
UML Sustainability
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http://www.uml.edu/sustainability/ 07-07-2015 18:26:45
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Lovely to meet with #Newfoundland_and_Labrador Premier Andrew Furey last week alongside UMass Lowell sustainability leaders during his recent Boston visit. We reflected on the 1st transatlantic cable connecting North America & Europe - Trinity Bay (NL) and Valentia Island (Irl).


Discover the beauty in and around the UMass Lowell #campus! 🌲🌿 Whether you're into #hiking, #biking, or simply soaking in #nature, these local #trails and parks offer the perfect escape.


UMass Lowell is proud to collaborate with the new Massachusetts Gateway Cities Climate Resilience Center, supported by U.S. Department of Energy. UMass Lowell will continue to work closely with the city to drive positive change for the future. Read more: tinyurl.com/yc4krbmk



An inspiring series of updates on our UCC Ireland sustainability actions at our university green forum. Environmental Society by SU Environmental & Sustainability rep, green lab certification, biodiversity, reducing impact of our websites, procurement, energy & transport. Dr Maria Kirrane






A wonderful night to celebrate our outstanding alumni UCC IrelandAlumDevel @UCC tonight! Congratulations All! #derrygirls A proud night for all and their families!! Previous recipients Brendan Tuohy GA Chair Sean O’Driscoll


Congrats to Ruairi O’Mahony, Senior Exec. Dir. of the Rist Institute at UMass Lowell, on receiving UCC Ireland’s prestigious Alumni Achievement Award! 🎉 A well-deserved honor recognizing his leadership in sustainability & impactful global partnerships. 👏



Over 140 countries, including top polluters like the U.S., China, and India, have pledged net-zero emissions, yet action lags behind promises. Prof. Juliette RooneyVarga of UMass Lowell emphasizes the urgent need for sustainability education. Read more: tinyurl.com/UMLSEI


A delegation from UCC Ireland visited UMass Lowell to strengthen collaborations in wind energy research. The visit included a tour of Massachusetts Clean Energy Center 's Wind Turbine Testing Center and discussions with BU Institute for Global Sustainability to advance renewable energy innovation.



Join us for Local Perspectives on COP29: A Just Transition to a Green World 🌍 Feb 12 | 9-10 AM EST | Zoom Co-hosted by University of Plymouth, UCC Ireland, & Juliette RooneyVarga from UMass Lowell. Gain insights from COP29 & explore solutions for a just, green future. 🔗 Sign up: tinyurl.com/4ajpvbwc

In the midst of an incredibly disruptive period for higher education, I wanted to use my State of the University to demonstrate how University of Massachusetts can push forward, while simultaneously pushing back. (1/4) Watch the full 2025 State of the University address: youtu.be/UWm1C6oHNKc?si…

UMass is well-positioned to play a leading role in advancing the state's ambitions to make Massachusetts a global hub for climate tech innovation and economic growth. Read more in this piece from the The Boston Globe's Jon Chesto: bostonglobe.com/2025/04/23/bus…