This year our GY313 climate change course assessment was changed up by course convener Dr. Conor Murphy, supported by PhD candidate Ciara Ryan and postdoctoral researchers Dr. Catriona Duffy and Dr. Ciaran Broderick. Inspired by the ACRE conference hosted last year at Maynooth University and working in partnership with Met Eireann the students of GY313 successfully double-key transcribed in excess of 1400 years of early irish daily precipitation records. Ciara Ryan led the production of a poster highlighting the innovative participatory research Coursework Assessment and presented it at the meeting of the European Geosciences Union. The World Meteorological Organization found out about the poster and has integrated it into a new page highlighting global data rescue activities as an example of best practice . Papers describing both the approach and the rescued data are in preparation. The students of GY313 have left a lasting legacy that shall be to the great benefit of Irish research and, ultimately, Irish society. Chapeau to both the staff involved and the students of GY313.
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International climatologists and second-level students discuss how to tackle global warming at ICARUS event
A visit to Dublin by international climate change experts this week proved educational for Irish transition year students who participated in a special event organised by Maynooth University climatologist Prof Peter Thorne.
Date: Thursday, 22 November 2018
Could sluggish Atlantic currents cause a surge in global temperatures?
New research challenges previous understanding of how the Atlantic Ocean’s circulation system affects global temperatures, suggesting that they could.
Date: Friday, 27 July 2018
Maynooth University Professor to have key role in Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change sixth assessment report
Professor Peter Thorne will be a Coordinating Lead Author on the IPCC sixth assessment report cycle, the most senior position ever held by an Irish scientist.
Date: Sunday, 08 April 2018
Ireland is the wettest it has been in more than 300 years
Maynooth University research means Ireland now has one of the longest, quality assured rainfall records anywhere in the world
Date: Wednesday, 28 March 2018
“We need to act now” – Maynooth professor calls for new system to improve global temperature measurement
This generation’s research must provide solutions for further generations to right the wrongs of damage inflicted on the planet.
Date: Wednesday, 01 November 2017
Volcanic eruptions are a wildcard for future climate projections
The study suggests that future volcanism will likely increase stresses on ecosystems and society by causing a more fluctuating climate with more extremes.
Date: Monday, 02 October 2017
Geography: September Graduations
Congratulations to all our Geography undergraduate, MLitt and PhD students who graduated at the Conferring Ceremonies this week.
Date: Friday, 08 September 2017
Changing climate shifts timing of European Floods
Changing climate shifts timing of European Floods
Date: Thursday, 10 August 2017
Maynooth climate scientist co-authors NOAA report on important new sea surface temperature data
Key dataset helps scientists understand Earth’s climate
Date: Thursday, 20 July 2017
Innovative participatory learning data rescue activity recognised by World Meteorological Organization
This year our GY313 climate change course assessment was changed up by course convener Dr. Conor Murphy, supported by PhD candidate Ciara Ryan and postdoctoral researchers Dr. Catriona Duffy and Dr. Ciaran Broderick
Date: Thursday, 08 June 2017