Leadership and Strategy
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24 Jul 2025
New study highlights challenges of decentralised clinical trials for patients and researchers
Research highlights how the shift to remote, technology-mediated trials is reshaping how research staff coordinate and deliver trials. The study reveals concerns about how remote trials are changing how staff support and engage with patients, raising questions about impact on the overall experience, connection and care.
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04 Jul 2025
First exhibition of Richard Harris Archive opens in Limerick
The immersive exhibition draws on the treasures of the Richard Harris Archive, donated by the actor’s family to University College Cork. The exhibition offers a glimpse into the life of an artist who captivated audiences across generations.
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01 Jul 2025
60% of Pregnant Women in Irish Study Show Signs of Iodine Deficiency, UCC Research Finds
A new study by researchers at University College Cork (UCC), Ireland found that 60% of pregnant women had suboptimal iodine status, highlighting a need for increased nutritional awareness to support maternal and child health.
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25 Jun 2025
€3.8m funding awarded to six UCC early career researchers in Research Ireland Pathway Programme awards
New methods of creating climate action solutions across Cork City, the development of a framework to advance Ireland’s strategic capacity in quantum energy technologies, and the investigation of new methods to prevent and treat childhood brain cancer are amongst the University College Cork (UCC) projects to receive funding.
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