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Research on disabled women’s rights wins top honours at University of Galway Threesis

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Research on disabled women’s rights wins top honours at University of Galway Threesis

A postgraduate researcher exploring disabled women’s sexual rights has won the top prize and the Audience Choice Award at this year's University of Galway’s Threesis.

Grace Barnes earned first place ahead of 10 fellow finalists at the research communication competition challenging postgraduate researchers to present their work in just three minutes, using three slides.

Topics ranged from cancer biology, neuroscience and medical innovation to air quality, education and social justice.

Originally from Devon in England, Grace Barnes is a PhD researcher at the University’s Centre for Disability Law and Policy, under the supervision of Professor Eilionóir Flynn.

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