Know How Streamed Lectures 27th Feb - March 2nd
Attention creative industries! Sign up for the week-long Know How programme, full of relevant (and free) online streamed lectures and interactive sessions presented by the HowtoGrow.eu platform. Read More

Heritage as an Engine of Economic Growth
The heritage sector in Ireland contributes more than €1bn to the national economy and over 30,000 jobs. The Heritage Council recently announced a series of seminars designed to showcase 'the economic potential of the the heritage sector at a local level'. The first event will take place in NUI Galway on Saturday 3rd March 2012. Read More

Mies van der Rohe Prize Exhibition in Paris
Father Collins Park was selected for the Mies van der Rohe Prize last year (one of 38 ouvrages selectionnes from all over Europe) and is part of a touring exhibition that is now in Paris! Read More

Eco living in North Tipp
Living in an eco village is about more than embracing a set of ideals during a recession, say residents of Cloughjordan – especially if it means finding a better and less expensive way to live...see Joanne Hunt's article on Cloughjordan Eco-Village in The Irish Times here.

DEFRA Climate Change Risk Assessment for UK
The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in the UK (DEFRA) recently launched the Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA) in January 2012. This is the first assessment of its kind for the UK and presents the latest evidence on the risks and opportunities of climate change for the UK to 2100. Read More

Great Northern Haven - Changing Perspectives
The Great Northern Haven was featured in The Irish Times Rehab supplement 'INSIGHT: Changing Perspectives on Disability' on Tuesday 24th January. Read More

Philip at AIARG Conference
Philip took part in the AIARG conference in DIT last Friday and Saturday and presented a paper on Resilience Building: A New Role for Urban Planning. Read More

Supporting child-centred healthcare models through the arts
Helium is an 'arts & health' company seeking to create positive experiences of hospital & healthcare settings for kids, babies and their parents, through participatory arts programmes. Read More

Philip presenting on Urban Planning + Resilience this Saturday in DIT
This coming Saturday Philip will be giving a talk on Urban Planning and Resilience at the 2012 AIARG Architectural Research Conference in DIT Bolton Street. Read More

NUIM Local Services Mapping Tool Launched
A new mapping tool has been launched by NUI Maynooth's National Institute for Regional and Spatial Analysis, providing drive times to services such as emergency hospitals, fire stations, GP surgeries, Gardaí and PSNI stations and schools. Read More

IFI Director appointed as new Director of the Irish Museum of Modern Art
The Irish Film Institute’s Director, Sarah Glennie, has been appointed as the new Director of the Irish Museum of Modern Art. Glennie joined the Irish Film Institute as Director in 2008 and has overseen a period of very significant development of the IFI’s activities within Ireland and internationally. Read More

Get Some Head Space!
For a happier new year try meditation! Meditation is scientifically proven to help with the immune system, attention / focus, stress,worry and addiction...it's free and enjoyable and can be easily incorporated into a daily routine. Read More

Caring for the Carers
In Ireland, 3.7 million hours are worked every week, by a staggering 161,000 family carers! However although this work saves the state billions annually, according to The Carers Association the true economic and social significance of family carers work in the home is not recognised. Read More

SEAI Electric Vehicles Roadmap
With an abundance of accessible wind and ocean energy and distances from the capital city to key neighbouring cities ranging from 170km to 260km, Ireland is well suited to become an early adopter of electric vehicle technology. Read More

New Years Wrigglers
Philip has been following up already on one of his new years resolutions – to get his worm composting going again – after previous worms were killed off by cat litter! But finding worms is not so easy in these post-boom days, as most of the previous suppliers have unfortunately closed. Read More

Actions for Biodiversity 2011-2016
The second National Biodiversity Plan was recently launched at the National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin. The plan outline the measures Ireland will take on biodiversity over the next 5 years. Actions for Biodiversity 2011 – 2016 is available to download here.

DesertTec: By 2050 we will need the resources of 3 Earths!
In 1986 in the wake of the Chernobyl disaster, Gerhard Knies, a German particle physicist, concluded that in just six hours the world's deserts receive more energy from the sun than humans consume in a year! The possibility of harnessing even a fraction of this energy therefore would go a long way... Read More

UN Agreement on Agriculture & Climate Change
The UN Agreement on Agriculture & Climate Change was an outcome of the recent UN climate conference in Durban, and according to the National Rural Network is seen as "a major step forward in improving understanding of how agriculture can contribute to meeting climate change ambitions at the same time as meeting the increased demand for food". Read more here.

URBACT Active A.G.E. Report
The EU URBACT Active A.G.E. project views demographic ageing as an opportunity to adopt an 'integrated and lasting approach to active ageing', which contributes to better quality of life and promoting social cohesion. Read More

Mental Health & Community Resilience
Interesting Mental Health Ireland project Building Resilience Together highlighting the importance of community resilience for mental health...see here.

Sustainability Indicators for the Dublin Region – a new report from TrinityHaus
Philip attended an event hosted by the Irish Green Building Council (IGBC) at the Tailor's Hall in Dublin yesterday, and discusses some current sustainability initiatives below. Read More

Accessibility to the Arts for peole with Aphasia
New publication from Connect, the communication disability network in the U.K. to help arts organisations increase the accessibility of their service to people with aphasia (difficulty with language)...see here.

TURaS Sustainble Cities
Supported by the EU 7th Framework Programme, TURaS Sustainable Cities is a collaboration between urban communities, research partners, local authorities and SMEs across several European cities (including Dublin!) to better align urban planning policy with resilient thinking. Read More

Networking for Community Resilience
Eve-Anne spoke recently at the Networking for Community Resilience event on November 22nd. Read More

CURE, EU Creative Project at Temple Bar
Delegates from CURE, an EU Creative Project, recently visited Temple Bar on 23 November. Eve-Anne was invited by Temple Bar Cultural Trust, an observer partner in the programme, to talk about the lessons learnt from the Temple Bar regeneration. Read More

Laura Awarded with Fellowship of IoD!
We are delighted that Laura has been awarded with fellowship of The Institute of Directors in Ireland (IoD), which according to President of the IoD, Tom Byrne, recognises "significant contribution to corporate governance in Ireland”.
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Love your Heart!
Walking is a free and simple healthy activity that people of all ages and fitness levels can do for fun, to manage weight and stress and to decrease risk of heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure...no fancy gear or memberships required...win:win!
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#drimST Drimnagh Smarter Travel Family Fun Walk 20 Nov
A great day was had by all at the Drimnagh Smarter Travel Community Event and Family Fun Walk of the new Grand Canal Slí na Sláinte route on Sunday 20th November. Read More

HIQA Information Governance Guide for Healthcare Workers
A practical and time-saving link for health and social care workers...The Health Information & Quality Authority (HIQA) recently published Information Governance: A Guide for Health and Social Care Staff.
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Creative Europe 2014-2020
The European Commission has proposed €1.8bn as part of their just-published funding programme for cultural & creative industries 2014-2020! Find out more here.

Planning and Peak Oil – a new discussion document from the RTPI
The Royal Town Planning Institute in the UK has just released a discussion document that discusses the potential impact of Peak Oil on planning policy. Read More

International Energy Agency (IEA) warns of irreversible climate change in next 5 years…
See article in The Guardian here.

The IEA's data is regarded as the gold standard in emissions and energy, and is widely regarded as one of the most conservative in outlook – making the warning all the more stark.

Drimnagh Smarter Travel Community Survey
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Join Drimnagh Smarter Travel Community…Family Fun Day this Sunday!
Family Fun Day this Sunday 20th November in St. John Bosco Youth Centre in Drimnagh...

Come along at noon for a family fun walk, photo competition, games + refreshments...see invite for details... Read More

Check out photography exhibition at Back Loft Studios this weekend!
Our talented architect Paul will be exhibiting photographs in a two day art exhibition being held in the Back Loft Studios on St Augustine Street (off Thomas Street) tomorrow evening and Sunday afternoon.

So if you are around pop in and say hi!
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Drimnagh Smarter Travel officially launched!
Dublin's Lord Mayor Andrew Montague officially launched Drimnagh Smarter Travel in St. John Bosco Youth Centre on Tuesday. A Community Launch Event, including a family fun walk will take place on November 20th, to raise awareness locally. Read More