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iCRAG’s research programme addresses key research challenges in applied geosciences with the overarching aim of helping to unlock Ireland’s natural resources while protecting the environment. Our multidisciplinary teams are developing improved technical knowledge and innovative techniques to increase the success rate of energy, mineral and groundwater exploration. iCRAG researchers are also investigating methods to aid our understanding of Ireland's environment and how the quality of our environment can be safeguarded and protected.

By working with industry partners, we aim to ensure that our results are, insofar as possible, embedded within industry. In this way, the Centre ensures maximum impact of its research output; both scientifically for the wider geosciences, and economically and environmentally for the island of Ireland.

Research Challenges

Earth System Change

Improving understanding of Earth system processes and climate change.

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Earth Resources

Securing the resources needed for a sustainable society.

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Earth Science in Society

Addressing key issues at the interface of the earth and human systems

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Platform technologies

Technology and equipment based research in geomodelling, geochemistry, geophysics, geosensing and geodata.

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iCRAG is funded under the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centres Programme and is co-funded by GSI and industry partners.

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