News from the School of BEES
UCC research helps unlock centuries of plant data to tackle biodiversity crisis
A landmark global report, with contributions from the School of BEES, University College Cork (UCC), reveals how herbaria (collections of catalogued plant specimens) have the potential to play a powerful role in tackling today’s biodiversity crisis.
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16 Jun 2026
Tanzanian fishing communities protect the biodiverse gallery forests they live in
Small fishing communities allowed to live at carefully regulated camps inside a Wildlife Management Area in southern Tanzania collaborate effectively with this devolved conservation initiative to protect the surrounding gallery forests and the animals living in them.
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14 Jun 2026
Chronic respiratory disease burden in flood-prone areas of tropical cities.
Dr Ibrahim Msuya demonstrates that living in flood-prone parts of Dar es Salaam city in Tanzania greatly increases risk of chronic respiratory diseases.
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08 Jun 2026
Carnival of Science a success, despite the weather!
Many BEES staff and students contributed to an excellent weekend of education and public engagement activities at the annual Cork Carnival of Science.
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Undergraduate Courses in BEES
With an internationally recognised culture of equality, inclusion and diversity, the School of BEES welcomes applications from all students through traditional (CAO) and non-traditional (DARE, HEAR, Mature Student, International Student) entry routes.
Postgraduate Degree Courses
The School of BEES provide postgraduate opportunites through a number of Taught Masters (MSc) Degrees, Research Masters (MRes) Degrees, Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) and Diplomas (PGDip) and PhD Degrees.
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