DCU Futurology: The Lived Environment

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Royal Irish Academy, Tuesday 11th March

Dublin City University consistently delivers impactful research in a wide range of disciplines. Researchers at DCU are working on breakthrough medical technology, key policy recommendations, cutting edge communications and information technology, and techniques and methods at the forefront of treatment for serious illness and disease.

The Futurology Lecture Series takes this wealth of expertise, knowledge and new discoveries and maps it onto the near, medium and long term future of Ireland, and the world. Each event examines a specific issue or aspect of life as we don’t yet know it.

The speakers will be addressing the downstream effects of our consumer habits, monitoring the quality of air in our cities, and the presence of “forever chemicals” in our water.

Guest Speakers Include:
• Danny Marks
• David O'Connor
• Ashling Bourke
• Eadaoin Carthy


Date:
Tuesday 11th March
Time:
7.00pm
Price:
Free
Address:
Royal Irish Academy, Dawson Street, Dublin 2, Ireland

Google Map of Royal Irish Academy, Dawson Street, Dublin 2, Ireland

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