Researchers at University College Cork (UCC) will explore perspectives on mental health care in people living with Parkinson’s disease to inform clinical practice in movement disorder services, in a new research project announced today under the Health Research Charities Ireland (HRCI) – Health Research Board (HRB) joint funding scheme.
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New UCC research to focus on improving care for people living with Parkinson's disease
16 Sep 2026
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UCC Futures Lecture Series: Renowned science communicator discusses the importance of engaging with the public
15 Sep 2026
All staff across University College Cork are warmly invited to attend the next seminar of the UCC Futures Lecture Series, a new platform designed to spark interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration across our research and teaching communities.
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When it comes to brain health, is microbiome science missing much of the world?
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For more than two decades, scientists have uncovered remarkable links between the trillions of microbes living in our gut and the health of our brains. This research has transformed our understanding of stress, depression, anxiety and neurodevelopment, opening new possibilities for preventing and treating mental illness. What if much of this science is based on studying only a narrow slice of global diversity?
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UCC awards celebrate excellence in research and innovation
28 May 2026
A researcher working on protecting democracy through her work on false memories, deepfakes, and conspiracy theories, a spin-out company developing next‑generation therapeutics using a microneedle patch platform and Ireland’s leading energy systems modelling team bridging research and policy were among the awardees honoured for their contributions to research and innovation at the 2025 University College Cork (UCC) Research and Innovation Awards, held at the Lewis Glucksman Gallery on Wednesday, May 27th.
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UCC Leads Groundbreaking PD-Life Parkinson’s Research Hub
PD-Life (Enhancing Wellbeing and Quality of Life in Parkinson’s Disease), a €4 million project funded by the Higher Education Authority's North-South Research Programme, will establish the first all-island hub of excellence dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s.
Led by Professor Suzanne Timmons from UCC Centre for Gerontology and Rehabilitation in the School of Medicine, this initiative places UCC at the forefront of Parkinson’s research on the island.
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New research reveals mechanisms behind coffee’s positive effects on the gut-brain axis
21 Apr 2026
New research from APC Microbiome Ireland, a world leading research centre at University College Cork, has comprehensively explored the mechanisms behind coffee’s positive effects on the gut-brain axis for the first time.
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Two UCC scientists join prestigious academy of world-leading microbiologists
23 Mar 2026
University College Cork (UCC) researchers, and Principal Investigators at APC Microbiome Ireland, are amongst the newly elected fellows to the prestigious European Academy of Microbiology (EAM).
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New study reveals early healthy eating shapes lifelong brain health
24 Feb 2026
Eating unhealthy foods early in life leave lasting brain and feeding changes but gut bacteria can help restore healthy eating, a new University College Cork (UCC) research study finds.
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World-leading stress neurobiologist recognised by UCC
12 Nov 2025
One of the world’s leading neuroscientists has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Science by University College Cork (UCC).
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Public Lecture & In Conversation: Fueling Resilience - Energising the Brain in Stressful Times
31 Oct 2025
University College Cork invites you to attend a public lecture on “Fueling Resilience – Energising the Brain in Stressful Times”, featuring world-leading neuroscientist and UCC Honorary Doctorate awardee, Professor Carmen Sandi from EPFL, Switzerland.
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