Podcasts about University College Dublin

A trove of newly released Epstein files include emails that appear to involve Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, while another suggests Donald Trump travelled on the billionaire's private jet "many more times than previously has been reported". The US Department of Justice released at least 11,000 more files on Tuesday. Scott Lucas, Professor and political analyst, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin, joined Pat Kenny to discuss.

The HSE is warning of extra potent drugs entering the Irish market ahead of the Christmas season. Drugs such as MDMA or other synthetic substances being falsely sold as ketamine.Joining Ciara Doherty to discuss this is Patricia Casey, Consultant Psychiatrist in the Mater Hospital and Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry at University College Dublin and Kristy Morrison Keating, who has spoken out online of her own struggles with cocaine and the prevalence among your people.

New research from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences and the Medical Bureau of Road Safety based in University College Dublin has revealed a dramatic increase in the detection of cocaine and cannabis among Irish drivers suspected of driving under the influence, pointing to changing patterns of drug use on Irish roads…The study found an astonishing 21% year-on-year increase between the years 2012-2018.Joining Ciara to discuss this further is Dr Richard Maguire from The Medical Bureau of Road Safety and Meghann Scully, Host of ‘28 Ways to Save the World'.

In this episode, Eoin Ryan shares his journey from a rural upbringing in Tipperary to his role as assistant professor at University College Dublin. He discusses the cyclical nature of farming, the challenges of retaining young vets in practice, and his involvement in teaching, clinical work, and research —highlighting the Sound Cow Innovation Programme (SCIP), which aims to improve cow mobility in Irish dairy herds through collaboration with farmers and vets. Eoin emphasises the importance of communication in veterinary medicine, explaining how empathy and positive language are vital for building trust and engagement with farmers and students. Enriched with personal anecdotes, practical advice for new graduates, and even a traditional Irish ballad, this conversation reflects the blend of professionalism and warmth that defines Eoin's approach and personality.Notes from this episode:Link to the Sound Cow Innovation Programme (SCIP): https://animalhealthireland.ie/programmes/hoof-healthcheck/scip-sound-cow-innovation-programme/Link to the Irish Veterinary Benevolent Fund: https://www.ivbf.ie/

Dr Graham Finlay UCD -Assistant Professor in the School of Politics and International Relations, University College Dublin and Aoife Rooney - Assistant Editor of the Weekend Magazine look back at the bigger stories of the week.

"Although the National Security Strategy says very little about Russia, what it does say is really, really significant because it does not treat Russia as an adversary. But we're talking about an attempt to break the European Union, to absolutely shatter this institution.” This is what Scott Lucas, Professor of International Politics at the Clinton Institute at University College Dublin, told me when commenting on the new National Security Strategy of the Trump administration. Scott is also Professor Emeritus of International Politics at the University of Birmingham and editor-in-chief of EA WorldView. Does he think that Europe is, at this moment, squeezed between Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Elon Musk, and Xi Jinping – and if so, how should it respond? Listen to our conversation. And if you enjoy what I do, please support me on Ko-fi! Thank you. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/amatisak

The Irish filmmaker Neil Jordan (“The Crying Game”, “Interview with The Vampire”) is also an author of several novels. Jordan has recently released an autobiographical work called “Amnesiac: A Memoir” (Bloomsbury Publishing, 2024) which is currently available where books are sold. In this vivid, moving and strange memoir, Neil Jordan – the author of classic fiction like “The Past”, “Sunrise with Sea Monster” and “Night in Tunisia”, and the creator of celebrated movies like “Angel,” “Mona Lisa,” “The Crying Game” and “Interview with the Vampire” – reaches deep into his own past and that of his family. His mother was a painter, his father an inspector of schools who was visited by ghosts, and Jordan grew up on the edge of an abandoned aristocratic estate in north Dublin whose mysterious ruins fed his imagination. Passionate about music, he played in bands and theatre groups and met, at University College Dublin, a young radical called Jim Sheridan. Together they staged unforgettable dramatic productions that hinted at their future careers. His first collection of stories and first novel, “Night in Tunisia” and “The Past”, were met with acclaim, but Jordan was also drawn to the freedom and visual richness of film, and worked with the great English director John Boorman on his Arthurian epic “Excalibur”. His own first movie with Stephen Rea, “Angel”, was a brilliant angular take on the horrific violence of the Troubles, and in the years since then his films have combined in a unique way, intense supernatural elements with reflections on violence and sexuality. Jordan describes his work with Stephen Rea, Jaye Davidson, Bob Hoskins, Tom Cruise and many others, but this is not a conventional story of life in the movies. The book is an eerie meditation on loss, love and creativity, on inspiration and influence, by one of the most unusual artists Ireland has produced.

Thomas Becket and His World (Reaktion Books, 2025) explores the turbulent life and violent death of Thomas Becket, one of the most controversial figures of the Middle Ages. From a London merchant's son to royal chancellor and archbishop of Canterbury, Becket's murder in Canterbury Cathedral on 29 December 1170 elevated him to England's most celebrated saint. Michael Staunton looks at Becket's complex and contested legacy, drawing from Becket's own words and those of his contemporaries. Based on extensive contemporary medieval sources, this account offers a fresh perspective on Thomas Becket's life and places him within the broader landscape of twelfth-century England and Europe – a time of rapid change, conflict and achievement. Thomas Becket and His World is perfect for anyone wanting to learn more about this pivotal figure in medieval history. Michael Staunton is Professor of Medieval History at University College Dublin. He is an internationally recognized expert on Thomas Becket. His books include The Historians of Angevin England (2017). Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube Channel: here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Thomas Becket and His World (Reaktion Books, 2025) explores the turbulent life and violent death of Thomas Becket, one of the most controversial figures of the Middle Ages. From a London merchant's son to royal chancellor and archbishop of Canterbury, Becket's murder in Canterbury Cathedral on 29 December 1170 elevated him to England's most celebrated saint. Michael Staunton looks at Becket's complex and contested legacy, drawing from Becket's own words and those of his contemporaries. Based on extensive contemporary medieval sources, this account offers a fresh perspective on Thomas Becket's life and places him within the broader landscape of twelfth-century England and Europe – a time of rapid change, conflict and achievement. Thomas Becket and His World is perfect for anyone wanting to learn more about this pivotal figure in medieval history. Michael Staunton is Professor of Medieval History at University College Dublin. He is an internationally recognized expert on Thomas Becket. His books include The Historians of Angevin England (2017). Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube Channel: here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory

Thomas Becket and His World (Reaktion Books, 2025) explores the turbulent life and violent death of Thomas Becket, one of the most controversial figures of the Middle Ages. From a London merchant's son to royal chancellor and archbishop of Canterbury, Becket's murder in Canterbury Cathedral on 29 December 1170 elevated him to England's most celebrated saint. Michael Staunton looks at Becket's complex and contested legacy, drawing from Becket's own words and those of his contemporaries. Based on extensive contemporary medieval sources, this account offers a fresh perspective on Thomas Becket's life and places him within the broader landscape of twelfth-century England and Europe – a time of rapid change, conflict and achievement. Thomas Becket and His World is perfect for anyone wanting to learn more about this pivotal figure in medieval history. Michael Staunton is Professor of Medieval History at University College Dublin. He is an internationally recognized expert on Thomas Becket. His books include The Historians of Angevin England (2017). Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube Channel: here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

Thomas Becket and His World (Reaktion Books, 2025) explores the turbulent life and violent death of Thomas Becket, one of the most controversial figures of the Middle Ages. From a London merchant's son to royal chancellor and archbishop of Canterbury, Becket's murder in Canterbury Cathedral on 29 December 1170 elevated him to England's most celebrated saint. Michael Staunton looks at Becket's complex and contested legacy, drawing from Becket's own words and those of his contemporaries. Based on extensive contemporary medieval sources, this account offers a fresh perspective on Thomas Becket's life and places him within the broader landscape of twelfth-century England and Europe – a time of rapid change, conflict and achievement. Thomas Becket and His World is perfect for anyone wanting to learn more about this pivotal figure in medieval history. Michael Staunton is Professor of Medieval History at University College Dublin. He is an internationally recognized expert on Thomas Becket. His books include The Historians of Angevin England (2017). Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube Channel: here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thomas Becket and His World (Reaktion Books, 2025) explores the turbulent life and violent death of Thomas Becket, one of the most controversial figures of the Middle Ages. From a London merchant's son to royal chancellor and archbishop of Canterbury, Becket's murder in Canterbury Cathedral on 29 December 1170 elevated him to England's most celebrated saint. Michael Staunton looks at Becket's complex and contested legacy, drawing from Becket's own words and those of his contemporaries. Based on extensive contemporary medieval sources, this account offers a fresh perspective on Thomas Becket's life and places him within the broader landscape of twelfth-century England and Europe – a time of rapid change, conflict and achievement. Thomas Becket and His World is perfect for anyone wanting to learn more about this pivotal figure in medieval history. Michael Staunton is Professor of Medieval History at University College Dublin. He is an internationally recognized expert on Thomas Becket. His books include The Historians of Angevin England (2017). Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube Channel: here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/christian-studies

Thomas Becket and His World (Reaktion Books, 2025) explores the turbulent life and violent death of Thomas Becket, one of the most controversial figures of the Middle Ages. From a London merchant's son to royal chancellor and archbishop of Canterbury, Becket's murder in Canterbury Cathedral on 29 December 1170 elevated him to England's most celebrated saint. Michael Staunton looks at Becket's complex and contested legacy, drawing from Becket's own words and those of his contemporaries. Based on extensive contemporary medieval sources, this account offers a fresh perspective on Thomas Becket's life and places him within the broader landscape of twelfth-century England and Europe – a time of rapid change, conflict and achievement. Thomas Becket and His World is perfect for anyone wanting to learn more about this pivotal figure in medieval history. Michael Staunton is Professor of Medieval History at University College Dublin. He is an internationally recognized expert on Thomas Becket. His books include The Historians of Angevin England (2017). Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube Channel: here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/british-studies

The Director of the Heritage Foundation, the group responsible for much of Trump's agenda, says in the Telegraph today “There's sure as hell not going to be a return to old Republicanism…”So, is Trumpism here to stay? Or will the GOP revert to old-fashioned Republicanism once Trump leaves office in 2029?Joining Seán to discuss is Scott Lucas, Professor of International Politics at the Clinton Institute, University College Dublin.Image: Reuters

The Director of the Heritage Foundation, the group responsible for much of Trump's agenda, says in the Telegraph today “There's sure as hell not going to be a return to old Republicanism…”So, is Trumpism here to stay? Or will the GOP revert to old-fashioned Republicanism once Trump leaves office in 2029?Joining Seán to discuss is Scott Lucas, Professor of International Politics at the Clinton Institute, University College Dublin.Image: Reuters

The 2025 OECD Report Reinforcing Rural Resilience reveals that OECD regions have seen a significant loss of forests, with approximately 10% of their forest cover disappearing between 2000 and 2020. This decline is driven by a combination of factors, including land conversion for agriculture, urban expansion, and the increasing demand for natural resources. Some countries and regions have experienced even more severe losses, particularly in areas where deforestation and forest fires have been widespread. This loss of forest cover has profound implications for biodiversity, carbon sequestration, and the overall health of ecosystems highlights the changes in forest cover across different OECD countries and regions, providing a snapshot of the environmental challenges faced by rural areas. To discuss solution-based approaches to this issue, we do not need to necessarily turn to new innovations or technologies, but rather we can look to past wisdom of indigenous knowledge in how to care for nature in a long-sustaining manner. To discuss such approaches, Shayne MacLachlan from the OECD sits down with two impressive scholars, Edson Krenak from Cultural Survival, Brazil and Adwoa Serwaa Ofori, from University College Dublin. This conversation took place at the 2025 OECD Latin American Rural Development Conference, Rural-Urban Connections: Pathways to Sustainable Development in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Have a listen. To learn more, visit OECD Latin American Rural Development Conference and the OECD's work on Rural Development. Find out more about Cultural Survival and Citizen Rural Research Lab. To learn more about the OECD, our global reach, and how to join us, go to www.oecd.org/about/ To keep up with latest at the OECD, visit www.oecd.org/ Get the latest OECD content delivered directly to your inbox! Subscribe to our newsletters: www.oecd.org/newsletters

Recorded November 14th, 2025. Emer O'Sullivan graduated from University College Dublin and pursued further studies and academic work at Berlin and Frankfurt universities before being appointed Chair of English Literature at Leuphana University Lüneburg. Writing in both German and English, she specialises in comparative and children's literature, with particular interests in translation and image studies. Her work has been translated into many languages. A pioneer in comparative children's literature, she has received international recognition, most recently the IRSCL Honorary Fellowship and the 20th International Brothers Grimm Award in 2025. Recorded as part of The Pollard Collection of Children's Books: A Symposium This collaboration between the School of English and Trinity College Library brought together a range of experts to discuss the history, significance, and impact of the Collection. The Collection is one of the most important children's book collections in the world and contains over 12,000 books ranging from the 16thC to the early 20thC amassed over a twenty-year period by Mary ‘Paul' Pollard, the former Keeper of Early Printed books at Trinity College Library. Learn more at www.tcd.ie/trinitylongroomhub

This week's Young Stock Podcast is recorded live from the Dairy Women Ireland's conference, as we sit down with UCD professor and Nuffield Ireland scholar Zoe McKay. Having gotten involved in the original steering committee that developed the network, Zoe is now secretary to the board of Dairy Women Ireland. She discusses the role of the organisation and the importance of bringing women working on dairy farms together. To provide a network to give confidence and support to those who are directly or indirectly involved across the dairy sector. Zoe grew up in the farming community of Ballyfin Co and she is currently an assistant professor of grass and forage science at University College Dublin. Within this role, Zoe is the programme director for the undergraduate degree in sustainable food systems, along with leading a grassland research programme at UCD Lyons Farm. Importance of researchAs one of the 2025 Nuffield Ireland scholars, Zoe has spent the last year travelling across the globe to gain information and research for her topic, “Future Grasslands for Climate Adaptation: What are the options for Ireland?”.Her research aims to evaluate grassland strategies to adapt to climate change and increase the sustainability of Ireland's grass-based production systems.Want a say in our next dairy podcast? Fill out our short survey for a chance to win Wawet waterproof leggings—your feedback matters www.ifj.ie/dairypodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We don't often get to cover joyful policy news on this podcast, so this week we're delighted to be discussing that rare thing: a European country that's investing serious money in culture. For three years, Ireland has been experimenting with paying artists, musicians and other creative workers a basic income. And guess what? The scheme has worked so well that they're keeping it going. But is the policy all it's cracked up to be? This week we speak to John Baker, a co-founder of the Equality Studies Centre at University College Dublin and one of the coordinators of Basic Income Ireland, about the logic and limits of Ireland's Basic Income for the Arts.    In sillier policy news, we're looking at why Slovakia has been regulating the speed of kids cycling on the pavement. And we're diving into Ukraine's massive corruption scandal: what exactly happened, and just how bad is it for Volodymyr Zelenskyy?    You can read interviews with the artists who've been receiving Ireland's Basic Income for the Arts here.   This podcast was brought to you in cooperation with Euranet Plus, the leading radio network for EU news. But it's contributions from listeners that truly make it all possible—we could not continue to make the show without you! If you like what we do, you can chip in to help us cover our production costs at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/europeanspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (in many different currencies), or you can gift a donation to a superfan. We'd also love it if you could tell two friends about this podcast. We think two feels like a reasonable number. This week's Inspiration Station recommendations: ‘Dopamine' by Robyn, ‘Choke Enough' by Oklou, ‘West End Girl' by Lily Allen and ‘La symphonie des éclairs' by Zaho de Sagazan.   Other resources for this episode    ‘The EU Parliament now has a right-wing majority' - Gulf Stream Blues (Dave Keating's newsletter), November 14, 2025 ‘Rage, panic, and a glimmer of hope in Ukraine as corruption scandal unfolds' - The Kyiv Independent, November 15, 2025 ‘No, there is no ‘speed limit' for pedestrians in Slovakia' - Euractiv, October 30, 2025 ‘Bratislava built under 4 km of cycle paths last year, leaving cyclists disappointed' - The Slovak Spectator, April 1, 2025 Produced by Morgan Childs Mixing and mastering by Wojciech Oleksiak Music by Jim Barne and Mariska Martina   YouTube | Bluesky | Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | hello@europeanspodcast.com

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless, TD, has announced €34.5 million in funding to support 39 cutting-edge research projects. Announcing the awards, Minister Lawless said: "We are investing in cutting-edge, curiosity-driven research, and empowering individual researchers to progress bold ideas that can lead to groundbreaking discoveries. These awards demonstrate our dedication to building a diverse and inclusive research community that delivers impact for our society and economy. I look forward to seeing the development and outputs of these projects over the coming years." Dr Diarmuid O'Brien, CEO of Research Ireland, commented: "Research Ireland's Frontiers for the Future Programme has, at its core, the exploration of high-risk, high-reward ideas, and the building of collaborative teams that produce excellent research. We are proud to be partnering with Children's Health Foundation, Breakthrough Cancer Research, and the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, and supporting 66 PhD students, 47 postdoctoral researchers, and 13 other research positions." This year's Frontiers for the Future Programme was co-funded by Children's Health Foundation, Breakthrough Cancer Research, and Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, who collectively contributed €2.8 million to the programme. Fionnuala O Leary, CEO, Children's Health Foundation, commented: "Children's Health Foundation is extremely proud to support the Frontiers for the Future Programme which empowers researchers to pursue innovative ideas which have the potential to transform outcomes for sick children. None of this can be achieved without the incredible generosity of the Foundation's supporters who trust us to invest in the next generation of scientific discovery and helping to drive meaningful, lasting impact for sick children". Orla Dolan, CEO of Breakthrough Cancer Research said, "Breakthrough Cancer Research focuses our research investment on the lowest survival cancers because we urgently need smarter, kinder, and more effective treatments to improve survival. We are thrilled to partner with Research Ireland to support bold, creative new ideas and researchers to meet the urgent needs of people diagnosed with these very challenging cancers - to deliver impact where it's needed most." "SEAI is proud to continue our partnership with Research Ireland as we know that investing in cutting-edge research is essential to delivering the technologies and systems that will underpin Ireland's clean energy transition" said Kerrie Sheehan, Head of Research, Innovation and Electricity at SEAI. "We're delighted to co-fund two projects focusing on energy storage and an award for offshore energy data collection through the Frontiers for the Future Programme, that will support emerging energy technologies to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy." Highlights of this year's funded research include: Projects: Developing new materials to create longer-lasting, more sustainable batteries as alternatives to current lithium-ion technology, co-funded by SEAI (Prof. Hugh Geaney, University of Limerick). Designing a biodegradable 3D-printed stent material to help heal spinal fractures caused by osteoporosis (Dr Ciara Murphy, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences). [Photo attached] Building computer models that better predict long-term outcomes for babies affected by birth-related oxygen loss (Prof. Brian Walsh and Prof. Deirdre Murray, University College Cork). Awards: Exploring Irish ecosystems to discover novel yeast species with potential for use in food, biofuels, and biotechnology (Prof. Geraldine Butler, University College Dublin). Developing safer, low-cost alternatives to precious metal catalysts to convert ammonia into useful chemicals for medicines, agriculture, and industry (Dr Daniela Bezuidenhout, Maynooth University). Explore how early-life memories are lost and how this process differs in autism and be...

En este capítulo, exploramos un estallido de rayos gamma sin precedentes que se ha repetido tres veces en el mismo día y que ya mostraba emisión en rayos X horas antes del primer pico. El seguimiento en radio, infrarrojo y rayos X lo ha situado en otra galaxia y ha abierto dos escenarios principales: la disrupción de una enana blanca por un agujero negro de masa intermedia o un colapso estelar atípico capaz de alimentar un chorro relativista durante horas. Nos lo cuenta uno de los responsables del estudio, Antonio Martín-Carrillo, investigador en la University College Dublin.

The government has come under increasing intense criticism of its record on housing, and the sluggishness with which its addressed the need to build more affordable homes.Today on Inside Politics, Hugh Linehan discusses the issues with the planning and regulatory system that some argue is slowing down the process of boosting housing supply in Ireland.In an essay published in The Irish Times last month, the tech billionaire and founder of Stripe John Collison argued construction, and infrastructure projects more generally, are being held back by regulation and judicial barriers stemming from the planning corruption scandals of the 1980's and 90's.On the podcast today is Orla Hegarty, assistant professor at University College Dublin and a fellow at the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland, dismissed Mr Collisons case, saying: “It jumps to a solution that doesn't relate to the problem”.“There is a thinking that if the market isn't functioning, the issue must be regulation. That's a really naive take.”The evidence doesn't support that" she added.Hugh is also joined by Sean Keys, the executive director of the think tank Progress Ireland, for which John Collison is a significant financial donor, says the argument is not solely about de-regulation.“We need to build new agency. We need to build state capacity”.He added: “What the national planning framework does is basically put a thump on the scale of building in Dublin”.Produced by JJ Vernon and Andrew McNair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Voted #1 as the best private school on many different levels, Holy Rosary Academy in Anchorage is a beacon of hope, excellence and virtue.I'm thrilled to get to visit today with Principal Marie-Louise Schirda about the role of classical education and why it is needed more today than ever before. From the HRA website, Marie-Louise is "rooted in Alaskan soil, not only by virtue of her family's work as the state's largest producer of farm-to-table produce, but also in her long-term commitment to delivering a classical K-12 curriculum in the Catholic tradition to Holy Rosary Academy students.Mrs. Schirda adventured around the globe to achieve her distinctly Catholic education. She attended high school at Trivium School in Massachusetts and then graduated from Thomas More College of Liberal Arts in New Hampshire. While at Thomas More, she spent one semester in Rome, steeped in the art and architecture of many magnificent Catholic churches, backdropped by the grandeur and beauty of the ancient ruins.She earned her master's degree in Anglo-Irish Literature and Drama from University College Dublin, Ireland, and came back to the States to attend Gonzaga University, where she completed her state licensure to teach. "I hope you can tune in.Support the show

In Conversation with Professor Prospera Tedam SFHEA  Join me for an inspiring conversation with the remarkable Professor Prospera Tedam, from the School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice at University College Dublin.  Professor Tedam takes us on a journey through her career spanning both academia and frontline practice, sharing insights which are sure to resonate with social work professionals, students, and those passionate about social justice.  Professor Tedam opens up about her fascinating five-year experience working in the United Arab Emirates, offering her perspectives on how social work practice translates across different cultural contexts and what she learned from this vital experience.  Professor Tedam is passionate about school social work as a specialism. She discusses: The tremendous value this field brings to children and their families How school-based social work creates impact in the lives of vulnerable children Why school placements offer enriching and invaluable learning experiences for social work studentsProfessor Tedam created the MANDELA Model, which was designed to support and enhance the experiences of student social workers, with particular sensitivity toward Black and minoritised students who are not well served. Hear the story behind its creation and how it's making a difference in social work education. Professor Tedam teases exciting upcoming research outcomes, scheduled for release in 2026.      Find Professor Tedam's work available here:https://people.ucd.ie/prospera.tedam/publicationsDo share your feedback at: adosylv@gmail.comFollow us on social media:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/412169436067530Subscribe and leave a review to help us reach more listeners!Join us and remember—social workers matter!Website: www.inclinetrainingconsultants.co

On the first episode of our new podcast, Growing Minds, aimed at secondary school students, Sarah McIntosh speaks to two college students about the different pathways into agriculture, student life and the future of farming. The Irish Farmers Journal has launched a brand-new podcast series, ‘Growing Minds', aimed at secondary school students and those studying agricultural science in school.On this week's episode, careers and education journalist Sarah McIntosh explores the different educational pathways into agricultural science through the CAO system and beyond.Joining her live in the studio are two third-level students, Ciaran McLoughlin, the Ag Soc auditor in University College Dublin and Ellen Feerey, a final year student from South East Technological University, Waterford. Hailing from a sheep farm in Trim, Co Meath Ciaran outlines why he decided to study a course in UCD and what growing up on a farm taught him from a young age. Ellen from Tyrellspass, Co Westmeath took a different pathway into college, spending two years in Gurteen Agriculture College before transferring into a Level 8 agriculture science degree at SETU. She outlines the benefit this had on her studies and why she would encourage other students to look into alternative pathways. Both students offer their advice on studying agricultural science, what to look out for when choosing your college course and what the future of farming looks like from a young perspective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Donald Trump has endorsed former Governor of New York Andrew Cuomo in his bid for mayor, having labelled his main opponent, Zohran Mamdani, a communist. The president has even threatened to cut off funding should Zohran win.Pat discusses this further with Professor and Political Analyst from the Clinton Institute, at University College Dublin, Scott Lucas.

The Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O'Brien has today announced the publication of the Interim Report of the National Energy Affordability Taskforce. Its work focused on energy affordability in the years ahead All to discuss with Lisa Ryan, Professor in Energy Economics at University College Dublin.

The Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O'Brien has today announced the publication of the Interim Report of the National Energy Affordability Taskforce. Its work focused on energy affordability in the years ahead All to discuss with Lisa Ryan, Professor in Energy Economics at University College Dublin.

How did the pre-Christian commemoration of Samhain travel across the seas from Ancient Ireland to America? And how did it evolve into the Halloween we know and love to this day?In this special spooky episode Don welcomes Dr Kelly Fitzgerald, Head of the School of Irish, Celtic Studies and Folklore at University College Dublin, to take us through Halloween's stateside origins.Edited by Aidan Lonergan. Produced by Freddy Chick.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.  You can take part in our listener survey here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Donald Trump has just completed perhaps the most consequential meeting of his Asia tour, a conference with Chairman of the Chinese Communist Party, Xi Jinping. Joining Pat with more on this meeting was Professor and Political Analyst from the Clinton Institute, at University College Dublin, Scott Lucas.

It's all treat and no trick this SpoOooky Season, as Jo and Adam welcome back Best Friend of the Pod, acclaimed novelist Leigh Stein, for a bumper Halloween special (rustle rustle). Together they discuss the origins and development of Leigh's new novel, IF YOU'RE SEEING THIS IT IS MEANT FOR YOU, a gothic satire set inside a TikTok hyper house. Leigh also fills us in on life as TikTok's resident expert on satire, pulling off her own viral satirical hoax and what Tiktok has done to publishing and the way we read more generally. Jo also updates us on the Brontë Parsonage Shirley Read-a-Long (Shirley, Charlotte Brontë's second novel, which is definitely satirical) and Adam tells us what he learnt about satire and alcohol during his most recent international escapade at the University College Dublin.

Adrian Goldberg discusses the latest moves in President Trump's 'war on drugs' in Venezuela and elsewhere in Latin America, with Scott Lucas, Prof of US and International Politics at the Clinton Institute, University College Dublin and both Founder and Editor, EA WorldView. Produced in Birmingham, UK by Adrian Goldberg and Harvey White. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If authoritarians seek to dictate the global agenda while liberal democracies at least partly resist, could this lead to conflicts or even wars? This was one of my questions for Alexander Cooley, Professor of Political Science at Barnard College, Columbia University, and Alexander Dukalskis, Associate Professor in the School of Politics and International Relations at University College Dublin. Their new book, Dictating the Agenda: The Authoritarian Resurgence in World Politics, examines how authoritarian powers have grown more confident and assertive in challenging liberal norms. In our conversation – with Professor Cooley speaking first – we discuss what triggered this authoritarian resurgence, why today's autocrats are no longer ashamed of their systems, and what role the West itself played in enabling this global shift. Listen to our conversation. And if you enjoy what I do, please support me on Ko-fi! Thank you. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/amatisak

Professor Ronan McNulty, University College Dublin's School of Physics, explains what opportunities could come from Ireland's membership of CERN.

A new policy paper from NexSys researchers based in University College Dublin has outlined key recommendations to ensure that Ireland's upcoming rollout of dynamic electricity pricing delivers real benefits for consumers, the energy system, and the environment. Dynamic pricing, which gained some notoriety in Ireland due to its use for the pricing of Oasis tickets in 2024, is due to be made available to electricity customers in Ireland from June 2026. Under these new contracts, the cost of electricity varies throughout the day based on wholesale market prices. This has the potential to shift consumption away from expensive peak periods and towards times of abundant renewable energy. The paper notes that this could help reduce carbon emissions, improve grid efficiency, and support Ireland's Climate Action Plan targets. However, the paper's authors warn that these benefits will only be realised if consumers are supported with the right tools and protections. Lead author Dr Ciarán Mac Domhnaill commented: "Some might say dynamic pricing has the potential to make Ireland's electricity system cleaner and more efficient, but unless consumers are confident that it will work for them, these advantages will not be realised. This means dynamic pricing should be introduced alongside automation technologies, fair protections, and clear communication to customers." Key Recommendations Include: Rolling out automation technology, such as smart devices that customers can configure to automatically adjust energy use during high-price periods, to make dynamic pricing easier for households. Improving access to real-time feedback on usage and cost through mobile apps or in-home displays. Protecting consumers during a phase-in period, including limits on early termination fees and temporary bill protection to reduce financial risk. Empowering customers with clear information and personalised tools, such as comparison websites, to help them choose the right pricing plan. Ensuring that lower-income households are not disadvantaged through lack of access to enabling technologies and all consumers can share in the potential savings. The paper highlights lessons from international experiences, such as Spain's nationwide introduction of dynamic pricing, and draws on extensive economic and behavioural research to inform practical policy design for Ireland. The full research summary, Don't look back in anger: Making dynamic electricity pricing work for Ireland, is available from NexSys and on PublicPolicy.ie More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Eimear Chaomhánach grew up in a beekeeping household in Dublin. As an undergraduate and postgraduate of Irish Folklore in University College Dublin, she spent many years researching the lore of bees and beekeeping in Irish and international folk traditions. This work is the culmination of academic and field research, alongside very personal experiences as a beekeeper's daughter, shadowing her father's beekeeping practice for more than forty years. Eimear has worked in the arts and heritage sectors in Ireland for more than twenty years and is currently a director on the board of The Stinging Fly literary magazine.In this episode, Eimear discusses her book The Keeper of Bees — Bees and Beekeeping in Irish Folklore and how the tradition of beekeeping was transferred from her grandfather to her father to her… how growing up in a beekeeping household, she learned the rhythm of the beekeeping calendar, season by season… her family's appreciation of Irish music, Irish dancing, Irish instruments, and the Irish language… how Irish folklore, heritage, tradition, and history were essential parts of her upbringing… studying Irish folklore at University and becoming a folklore collector… how her love of folklore led her to her own unique relationship with bees… appreciating the magic of a beehive, a matriarchal society led by a queen, where all of the worker bees are female… how folklore enriches us with a deeply rooted connection to the past… and the importance of encouraging people to be their unique selves and to claim their own voice. You can learn more about Eimear Chaomhánach at https://beefolklore.ie

Send us a textMichele McAloon is the host.  You can find more interviews on her website https://www.bookclues.com.The name Thomas Becket echoes through history as one of medieval England's most compelling figures – a man whose dramatic transformation from royal chancellor to martyred archbishop continues to captivate our imagination nearly a millennium later. In this episode, we're joined by Professor Michael Stotten from University College Dublin, a medieval historian whose expertise brings this extraordinary 12th-century drama to vivid life.Born to Norman merchant parents in bustling London around 1120, Becket's early years gave little indication of his eventual fame. Far from displaying early signs of sainthood, he dropped out of studies in Paris, drifted without purpose, and eventually found employment as a clerk. It was only after joining Archbishop Theobald's household that his remarkable administrative talents began to shine.When young King Henry II ascended the throne in 1154, Becket was appointed Royal Chancellor, beginning what contemporary accounts describe as one of history's greatest friendships. The two hunted, feasted, and worked together to strengthen royal governance across England – until everything changed in 1162. Henry's decision to appoint his trusted friend as Archbishop of Canterbury triggered an unexpected spiritual transformation in Becket, who suddenly began defending church privileges against royal authority with unyielding determination.The friendship rapidly deteriorated as king and archbishop clashed over jurisdiction, culminating in Becket's six-year exile in France. Though peace was eventually negotiated allowing his return to England in 1170, Becket immediately reasserted his authority by excommunicating bishops who had participated in the coronation of Henry's son – a direct challenge to royal power.The shocking climax came on December 29, 1170, when four knights, interpreting Henry's frustrated outburst as a command, murdered Becket in Canterbury Cathedral during evening prayers. The brutality of killing England's highest churchman in his own cathedral stunned medieval Europe. Almost immediately, pilgrims reported miracles at his tomb, and within three years, Thomas Becket was canonized as a saint.Professor Stotten guides us through this remarkable story with expert insight, explaining how Becket's cult spread throughout Europe and how, ironically, Henry II himself eventually embraced it – transforming his former friend from a symbol of resistance to royal power into a unifying national saint.Listen now to discover how the complex relationship between Thomas Becket and Henry II changed the course of English history and left a legacy that continues to resonate with themes of power, duty, friendship, and faith that feel surprisingly modern.

One of our most requested guests, David Greaney is the Chief Executive Officer of Synergy, a Boston-based real estate investment and management company that he founded in 2003. Synergy owns and operates over 30 commercial assets in the Greater Boston area, totaling nearly 7 million square feet. Over 500 companies, retailers, and organizations occupy space in the Synergy-owned portfolio.Greaney has played a pivotal role in shaping Boston's economy and downtown landscape, recently leading transformative acquisitions such as 99 High Street, 101 Arch Street, and 1 Liberty Square. His vision for integrating investment, asset management, leasing, construction, property management, accounting, and hospitality has positioned Synergy as a leader in delivering tenant-focused, amenity-driven spaces that consistently outperform market benchmarks.Beyond commercial real estate, Greaney is deeply invested in Boston's hospitality scene, with ownership in over a dozen restaurants that bring vibrancy, foot traffic, and jobs to the city's core. He also works closely with Governor Healey's Administration to address Massachusetts' housing crisis, focusing on adaptive reuse opportunities.Active in civic and industry leadership, Greaney serves on the boards of NAIOP Massachusetts and the Downtown Boston Alliance. Since relocating from Ireland in 1995, he has raised millions for philanthropic causes on both sides of the Atlantic, including Bridge Over Troubled Waters and The Ireland Funds. Greaney has received many accolades for his leadership in Boston, including being recognized for two consecutive years in the Boston Business Journal's “Power50: Movement Makers” list, and Synergy has received the Commercial Broker's Association “Landlord of the Year” Award.Greaney is a graduate of the University College Dublin. Prior to founding Synergy, he worked at Harvard Management Company and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Greaney resides on the South Shore of Massachusetts with his wife and seven children. In his free time, he enjoys traveling and playing golf.From Mike & Tom: This was a fun one for us! Dave Greaney is a legendary investor in the Boston market, and in this interview he shares with our listeners a rare, behind-the-curtain look at Synergy. From Dave's serendipitous beginnings in the US on a summer work visa, through his early investing lessons and the evolution of Synergy as one of Boston's largest and most active commercial landlords, we covered it all in this candid conversation. Thank you to Dave and the Synergy team for sharing your story, and for your continued friendship, collaboration and partnership with our Newmark Boston office.For more information on Synergy, visit: https://synergyboston.com/CoreyFest 2025! We hope you will consider joining us for our 11th Annual CoreyFest on Saturday, November 11th at House of Blues Boston. One of the flagship events of the Corey C. Griffin Foundation, CoreyFest this year will feature local favorites Dalton & the Sheriffs and headliner Dustin Lynch. We are expecting an 11th consecutive sold-out crowd, so please reach out to us today for sponsorship opportunities or visit https://www.coreycgriffinfoundation.org/initiatives-and-events/coreyfest/ for tickets and more information. Thank you to our clients, friends and listeners for your support of Corey's Kids!Please share with clients, colleagues and friends and thanks for tuning in!Tom Greeley

A new policy paper from NexSys, an all-island, multidisciplinary energy research programme, has highlighted that the current standards for ventilation in energy-efficient homes in Ireland do not always support healthy indoor air quality. 'As part of Ireland's commitment to a sustainable future, there is a big focus on building energy-efficient homes and promoting deep retrofitting of existing premises to increase their energy efficiency,' says lead author Dr Divyanshu Sood, a Senior Energy Systems Researcher at the UCD Energy Institute. 'Energy efficiency in buildings is important for sustainability, but we need to ensure that the air quality inside the house is both comfortable and healthy for the people in those buildings.' Poor indoor air quality is associated with an increased risk of respiratory symptoms and potential cardiovascular problems, as defined by the World Health Organisation. The NexSys policy paper draws from a study of nine energy-efficient homes in Ireland with natural ventilation. The study showed a buildup of carbon dioxide, volatile organic compounds and particulate matter in living rooms, kitchens and bedrooms as a consequence of people living and cooking in the houses without an adequate supply of air. The paper makes policy recommendations to improve indoor air quality in energy-efficient homes, including allowing for mechanical ventilation and making occupants more aware of the need to open windows and doors and ventilate living areas. 'While current building standards meet energy-efficiency requirements, they do not explicitly require indoor air quality to be considered in design. They assume compliant ventilation will dilute pollutants, and do not account for how occupants' everyday activities can affect air quality,' says Dr Sood. 'The standards work on paper, but our study shows that once people move in and carry out everyday activities - such as cooking, burning scented candles, or using sprays - inadequate ventilation often has a negative impact on indoor air quality over time,' says Dr Ibrahim. The new policy paper summarises research conducted as part of the ALIVE project in the University of Galway and University College Dublin. The ALIVE project tracked air quality, energy usage and user behaviour in nine houses that had been newly built and complied with energy standards, achieving A2 or A3 BER ratings. Each home was occupied by adults and children. The new policy paper outlines several policy recommendations that are needed to address the potential impact of current energy-efficiency standards on indoor air quality. They include changing how indoor air quality is monitored to ensure safety, combining natural and mechanical ventilation to improve air switching and indoor air quality, and house occupants being made aware of the importance of opening windows to improve indoor air quality. "Opening a small window may noticeably affect indoor temperature, but it can greatly improve air quality. Our study found that when occupants recognise poor air quality and understand ventilation in airtight homes, they take timely actions that swiftly dilute built-up pollutants, as shown by several 'shining example' houses", says Dr Ibrahim. "Summer overheating is another significant challenge highlighted by our study, where factors such as inadequate ventilation, poor building orientation, and limited shading can increase the risk of indoor overheating", says Dr Sood. 'This is an opportunity to improve the health and living standards of people living and working in energy-efficient buildings,' says Dr Sood. In the meantime, Dr Sood suggests that people living in energy-efficient homes can improve indoor air quality by opening windows to bring fresh air in. The policy paper, Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation in Newly Built Homes, is available from NexSys and on PublicPolicy.ie

Vincent Durac, Associate Professor in Middle East Politics at University College Dublin, assesses the ceasefire resolution which has, again, been vetoed by the US, who said that the text did not go far enough in condemning Hamas.

Billions of euros in planned data centre projects could be at risk following reports of a new government strategy looking to move future builds away from Dublin. Joining me now is Mike Beary, country leader for Amazon Web Services from 2017 to 2023, Now chair of the governing authority of University College Dublin. Mike, should we be concerned with this plan to move data centre projects away from Dublin?

Celebrety Chef Jamie Oliver has revealed he's had only three or four hours of sleep a night for a decade, highlighting a dangerous trend among overachievers. Is sacrificing rest for ambition a badge of honour, or a serious health risk? Dr Jayne Carberry, assistant professor in the school of medicine at University College Dublin tells us more.

Urban Planning in Nazi Germany: Attack, Triumph, Terror in the European Context, 1933–1945 (DOM, 2025) is edited by Uwe Altrock, Harald Bodenschatz, Victoria Grau, Jannik Noeske, Christiane Post, and Max Welch Guerra. The book includes contributions from Christian von Oppen, Piero Sassi, and Jannik Noeske.  Two co-editors, Victoria Grau and Max Welch Guerra, join the New Books Network to discuss this work. In this book, urban planning under the Nazi dictatorship is for the first time examined not only as something that evolved during the different periods of Nazi rule but also in the context of other European dictatorships of the time. The period between 1933 and 1945 saw important changes in the focus of Nazi urban planning. These affected the cast of principal actors, the content of the regime's propaganda, cities and areas affected, programs and practices, and winners and losers. The result of this survey is a multi-layered picture that goes beyond the usual presentation of well-known power-projecting buildings to consider a range of other important aspects including housing construction, urban renewal, internal colonization, buildings for rearmament, large-scale infrastructure, industrial areas, educational institutions, and camps. This volume marks the conclusion of a series of academic publications about urban planning and dictatorship – in the Soviet Union, Italy, Portugal and Spain. Urban Planning in Nazi Germany: Attack, Triumph, Terror in the European Context, 1933-1945 is the English language edition of Stadtbau im Nationalsozialismus: Angriff, Triumph, Terror im europäischen Kontext, 1933–1945. Guests: Victoria Grau (she/her), *1999, studied Urban Studies at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar and at University College Dublin. Since 2022 research assistant at the Chair of Spatial Planning and Spatial Research at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar. Research focus: Relationship between planning, politics and economy in European metropolitan centers in the 20th and 21st century. PhD project: History of the discipline of urban planning and its reception after 1945.Max Welch Guerra (he/him), *1956, political scientist (FU Berlin), since 2003 head of chair for spatial planning and spatial research at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar. Research and teaching on spatial planning and politics with a focus on German and European history in the 20th century. Member of the International Planning History Society (IPHS), the Academic Advisory Board of the Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds / Zeppelin Grandstand and Zeppelin Field, Nuremberg, and Chairman of the Academic Advisory Board of the Academy for Territorial Development in the Leibniz Association (ARL). . Host:    Jenna Pittman (she/her), a Ph.D. student in the Department of History at Duke University. She studies modern European history, political economy, and Germany from 1945-1990. Find Jenna on Scholars@Duke or her Linktree. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/german-studies

Urban Planning in Nazi Germany: Attack, Triumph, Terror in the European Context, 1933–1945 (DOM, 2025) is edited by Uwe Altrock, Harald Bodenschatz, Victoria Grau, Jannik Noeske, Christiane Post, and Max Welch Guerra. The book includes contributions from Christian von Oppen, Piero Sassi, and Jannik Noeske.  Two co-editors, Victoria Grau and Max Welch Guerra, join the New Books Network to discuss this work. In this book, urban planning under the Nazi dictatorship is for the first time examined not only as something that evolved during the different periods of Nazi rule but also in the context of other European dictatorships of the time. The period between 1933 and 1945 saw important changes in the focus of Nazi urban planning. These affected the cast of principal actors, the content of the regime's propaganda, cities and areas affected, programs and practices, and winners and losers. The result of this survey is a multi-layered picture that goes beyond the usual presentation of well-known power-projecting buildings to consider a range of other important aspects including housing construction, urban renewal, internal colonization, buildings for rearmament, large-scale infrastructure, industrial areas, educational institutions, and camps. This volume marks the conclusion of a series of academic publications about urban planning and dictatorship – in the Soviet Union, Italy, Portugal and Spain. Urban Planning in Nazi Germany: Attack, Triumph, Terror in the European Context, 1933-1945 is the English language edition of Stadtbau im Nationalsozialismus: Angriff, Triumph, Terror im europäischen Kontext, 1933–1945. Guests: Victoria Grau (she/her), *1999, studied Urban Studies at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar and at University College Dublin. Since 2022 research assistant at the Chair of Spatial Planning and Spatial Research at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar. Research focus: Relationship between planning, politics and economy in European metropolitan centers in the 20th and 21st century. PhD project: History of the discipline of urban planning and its reception after 1945.Max Welch Guerra (he/him), *1956, political scientist (FU Berlin), since 2003 head of chair for spatial planning and spatial research at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar. Research and teaching on spatial planning and politics with a focus on German and European history in the 20th century. Member of the International Planning History Society (IPHS), the Academic Advisory Board of the Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds / Zeppelin Grandstand and Zeppelin Field, Nuremberg, and Chairman of the Academic Advisory Board of the Academy for Territorial Development in the Leibniz Association (ARL). . Host:    Jenna Pittman (she/her), a Ph.D. student in the Department of History at Duke University. She studies modern European history, political economy, and Germany from 1945-1990. Find Jenna on Scholars@Duke or her Linktree. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/architecture

A broken wristwatch, battered glasses or a tattered wallet, how can ordinary objects discovered at sites of mass atrocities become powerfully moving?  University College Dublin Professor Lea David calls them desire objects because they take on new and ever changing meanings from their discovery to their use in courtrooms and museums.  The most emotionally charged of all of these objects are shoes.  Now almost mandatory memory pieces for Holocaust museums, shoes have migrated to the wider public sphere helping to mobilize diverse groups around causes ranging from climate change to the war in Gaza.  A conversation with Lea David from University College Dublin about her book, A Victim's Shoe, a Broken Watch and Marbles: Desire Objects and Human Rights.  Next on the September 2nd episode of Realms of Memory.  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is due to meet with US President Donald Trump today following Trump's meeting with Putin on Friday. Though the terms are unclear, Trump has maintained that “significant progress” has been made towards a Russia/Ukraine ceasefire.Joining Kieran to discuss is Michael Baskin, CEO of Ukrainian Crisis Centre Ireland, Scott Lucas, Professor & Political Analyst at the Clinton Institute at University College Dublin and later Nadia Dobrianska, Ukrainian Historian in Ireland and Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at the University of Galway and political columnist with The Journal.

In this episode, Emily McAteer, a homeopathic veterinarian from Ireland, talks about her path from conventional practice to holistic care, sparked by a remarkable experience treating her son's hay fever. She explains the link between the health of pets and their guardians, the benefits of integrating homeopathy with conventional treatments, and the growing interest in alternative medicine among younger vets. Emily also reflects on the value of collaboration within the veterinary community and shares her plans for the upcoming British Association of Homeopathic Veterinary Surgeons Conference, where she will present her work and connect with fellow practitioners. Episode Highlights: 02:51 - The Overnight Transformation in Her Son's Health 04:17 - The Search for a Missing Piece in Animal Healing 06:59 - How a Guardian's Health Can Affect Their Pet's Well-being 10:11 - Becoming Junior Vice President of the BAVH  12:21 - Signs of Renewed Interest in Homeopathy 13:39 - Details on the BAHVS Conference 18:07 - Administering Remedies to Animals 21:32 - Buddhism and Its Influence on Veterinary Practice 25:07 - The Bond Between Pets and Their Guardians 27:39 - Homeopathy's Growth in Ireland About my Guests: Emily McAteer is a Dublin-based veterinarian who owns and runs an integrative practice combining holistic and conventional approaches, with a special focus on homeopathy. Introduced to the practice by her uncle, a Homeopathic GP in Yorkshire, Emily's passion was sparked when she used it successfully to treat her children—and later witnessed its remarkable results in animals. A graduate of University College Dublin in Veterinary Medicine (1990), she has been using homeopathy in her practice for over 20 years. She earned her MFHom from the Integrative School of Medicine in Bristol in 2018, later qualified through the Irish School of Homeopathy to treat animal guardians, and is currently pursuing postgraduate studies at The Dynamis School for homeopaths. Outside of her veterinary work, Emily loves music festivals, hiking, sea swimming, and traveling in her campervan with her dog. She is the proud mother of three adult children and shares her home with her dog and a “cosmic” cat named Betty Boop. Her mission is to inspire and educate more veterinarians about the power of homeopathy and to unite the profession internationally, supporting the healing of both animals and their guardians. Find out more about Emily Website: https://bahvs.net/ If you would like to support the Homeopathy Hangout Podcast, please consider making a donation by visiting www.EugenieKruger.com and click the DONATE button at the top of the site. Every donation about $10 will receive a shout-out on a future episode. Join my Homeopathy Hangout Podcast Facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HelloHomies Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eugeniekrugerhomeopathy/ Here is the link to my free 30-minute Homeopathy@Home online course: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqBUpxO4pZQ&t=438s Upon completion of the course - and if you live in Australia - you can join my Facebook group for free acute advice (you'll need to answer a couple of questions about the course upon request to join): www.facebook.com/groups/eughom

Orla Hegarty, Assistant Professor at the School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy at University College Dublin, reacts to plans by the Minister for Housing to reduce apartment sizes.

Vincent Durac, Associate Professor in Middle East Politics at University College Dublin, on the current war between Iran and Israel.

Seth Rockman, Associate Professor of History at Brown University, talks to Laurie Taylor about his study into the stories of the plantation goods which reveal how the American national economy was once organised by slavery. He tracks the shoes made by Massachusetts farm women that found their way to the feet of a Mississippi slave and the entrepreneurs that envisioned fortunes to be made from “planter's hoes”. Also, Lea David, Assistant Professor in the School of Sociology, University College Dublin, describes the emotional force of everyday items found at the sites of atrocities, from a shoe to a broken watch and victims' garments. Personal property recovered from places of death including concentration camps, mass graves, and prisons have become staples of memorial museums. How do these objects take on such power, and what are the benefits and pitfalls of deploying them for political purposes? Producer: Jayne Egerton