The intersection of climate action and global education is crucial for addressing the urgent challenges posed by climate change. Global education plays a pivotal role in raising awareness, fostering a sense of global citizenship, and instilling sustainable practices among individuals worldwide. By integrating climate action into education, societies can equip future generations with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to tackle environmental issues. Understanding the impacts of climate change, promoting sustainable lifestyles, and encouraging critical thinking about environmental solutions are integral components of global education for a sustainable future. Connecting climate action to global education not only empowers individuals to make informed choices but also inspires collaborative efforts on a global scale. It fosters a collective responsibility for the health of the planet, encouraging diverse communities to work together in mitigating the impacts of climate change and ensuring a more sustainable and resilient world for generations to come.
Climate Action and Global Education – ICOS Seminar
Register for the Climate Action and Global Education – ICOS Seminar on this important topic which will explore what actions are being taken within the international education sector globally and how we can integrate good practice within our institutions.
Climate Action and Global Education – ICOS Seminar Speakers include:
- Professor Tasman Crowe, Vice-President for Sustainability at University College Dublin
- Dr. Stephen Robinson, Director and Professor with Vermont-based Champlain College’s study abroad campus in Dublin
- Caroline Mangan, Associate Director for Global Community at UCD Global, University College Dublin (Chair)
- Laura Harmon, Executive Director, Irish Council for International Students
Schedule:
11:45 – 12:00 Registration, Tea / Coffee
12:00 – 13:30 Public Seminar
13:30 – 14:30 Free lunch & networking
UCD Clinical Research Centre joins Postgrad.ie.
The UCD Clinical Research Centre (UCD CRC) is an academic led, multi-site centre supporting clinical and translational research. It operates under a single governance structure within the UCD School of Medicine and the College of Health and Agricultural Sciences. The UCD CRC is at the core of the Health research and innovation strategy and provides a focal point for collaborative, multidisciplinary patient-focused research.
The centre links the clinical community to core university research institutes including the UCD Conway Institute, Systems Biology Ireland and the UCD Charles Institute of Dermatology. Over the last 5 years, the UCD CRC has developed a comprehensive taught graduate programme including an MSc in Clinical and Translational Research and a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Trials This exciting education initiative is training the next generation of investigators and research professionals.
The UCD Clinical Research Centre undertakes research in a wide range of diseases.
At the Centre they undertake advanced research in a caring environment that aims to advance medical treatment for all patients suffering from a wide range of illnesses.
The research is a truly multidisciplinary team effort. Doctors, nurses, technicians, scientists and of course, patients work together towards the common goal of developing new cures for serious illnesses.
Patients in particular play the key role. The Centre believe that through their involvement in research studies, patients are making an immense contribution towards the understanding of the mechanism of disease and greatly influence the ability to improve patient outcome in the future
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