is absolutely fundamental to understand where transmission is originating from, how to respond, and social inclusion - engaging with marginalised communities, supported isolation for those in overcrowding who cant isolate, and targeted interventions through an area based/regional approach to lockdowns. This is a message of hope - but Government must step up. You can play your part by contacting We Can Be Zero - a people's campaign and support them to get the Government to adopt a ZeroCovid strategy. Reboot Republic has no ads or sponsors and relies on listener support. If you enjoy these podcasts then please give something back by joining me at patreon.com/tortoiseshack

The disappearance of Sarah Everard in London and the subsequent discovery of a body in woodland by police searching for her, has got many of us talking about the everyday fear that women experience when it comes to being alone in public. Ms Everard, a 33-year-old marketing executive, went missing after leaving a friend’s house in Clapham, south London, at about 9pm on March 3rd. The Met Police announced on Wednesday that a diplomatic protection officer held in relation to her disappearance had been arrested on suspicion of murder. On today’s podcast, Róisín and Kathy discuss why, 40 years after the original Reclaim the Night marches, women are still scared and whether things would be different if men felt as frightened every time they went for a walk alone. Also in this episode, Kathy speaks to Aoife McLysaght, professor of genetics at TCD, Holly Cairns, Social Democrat TD for Cork South-West and Dr Gabrielle Colleran, vice president of the Irish Hospital Consultants Association, about this week’s grim anniversary marking one year since Ireland first entered a coronavirus-induced lockdown. We ask: would things have been any better if more women had been in charge? Plus: Patrick Freyne makes a guest appearance on the Women’s Podcast, reading his highly entertaining take on that Oprah interview with Meghan and Harry.

Ciara Doherty is joined in studio by guests to discuss housing, reduced Covid numbers and disinformation online. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Aoife McLysaght, Professor in the Molecular Evolution Laboratory of the Smurfit Institute of Genetics at Trinity College, talks to Eamon about the government's new Covid plan. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.

Darren McCaffrey, Euronews Political Editor, Aoife McLysaght, Professor of Genetics, Trinity College and Member of Independent Science Advocacy Group, Paul Moynagh, Professor of Immunology at Maynooth University

Cork and Kerry proved last year that Zero Covid is possible says Professor Aoife McLysaght. Government need to learn the lessons from here and from Australia she says. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ciara Doherty is joined by guests to discuss the vaccine rollout, Taoiseach Micheál Martin's St Patrick's Day trip to Washington, and the impact the pandemic has had on the arts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Aoife McLysaght, Professor in Genetics at TCD and Member of the Independent Scientific Advisory Group, Tanya Airey, Chairman of Sunway Holidays

A new campaign aimed at getting Ireland to adopt a stringent Zero-COVID strategy to eliminate the virus from the country has been launched today. 'We can be Zero’ is a website and hashtag devised on behalf of the Independent Scientific Advocacy Group, which is made up of many of Ireland’s leading public health experts. Aoife McLysaght is a member of that group, and she is also Professor in Genetics at Trinity College Dublin. She joined Kieran on Monday's edition of The Hard Shoulder to tell him why people would be on the streets asking for this if they could.

Damien English, Verona Murphy, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire and Aoife McLysaght discuss the vaccination rollout and a zero Covid strategy

It was a pleasure to be joined in The Tortoise Shack by Geneticist and member of the Independent Scientific Advocacy Group, Aoife McLysaght. We talked about the state of play now in the public realm around the pursuit of zero covid and the need for transparency in whatever plan the Government actually decide on. We cover a lot in this podcast and Aoife articulates so much of the public's frustration with the lack of political humility and clearly lays out why the pursuit of zero covid should be the strategy now and in pandemic proofing us going forward. Join us at: patreon.com/tortoiseshack

Aoife McLysaght, Professor in Genetics, Trinity College Dublin, Holly Cairns, Social Democrat TD Cork South West, Ossian Smyth, Green Party TD Dun Laoghaire and Minister of State for Public Procurement and e-Government

Matt is joined by guests to discuss the hospital crisis with insight from the INMO's Phil Ni Sheaghdha. Later, Social Democrats TD Holly Cairns joins us to discuss the report on the Mother and Baby Homes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Aoife McLysaght, Professor in the Molecular Evolution Laboratory of the Smurfit Institute of Genetics,TCD, talks to Eamon about the current surge of Covid-19 in Ireland. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.

As part of Nollaig Na mBan, Dr Vicky Conway of Policed hosted a special Live Online Podcast with a great panel and a super engaged audience. The guests included Education Lecturer, Ciara Reilly, UCD Ast Prof Orla Hegarty, St James's Hosp. Dr Clíona Ní Cheallaigh and TCD Professor, Aoife McLysaght. You'll also hear from Anne Marie Quilligan on Traveller deprivation during Covid-19, Dr Sharon Lambert on the need to organise and Consultant Paediatric Radiologist, Gabrielle Colleran on the ways the workload falls disproportionately on women. The panel and audience discuss how the government's approach is ignoring scientific knowledge and how schools have led the way. We discuss so many of the ways that this pandemic is hitting women in particular, and look at the impact in different communities, but also how we can move forward compassionately. A brilliant hour. To support these podcasts and get access to these live events please join us at: patreon.com/tortoiseshack

Today's Panel included Author and Broadcaster, Dearbhail McDonald, Karl Deeter, Financial Analyst and Prof. Aoife McLysaght. Hugh O' Connell also reports at the top of the program on the current COVID 19 situation in Ireland and Dr Paul Dalton discusses love amid COVID 19.

Margaret O'Doherty, Pharmacist in Raphoe, Donegal, Aoife McLysaght, Professor of Genetics and Member of ISAG - Independent Scientific Advocacy Group

Margaret O'Doherty, Pharmacist in Raphoe, Donegal, Aoife McLysaght, Professor of Genetics and Member of ISAG - Independent Scientific Advocacy Group

Ciara is joined by guests to discuss: last ditch Brexit trade deal talks, backlash after pay rise for judges, and the vaccine rollout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's panel included CEO of Dalata Hotel Group and former President of IBEC Pat McCann, Aoife McLysaght, Professor of Genetics TCD and Political Commentator with The Irish Examiner Alison O'Connor. Political Editor with The Business Post Michael Brennan also joined the programme.

Tanaiste Leo Varadkar says 'haircuts and shopping before nights out', as hospitality reopening's could be delayed a further week. And as we're promised a 3-stage easing of restrictions that will allow intercounty travel for Christmas; are we facing into another lockdown in the New Year? Ciara is joined by Richard Chambers, Willie O'Dea TD, Aoife McLysaght, Ronan Lynch, Dr Laura Cahillane, Dan O'Brien. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Robin Ince sits down for a chat with Aoife McLysaght, Professor in the Molecular Evolution Laboratory of the Smurfit Institute of Genetics, University of Dublin, Trinity College and one of the 2018 Royal Institution Christmas Lecturers.This series of Genetics Shambles is presented in association with The Genetics Society and The Milner Centre for Evolution. Find out more at CosmicShambles.com.To view previous episodes in the Genetics Shambles series head to Cosmicshambles.comFollow us on Twitter @GeneticsUnzip

Evolutionary geneticist Aoife McLysaght is joining Alice Roberts as a guest at this year’s Royal Institution Christmas Lectures. Together, they’re exploring where we come from, what makes us human, and what makes each of us unique. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this Science Weekly Christmas Special, Dan is in touch with the engineering specialist at the North Pole, invites in Aoife McLysaght who is a Guest Lecturer on the BBC Christmas Lectures, and explores the T.Rex of the Ocean!

behind the scenes at the iconic Royal Institution Christmas Lectures with Professors Alice Roberts and Aoife McLysaght - plus the fire-obsessed demonstration expert Fran Scott - to find the answer to the question “Who am I?”

Big news! Genetics Unzipped is a new podcast from the Genetics Society, taking a look at the world of genes, genomes and DNA. Here's a quick teaser from our first episode, featuring Alice Roberts, Aoife McLysaght and Fran Scott, taking a sneak peek behind the scenes at the 2018 Royal Institution Christmas Lectures.More info online at geneticsunzipped.com

❝ If you could learn something new, what would it be? One of the most common responses people give is a musical instrument. In episode 9, we tune our attention to learning how to play one. We meet geneticist Aoife McLysaght from Trinity College Dublin who’s learning djembe drums with Trinity bio-engineering student Charles Adebayo. Inspired by this, I teach my fellow host Jane a simple song on the ukulele. We chat about why so many people are motivated to learn music, the informal way most of us learn it, and talk to music education lecturer Marita Kerin from Trinity College Dublin about what makes a great music teacher. ❞ —Shane Bergin Subscribe and hear more episodes wherever you get your podcasts, including iTunes and Stitcher. Credits: Hosted by Jane Chadwick | Shane Bergin Featuring Aoife McLysaght | Charles Adebayo | Marita Kerin Produced by Bureau Music by Chris Zabriskie Supported by Science Foundation Ireland www.101thepodcast.com

Aoife McLysaght explores the evolution of new genes, how they sometimes become essential, and the link between new genes and disease including cancer. Aoife's lecture was given as the 2016 JBS Haldane Lecture from the Genetics Society. Aoife McLysaght is a geneticist at Trinity College Dublin. She specialises in the the origin and evolution of new genetic sequences and was the first to discover a set of genes that only occur in humans. She has appeared on TV to discuss her work and is a regular contributor to radio shows on BBC Radio 4 and columns in the Irish Times.

An evidence-based discussion of the controversial topic of race, as science sees it. Do races even exist, biologically? Adam Rutherford hosts a panel of experts, including Kenan Malik, Aoife McLysaght and Heidi Mirza. Subscribe to the podcast for regular talks from the world's sharpest minds. Search Ri Science Podcast in your app of choice.

Brian Cox and Robin Ince discuss the life and works of Alfred Russel Wallace, the lesser known co-founder of the theory of evolution by natural selection. They are joined on stage by biologists Steve Jones and Aoife McLysaght and comedian Tony Law to ask whether Wallace is the great unsung hero of biology and why it was Darwin who seems to have walked away with all the glory.

Miriam O'Callaghan interviews geneticists Professor David McConnell and Dr Aoife McLysaght about education, the need for open ended enquiry in science and the existence of God

Brian Cox and Robin Ince take to the stage at this year's Cheltenham Science Festival to discuss science mavericks. They are joined by comedian Marcus Brigstocke, medic and broadcaster Dr Kevin Fong, evolutionary biologist Aoife McLysaght and Nobel Laureate Professor Barry Marshall. Marshall, an Australian physician, famously experimented on himself to prove his theory that a bacterium was responsible for most peptic ulcers. He drank the bacterium he suspected was the cause, and as a result reversed decades of medical doctrine. He and the rest of the panel discuss the role of mavericks in science, how new theories get accepted and whether you have to go to such extreme lengths to truly push the frontiers of our scientific understanding. Presenters: Robin Ince and Brian Cox Producer: Alexandra Feachem.