06/07/2017
Trans-Disciplinary Conversations on Peatlands
A one-day multi-disciplinary conference, funded by the Irish Research Council, organised by Ben Gearey (Archaeology) and Maureen O’Connor (English), and featuring a presentation by documentarian Manchán Magan.
When and Where? The conference will be hosted at UCC on Saturday 8th July, 2017, 9:30-6:30, room 255 in the O’Rahilly Building.
What? The conference will bring together people with an interest in peat/peatlands, including those working on the conservation, ecology and management of these landscapes, scientists researching peatland processes, archaeologists and palaeoecologists working on the remarkable records preserved in peat, through to artists and writers who draw inspiration from peat/peatlands…and more besides. Full schedule available here: http://peatlands.ucc.ie/
Who? Everyone and anyone is very welcome – students, academics, writers, artists, and the general public.
How much? Attendance is free. We ask that you register at Eventbrite, however, so we can plan the day.
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ucc-peatlands-conference-tickets-34951429667
Blog: http://peatlands.ucc.ie/
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Last minute info: For anyone arriving in Cork tomorrow: a few of us will be out on Friday evening, if you fancy joining us, do leave a message here or drop us an email and we’ll let you know the plans! In the meantime, if you have any questions about the day, please don’t hesitate … Continue reading...