-
Courses
Courses
Choosing a course is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make! View our courses and see what our students and lecturers have to say about the courses you are interested in at the links below.
-
University Life
University Life
Each year more than 4,000 choose University of Galway as their University of choice. Find out what life at University of Galway is all about here.
-
About University of Galway
About University of Galway
Since 1845, University of Galway has been sharing the highest quality teaching and research with Ireland and the world. Find out what makes our University so special – from our distinguished history to the latest news and campus developments.
-
Colleges & Schools
Colleges & Schools
University of Galway has earned international recognition as a research-led university with a commitment to top quality teaching across a range of key areas of expertise.
-
Research & Innovation
Research & Innovation
University of Galway’s vibrant research community take on some of the most pressing challenges of our times.
-
Business & Industry
Guiding Breakthrough Research at University of Galway
We explore and facilitate commercial opportunities for the research community at University of Galway, as well as facilitating industry partnership.
-
Alumni & Friends
Alumni & Friends
There are 128,000 University of Galway alumni worldwide. Stay connected to your alumni community! Join our social networks and update your details online.
-
Community Engagement
Community Engagement
At University of Galway, we believe that the best learning takes place when you apply what you learn in a real world context. That's why many of our courses include work placements or community projects.
Staff Profiles
Dr. Mary Lavelle
Contact Details
![researcher](https://irispublic.universityofgalway.ie/people/images/marylavelle.jpg)
Biography
Research Interests
Research Projects
Project | Start Date | End Date | |
---|---|---|---|
'CONSENSUS - Consumption, Environment and Sustainability’ | 01-JAN-14 | 31-DEC-16 |
Peer Reviewed Journals
Year | Publication | |
---|---|---|
(2021) | 'Bridging Knowledge Systems: A Community-Participatory Approach to EcoHealth'
Crosse, A.M., Barry, M.M., Lavelle, M.J. & Sixsmith, J. (2021) 'Bridging Knowledge Systems: A Community-Participatory Approach to EcoHealth'. International Journal Of Environmental Research And Public Health, 18 [Details] |
|
(2021) | 'Creating Context for Corridors of Consumption: A case study from Ireland'
Lavelle, M.J. and Fahy, F. (2021) 'Creating Context for Corridors of Consumption: A case study from Ireland'. Sustainability, Science and Policy, 17 (1):62-76 [ARAN Link] [Details] |
|
(2016) | 'What's Consuming Ireland? Exploring expressed attitudes and reported behaviours towards the environment and consumption across three case study locations on the island of Ireland'
Lavelle, M.J., and Fahy, F. (2016) 'What's Consuming Ireland? Exploring expressed attitudes and reported behaviours towards the environment and consumption across three case study locations on the island of Ireland'. Irish Geography, 49 (2):29-54 [DOI] [Details] |
|
(2015) | 'Different shades of green? Unpacking habitual and occasional pro-environmental behavior'
Lavelle, M.J, Rau, H and Fahy F (2015) 'Different shades of green? Unpacking habitual and occasional pro-environmental behavior'. Global Environmental Change, 2015 (35):368-378 [DOI] [Details] |
|
(2011) | 'Qualifications of non-nursing residential care staff in the Republic of Ireland'
Power, M. & Lavelle, M.J. (2011) 'Qualifications of non-nursing residential care staff in the Republic of Ireland'. Quality In Ageing, 12 (3):152-161 [Details] |
Book Chapters
Year | Publication | |
---|---|---|
(2014) | 'Unpacking the challenges of researching sustainable consumption and lifestyles'
Lavelle, M.J. and Fahy F. (2014) 'Unpacking the challenges of researching sustainable consumption and lifestyles' In: Challenging Consumption: pathways to a more sustainable future. London: Routledge. [Details] |
Published Reports
Year | Publication | |
---|---|---|
(2017) | CONSENSUS II: Segmentation, Experimentation and and Biographies for Sustainability.
Davies, A., Fahy, F., Rau, H., Devaney, L., Doyle, R., Lavelle, M.J., and Manton, R. (2017) CONSENSUS II: Segmentation, Experimentation and and Biographies for Sustainability. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Wexford. [Details] |
|
(2017) | CONSENSUS Phase II: Towards transformative action for sustainable consumption.
Anna Davies, Frances Fahy, Henrike Rau, Laura Devaney, Ruth Doyle, Mike Hynes, Mary-Jo Lavelle and Richard Manton (2017) CONSENSUS Phase II: Towards transformative action for sustainable consumption. EPA, Wexford. [Details] |
|
(2016) | Energy Cultures Policy Briefs.
Stephenson, J., Barton, B., Carrington, G., Hopkins, D., Lavelle, M.J., Lawson, R.Rees, D., Scott, M., Thorsnes, P., Walton, S. and Wooliscroft, B. (2016) Energy Cultures Policy Briefs. University of Otago: Centre for Sustainability, Dunedin, New Zealand. [DOI] [Details] |
|
(2015) | Washing HomeLabs: Longitudinal impact analysis report.
Davies, A.R., Lavelle, M.J. and Doyle, R. (2015) Washing HomeLabs: Longitudinal impact analysis report. Trinity College Dublin, Dublin. [Details] |
|
(2015) | Temporal Dimensions of Environmental Behaviour: A briefing note on innovative segmentation approaches to environmental behavioural change across the island of Ireland.
Lavelle, M.J. and Fahy, F. (2015) Temporal Dimensions of Environmental Behaviour: A briefing note on innovative segmentation approaches to environmental behavioural change across the island of Ireland. Environmental Protection Agency, Wexforfd. [Details] |
|
(2015) | ConsEnSus: Consumption, Environment and Sustainability.
Davies, A.D., Fahy, F., Rau, H., Devaney, L., Doyle, R., Heisser, B., Hynes, M., Lavelle, M.J. and Pape, J. (2015) ConsEnSus: Consumption, Environment and Sustainability. EPA Ireland, Co. Wexford. [ARAN Link] [Details] |
|
(2015) | WASHLab: Summary analysis.
Davies, A., Lavelle, M.J. and Doyle, R. (2015) WASHLab: Summary analysis. Trinity College Dublin, Dublin. [Details] |
|
(2015) | From 'Ever-Greens to Never-Greens' : Segmenting for Sustainability across the island of Ireland.
Lavelle, M.J. & Fahy, F. (2015) From 'Ever-Greens to Never-Greens' : Segmenting for Sustainability across the island of Ireland. EPA, Wexford. [Details] |
|
(2015) | Temporal Dimensions of Environmental Behaviour: A briefing note on innovative segmentation approaches to environmental behavioural change across the island of Ireland.
Lavelle, M.J. and Fahy F. (2015) Temporal Dimensions of Environmental Behaviour: A briefing note on innovative segmentation approaches to environmental behavioural change across the island of Ireland. EPA, Wexford. [Details] |
|
(2015) | Towards Sustainability: Overview of household consumption trends for water, energy, food and transport in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland’.
Lavelle, M.J. and Fahy F. (2015) Towards Sustainability: Overview of household consumption trends for water, energy, food and transport in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland’. EPA, Wexford. [Details] |
|
(2015) | Eating HomeLabs: Longitudinal impact analysis report.
Davies, A.R., Lavelle, M.J. and Devaney, L. (2015) Eating HomeLabs: Longitudinal impact analysis report. Trinity College Dublin, Dublin. [Details] |
|
(2013) | CONSENSUS: Consumption Environment and Sustainability.
Davies, A., Fahy, F., Rau, H., Devaney, L., Doyle, R., Heisserer, B., Hynes, M., Lavelle, M.J., and Pape, J. (2013) CONSENSUS: Consumption Environment and Sustainability. EPA, Dublin. [Details] |
|
(2012) | (2012) Consensus Lifestyle Survey - Report on public attitudes and behaviours towards sustainable consumption and sustainable lifestyles in Ireland: (6) Water consumption.
Lavelle, M.J., Davies, A., Fahy, F. & Doyle, R. (2012) (2012) Consensus Lifestyle Survey - Report on public attitudes and behaviours towards sustainable consumption and sustainable lifestyles in Ireland: (6) Water consumption. NUI Galway, Galway. [Details] |
|
(2012) | 2012) Consensus Lifestyle Survey - Report on public attitudes and behaviours towards sustainable consumption and sustainable lifestyles in Ireland: (7) Energy consumption.
Lavelle, M.J., Davies, A., Fahy, F. & Doyle, R. (2012) 2012) Consensus Lifestyle Survey - Report on public attitudes and behaviours towards sustainable consumption and sustainable lifestyles in Ireland: (7) Energy consumption. NUI Galway, Galway. [Details] |
|
(2012) | 2012) Consensus Lifestyle Survey - Report on public attitudes and behaviours towards sustainable consumption and sustainable lifestyles in Ireland: (5) Food waste.
Lavelle, M.J., Carroll, B. & Fahy, F. (2012) 2012) Consensus Lifestyle Survey - Report on public attitudes and behaviours towards sustainable consumption and sustainable lifestyles in Ireland: (5) Food waste. NUI Galway, Galway. [Details] |
|
(2012) | Consensus Lifestyle Survey - Report on public attitudes and behaviours towards sustainable consumption and sustainable lifestyles in Ireland: (4) Food consumption.
Lavelle, M.J., Carroll, B. & Fahy, F. (2012) Consensus Lifestyle Survey - Report on public attitudes and behaviours towards sustainable consumption and sustainable lifestyles in Ireland: (4) Food consumption. NUI Galway, Galway. [Details] |
|
(2012) | Consensus Lifestyle Survey - Report on public attitudes and behaviours towards sustainable consumption and sustainable lifestyles in Ireland: (2) Environmental concerns.
Lavelle, M. J. & Fahy, F. (2012) Consensus Lifestyle Survey - Report on public attitudes and behaviours towards sustainable consumption and sustainable lifestyles in Ireland: (2) Environmental concerns. NUI Galway, Galway. [Details] |
|
(2012) | 2012) Consensus Lifestyle Survey - Report on public attitudes and behaviours towards sustainable consumption and sustainable lifestyles in Ireland: (1) Methodology and profiling.
Lavelle, M. J. & Fahy, F. (2012) 2012) Consensus Lifestyle Survey - Report on public attitudes and behaviours towards sustainable consumption and sustainable lifestyles in Ireland: (1) Methodology and profiling. NUI Galway, Galway. [Details] |
|
(2012) | (2012) Consensus Lifestyle Survey - Report on public attitudes and behaviours towards sustainable consumption and sustainable lifestyles in Ireland: (8) Conclusion and summary.
Lavelle, M. J. & Fahy, F. (2012) (2012) Consensus Lifestyle Survey - Report on public attitudes and behaviours towards sustainable consumption and sustainable lifestyles in Ireland: (8) Conclusion and summary. NUI Galway, Galway. [Details] |
|
(2012) | Consensus Lifestyle Survey - Report on public attitudes and behaviours towards sustainable consumption and sustainable lifestyles in Ireland: (3) Transport.
Lavelle, M. J., Rau, H., Fahy, F., Heisserer, B. & Hynes, M (2012) Consensus Lifestyle Survey - Report on public attitudes and behaviours towards sustainable consumption and sustainable lifestyles in Ireland: (3) Transport. NUI Galway, Galway. [Details] |
|
(2012) | Consensus Lifestyle Survey: Report on public attitudes and behaviours towards sustainable consumption and sustainable lifestyles in Ireland: (7) Energy consumption.
Lavelle, M.J., Davies, A., Fahy, F. & Doyle, R. (2012) Consensus Lifestyle Survey: Report on public attitudes and behaviours towards sustainable consumption and sustainable lifestyles in Ireland: (7) Energy consumption. EPA, Wexford. [Details] |
|
(2012) | Consensus Lifestyle Survey: Report on public attitudes and behaviours towards sustainable consumption and sustainable lifestyles in Ireland: (2) Environmental concerns.
Lavelle, M. J. & Fahy, F. (2012) Consensus Lifestyle Survey: Report on public attitudes and behaviours towards sustainable consumption and sustainable lifestyles in Ireland: (2) Environmental concerns. EPA, Wexford. [Details] |
|
(2012) | Consensus Lifestyle Survey: Report on public attitudes and behaviours towards sustainable consumption and sustainable lifestyles in Ireland: (8) Conclusion and summary.
Lavelle, M. J. & Fahy, F. (2012) Consensus Lifestyle Survey: Report on public attitudes and behaviours towards sustainable consumption and sustainable lifestyles in Ireland: (8) Conclusion and summary. EPA, Wexford. [Details] |
|
(2012) | Consensus Lifestyle Survey: Report on public attitudes and behaviours towards sustainable consumption and sustainable lifestyles in Ireland: (1) Methodology and profiling.
Lavelle, M. J. & Fahy, F. (2012) Consensus Lifestyle Survey: Report on public attitudes and behaviours towards sustainable consumption and sustainable lifestyles in Ireland: (1) Methodology and profiling. EPA, Wexford. [Details] |
|
(2012) | Consensus Lifestyle Survey:Report on public attitudes and behaviours towards sustainable consumption and sustainable lifestyles in Ireland: (6) Water consumption.
Lavelle, M.J., Davies, A., Fahy, F. & Doyle, R. (2012) Consensus Lifestyle Survey:Report on public attitudes and behaviours towards sustainable consumption and sustainable lifestyles in Ireland: (6) Water consumption. EPA, Wexford. [Details] |
|
(2012) | Consensus Lifestyle Survey: Report on public attitudes and behaviours towards sustainable consumption and sustainable lifestyles in Ireland: (3) Transport.
Lavelle, M. J., Rau, H., Fahy, F., Heisserer, B. & Hynes, M (2012) Consensus Lifestyle Survey: Report on public attitudes and behaviours towards sustainable consumption and sustainable lifestyles in Ireland: (3) Transport. EPA Ireland, Co. Wexford. [Details] |
|
(2012) | Consensus Lifestyle Survey - Report on public attitudes and behaviours towards sustainable consumption and sustainable lifestyles in Ireland: (4) Food consumption.
Lavelle, M.J., Carroll, B. & Fahy, F. (2012) Consensus Lifestyle Survey - Report on public attitudes and behaviours towards sustainable consumption and sustainable lifestyles in Ireland: (4) Food consumption. EPA, Wexford. [Details] |
|
(2012) | Consensus Lifestyle Survey: Report on public attitudes and behaviours towards sustainable consumption and sustainable lifestyles in Ireland: (5) Food waste.
Lavelle, M.J., Carroll, B. & Fahy, F. (2012) Consensus Lifestyle Survey: Report on public attitudes and behaviours towards sustainable consumption and sustainable lifestyles in Ireland: (5) Food waste. EPA, Wexford. [Details] |
Conference Contributions
Year | Publication | |
---|---|---|
(2022) | 24th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion,,
Lavelle, M.J. & Fahy, F. (2022) Creating context for corridors of consumption: Unpacking the case of Ireland. [Poster Presentation], 24th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion,, Montreal, Canada , 15-MAY-22 - 19-MAY-22. [Details] |
|
(2020) | Promoting Health and Wellbeing: Creating a More Equitable and Sustainable Environment,
Lavelle, M.J & Pursell, L. (2020) (2020) Understanding planetary biodiversity and ecosystems conservation to transition towards more sustainable forms of consumption practices. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], Promoting Health and Wellbeing: Creating a More Equitable and Sustainable Environment, University of Galway , 18-JUN-20 - 18-JUN-20. [Details] |
|
(2020) | Promoting Health and Wellbeing: Creating a More Equitable and Sustainable Environment,
Lavelle, M.J & Pursell, L. (2020) (2020) Dr Lavelle organised and co-chaired this international Health Promotion Conference at the University of Galway (June 2020). This event was delivered in Partnership with the WHO, HSE and Department of Health. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], Promoting Health and Wellbeing: Creating a More Equitable and Sustainable Environment, University of Galway & Online , 18-JUN-20 - 18-JUN-20. [Details] |
|
(2019) | International EUGEO 2019 conference on Reimagining Europe's Future Society and Landscapes,
Lavelle, M.J. & Fahy, F (2019) `Geographies of Health and Urban Environment: Transitioning towards a Sustainable Future. [Co-chaired Session], International EUGEO 2019 conference on Reimagining Europe's Future Society and Landscapes, University of Galway , 20-MAY-19. [Details] |
|
(2017) | Let's Work Together: Marketing, Partnership and Collaborations in Public Library Communities ,
Lavelle, M.J. (2017) Health promotion and Libraries: Towards a healthier Ireland. [Keynote Address], Let's Work Together: Marketing, Partnership and Collaborations in Public Library Communities , Rathnew, Wicklow , 07-NOV-17 - 09-NOV-17. [Details] |
|
(2017) | Promoting Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace,
Hodgins, M., O¿Neill, B. Batt,V., Hogan, V., Lavelle,M.J. & Pursell, L. (2017) (2017) Conference Committee Member. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], Promoting Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace, University of Galway , 12-JUN-17 - 13-JUN-17. [Details] |
|
(2016) | Energy cultures International conference on Sustainable Energy Futures: Understanding Behaviour and Supporting Transitions.Wellington, New Zealand. July 6th & 7th 2016. {Organising committee member},
Lavelle (2016) Conference organising committee member for this large international conference in Wellington, New Zealand. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], Energy cultures International conference on Sustainable Energy Futures: Understanding Behaviour and Supporting Transitions.Wellington, New Zealand. July 6th & 7th 2016. {Organising committee member}, Wellington, New Zealand , 06-JUL-16 - 07-JUL-16. [Details] |
|
(2015) | The 7th SCORAI European workshop,
Lavelle, M.J. (2015) Members of SCORAI and SCORAI EU met at the National University of Ireland, Galway on May 23, 2015 for a one-day roundtable discussion with brief updates and presentations from SCORAI colleagues. [Conference Organising Committee Member], The 7th SCORAI European workshop, NUI Galway , 23-MAY-15 - 23-MAY-15. [Details] |
|
(2015) | CONSENSUS International Conference on Sustainable Consumption,
Lavelle, M.J. (2015) Conference coordinator and chair. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], CONSENSUS International Conference on Sustainable Consumption, NUI Galway , 21-MAY-15 - 23-MAY-15. [Details] |
|
(2015) | CONSENSUS International Conference on Sustainable Consumption,
Lavelle, M.J (2015) MJL chaired a session at this conference on 'Perspectives on sustainable consumption and behavioural change'. [Chaired Session], CONSENSUS International Conference on Sustainable Consumption, NUI Galway , 21-MAY-15 - 23-MAY-15. [Details] |
|
(2015) | RGS-IBG Annual International Conference 2015 - Geographies of the Anthropocene,
Lavelle, M.J (2015) MJL is cochairing two sessions at this conference (with Dr Stewart Barr) on 'Behaviour change in the Anthropocene: Charting new pathways towards sustainability’. [Co-chaired Session], RGS-IBG Annual International Conference 2015 - Geographies of the Anthropocene, University of Exeter, UK , 01-SEP-15 - 04-SEP-15. [Details] |
|
(2013) | 45th Conference of Irish Geographers Poster session,
Lavelle, M.J. (2013) Mary Jo organised and co-ordinated the 45th Conference of Irish Geographers’ poster session as part of the Conference of Irish Geographers, which took place at the National University of Ireland, Galway (16-18th May 2013). [Conference Organising Committee Member], 45th Conference of Irish Geographers Poster session, NUI Galway , 16-MAY-13 - 18-MAY-13. [Details] |
|
(2013) | Annual Conference of Irish Geographers,
Lavelle, M.J. (2013) Dr Lavelle chaired two sustainable consumption conference sessions , which were entitled 'Charting new pathways towards sustainable consumption: Policy challenges and promising practices', as part of the Conference of Irish Geographers, which took place at the National University of Ireland, Galway (16-18th May 2013). [Conference Organising Committee Member], Annual Conference of Irish Geographers, The National University of Ireland, Galway (16-18th May 2013) , 16-MAY-13 - 18-MAY-13. [Details] |
Conference Publications
Year | Publication | |
---|---|---|
(2024) | 32nd International Biometric Conference (IBC2024)
Janir, T., Kelly, C., Pursell, L., Lavelle, M.J. & NicGabhainn, S. (2024) (2024) Mental Health Well-being Among School-aged Children in Ireland: Insights from the HBSC Study 32nd International Biometric Conference (IBC2024) Atlanta, Georgia USA, , 08-DEC-24 - 13-DEC-24 [Details] |
|
(2022) | 24th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion
Lavelle, M.J. & Fahy, F. (2022) (2022) Creating context for corridors of consumption: Unpacking the case of Ireland 24th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion Montreal, Canada, , 15-MAY-20 - 19-MAY-20 [Details] |
|
(2016) | Energy cultures International conference on Sustainable Energy Futures: Understanding Behaviour and Supporting Transitions
Lavelle, M.J. (2016) Adopting the Energy Cultures Framework to promote pro-environmental behavioural change in Ireland Energy cultures International conference on Sustainable Energy Futures: Understanding Behaviour and Supporting Transitions Wellinton, New Zealand, [Details] |
|
(2016) | Centre for Sustainability Seminar Series. University of Otago, Dunedin
Lavelle, M.J. (2016) Different Shades of Green: Segmenting for Sustainability across Ireland Centre for Sustainability Seminar Series. University of Otago, Dunedin Centre for Sustainability Seminar Series. University of Otago, Dunedin, [Details] |
|
(2013) | Wellbeing in Ireland Conference: Designing Measures and Implementing Policies
Lavelle, M.J. (2013) Transitioning towards sustainable consumption: The importance of combining quality of life indicators with economic policy measures’ . In: Whitaker Institute for Innovation and Societal Change eds. Wellbeing in Ireland Conference: Designing Measures and Implementing Policies , pp.41-45 [Details] |
|
(2013) | RGS-IBG Planning and Environment Research Group (PERG) Symposium at the University of Exeter: UK. (25-26th April 2013)
Lavelle, M.J. (2013) Living the 'Good Life'? A focus on sustainable consumption and quality of life: a cross border case study from the island of Ireland RGS-IBG Planning and Environment Research Group (PERG) Symposium at the University of Exeter: UK. (25-26th April 2013) [Details] |
Conference Paper
Year | Publication | |
---|---|---|
(2016) | Adopting the Energy Cultures Framework to promote pro-environmental behavioural change in Ireland. Energy cultures International conference on Sustainable Energy Futures: Understanding Behaviour and Supporting Transitions, Wellington, New Zealand. 6th July 2016.
Lavelle, M.J. (2016) Adopting the Energy Cultures Framework to promote pro-environmental behavioural change in Ireland. Energy cultures International conference on Sustainable Energy Futures: Understanding Behaviour and Supporting Transitions, Wellington, New Zealand. 6th July 2016. Wellington, New Zealand: Conference Paper [Details] |
|
(2016) | Different Shades of Green: Segmenting for Sustainability across the island of Ireland Centre for Sustainability Seminar.
Fahy, F and Lavelle, M.J. (2016) Different Shades of Green: Segmenting for Sustainability across the island of Ireland Centre for Sustainability Seminar. Otago, NZ: University of Otago Conference Paper [Details] |
|
(2015) | What's consuming Ireland? Exploring expressed attitudes and reported behaviours towards the environment, quality of life and consumption on the island of Ireland. School of Geography and Archaeology Springtime Lecture Series, Galway City Musuem, Galway City. 6th Feb 2015.
Fahy, F and Lavelle, M.J. (2015) What's consuming Ireland? Exploring expressed attitudes and reported behaviours towards the environment, quality of life and consumption on the island of Ireland. School of Geography and Archaeology Springtime Lecture Series, Galway City Musuem, Galway City. 6th Feb 2015. Conference Paper [Details] |
|
(2015) | 'From Ever-Greens to Never-Greens: Segmenting for Sustainability on the Island of Ireland'. CONSENSUS International Conference on Sustainable Consumption Transformations National University of Ireland, Galway, 21/05/2015.
Lavelle, M.J. & Fahy, F. (2015) 'From Ever-Greens to Never-Greens: Segmenting for Sustainability on the Island of Ireland'. CONSENSUS International Conference on Sustainable Consumption Transformations National University of Ireland, Galway, 21/05/2015. Conference Paper [Details] |
|
(2013) | The Links between Consumption: Quality of life and standards of living’. Health Promotion Research Centre, NUI, Galway.
Lavelle, M.J. (2013) The Links between Consumption: Quality of life and standards of living’. Health Promotion Research Centre, NUI, Galway. Conference Paper [Details] |
|
(2013) | Living the ‘Good Life? A focus on sustainable consumption and quality of life: a cross border case study from the island of Ireland”. RGS-IBG Planning and Environment Research Group (PERG) Symposium at the University of Exeter: UK. (25-26th April 2013). ¿.
Lavelle, M.J. (2013) Living the ‘Good Life? A focus on sustainable consumption and quality of life: a cross border case study from the island of Ireland”. RGS-IBG Planning and Environment Research Group (PERG) Symposium at the University of Exeter: UK. (25-26th April 2013). ¿. Conference Paper [Details] |
|
(2012) | A geography of sustainable household consumption and sustainable lifestyles: a case study from Ireland. Association of American Geographers, NYC.
Lavelle, M.J. (2012) A geography of sustainable household consumption and sustainable lifestyles: a case study from Ireland. Association of American Geographers, NYC. Conference Paper [Details] |
|
(2012) | 'Shifting Environmental Policy Focus' An exploration of sustainable lifestyles and social marketing techniques’.
Lavelle, M.J. (2012) 'Shifting Environmental Policy Focus' An exploration of sustainable lifestyles and social marketing techniques’. Conference Paper [Details] |
|
(2011) | 'Exploring the barriers and motivations underlying sustainable lifestyles: a case study from Ireland'. Association of American Geographers, Seattle, WA.
Lavelle, M.J (2011) 'Exploring the barriers and motivations underlying sustainable lifestyles: a case study from Ireland'. Association of American Geographers, Seattle, WA. Conference Paper [Details] |
|
(2011) | 'Exploring the existing and emerging trends in domestic consumption behaviour: a case study from Ireland'. Sustainable Consumption Conference, Hamburg, Germany.
Lavelle, M.J. (2011) 'Exploring the existing and emerging trends in domestic consumption behaviour: a case study from Ireland'. Sustainable Consumption Conference, Hamburg, Germany. Conference Paper [Details] |
|
(2011) | 'Exploring sustainable household consumption in Ireland: A comparative overview of urban-rural and cross cultural trends'. 19th Annual Colloquium IGU/UGI, NUIG Galway.
Lavelle, M.J (2011) 'Exploring sustainable household consumption in Ireland: A comparative overview of urban-rural and cross cultural trends'. 19th Annual Colloquium IGU/UGI, NUIG Galway. Conference Paper [Details] |
|
(2010) | An examination of the attitudes and behaviours towards sustainable household consumption and lifestyles. Conference of Irish Geographers, NUI, Maynooth.
Lavelle, M.J (2010) An examination of the attitudes and behaviours towards sustainable household consumption and lifestyles. Conference of Irish Geographers, NUI, Maynooth. Conference Paper [Details] |
|
(2010) | 'Sustainable Consumption: Quality of life and standards of living'. The 6th SSRC International Conference Workshop 2010, NUI, Galway.
Lavelle, M.J. (2010) 'Sustainable Consumption: Quality of life and standards of living'. The 6th SSRC International Conference Workshop 2010, NUI, Galway. Conference Paper [Details] |
Invited Lectures
Year | Publication | |
---|---|---|
(2015) | Understanding Environmental Behaviour Change: Waste and Overconsumption. Invited Presenter, Professional Development Conference, Leave No Trace, Ireland, Slieve Aughty Centre, Loughrea. November 2015.
Lavelle, M.J. (2015) Understanding Environmental Behaviour Change: Waste and Overconsumption. Invited Presenter, Professional Development Conference, Leave No Trace, Ireland, Slieve Aughty Centre, Loughrea. November 2015. Invited Lectures [Details] |
Other Journals
Year | Publication | |
---|---|---|
(2013) | 'All-Ireland survey on expressed attitudes and reported household consumption behaviours - Animated info-graphic video'
Lavelle, M.J. and Doyle, R. (2013) 'All-Ireland survey on expressed attitudes and reported household consumption behaviours - Animated info-graphic video' Animated info-graphic video, . [Details] |
Invited Seminars
Year | Publication | |
---|---|---|
(2016) | Different Shades of Green: Segmenting for Sustainability across Ireland. Different Shades of Green: Segmenting for Sustainability across Ireland’. Public seminar. Centre for Sustainability Seminar Series. University of Otago, Dunedin (August 18th 2016).
Lavelle, M.J. (2016) Different Shades of Green: Segmenting for Sustainability across Ireland. Different Shades of Green: Segmenting for Sustainability across Ireland’. Public seminar. Centre for Sustainability Seminar Series. University of Otago, Dunedin (August 18th 2016). Centre for Sustainability Seminar Series. University of Otago, Dunedin: Invited Seminars [Details] |
Book Review
Year | Publication | |
---|---|---|
(2012) | Review of Material Geographies of Household Sustainability, by Lane, R. & Gorman-Murray, A. (eds). Irish Geography.
Lavelle, M.J. (2012) Review of Material Geographies of Household Sustainability, by Lane, R. & Gorman-Murray, A. (eds). Irish Geography. Irish Geography Book Review [DOI] [Details] |
Honours and Awards
Year | Title | Awarding Body | |
---|---|---|---|
2020 | Millennium Fund for Conference Hosting | University of Galway | |
2017 | Millennium Fund Award | College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences | |
2015 | EPA Postdoctoral Funding | EPA | |
2009 | EPA research scholarship award | Environmental Protection Agency | |
2014 | Environmental Protection Agency Postdoctoral funding | Environmental Protection Agency | |
2011 | Young Researcher Bursary | German Federal Ministry of Education and Research | |
2011 | Travel bursary | Centre for Environment, Development and Sustainability (CEDS) | |
2011 | Departmental Travel Bursary | National University of Ireland, Galway | |
2011 | Postgraduate Bursary | Dean of the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies | |
2010 | Postgraduate Bursary | National University of Ireland, Galway | |
2009 | Environmental Protection Agency's Doctoral Scholarship | Environmental Protection Agency |
Professional Associations
Association | Function | From / To | |
---|---|---|---|
World Health Organisation (WHO) | Technical Advisory Member on Health promtoion advancemnt of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) | 01-AUG-17 / 07-FEB-18 | |
International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) | Member | / | |
Health Promotion Research Centre (HPRC) | Research Project lead | 11-FEB-17 / | |
Association for Health Promotion Ireland | AHPI Executive Board Committee Member | 01-MAR-24 / | |
Royal Geographical Society | Member | / | |
SCORAI-Global | member | / | |
Planning and Environment Research Group (RGS) | member | / | |
Association of American Geographers | Member | / | |
Geographical Society of Ireland | Member | / | |
Environment, Development and Sustainability Cluster Group | member | / |
Committees
Committee | Function | From / To | |
---|---|---|---|
Discipline of Health Promotion Conference Committee | Conference chair 2020 | / | |
HSE Galway Active Travel Group | Advisory board member | / | |
Galway Healthy Cities Alcohol Forum Group | Committee member | / | |
NUI Galway Smarter Travel Group | Committee member | / | |
Galway Healthy Cities Working Group | Committee member | / |
Reviews
Journal | Role | |
---|---|---|
Local Environment | Reviewer | |
Ireland Irish Geography Special Issue | Reviewer | |
Local Environment: The International Journal Of Justice And Sustainability | Reviewer |
Teaching Interests
Current Postgraduate Students (Taught)
Name | Degree | Primary Supervisor | |
---|---|---|---|
Mayank Yavdav | MSc (Occupational Health and Safety) | Y | |
John didas Mtei, | MA Health Promotion | Y | |
Kim Cogan | Bachelor of Arts | Y | |
Amanze Anyanwe | Bachelor of Arts | Y |
Recent Postgraduate Students
Graduation | Name | Degree | Primary Supervisor | |
---|---|---|---|---|
2023 | Tania Janir | MA Health Promotion | Y | |
2023 | Kate Markey | MA Health Promotion | Y | |
2022 | Niamh Faherty | BA Social Care Hons | Y | |
2020 | Saoirse Barry | MA Health Promotion | Y | |
2019 | Karen Carter | MA Health Promotion | Y | |
2018 | Aoife McMahon | BA Social Care Hons | Y | |
2020 | Caroline Askins | BA Social Care Hons | Y | |
2017 | Helena Slattery | MA Health Promotion | Y | |
2017 | Deirdre Kelly | MA Health Promotion | Y |
Current Postgraduate Students (Research)
Student | Degree Type | Type | |
---|---|---|---|
Ann Marie Crosse | Doctorate - Ph.D. | Co-supervisor (1) |
Modules Taught
Term/Year | Module Title | Module Code | Subject / Desc | |
---|---|---|---|---|
2021-2023 | Specialist Certificate in Youth Mental Health Programme | 1UYMH1 | ||
2017-2023 | Determinants of Health | HP848 | This module provides students with professional education and training in the principles and practice of health promotion. Students are introduced to biological, psychological, socio-environmental and cultural determinants of health and how they are interrelated. | |
2017-2023 | Postgraduate Certificate in Health Promotion (Approaches to Cardiovascular Health and Diabetes Prevention) | 1PCH1 | The programme aims to enhance Health Professionals understanding of the determinants, prevention, lifestyle factors and associated patterns of inequality. The programme equips students with an in-depth understanding of how to critically assess the evidence base, understand national and international approaches to the promotion of cardiovascular health and the prevention of diabetes, and appreciate the role of advocacy in influencing health and environmental (public) policies. | |
2017-2023 | Postgraduate Certificate in Health Promotion in Workplace Wellness | 1PWW1 | The course provides students with a professional education and training in the principles and practice of health promotion as applied to workplace health and wellness. | |
2017-2022 | Specialist Certificate in Health Promotion (Oral Health) | 1UOH1 | The course aims to provide students with a professional education and training in the principles and practice of health promotion as applied to the promotion of oral health. The course encompasses a body of specialist knowledge and skills on health promotion, the causes of oral ill-health and oral health promotion. | |
2017-2023 | Specialist Certificate in Health Promotion (Youth Health) | 1UYH1 | The course aims to provide students with a professional education and training in the principles and practice of health promotion as applied to the promotion of youth health |
Internal Collaborators
Name | Description of Collaboration | |
---|---|---|
Internal Collaborators |
External Collaborators
Name | Organisation / Institute | Country | Description of Collaboration | |
---|---|---|---|---|
External Collaborators |