David Ryan
@davidjryan.bsky.social
Dad, scientist, sustainability advocate, Galwegian and honorary Carlovian. SETU
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SETU marked Green Day this week with lots of sustainability-focused activities.
Staff and students learned how to reduce energy use at home and live sustainably.
Waterford Sustainable Living also delivered workshops on creating chemical-free cleaning products.
@waterfordcouncil.bsky.social
Staff and students learned how to reduce energy use at home and live sustainably.
Waterford Sustainable Living also delivered workshops on creating chemical-free cleaning products.
@waterfordcouncil.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 4:03 PM
SETU marked Green Day this week with lots of sustainability-focused activities.
Staff and students learned how to reduce energy use at home and live sustainably.
Waterford Sustainable Living also delivered workshops on creating chemical-free cleaning products.
@waterfordcouncil.bsky.social
Staff and students learned how to reduce energy use at home and live sustainably.
Waterford Sustainable Living also delivered workshops on creating chemical-free cleaning products.
@waterfordcouncil.bsky.social
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SETU students from the Fashion Buying and Retail Management programme ran a Clothes Swap this week in collaboration with Change Clothes as part of their studies - exploring how everyday actions can support a circular economy.
This event was sponsored by @waterfordcouncil.bsky.social
This event was sponsored by @waterfordcouncil.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 4:12 PM
SETU students from the Fashion Buying and Retail Management programme ran a Clothes Swap this week in collaboration with Change Clothes as part of their studies - exploring how everyday actions can support a circular economy.
This event was sponsored by @waterfordcouncil.bsky.social
This event was sponsored by @waterfordcouncil.bsky.social
Space for Nature at SETU
November 9, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Space for Nature at SETU
Macnas. Gaillimh. ❤️
October 26, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Macnas. Gaillimh. ❤️
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The first confirmed birth of a white-tailed eagle in Co Waterford for over 150 years has taken place
First white-tailed eagle born in Waterford in 150 years
The first confirmed birth of a white-tailed eagle in Co Waterford for over 150 years has taken place.
www.rte.ie
September 4, 2025 at 8:01 AM
The first confirmed birth of a white-tailed eagle in Co Waterford for over 150 years has taken place
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Mark the date: an incredible landmark as #solar power becomes EU's number one source of electricity in June 2025. Everything is impossible – until it's done.
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
Solar tops EU power mix for first time in June, Ember says
Solar power was the European Union's largest source of electricity for the first time in June, overtaking nuclear and wind while coal's contribution fell to an all-time low, data from energy think tank Ember showed on Thursday.
www.reuters.com
July 10, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Mark the date: an incredible landmark as #solar power becomes EU's number one source of electricity in June 2025. Everything is impossible – until it's done.
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
Space for nature at SETU
May 6, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Space for nature at SETU
Cork road campus in full bloom
April 8, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Cork road campus in full bloom
The SETU Sustainability in the Arts team were deserved recipients of a SATLE impact award today. comhghairdeas!!!
March 12, 2025 at 5:08 PM
The SETU Sustainability in the Arts team were deserved recipients of a SATLE impact award today. comhghairdeas!!!
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Looking forward @irishrainforest.bsky.social talk about reviving the Atlantic Rainforests in Ireland on Tues, 11 March, 1pm-2pm. This is a free event during @tudublinsustain.bsky.social Green Week and all are welcome. Book your tickets below. @connectingcabra.bsky.social @leafybatter.bsky.social
I'm very much looking forward to speaking on rewilding an Irish rainforest at the joint Green Foundation Ireland/ @tudublinsustain.bsky.social Green Week, in Dublin on Tuesday March 11th.
If you'd like to come along to this free event, you can register here:
www.tudublin.ie/explore/abou...
If you'd like to come along to this free event, you can register here:
www.tudublin.ie/explore/abou...
Reviving the Irish Atlantic Rainforest
Join this remarkable journey with Eoghan Daltun about the rewilding of land on the Atlantic Coast into a wild rainforest.
www.tudublin.ie
February 19, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Looking forward @irishrainforest.bsky.social talk about reviving the Atlantic Rainforests in Ireland on Tues, 11 March, 1pm-2pm. This is a free event during @tudublinsustain.bsky.social Green Week and all are welcome. Book your tickets below. @connectingcabra.bsky.social @leafybatter.bsky.social
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“Ireland’s response to this global crisis will require the most significant change since the foundation of the State.”
Chair of the Climate Change Advisory Council Marie Donnelly launches the Council’s Carbon Budget proposal for the periods 2031-2035 and from 2036-2040. youtu.be/QejaPWaY1Ho?...
Chair of the Climate Change Advisory Council Marie Donnelly launches the Council’s Carbon Budget proposal for the periods 2031-2035 and from 2036-2040. youtu.be/QejaPWaY1Ho?...
Carbon Budget Proposal 2031-2040
YouTube video by Climate Change Advisory Council
youtu.be
December 12, 2024 at 9:02 AM
“Ireland’s response to this global crisis will require the most significant change since the foundation of the State.”
Chair of the Climate Change Advisory Council Marie Donnelly launches the Council’s Carbon Budget proposal for the periods 2031-2035 and from 2036-2040. youtu.be/QejaPWaY1Ho?...
Chair of the Climate Change Advisory Council Marie Donnelly launches the Council’s Carbon Budget proposal for the periods 2031-2035 and from 2036-2040. youtu.be/QejaPWaY1Ho?...
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Demand for green talent in Ireland grew by over 22.1% last year, well above the global average of 11.6%, according to research
Demand for green skills grew over 22.1% last year
Demand for green talent in Ireland grew by over 22.1% last year, well above the global average of 11.6%, according to research.
www.rte.ie
December 12, 2024 at 7:53 AM
Demand for green talent in Ireland grew by over 22.1% last year, well above the global average of 11.6%, according to research
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More than 300 people attended the funeral of woman in Carlow, after an appeal by an undertaker following her death last Friday
Hundreds attend Carlow funeral after appeal by undertaker
Over 300 people attended the funeral of woman in Carlow, following an appeal by an undertaker following her death last Friday.
www.rte.ie
December 3, 2024 at 5:26 PM
More than 300 people attended the funeral of woman in Carlow, after an appeal by an undertaker following her death last Friday
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Shoutout to Dave and the SETU Arena grounds crew for embracing sustainability! 🌱 They’re tackling weeds with steam-heated corn starch instead of herbicides, promoting eco-friendly, chemical-free groundskeeping. #Sustainability #SETU #GreenCampus
November 24, 2024 at 9:17 AM
Shoutout to Dave and the SETU Arena grounds crew for embracing sustainability! 🌱 They’re tackling weeds with steam-heated corn starch instead of herbicides, promoting eco-friendly, chemical-free groundskeeping. #Sustainability #SETU #GreenCampus
Great to meet SETU colleagues from Wexford, Waterford and Carlow campuses at the National Forum on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in Dublin Castle today
November 22, 2024 at 7:45 PM
Great to meet SETU colleagues from Wexford, Waterford and Carlow campuses at the National Forum on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in Dublin Castle today