Higher Education & Society Addressing Societal Challenges Together

⁦⁦⁦@johbees⁩ Pres ⁦@UCC⁩ tells #iuafutureofireland that universities have a pivotal role in driving the sustainability agenda including intensive engagement with communities. ⁦@IUAofficial⁩ ⁦@EPAIreland⁩ ⁦@WeAreTUDublin⁩ ⁦⁦@ucddublin⁩

🗣️"Wisdom sits in many places." President @UCC @johbees notes the the need for Universities to visit communities & listen to the perspectives and issues faced by locals on sustainability. He highlights the work of projects like #Dingle2030 by @MaREIcentre. #IUAFutureofIreland

🗣️"Universities and scientists should see themselves as connectors.. translating findings and data in a way that is accessible for society." Director General @EPAIreland Laura Burke. #IUAFutureofIreland @WeAreTUDublin