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The 2019 Monsignor Pádraig de Brún Memorial Lecture was delivered by Professor Philip Lane, an Irish economist who serves as Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland and is a member of the Governing Council and General Council of the European Central Bank. The event was run in association with the Whitaker Institute at NUI Galway.

NUI Galway Vice-President for Research, Professor Lokesh Joshi, shares his practical tips on how Mindfulness can help you make more positive decisions in your life.

NUI Galway Vice-President for Research, Professor Lokesh Joshi, describes how taking a moment of Mindfulness can help you in your everyday life.

NUI Galway Vice-President for Research, Professor Lokesh Joshi, shares some practical advice on using Mindfulness techniques to manage the hustle and bustle of life.

NUI Galway Vice-President for Research, Professor Lokesh Joshi, gives some practical tips on using Mindfulness to help manage stress in your life.

The Irish Centre for Human Rights and the School of Law hosted a panel discussion with Dr Mary Robinson on the ‘The Necessity of Advocacy’ at NUI Galway on Wednesday, 24 October. Opening remarks are provided by Professor Siobhán Mullally and the event was chaired by Judge Tony O’Connor of the High Court. Guest panellists include: Dr Gearóid O’Cuinn and Gerry Liston of the Global Legal Action Netwo...

Expert speakers respond to Robert Watt's talk: Richard Boyle, Head of Research, Institute of Public Administration; Joan Burton TD, former Tánaiste and Leader of the Labour Party; Kevin Cardiff, former Secretary General, Department of Finance; Jill Rutter, Programme Director, Institute for Government, London

A panel of experts reacts to Colin Murphy's speech, including: Stephen Collins, former Political Editor, The Irish Times; Professor Kate Kenny, Queen’s University Belfast; Gearóid Ó Tuathaigh, Emeritus Professor of History, NUI Galway; and Fiona Ross, Chair, CIÉ. The panel is chaired by Professor Daniel Carey, Director of the Moore Institute, NUI Galway.

A panel of experts reacts to Patrick Honohan's speech, including: Angela Knight CBE, former Chief Executive, British Bankers' Association; Professor John McHale, Dean, College of Business, Public Policy & Law, NUI Galway; Frances Ruane, former Director, Economic and Social Research Institute. The panel is chaired by NUI Galway President, Professor Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh.

Playwright and author, Colin Murphy, speaks at a public event marking '10 Years On: How Ireland has changed since the Financial Crisis' organised in NUI Galway by the Whitaker Institute and Moore Institute. He is introduced by Professor Dan Carey, Director of the Moore Institute at NUI Galway. Watch a video of his presentation here: http://whitakerinstitute.ie/event/10-years-on-how-ireland-has-cha...

Former Central Bank of Ireland governor, Patrick Honohan, speaks at a public event marking '10 Years On: How Ireland has changed since the Financial Crisis' organised in NUI Galway by the Whitaker Institute and Moore Institute. He is introduced by NUI Galway President, Professor Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh. Watch a video of the presentation here: http://whitakerinstitute.ie/event/10-years-on-how-ireland-h...

Robert Watt, Secretary General of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, gives his insight into policy-making, as part of a conference hosted by the Whitaker Institute at NUI Galway, entitled 'How (Not) To Do Public Policy', with reference to the failed implementation of water charges. He is introduced by Dave O’Connell, Connacht Tribune and RTÉ.

Expert speakers respond to Jim O'Leary's talk and report: Josephine Feehily, Chairperson, Policing Authority and former Chairman, Revenue Commissioners; Maria Graham, Assistant Secretary, Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government; Eamon Ryan TD, Leader of the Green Party; Don Thornhill, former Secretary General, Department of Education and Science.