Past Events

3rd Annual Fish Health Seminar

The Third Annual Fish Health Seminar will take place at the Marine Institute, Rinville, Oranmore, 7th December 2011. The Programme for the Seminar is attached. To register for the event, please contact Neil Ruane, Marine Institute neil.ruane@marine.ie or call 091 387 200 The Fish Health Seminar is funded as part of the AquaPlan Project, carried out under the Sea Change strategy with the support of the Marine Institute and the Marine Research Sub-programme of the NDP 2007 - 2013, co-fi
Opening / Start Date: 07 Dec 2011
Closing / End Date: 07 Dec 2011
Location: Marine Institute, Rinville, Oranmore
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INFOMAR Annual Seminar 2011

The Geological Survey of Ireland and the Marine Institute are delighted to invite all interested parties to the 2011 Annual INFOMAR Seminar. The 2 day event takes place on the 16th and 17th November 2011 at the Marine Institute, Renville, Oranmore. This year's seminar will include a mix of project updates, survey plans, data exchange as well as associated projects and research talks. The seminar is free and open to all however numbers are limited so please confirm attendance by mailing linda.gr
Opening / Start Date: 16 Nov 2011
Closing / End Date: 17 Nov 2011
Location: Marine Institute
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Meet West

The Meet West initiative will be the largest business development event in the West in 2011. It is a collaborative effort between the 4 local authorities (Galway City and County, Mayo and Roscommon), 3 County Enterprise Boards, Enterprise Ireland, Údarás na Gaeltachta and other enterprise supports in the region. The objective of the event is to bring together companies based in the 3 counties over 2 days to facilitate the development of greater business between these companies and further busi
Opening / Start Date: 21 Nov 2011
Closing / End Date: 22 Nov 2011
Location: Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill, Galway
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Our Environmental Economy Challenges and opportunities global and local perspectives

This is a three-day Dublin City University event to highlight the Marine and Environmental Sensing Technology Hub (MESTECH) research in the area of environmental monitoring, identify the challenges within the industrial sector in engaging in research and featuring some state of the art research from world class research centres in the United States and Canada. For bookings and further information, please contact: Prof. Fiona Regan MESTECH Director fiona.regan@dcu.ie
Opening / Start Date: 21 Nov 2011
Closing / End Date: 23 Nov 2011
Location: Dublin City University
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T-Rex Dinosaur Science and the Marine at Galway Atlantaquaria on Sunday Funday

Galway Atlantaquaria in partnership with the Marine Institute and Discover Science and Engineering will host a Family Funday to celebrate the launch of Science Week on Sunday the 13th November. The event is aimed at people of all ages. Key guests on the day will include: Dinosaur T-Rex Junior, the Mad Scientist and his "Fire and Ice show" , cartoon drawing classes and much, much more for a fun filled, family day out. Visitors will have a chance to speak to experts from the Ryan Institu
Opening / Start Date: 13 Nov 2011
Closing / End Date: 13 Nov 2011
Location: Galway Atlantaquaria, Salthill, Galway
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INNOVATIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP Pulling On Both Oars Together

DESCRIPTION: The aim of this conference is to bring together policy-makers, researchers and implementers, who, together with invited leaders of the Irish business community, will seek to flesh out the nature and implications of the concept of ‘innovative entrepreneurship’, and to identify effective, good-practice research approaches and policy instruments appropriate to the Irish context. Note: Attendance at workshop is by invitation only. Email: workshop@innovative-entrepreneurship.ie
Opening / Start Date: 26 Oct 2011
Closing / End Date: 26 Oct 2011
Location: Dublin Institute of Technology
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Third Annual Beaufort Marine Socio-Economic Symposium

Time: 9.00am to 5.30pm Venue: Lecture Hall 1, J.E. Cairns School of Business and Economics, NUI Galway. FREE REGISTRATION The symposium is an opportunity for researchers and policy makers in the area of marine socio-economics to get together to meet and discuss their on-going work. The symposium is divided up into 3 sessions. • “Ocean Economy Analysis: National and Sectoral Perspectives” • “Marine Ecosystem Service Valuation” and • showcase for SEMRU PhD students’ ongoing work.
Opening / Start Date: 11 Nov 2011
Closing / End Date: 11 Nov 2011
Location: National University of Ireland
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European Union Open Days 2011 Association of Irish Regions Seminar Maximising the Value of our M

The Association of Irish Regions is holding a seminar as part of the European Union’s OPEN DAYS 2011 at the Marine Institute on Friday 21st October. The seminar “Maximising the Value of our Maritime Resource” will address the potential that the maritime sector offers in terms of promoting economic development, stimulating national recovery and maximising the value of the indigenous coastal and marine resources that are available to Ireland. In the context of the European Union’s Integrated Ma
Opening / Start Date: 21 Oct 2011
Closing / End Date: 21 Oct 2011
Location: Marine Institute, Oranmore, Galway
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GlobWave User Meeting

This User Meeting is the second one of the project and it will be hosted at the National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI) in Cork on the 5-6th October 2011. The event is planned to span the whole day of the 5th and the morning of the 6th. The meeting will allow participants to explain how the GlobWave data is being used in a series of lectures and posters,as well as the project team outlining the latest developments. There is no cost for registration and, in addition to lots of excitin
Opening / Start Date: 05 Oct 2011
Closing / End Date: 06 Oct 2011
Location: National Maritime College of Ireland
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1st European Conference Marine Leisure in the Atlantic Area

Key objectives are to: Identify the challenges and opportunities for sustainable development in the marine leisure sector in the Altlantic regions; Present the issues, dynamism and potential of the Atlantic Area marine tourism sector; Define the key themes of a development strategy which will help to give the Atlantic Area marine leisure sector international benchmark status.
Opening / Start Date: 26 Oct 2011
Closing / End Date: 27 Oct 2011
Location: Brest, France
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Screening of the Award winning Film - Sharkwater

Sea Shepherd Conservation Society – Ireland, is delighted to invite you all to a screening of the award winning film - Sharkwater, at The European Year of the Volunteer. The Venue is, EC House, 18 Dawson Street, Dublin on Friday 26th August., time to be confirmed. We will also have an information point for volunteers and campaign information. For filmmaker Rob Stewart, exploring sharks began as an underwater adventure. What it turned into was a beautiful and dangerous life journey into
Opening / Start Date: 26 Aug 2011
Closing / End Date: 26 Aug 2011
Location: EU House, Dawson Street, DUBLIN
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Atlantic Conference 2011

Atlantic Area Conference 2011 "The Marine Economy’ – a key component of the EU Integrated Strategy for the Atlantic Area". Keynote speakers: Mr. Simon Coveney, T.D., Irish Minister for Agriculture, Marine and Food Mr. Bernhard Friess, Director Atlantic Regions, DG MARE, European Commission Other speakers will include representatives from the Atlantic Area Programme Managing Authority, the Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions (CPMR), the Irish Marine Institute ...
Opening / Start Date: 07 Feb 2012
Closing / End Date: 07 Feb 2012
Location: Grand Hotel, Malahide, Co. Dublin.
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Networks as Knowledge - Biotechnology Networks in the Atlantic Area

'Networks as Knowledge - Biotechnology Networks in the Atlantic Area' is an all-day mini-symposium organised by Marine Biotechnology Ireland and the Socio-Economic Marine Research Unit in NUI Galway, with the support of the European INTERREG project ShareBiotech. The event will present the results of a recent survey on the needs and barriers to biotech R&D in Ireland and discuss our position in the wider Atlantic area. Invited speakers from Ireland, France and the UK will describe their
Opening / Start Date: 25 Aug 2011
Closing / End Date: 25 Aug 2011
Location: NUI Galway
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37th International Seminar on Dredging and Reclamation

The 37th edition of this seminar will be held in co-operation with the National University of Singapore and takes place at the Grand Park City Hall hotel (Singapore) from 24–28 October 2011. Utilising a combination of lectures and workshops conducted by experts, this five-day course strives to explain the complexities of dredging. Subjects covered include: - the development of new ports and maintenance of existing ports; - project phasing (identification, investigation, feasibility studies,
Opening / Start Date: 24 Oct 2011
Closing / End Date: 28 Oct 2011
Location: Singapore
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4th Optimising Port Development Summit

It’s the 4th edition in ACI’s successful port series and will showcase the latest strategies that growing ports need to be aware of in order to expand and operate successfully. The event is well placed to provide ports with the tools they need to be able to maximise revenue using the right technologies and despite the temporary economic downturn find the ‘space for growth’ so as to be well prepared for increased business in the near future. Key topics include: • Exploring Short and Long Term
Opening / Start Date: 05 Oct 2011
Closing / End Date: 06 Oct 2011
Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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2nd Annual SmartOcean Workshop ICT for the Sea

The Marine Institute will host an industry orientated workshop on July 5th, 5pm – 8pm, and July 6th, 9am – 5pm. The workshop will highlight new commercial and innovation opportunities emerging from Ireland’s Hi Tech Marine Products and Service sector. The workshop will explore market-led opportunities for the development and deployment of distributed sensing, communication and information technologies in global markets including Offshore Energy, Marine Environment, Transport and Security. The e
Opening / Start Date: 05 Jul 2011
Closing / End Date: 06 Jul 2011
Location: The Marine Institute Headquarters, Oranmore
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Bioactives from Seaweed - Dissemination and Innovation Event

In recent years, CyberColloids and partners have hosted an annual dissemination & innovation event as part of our interest in “Seaweed for Health” and in conjunction with EU project summer meetings. This year’s event is being hosted by NICHE (Northern Ireland Centre for Food & Health, University of Ulster, Coleraine) and will focus on two key themes: (i) Polyphenols and other interesting bioactives from edible seaweeds and (ii) Innovative ingredients for salt fat reduction The programme starts
Opening / Start Date: 16 Jun 2011
Closing / End Date: 18 Jun 2011
Location: University of Ulster, Coleraine
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World Ocean Day Celebrations

Family Fun Day at Galway Atlantaquaria to celebrate World Ocean Day – Sunday 12th June On the 12th June, in an event co-sponsored by the Marine Institute and Galway Atlantaquaria, they along with partner organisations will host World Ocean Day celebrations in Galway Atlantaquaria, Salthill. A family fun day with activities for all ages is planned for between 11am and 5pm. Reduced admission prices will apply on the day. There will be face painting and storytelling for the younger child
Opening / Start Date: 12 Jun 2011
Closing / End Date: 12 Jun 2011
Location: Galway Atlantaquaria, Salthill, Galway
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Martech 2011

The main objective of the Martech Workshop is to show latest investigations and exchange of information and points of view on current research in MARine TECHnology.
Opening / Start Date: 22 Sep 2011
Closing / End Date: 23 Sep 2011
Location: Cádiz, Spain
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Sensing in Water 2011

The two day event will cover Water Monitoring to highlight best practice in water quality monitoring (back to basics), highlighting new technologies, highlighting the roles of sensors/control/telemetry in managing risk, wastewater monitoring best practices and also data control looking at the current challenges and potential solutions.
Opening / Start Date: 21 Sep 2011
Closing / End Date: 22 Sep 2011
Location: Nottingham Belfry Hotel
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9th European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference 2011

The conference topics listed below span the fields of wave and tidal energy research, ranging from technical through to crosscutting policy, finance and environmental subjects: Wave and tidal energy resource characterization Device development and testing Device hydrodynamics and structural mechanics Power takeoff and device control Device and environmental modelling Environmental impact and appraisal Policy development and legislation Socioeconomic impact Grid connection and
Opening / Start Date: 05 Sep 2011
Closing / End Date: 09 Sep 2011
Location: Southampton
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Fifth International Symposium on GISSpatial Analysis in Fishery and Aquatic Sciences

The general theme is the same as in the past four Symposia, i.e., to emphasize GIS as a tool for conducting spatial analysis in aquatic sciences, which encompasses the ecosystem approach to fisheries management and the interrelationships between inland and marine fisheries and aquaculture, and the aquatic and terrestrial environments in which the activities take place.
Opening / Start Date: 22 Aug 2011
Closing / End Date: 26 Aug 2011
Location: Wellington, New Zealand
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8th Annual EnergyOcean International 2011

The 8th Annual EnergyOcean International Conference & Exhibition is gearing up to return to the state of Maine! Hundreds of industry stakeholders representing every aspect of the Offshore Renewable Energy Industry will unite for EnergyOcean International’s technical program which is established as the primary educational platform and networking forum for the industry. Conference Delegates will learn of the latest technological advances, investment opportunities, regulatory issues, and planned an
Opening / Start Date: 14 Jun 2011
Closing / End Date: 16 Jun 2011
Location: Portland, Maine
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Offshore Wind Energy the New Green Energy Opportunity Seminar

This major 1-day CPD seminar, featuring a lineup of global experts in a rapidly advancing technology, has been designed by Engineers Ireland in association with SEAI and Mainstream Renewable Power. The event will present the current opportunities and challenges with regard to the offshore wind energy initiatives taking place today in European waters.
Opening / Start Date: 26 May 2011
Closing / End Date: 26 May 2011
Location: Dublin
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EWEA Offshore Wind Conference

With more than 100 speaker presentations and around 250 poster presentations, the conference programme will cover all aspects of offshore wind development.
Opening / Start Date: 29 Nov 2011
Closing / End Date: 01 Dec 2011
Location: Amsterdam
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ISESS 2011

ISESS, the International Symposium on Environmental Software Systems, was initiated in 1995 as a forum to present and discuss the fundamentals, progress and actual trends in this area in terms of methods, tools and state-of-the-art environmental informatics applications. Over the years, it has also evolved into an important networking tool for academics, environmental professionals, and other interested parties.
Opening / Start Date: 27 Jun 2011
Closing / End Date: 29 Jun 2011
Location: Brno, Czech Republic
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ISOPE-2011 Maui Conference

The 21st International Offshore (Ocean) and Polar Engineering Conference will be held in Maui, Hawaii, USA from June 19 to 24, 2011. The conference will cover the following technical areas and special symposia: Offshore Technology & Ocean Engineering, Frontier Energy Resources Technology, Ocean Mining, Renewable Energy & Environment, Geotechnical Engineering, Offshore Mechanics, Hydrodynamics & CFD, Sloshing Dynamics & Design, Coastal Engineering, Mechanics, Safety & Reliability, Subsea, Pipelin
Opening / Start Date: 19 Jun 2011
Closing / End Date: 24 Jun 2011
Location: Maui, Hawaii
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A SEA SYMPHONY

The Culwick Choral Society presents A SEA SYMPHONY, Ralph Vaughan Williams The sights and spirit of the sea come vividly to life in the Culwick's exciting programme featuring an extremely wide-ranging sample of marine-inspired music by Classical, Romantic, 20th century and contemporary composers. "Behold the sea itself!" (Whitman) Vaughan Williams: A SEA SYMPHONY; Mendelssohn: HEBRIDES OVERTURE; Beethoven: CALM SEA AND PROSPEROUS VOYAGE; Mäntyjärvi: CANTICUM CALAMITATIS MAR
Opening / Start Date: 21 May 2011
Closing / End Date: 21 May 2011
Location: National Concert Hall Dublin
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New Frontiers in Marine Drug Discovery

This 1-day symposium will overview the current state of the art in Marine Biomedicine and its role in the context of the drug discovery process – from the perspectives of both academia (early stage discovery) and industry (therapy development). Plenary presentations will showcase recent improvements in natural product chemistry and new technologies addressing previous challenges in the development of therapies from natural sources, with special emphasis on those obtained from marine species.
Opening / Start Date: 20 May 2011
Closing / End Date: 20 May 2011
Location: New York City
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How to Write a Competitive Proposal for Framework 7 - For Newcomers ONLY

** THIS COURSE IS AIMED AT NEWCOMERS ONLY** The aim of this one day course is to train research managers and administrators in writing professional and competitive proposals for the Framework 7 Programme. The course describes the relevance of Framework 7 to EU policies, the common problems in proposal writing and the success criteria for proposals. The course provides tips on how to collect information, how to select strategic partners and how to avoid duplication in proposal writing
Opening / Start Date: 14 Apr 2011
Closing / End Date: 14 Apr 2011
Location: Eastpoint Business Park, Fairview, Dublin 3
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Ocean Acidification European Contribution and Perspectives

The FP7 EPOCA (European Project on Ocean Acidification) Project (See website and Fact Sheet: http://www.epoca-project.eu) has alerted the European Commission that ocean acidification is occurring at a rapid and unprecedented rate and that focused action is urgently needed. With this in mind, EPOCA is organizing a policy maker and public meeting in Brussels on Friday 13th May 2011 (see general invitation attached)
Opening / Start Date: 13 May 2011
Closing / End Date: 13 May 2011
Location: Brussels
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8th Annual MBA Postgraduate Conference

The 8th MBA Postgraduate Conference will be proudly hosted for the first time by Queen's University Belfast from 16th to 19th May 2011. The Marine Biological Association Postgraduate Conference is an annual scientific gathering of postgraduate students doing research in marine biology and related fields. Subscribe to the mailing list to receive conference updates and reminders. Please email mbapg2011@qub.ac.uk with ‘JOIN’ as the subject and with the name of your university or institution in t
Opening / Start Date: 16 May 2011
Closing / End Date: 19 May 2011
Location: Queen's University Belfast
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Ryan Institute Seminar Series

The Ryan Institute for Environmental, Marine and Energy Research at NUI Galway, is hosting a series of seminars which will outline the research foci, strategy and strengths of our Institute. The series is being designed for anyone interested in engaging with the Institute and/or individual research clusters. The seminars will be informal, with overviews provided by the Institute’s Director Dr. Colin Brown and the relevant Research Activity Leader, followed by plenty of time for questions...
Opening / Start Date: 11 Feb 2011
Closing / End Date: 15 Apr 2011
Location: Martin Ryan Annexe Lecture Theatre
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ADVANCE NOTICE Climate Change European Marine Ecosystem Research

15 September 2011 Top Conference on Climate Change & European Marine Ecosystem Research 14 September 2011 - Pre-event in Brussels: •Premiere of 52" high definition Film on Climate Change & European Marine Ecosystem Research; •Release of Brochure on Climate Change & European Marine Ecosystem Research. Summer 2011: Side-events will be organised in aquaria and marine research institutions in many European countries during the summer of 2011, informing the public about marine climate chang
Opening / Start Date: 14 Sep 2011
Closing / End Date: 15 Sep 2011
Location: Brussels
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Developing Europes Ocean Energy Hub

Developing Europe's Ocean Energy Hub: Securing Ireland's Energy Future? The west coast of Ireland is acknowledged as being home to some of the world's best wind and wave resources, which have the potential to play a significant and important role in meeting Ireland's impending renewable energy targets, including a target of 500MW ocean energy to be installed by 2020. This conference will examine the potential for the development of ocean energy in the Irish context and will look at the
Opening / Start Date: 12 Apr 2011
Closing / End Date: 12 Apr 2011
Location: Limerick
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Marine and Coastal Policy Forum

The sustainable exploitation of marine resources demands cross-cutting research and engagement. The aim of the forum is to provide a platform for presentations and discussions that explore how best to use new tools which are being developed,and address the new challenges we face in a changing policy climate. The following provisional themes are being considered: - Science-policy integration - Marine conservation,planning and development - Ecosystem-based management in the marine environme
Opening / Start Date: 22 Jun 2011
Closing / End Date: 24 Jun 2011
Location: University of Plymouth, UK
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Oceans 11 IEEE Santander

The Organising Committee and the IEEE-OES Spanish Chapter are proud to invite you to OCEANS '11 IEEE Santander Conference. Since June 2005, the OCEANS conference series is celebrated every year promoted by the Oceanic Engineering Society (OES) of the IEEE. Its goal is that engineers and scientists promote, disseminate and exchange their knowledge and scientific-technical advances in the fields of Marine Technology, Ocean Science and Ocean Engineering. This is done with the purpose of raising
Opening / Start Date: 06 Jun 2011
Closing / End Date: 09 Jun 2011
Location: Santander (Cantabria), Spain
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Ocean Tech Expo

The Ocean Tech Expo provides a an excellent opportunity, to demonstrate your products in the water in the Newport locale.
Opening / Start Date: 17 May 2011
Closing / End Date: 19 May 2011
Location: Newport Yachting Centre
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Ocean Business 2011

Ocean Business combines the traditional static exhibition stand with the opportunity for delegates to attend over 200+ hours of training and demonstration workshops providing first hand knowledge of the equipment and systems on the market. An event that provides an opportunity for ocean technology manufacturers and systems suppliers to meet face-to-face with their users to demonstrate the latest technological advances in equipment, explore opportunities for new applications and to collaborate
Opening / Start Date: 05 Apr 2011
Closing / End Date: 07 Apr 2011
Location: National Oceanography Centre, Southampton, UK
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2011 China (Suzhou) International Biotechnology Exhibition (Bio China 2011)

* Exhibition Introduction: "2011 China (Suzhou) International Biotechnology Exhibition" will be held 18-20 November 2011 at the Suzhou International Expo Centre. * Exhibition: November 18-20 2011 * Venue: Suzhou International Expo Center China * Show website: http://www.biochinaexpo.com * Highlights: Display area of 1,9000 square meters, 450 booths are expected to more than 300 international exhibiting companies are expected to 8000 professional visitors, 50,000 visitors. * Show ran
Opening / Start Date: 18 Nov 2011
Closing / End Date: 20 Nov 2011
Location: Suzhou International Expo Center China
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Science Week 2010 - Sunday Funday in Galway

Galway Atlantaquaria, National Aquarium of Ireland is emerging out of the deep blue sea and into space to celebrate the launch of National Science Week 2010. ‘Our Place in Space’ is the theme for this years Science Week event and the aquarium with the support of the Marine Institute have organised a Family Fun Day on Sunday 7th November from 12.00 noon. Exhibits at Science Week Sunday Fun Day include: •Explorers Education Programme - Dr Noirin asks "Is there anybody out there??" •Marine I
Opening / Start Date: 07 Nov 2010
Closing / End Date: 07 Nov 2010
Location: Galway Atlantaquaria, Salthill, Galway
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Jewellery Box - Irelands Hidden Gems Art Exhibition and Book Launch

Daragh Muldowney of Dúlra Photography renowned nature photographer has announced the opening his exhibition and book launch “Jewellery Box – Ireland's Hidden Gems” on the 10th of November from 6-9pm. The exhibition will run for from the 10th – 21st of November. Jewellery Box – Ireland’s Hidden Gems exhibition is a collection of over forty photographs focusing on the elements of nature found in rock pools all around the coast of Ireland, in the shape of periwinkles, anemones, urchins and sea
Opening / Start Date: 10 Nov 2010
Closing / End Date: 21 Nov 2010
Location: Back Loft Gallery, Cathedral Studios, Dublin 8
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Beaufort Marine Socio-Economic Workshop 2010

On Wednesday the 17th of November SEMRU is holding its second annual Beaufort Marine Socio-Economic Workshop. The workshop is an opportunity for researchers and policy makers in the area of marine socio-economics, working in Ireland, to get together to meet and discuss their on-going work. The J.E. Cairns School of Business and Economics, NUI Galway will host the event. The work shop is divided up into 3 sessions. The topic of the morning session will be “The Irish Ocean Economy: National an
Opening / Start Date: 17 Nov 2010
Closing / End Date: 17 Nov 2010
Location: Socio-Economic Marine Research Unit, National University of Ireland, Galway
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2nd Annual Beaufort Marine Socio-Economic Workshop

This Workshop is an opportunity for researchers and policy makers in the area of marine socio-economics to get together to meet and discuss their on-going work. The workshop is divided up into 3 sessions: 1. The Irish Ocean Economy: National and Sectoral Perspectives; 2. Water Quality and the Environment; 3. Fisheries Management in Ireland. See website for further details and registration.
Opening / Start Date: 17 Nov 2010
Closing / End Date: 17 Nov 2010
Location: J.E. Cairns School of Business and Economics, NUI-Galway
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EU Integrated Maritime Policy - the Irish Regional Dimensions

Three years after the European Commission launched its blue paper on European Integrated Maritime Policy, this event, organised by the Association of Irish Regions (AIR), will assess the state-of-play of implementation, the impacts and implications for Ireland and future potential for Ireland and its regions. The workshop will have a particular focus on the evolving debate on an Integrated Strategy for the Atlantic Area, but also the possible application of this approach to sea basins, such a
Opening / Start Date: 29 Oct 2010
Closing / End Date: 29 Oct 2010
Location: Wexford
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China Shipping Finance Outlook 2011

The event dedicates itself to assessing the development of China’s shipping finance and its implications for global shipping landscape. The conference will highlight the policy updates and market outlook of China’s shipping finance development, macroeconomic trends influencing the recovery of shipping industry, the development of Shanghai as the international shipping center and bank’s strategy to finance fleets in tight credit market. The premier event will be gathering 150+ top professional
Opening / Start Date: 20 Jan 2011
Closing / End Date: 21 Jan 2011
Location: Shanghai, China
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Geoscience Conference 2010

A two-day conference on the Geoscience Sector will take place in Dublin Castle on the 3 and 4 November 2010. It will provide an in-depth overview of how the sector is flourishing even in these recessionary times. It will also undoubtedly be greatly welcomed by all those individuals and organisations that provided much important input into a process of evaluation of the sector that has been undertaken during the last two years. While there is no charge for attending, those interested should confi
Opening / Start Date: 03 Nov 2010
Closing / End Date: 04 Nov 2010
Location: Dublin Castle
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Marine Sciences and European Infrastructures

The Future of the 21st Century Ocean. Marine Sciences and European Research Infrastructures Symposium. This 4 day Symposium will examine the marine science infrastructural needs for the 21st century. Presentations will include: Euro-ARGO, EMSO, EMBRC, JERIOCO and EMSAC.
Opening / Start Date: 28 Jun 2011
Closing / End Date: 01 Jul 2011
Location: Brest, France
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2nd Maritime Security Anti-Piracy Conference (MSAPC)

2nd Maritime Security & Anti-Piracy Conference (MSAPC) will bring together government officials from the United States, European Union, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and the Horn of Africa regional states, senior decision-makers from the shipping industry, and latest products and technologies suppliers. These handpicked speakers and distinguished delegates will help all stakeholders in adopting a practical, comprehensive and sustainable strategy to address maritime security and best pract
Opening / Start Date: 10 Nov 2010
Closing / End Date: 12 Nov 2010
Location: London, UK
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Ireland Wales Annual Event 2010

The topic of the Ireland Wales Annual Event 2010 is the Environment, Climate Change and Marine Research and will demonstrate the benefits and legacies of cross-border partnerships This half-day event will focus on the Programme’s long history of support for environmental activities and address climate change issues of common importance to both countries. The event will include discussion on project and partnership development, the benefits of cross-border collaboration and the imp
Opening / Start Date: 05 Nov 2010
Closing / End Date: 05 Nov 2010
Location: Llandudno Junction, North Wales
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Fish Health Seminar 2010

Fish Health Seminar 2010 takes place 6th October at the Marine Institute, Rinville, Oranmoore. Members of the finfish, aquaculture industry, researchers and interested parties are invited to register.
Opening / Start Date: 06 Oct 2010
Closing / End Date: 06 Oct 2010
Location: Marine Institute, Rinville, Oranmore
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FP7 Environment National Information Day 2010

Information Day: FP7 Environment & Climate Change Programme. A must for anyone thinking of applying to FP7 Environment Programme for Funding. Content: - Opportunities under current call for proposals. - Forward looks to future calls and research gaps (2012-2013).
Opening / Start Date: 06 Oct 2010
Closing / End Date: 06 Oct 2010
Location: Airport Hotel, Dublin
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Low Carbon Summit-2011

The Global Low Carbon Economic Wave has attracted attentions from almost all walks of life. Particularly, after the UNFCCC Copenhagen Conference 2009 (COP-15), the task forces are not just limited to the policy and economic levels, but further move forward to almost every community from political, to technical and public society. Currently, "Low-carbon" has turned into the "hottest" word in common people’s daily life. To make contributions to the development of the knowledge based economy for co
Opening / Start Date: 19 Oct 2011
Closing / End Date: 26 Oct 2011
Location: Dalian China
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1st Annual World Congress of Bioenergy-2011

Currently, we are involving in organizing 1st Annual World Congress of Bioenergy-2011 (WCBE-2011),which will be held during April 25-29, 2011 in Dalian, China, with a theme of "Developing Bio-renewable Energy from Nature". WCBE-2011 consists of 8 scientific tracks, panel discussions, free communications, poster presentations, and exhibition booths that will cover all the main aspects of bioenergy and will give you the opportunity to be updated in all the sectors in bioenergy.
Opening / Start Date: 25 Apr 2011
Closing / End Date: 29 Apr 2011
Location: Dalian, China
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4th Shipping Finance Summit

ACI’s 4th Shipping Finance Summit will explore the availability of financing options in current climate and the most cost-effective ways of acquiring these products. Shipowners are now seeking the best ways of raising capital for their new builds which will ensure their competitiveness in the coming years. This event will provide a platform for shipowners, managers and their financiers to exchange ideas and investigate the best and most cost-effective financing methods. Attendees will also discu
Opening / Start Date: 27 Oct 2010
Closing / End Date: 28 Oct 2010
Location: London, UK
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INFO-DAY The Ocean of Tomorrow 2011

The EU FP7 €45 million Ocean of Tomorrow 2011 call is dedicated to supporting multidisciplinary research projects to promote the development of thriving maritime activities while preserving our seas and oceans. The European Commission is organising an INFO-DAY on the call for proposals. This event will be jointly opened by Máire Geoghegan-Quinn, Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science and Maria Damanaki, Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries. European Commission services w
Opening / Start Date: 09 Sep 2010
Closing / End Date: 09 Sep 2010
Location: Brussels, Belgium
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BITs 2nd World DNA and Genome Day (WDD-2011)

To Integrate 6 Concurrent World-class Congresses in One Week: -2nd World DNA and Genome Day -4th Annual World Congress of Industrial Biotechnology -2nd Annual International Symposium of Enzymes and Biocatalysis -2nd Annual World Congress of Petroleum Biotechnology -1st Annual World Congress of Bioenergy -1st Annual World Congress of Marine Biotechnology To Invite 20 Nobel Prize Laureate to Offer Plenary Lectures To Organize 400+ Sessions of 6 Parallel International Conferences cover ext
Opening / Start Date: 25 Apr 2011
Closing / End Date: 29 Apr 2011
Location: World EXPO Center, Dalian, China
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BITs 1st Annual World Congress of Bioenergy (WCBE-2011)

8 Selected Tracks consisting of 55 sessions on Advances in Modern Bioenergy 250-300 Oral Presentations from Authority, Governmental Decision Makers, Distinguished Scientists, Engineers, Industrial Executives and Investors 50+ Exhibitors from leading biofuel industries and Entrepreneurs and Research Institutes 100 Posters from both Industry and Academy
Opening / Start Date: 25 Apr 2011
Closing / End Date: 29 Apr 2011
Location: World EXPO Center, Dalian, China
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BITs 4th Annual World Congress of Industrial Biotechnology (IBIO-2011)

Listen to 500 Oral Presentations on the Latest Tech Trend of Global White Biotechnology Development Visit 100 Project Posters on New Technologies Implemented in Industrial Manufacturing Communicate with 800 Colleagues and Friends Worked in Industrial Biotechnologies in China and Beyond Meet with 100 Bioprocess Leading Suppliers from all Industrial Biotechnology Related Areas
Opening / Start Date: 25 Apr 2011
Closing / End Date: 29 Apr 2011
Location: World EXPO Center, Dalian, China
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BIT Life Sciences 1stAnnual World Congress of EndoBolism-2011

1. Acquire an overview of new technologies in plenary forum and parallel sessions by great pioneers of science 2. Get practical solutions to your research problems in intimate, informal advanced technology workshops 3. Introduce your own techniques to colleagues at oral and poster sessions spotlighting the next frontiers of science 4. Experience new technologies up close daily at the exhibition and industry workshops. 5. Foster friendship and promote collaborations through networking opportu
Opening / Start Date: 25 Jan 2011
Closing / End Date: 27 Jan 2011
Location: Xiamen, China
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3rd Optimising Port Development

Optimising Port Development 2010 is the 3rd edition in ACI’s successful port series and will showcase the latest infrastructural and management strategies that growing ports need to be aware of in order to expand successfully. Emerging markets in EMEA, Asia and Latin America need to match greater capacity and better services in ports to facilitate the rising volumes of trade. This event will prepare you with the knowledge of how to develop your port to a world class standard. Now is the opportu
Opening / Start Date: 05 Oct 2010
Closing / End Date: 06 Oct 2010
Location: London, UK
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5th Maritime Communications Technology Summit

ACI’s 5th Maritime Communications and Technology Conference will focus on the latest developments in technologies across the maritime industry and examine how ship owners and managers use them to maximise operational efficiency and increase profits. The conference will consider integration and maintenance issues, assess real value of new and existing applications, show new investment areas in ICT and examine crew development and retention strategies. The Agenda Throughout the 2 days you
Opening / Start Date: 06 Oct 2010
Closing / End Date: 07 Oct 2010
Location: London, UK
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Marine Institute charity event - Auction of Promises

The Marine Institute have organised two charity events for July to raise money for the Galway Lifeboat who are currently preparing the lifeboat station to house a large lifeboat due later this year. The "Auction of Promises" will be held at the Harbour Hotel, who has kindly sponsored the event on Friday 9th July at 7.30pm. Tickets are available from the Marine Institute at a cost of €15 which will include reception drink, finger food and dancing to the resident DJ. Phone: Marine Ins
Opening / Start Date: 09 Jul 2010
Closing / End Date: 09 Jul 2010
Location: Galway Harbour Hotel
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Marine Institute Summer Fete (Family Fun Pirate Day)

The Marine Institute have organised a charity event "Summer Fête (Family Fun Pirate Day)" to raise money for the Galway Lifeboat on Sunday 11th July (1pm – 5.30pm). The Summer Fête will take place on Sunday 11th July and promises a fun packed day for all the family. (Please see the flyer attached for all the details).
Opening / Start Date: 11 Jul 2010
Closing / End Date: 11 Jul 2010
Location: Marine Institute, Rinville, Oranmore
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Spirit of Ireland Turning wind into reliable energy resource for Ireland

UCD Earth Sciences Institute with TCD TrinityHaus Professor Igor Shvets, T.C.D. Commentators: Professor Ken Whelan, UCD and the Marine Institute Dr William Smith, UCD Time:12.30-14.30 For more information contact esi.admin@ucd.ie
Opening / Start Date: 25 Jun 2010
Closing / End Date: 25 Jun 2010
Location: Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, No. 6 Kildare Street, Dublin 2
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UCD ESI with TCD TrinityHaus- Transforming Ireland Series

ESI SEMINAR # 13- 18th June 2010 12.30-14.00 Dermot Byrne, CEO Eirgrid Transforming Ireland’s Electric Power System Professor Chen-Ching Liu, UCD Keeping Future Grid Secure and Smart For information email esi.admin@ucd.ie Attendance is free and open to all.
Opening / Start Date: 18 Jun 2010
Closing / End Date: 18 Jun 2010
Location: Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, No. 6 Kildare Street, Dublin 2
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UCD ESI with TCD TrinityHaus- Transforming Ireland Series

Presentation 1 Can Ireland achieve its potential of wave power by 2020 Andrew Parish CEO Wavebob Presentation 2 Software tools to efficiently manage large portfolios of wind and other distributed energy generation technologies Des Farren CEO Servusnet Chair: Brendan Halligan, Chair of Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland Time:12.30-14.00 For more information please email esi.admin@ucd.ie
Opening / Start Date: 11 Jun 2010
Closing / End Date: 11 Jun 2010
Location: O’Callaghan Mont Clare Hotel, Merrion Square, Dublin 2
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World Ocean Council Sustianable Ocean Summit

The WOC Sustainable Oceans Summit offers the opportunity for global Ocean Users to interact and collaborate for a better future. The Summit offers the opportunity for international stakeholders to discuss and record the potential ocean issues affecting the viability of Ocean Resources.
Opening / Start Date: 15 Jun 2010
Closing / End Date: 17 Jun 2010
Location: Belfast Co.Antrim
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World Oceans Day in Galway

Opening from 10.00am - 5.00pm Galway Atlantaquaria with the support of the Marine Institute have planned a terrific line up of guests to celebrate World Ocean Day on Sunday 30th May at Galway Atlantaquaria, Salthill. We're looking forward to the arrival of Bjorn the Polar Bear together with his minder Ursula!! Also taking part in the event is: Dale Tredwell from Naturally Wild and RTE's KAZOO Vincent Hyland Underwater Filmmaker who will talk about his time diving with Baskin Sharks
Opening / Start Date: 30 May 2010
Closing / End Date: 30 May 2010
Location: Galway Atlantaquaria
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UCD ESI with TCD TrinityHaus- Transforming Ireland Series

Time: 12.30-14.00 Presentation 1: Green Information Technology - Data Centres of the Future Dermot Honan, Intel EMEA. IT Innovations Manager. Presentation 2: Transforming electricity for a future Ireland John Campion, ESB Executive Director- Sustainability Attendance is free and open to all. For further details email esi.admin@ucd.ie
Opening / Start Date: 28 May 2010
Closing / End Date: 28 May 2010
Location: Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, No. 6 Kildare Street, Dublin 2
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Ireland in the shadow of a volcano Understanding the 2010 eruption at Eyjafjallajökull Iceland

UCD Earth Sciences Institute with TCD TrinityHaus Time: 12.30-14.00 Ireland in the shadow of a volcano: Understanding the 2010 eruption at Eyjafjallajökull, Iceland, Prof. Chris Bean, School of Geological Sciences, UCD Panelist: Evelyn Cusack Met Eireann Attendance is free and open to all. For further details email esi.admin@ucd.ie
Opening / Start Date: 04 Jun 2010
Closing / End Date: 04 Jun 2010
Location: O’Callaghan Mont Clare Hotel, Merrion Square, Dublin 2
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International Symposium - Benefiting from Earth Observation Bridging the Data Gap for Adaptation

The international symposium is being organized by ICIMOD together with Group on Earth Observation (GEO) and GIS Development, India with the aim to promote the use and access to earth observation for improved scientific knowledge and understanding for adaptation to climate change in the region. Besides inaugural and valedictory sessions by prominent speakers, we are extending invitations for contributions in the following six-track themes from scientists, researchers, development practitioners an
Opening / Start Date: 04 Oct 2010
Closing / End Date: 06 Oct 2010
Location: Kathmandu
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UCD ESI with TCD TrinityHaus- Transforming Ireland Series

Chair: Duncan Stewart Presentation 1: Energy Management for Smarter Buildings, Dr Claire Penny, IBM Ireland Presentation 2: Sensors for a Smarter Building Prof. Greg O'Hare, UCD & Gary Caroll, CEO of EpiSensor Time:12.30-14.00 To register your interest please email esi.admin@ucd.ie
Opening / Start Date: 21 May 2010
Closing / End Date: 21 May 2010
Location: Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, No. 6 Kildare Street, Dublin 2
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Past Present and Future Change in the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation

ADVANCE NOTICE: International Science Meeting on Past Present and Future Change in the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation. The Bristol meeting, is a joint initiative between the UK Natural Environment Research Council's Rapid Climate Change programme (RAPID) and the US CLIVAR AMOC Science Team in cooperation with NSF, NOAA, NASA and CLIVAR. The Meeting is open to anyone with an interest in the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation and its connection with global clima
Opening / Start Date: 12 Jul 2011
Closing / End Date: 15 Jul 2011
Location: Bristol, UK
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GALWAYS BIG BAY CLEAN UP

As part of Galway's Marine Month of Madness, Galway City Council and Galway Atlantaquaria have teamed up to organise THE BIG BAY CLEAN UP!... read more Big Bay Clean Up Sunday 16th May from 12.00 noon Volunteers should contact the aquarium on 091-585100 or email atlantaquaria@eircom.net Wear safe footwear. Bag, gloves, litter pickers etc will be supplied by Galway City Council. Each year Galway Atlantaquaria organises a beach clean as part of the Marine Conservation Society’s Beach W
Opening / Start Date: 16 May 2010
Closing / End Date: 16 May 2010
Location: Various beaches - see list below
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UCD Earth Sciences Institute with TCD TrinityHaus- Enterprise and Innovation

Presenters Eddie Cummins Manager Applied Innovation Dept, Enterprise Ireland Making Innovation Happen & Werner Kruckow Siemens Ireland CEO The Electricity Age Time:12.30-14.00 To register your interest please email esi.admin@ucd.ie
Opening / Start Date: 14 May 2010
Closing / End Date: 14 May 2010
Location: O’Callaghan Mont Clare Hotel, Merrion Square, Dublin 2
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BioMarine 2011

Biomarine business convention will gather industry decision makers, the scientific sector and investors. The business convention will focus on marine bio resources: Environment (cleantech, marine bio energies, clean ship building) marine cosmetics, Blue Biotechnology, Heath and Pharmaceuticals, food and aquaculture. BioMarine is an economic platform about innovation in the marine environment.
Opening / Start Date: 07 Sep 2011
Closing / End Date: 09 Sep 2011
Location: Nantes - France
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World Ocean Council Sustainable Ocean Summit

The WOC is bringing together industries that use and impact the oceans to catalyze global leadership and collaboration in addressing cross-cutting marine sustainability issues, in support of improved business operations . With the theme of “Reducing Risk, Increasing Sustainability: Solutions through Collaboration” the SOS will bring together the diverse ocean business community to develop interaction and leadership on cross-sectoral issues to create business benefits, such as economies of sca
Opening / Start Date: 15 Jun 2010
Closing / End Date: 17 Jun 2010
Location: Belfast
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Ocean Innovation 2010

Bringing together representatives from government, industry, academe and regulatory bodies to discuss the various facets and positions of remotely operated vehicles operating in our vast oceans. During this two-day, single stream event both the private and public sector will explore the innovations and challenges under four sub themes - education, enterprise, exploration and engineering.
Opening / Start Date: 17 Oct 2010
Closing / End Date: 20 Oct 2010
Location: St, John's Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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UCD ESI with TCD TrinityHaus- Transforming Ireland Series

Main Messages in the Report of the Taskforce on Innovation Dermot McCarthy Secretary General Department of the Taoiseach and Chairperson of the Task Force on Innovation Chair: Dr. Hugh Brady, UCD President Time:12.30-14.00 TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST - PLEASE EMAIL ESI.ADMIN@UCD.ie
Opening / Start Date: 07 May 2010
Closing / End Date: 07 May 2010
Location: O’Callaghan Mont Clare Hotel, Merrion Square, Dublin 2
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ACIs Emission Control Summit - Mitigating Maritime Pollution

How do you cope with the consumer and regulatory bodies' pressure to be environmentally friendly? What are the solutions to improve your emission control systems? How do you tackle greenhouse gas emmision? Increase your competitiveness and profitability by joining us at the annual meeting: ACI's Emission Control taking place on the 30th of June & 1st of July 2010 in London, UK that will provide you with real solutions on how to meet your businees goals and avoid penalities through executing
Opening / Start Date: 30 Jun 2010
Closing / End Date: 01 Jul 2010
Location: London
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UCD ESI with TCD Trinity Haus- Transforming Ireland Series

Climate Change in Ireland - what's likely to happen? Professor Fraser Mitchell,TCD Getting to grips with uncertainty? Time: 12.30-14.00 Further details of the Transforming Ireland Series are available from esi.admin@ucd.ie
Opening / Start Date: 30 Apr 2010
Closing / End Date: 30 Apr 2010
Location: O’Callaghan Mont Clare Hotel, Merrion Square, Dublin 2
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DAFF FP7 Workshop

Strengthening Ireland's FP7 Involvement This Workshop will provide an opportunity for Irish researchers to engage in discussion with the EU Commission to exhange views on the content and scope of the FP7 Food, Agriculture, Fisheries and Biotechnology Programme (2007-2013) and to discuss how Ireland can increase its participation in this important competitive research funding programme. For further information, Workshop Programme and Registration contact Olivia.Murphy@agriculture.gov.ie.
Opening / Start Date: 29 Apr 2010
Closing / End Date: 29 Apr 2010
Location: Backweston Campus, Celbridge, Co. Kildare
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Galway's Marine Month of Madness

The calendar of events for Galway’s forthcoming Marine Month of Madness includes a number of marine-related family fun events, activities, lectures and presentations throughout the month of May. The Marine Month of Madness Calendar of Events (Pdf 54 KB ) is available to download. Remember to check the events page throughout May as additional activities may be added. Galway’s Month of Marine Madness is supported by Galway Atlantaquaria, Galway City Council, the Marine Institute, Western Re
Opening / Start Date: 01 May 2010
Closing / End Date: 31 May 2010
Location: Galway City - various locations
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UCD Earth Sciences Institute with TCD TrinityHaus- Climate Change in Ireland - Whats likely to happ

Presented by Dr Jane Stout (TCD) and Dr Alison Donnelly (TCD) Chair: Liz McManus TCD Time:12.30-14.00 TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST - PLEASE EMAIL ESI.ADMIN@UCD.ie If you would like to be kept informed of upcoming seminars and developments within the Earth Science Institute, and are not already a member of our mailing list, you can subscribe at www.ucd.ie/earth/
Opening / Start Date: 23 Apr 2010
Closing / End Date: 23 Apr 2010
Location: O’Callaghan Mont Clare Hotel, Merrion Square, Dublin 2
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45th European Marine Biology Symposium

Advance Notice: This annual event will be held this year on the parkland campus of Heriot-Watt University, in Scotland’s beautiful capital city. For the convenience of delegates, reasonably priced bed and breakfast accommodation is available on the campus in en-suite rooms for about £40 per night. Proposed session topics: • Ocean Acidification and Climate Change – Prof Jean-Pierre Gattuso, Villefranche-sur-Mer, France •Marine Conservation – Prof Callum Roberts, University of York, Engl
Opening / Start Date: 23 Aug 2010
Closing / End Date: 27 Aug 2010
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
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RIA Disclosure Lecture (Galway) Marine Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functioning

RIA Disclosure Lecture (Galway): Marine Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functioning Guest Speaker: Prof. Carlo Heip, Royal Netherlands Institute of Sea Research (NIOZ). Chair: Dr Peter Heffernan, Marine Institute. There are over 200,000 marine plant and animal species and a few thousand marine microbes described worldwide and many more await discovery. Prof Heip will describe the state of the art in research on marine biodiversity and ecosystem functioning....
Opening / Start Date: 10 May 2010
Closing / End Date: 10 May 2010
Location: NUI-Galway
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Euroscience Open Forum 2010 - Breakout Session SmartOcean Technology solutions for intelligent monitoring of marine resources

Efficient monitoring and management of our water resources is a key global challenge. This session will present three seminars describing current capabilities and cutting-edge research in the area of intelligent sensors for the marine environment....(read more)
Opening / Start Date: 05 Jul 2010
Closing / End Date: 05 Jul 2010
Location: ESOF Conference, Torino, Italy (Room 6, h. 10.30 - 11.45)
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Postponed - UCD Earth Sciences Institute with TCD TrinityHaus- Climate Justice

Topic: Climate Justice Presented by Mary Robinson Chaired by Eamon Ryan TD Time:12.30-2.00 Advance booking required for this seminar. To register email esi.admin@ucd.ie
Opening / Start Date: 16 Apr 2010
Closing / End Date: 16 Apr 2010
Location: Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, No. 6 Kildare Street, Dublin 2
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The Knowledge Based VBio-Economy 2020 Turning Challenges into Opportunities

ADVANCE NOTICE: The EU has placed "innovation" for a greener economy at the centre of its political agenda (Europe 2020). The KBBE2020 Conference will address thechallenges and opportunities of the Bio-Economy and in particular: feedstocks for the bio-economy: innovative biobased products: and innovative food production. The Conference Programme will be posted shortly. Fisheries & aquaculture, seafood and blue biotechnology are components of the EU FP7 KBBE Programme KBBE2010 is
Opening / Start Date: 13 Sep 2010
Closing / End Date: 14 Sep 2010
Location: Brussels, Belgium
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UCD Earth Sciences Institute with TCD TrinityHaus- Harnessing the Energy Within

Richard Kennedy,CEO Kedco plc Prof Shane Ward,UCD The EU target for 20% of EU energy consumption to come from renewable resources presents an exciting and stiff challenge for researchers and entrepreneurs alike. Kedco is a leading bio-science energy company taking a professional approach to green energy production and is constantly exploring the exciting alternatives that renewable energy presents. In his seminar CEO Richard Kennedy will present the Irish potential to ‘Harness the Energy Wit
Opening / Start Date: 09 Apr 2010
Closing / End Date: 09 Apr 2010
Location: Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, No. 6 Kildare Street, Dublin 2
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Current Problematic Issues in the Law of the Sea

The conference will address areas in the law of the sea which have caused problems of interpretation internationally, including topical issues such as baselines, defining the outer limits of the continental shelf, jurisdiction in international waters, and piracy and those which appear to require closer attention than they have generally so far received. The papers will ultimately be published in book form by Brill Publishers, Leiden.
Opening / Start Date: 03 Jun 2010
Closing / End Date: 04 Jun 2010
Location: Trinity College Dublin
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2nd Marine Board Forum Towards a European Network of Marine Observatories for Monitoring and Research

Long-term time-series datasets from the marine environment are of critical importance to facilitate: - Better understanding of ocean, earth and climate system processes; - Monitoring the rate and scale of environmental change; - Detection of hazards and events; - Effective policy making for the sustainable management of seas and oceans. The 2nd Marine Board Forum will bring together scientists, policy makers and stakeholders to discuss critical gaps and opportunities for the long-ter
Opening / Start Date: 16 Sep 2010
Closing / End Date: 16 Sep 2010
Location: Brussels, Belgium
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EurOCEAN 2020 Grand challenges for marine research in the next decade

ADVANCE NOTICE The EurOCEAN 2010 Conference (Ostend, 12-13 October 2010) will provide a unique opportunity for the European marine science community to consider, discuss and respond to new policy developments and achievements since the last EurOCEAN conference (2007, Aberdeen), and to highlight new challenges and opportunities for marine research in the next decade. The EurOCEAN 2010 Conference and Ostend Declaration (October 2010) will come at a crucial time, as the research funding lands
Opening / Start Date: 12 Oct 2010
Closing / End Date: 13 Oct 2010
Location: Thermae Palace, Oostende, Belgium
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3rd European Maritime Day EuroMARES Conference

3rd European Maritime Day and EuroMARES Conference. Gijon, Spain: 18th 0-21st May 2010. The Spanish-EU Presidency and EU DG MARE have launched the programme of Conference Sessions and Events for the EuroMARES 2010 Marine Science Conference (18-19th May) and The European Maritime Day (EMD) Stakeholders Conference 2010 (19 - 21 May) in Gijon, Spain. This Conference will be one of the largest marine science / marine policy meetings of the year with an anticipated attendance of over 1,000 pe
Opening / Start Date: 18 May 2010
Closing / End Date: 21 May 2010
Location: Gijon, Spain
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Asian Congress on Biotechnology 2011 (ACB-2011)

The theme for ACB-2011 is “Biotechnology for Better Life”. Our world is facing various challenges including environmental deterioration, energy crisis, shortage of natural resources, threats in public health and life, and imbalances in social and economic development. Life sciences are expected to play an important role in addressing those problems to meet the remaining and emerging needs of our society. ACB-2011 aims to provide a forum for biotechnologists and biochemical engineers from Asi
Opening / Start Date: 11 May 2011
Closing / End Date: 15 May 2011
Location: Shanghai, China
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Public Forum How can renewable energy technologies assist in Irelands economic recovery

A panel discussion with: • The Honorable Mr. Daniel M. Rooney, US Ambassador to Ireland • HE Julian King, British Ambassador to Ireland • Mr. Eoin Sweeney, Head of the Ocean Energy Development Unit, SEI • Prof. Vincent O’Flaherty, Director of the Energy Research Centre at NUI Galway From 11 - 12 am on Friday March 26th. ALL ARE WELCOME but please RSVP to sarah.knight@nuigalway.ie
Opening / Start Date: 26 Mar 2010
Closing / End Date: 26 Mar 2010
Location: MRI Annex Lecture Theatre 201, NUI Galway
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Transforming Ireland - Mobilising Innovation and Enterprise to Become a Prosperous Low Carbon Society

UCD Earth Sciences Institute with TCD TrinityHaus (In conjunction with the TCD-UCD Innovation Alliance Public Lecture Series with the support of Business in the Community Ireland and in collaboration with Comhar Sustainable Development Council, Environmental Protection Agency, Geological Survey of Ireland, Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland, Dublin City Council, Enterprise UCD Earth Sciences Institute with TCD TrinityHaus (In conjunction with the TCD-UCD Innovation Alliance Public Lecture Ser
Opening / Start Date: 26 Mar 2010
Closing / End Date: 26 Mar 2010
Location: Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, No. 6 Kildare Street, Dublin 2
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Linking Research Advice and the Fishing Industry - Mini Conference

The Irish Fisheries Science Research Partnership (IFSRP) is hosting a mini conference 'Linking Research, Advice and the Fishing Industry'. Throughout Ireland there are currently a wide range of marine research projects underway that deal with many aspects of the fisheries resource in the ecosystems of north east Atlantic. Read more for further information...
Opening / Start Date: 23 Jun 2010
Closing / End Date: 24 Jun 2010
Location: The Marine Institute, Oranmore, Galway, Ireland
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2nd Algae World Europe - Brussels

The 2nd Algae World Europe conference will meet in Brussels on 22-23 April 2010 to shed light on developing a sustainable algae commercialization model. The event is the 4th in the series of Centre for Management Technology’s (CMT) Algae World conferences which provide a vantage view on the entire algae value chain and its commercial viability, as well as spotlight on algae’s diversity and multiple co-products.
Opening / Start Date: 22 Apr 2010
Closing / End Date: 23 Apr 2010
Location: Brussels
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