Live life to its fullest. Make the most of all opportunities. And be nice to yourself and others. Avoid toxic people, energy vampires & times waster. Be genuine, positive, fair & helpful. My codes to live by for 2024. 🫡🥰🤓
1/ I’ve personal news effective 1st Feb. 23 I’ll be taking up a Chair in Net Zero in School of Engineering joint appointment to EEE & MACE in
@OfficialUoM
But I’m not be leaving
@QUBelfast
I’ll continue with reduced load as Professor in Energy Systems Engineering!
#honoured
🥰
Just changed on my door in the Ashby
@QUBelfast
#Proud
Thank my wonderful husband, kids, parents, brothers & sister, friends and existing & former colleagues. 👇😊🥰
I’d like to let folks know I was promoted by Progression to full Professor on Friday by
@QUBelfast
I’d like to thank my family, friends & colleagues for their unwavering support. My parents both left school in their early teens so great achievement for working class people. 🥰
1/ A mate sent me this last night. Apparently I made
#page3
in the Sun. Must be a first for an engineering professor. They then followed with the link. I’m actually very proud because it means I reached people as it is the most widely read newspaper according to me mate! 👇
I’d an argument with somebody on Monday who firmly believes that everybody getting an EV is THE solution. No way, as it’s NOT sustainable. Like glass to plastic, it wasn’t thought through, look at impact. Transport needs to be multimodal & sustainable to protect our planet.
I lost my parents this year. I minded them with my husband, Martin & my kids, Ada & Bill through cancers, heart ops etc since 2009. We miss them terribly. But the support of friends & colleagues is a light. On 11th Jan I’ll get a lumpectomy, pls say a prayer for me. 🕯️Be kind.
I've had a crazy 18 months. My parents died over 12 weeks, I made a huge career change, my kids all in secondary school, I hit 50 & a few other things. I've left behind some friends for life in
@QUBelfast
Now I'm 100%
@OfficialUoM
🐝🥰💪THANK YOU FRIENDS
My sister Marike is an environmental superhero! She's showing me around one of the biggest solar parks in South Africa situated in Northern Cape. Once complete, it will be able to supply 179,000 SA homes with electricity from renewable energy! 🇿🇦☀💚
Delighted to give insight into
#netzerotransition
on Wednesday on
@BBCNews
@BBCWorld
with
@SallyBundockBBC
I was nervous. Sally made me feel relaxed 🙏🏻. The pathway has tweaked but remember the ultimate goal is the same which is the 3E’s! Economy, Equity & the Environment. 👇
@JesseJenkins
Another of my Karen whines for last 15 yrs, saw as engineer in industry. Shortage of electricians, plasterers, fitters, carpenters, plumbers, steeple jacks, welders etc! Universities, high schools & governments need to really stop pushing everyone to ‘college.’ Trades are great!
The hardest part of my job as Editor in Chief of
#RSER
is finding reviewers. Many authors don't review. Many reviewers don't write. Remember be fair & be kind. It shouldn't be a battle. 🥺👇 Please play your part, everybody who publishes needs to review at least one paper.
Life is a journey. Friendship, love, kindness, loyalty, forgiveness, respect, hardwork, curiosity and communication are key attributes. My Dad, Joe had them in spades. You are with your turtle dove now. 🙏🏻
@irishexaminer
That is a ridiculous article. 🙄 We are in a very grave position. Please be
#realistic
We are in for a very serious two to four weeks. There will be an emergency government. There is no conspiracy, we just all need to survive safely
#pulllikeadog
pulllikeadog.... 🙏
Just did an interview for France 2 - 20h, evening news on the energy crisis, energy efficiency and daylight savings. I tried to look a bit ‘elegant!’
#jazzready
☺️⏰ ☀️ Love sunlight.
Many thanks to Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Energy Studies &
@energynetworks
for hosting at House of Commons. Great insights on net zero transition & just transition. Wonderful also to see some sights such as memorial to women first getting the vote.
@roykelley
Many thanks Roy. She was a super woman. This is her with my kids. She knitted too. That’s Bill in his gear just after he came home from the hospital. X
Thanks
@CUH_Cork
@drconordeasy
@AmbulanceNAS
@WestCorkRR
for looking after my husband, Martin, who got knocked down two weeks ago today. We got a right fright & in Covid19 times makes harder for family. Thanks also to
@gardainfo
Blackrock/Anglesea St. & public who minded him. 👇
It’s my Mum’s birthday today. Chemo ain’t going great for her, but we’ve cake & lasagna. I downed tools at 3pm.... 😞🥸☺️ first get together since last summer... for my mum & dad with us x
#vaccinated
I didn’t get around to posting last week, but I am honoured to be appointed to the Engineering & Computer Science Committee
@RIAdawson
I look forward to support efforts to use greentech wisely to decarbonise and achieve Net zero by 2050. Thanks
@BrydenCentre_EU
@QUBelfast
Happy Easter from my beautiful Mum. She’s multiple myeloma. She’s been on chemo for four years. Has been up & down. This chemo agrees with her. 🤞🙏🏼🥰 She started work at 14. She’s a tailoress. 🥰💪🏻✊
Me realising becoming a full Professor and Chair is like being thrown onto a battle field with limited knowledge of the new 'game' with no armour! But I am always ready. 👇🤣🤔🥰
#Bringiton
So honoured to be shortlisted for the Staff Excellence Awards
@QUBelfast
under Category 2: Making and Impact. I better get out my sequins
@SarahAMcInerney
for big night! Thanks to all mu colleagues, research team, collaborators & friends who support me.
So proud to have been made an Adjunct at Trinity College Dublin! I was inspired by masters time at Trinity to become an academic by Perry, O’Mahony, West, Orr, Misstear and Johnston.🌻 Aoife Foley : Civil, Structural & Environmental Engineering 😀 🥰
@mrstooth
I think that Northern Ireland residents who wish to should have right to vote for president in Ireland. There should also be at least three senators from Northern Ireland in the Seanad.
Research grants are like buses. It feels a while of a wait & then they all seem to come together. Three in a week. 🙏🏼🥰✅🥳 Thanks to colleagues in
@QUBEEECS
and
@BrydenCentre_EU
for support and encouragement.
So chuffed that Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews is ranked 7 in the world behind some of the biggest heavy hitting journals in Engineering & Computer Science! 👍🦹♂️
Great news for
#rser
our CiteScore is looking positive. 💡✌️🤝
@ElsevierEnergy
thanks to authors, co-authors, reviewers & also front room and back room editorial team ✌️👏🤲
@MarianKeyes
@Nigella_Lawson
@PadraigBelton
Schengen Borders Code SBC art. 28 & 29 allows Member States to temporarily reintroduce border control in event of a serious threat to public policy/internal security. The EC & other Member States must be informed immediately, last for up to 20 days for 2 months. 😷
Electric cars won't save our cities | Guardian sustainable business | The Guardian - An old one but a good one.👇 EVs are not a panacea, and certainly not sustainable when considering the economics, the environment & climate change.
Sustainable Energy - Google Scholar Metrics 🌻 Great work by all journals, disciplines & all fields to share ideas/solutions among all disciplines, fields & all sectors of society all over the world committed to a sustainable future and the UN SDGs 🌎🌍🌏
My hard working daughter, whose hockey mad retained the Munster Junior League today. We’d a few ups & downs over last 16 months, but she keeps going. That’s her with the cup. La Co-capitana with Susanna Burke! Super team. Newtown played very well. Go
@ScoilMhuireCork
👏👏👏
Over the last few weeks I received wonderful emails of thanks from some of my students, they started as far back as Easter, when I went online to finish my teaching. Not all students are irresponsible! Be kind guys. 👇
@BootstrapCook
🤣✊👍 I’ve suddenly become Darina Allen, bit you my 💡☝️.Check out my vege lasagna! Carrots, onions, celery, squash, garlic, green lentils, pinto beans, tomatoes, for spice cumin, chilli, turmeric, oregano & a bay leaf! Holy focail (ie Irish for word but sounds like duck!) ✌️🙏
I’ve had a crazy few years. My equilibrium is back. Slow & real time for my immediate family unit, core group of friends & cousins and stalwart colleagues. Nature, science & engineering is my passion. Sending positive vibes to those starting their personal life journey now. 👇
Lee field baths, where generations of Cork City folk learned to swim. I was stung by a wasp there. Learned to dive off the high board. Jam & butter sandwiches. My mom (80) is in this photo. She started back on chemo Tuesday for her Myeloma. Fingers crossed this time. 🌻
#tough
I was told today by a medical consultant that any baby born today has a life expectancy of 100yrs old. I laughed. She was shocked & asked why. Well I said we’ve limited resources. Those kids will have chronic health issues, no homes, limited water, air, energy & opportunity. 👇
@CA_AstroComm
Reader
@QUBelfast
PhD
@UCC
@johbees
2011👇☺️I did my self-funded PhD part-time starting 2005/06 finished 2010/11. I worked in industry from 1996 to 2009 full-time.
KL, Malaysia looking forward to meeting colleagues and friends this week. Long time no see. Well earned post covid journey and break from family carer duties. 🥰👇
What does it cost to boil the kettle and how much is my wifi router costing me?
#Examiner
👇🙏🏼👌💡Keep cosy & safe while reducing your bills & emissions.
#winwin
To all those in public & private sectors & academia we’re running a survey on embedding UNSDGs, ESG & Net Zero in teaching & curricula. We'd love your views!
#SustainableFuture
Thanks from
@AoifeMFoley
team at
@QUBelfast
@OfficialUoM
👇Pls RT & complete!
So proud 😊 my daughter Ada got her caps 2022/23 & 2023/24 for Munster u16 yesterday. 🥰 Also great match against Leinster South & got winning goal. ☺️🥰 Thanks to
@Munster_Hockey
coaches, players & their families for all the hard work & commitment. Super photos again Gerry. 🥰
@DavidWindOps
Thanks David. It’s was a relief as she was in so much pain. It’s strange not to have all the doctor & hospital trips. I was constantly rushing. I’ve time for me, my family, my Dad & work again. She was so proud of us all. She got a right giggle hearing me on the radio & tv.
Start
@OfficialUoM
OfficialUoM tomorrow. Positive sign as St. Brid’s Day, also called St Brigid. A Celtic Goddess Bríg or Brigit in Ireland, Scotland & England. She was a member of the Tuath(a) Dé Danann, related to Brigantia.
#Spring
#Regrowth
Thks to my cuz
@GrainneCuddihy
BY THE TIME THE CELTIC INTERCONNECTOR IS OPERATIONAL IN 2026, IT WILL BE TOO SMALL TO EXPORT LARGE RENEWABLES. CONSIDERING EU ENERGY CRISIS THIS PROJECT OF COMMON INTEREST (CPI) SHOULD BE UPGRADED NOW TO 2,000MW. IT WILL BE LIKE THE M50 BY 2035.
Busy weekend of sport followed by some construction, renewables, urban planning and transport for a low carbon transition with the kids and my husband! ❤️