- Research shows that people with the complex lung disease COPD see improved health benefits from behaviour change interventions.
- It is estimated that over 380,000 people in Ireland suffer from COPD.
- Interventions ‘has helped me greatly’ says woman with COPD.
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UCC researchers find that people with COPD see improved health benefits from lifestyle changes
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UCC researcher to explore the impact of remote working hubs on rural areas
12 Feb 2024- Dr Mary O’Shaughnessy, Cork University Business School, receives prestigious Royal Society of Edinburgh funding award.
- The project will implement learnings, lessons and recommendations from the Irish remote working hub, in a Scottish rural context.
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UCC research powers major climate change report
25 Jan 2024University College Cork (UCC) researchers have made a significant contribution to a landmark report published today on the impact of climate change on Ireland.
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UCC and The CRANN Centre join forces to help advance care for families with disabilities
25 Jan 2024The collaboration builds on the charity’s holistic approach to life-long solutions for people with neuro-physical disabilities and their families.
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New multi-disciplinary fermentation research centre launched
22 Jan 2024- UCC hosts meeting of bioeconomy experts and stakeholders from industry, academia, and government bodies.
- Colloquium sees launch of new multi-disciplinary fermentation research centre.
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UCC and Tyndall National Institute Secure €15.7 Million for Pioneering Research Infrastructure Projects
18 Jan 2024- UCC and Tyndall awarded projects awarded combined €15.7m Science Foundation Ireland funding.
- UCC and Tyndall account for half of the eight awards announced today under SFI’s Research Infrastructure programme.
- UCC/Tyndall projects will research offshore wind energy generation, quantum materials, semiconductor performance, and integrated electronics.
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Bonar Law Collection acquired by National Library of Ireland
15 Jan 2024Tánaiste and Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media welcome purchase of unique collection of maps, topographical prints and political cartoons for the State
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UCC spins out new medtech start-up
08 Jan 2024- NeuroBell has developed an AI-powered medical device to accurately detect seizures in newborns, which can reduce the risk of long-term brain injury.
- Seizures are the most common sign of brain injury, signalling the need for urgent treatment that can prevent further seizures and improve outcomess.
- The start-up has secured an investment of €2.1m to fund product development, clinical trials, and the creation of new jobs.