Three senior academics from University College Cork (UCC) were today elected to the Royal Irish Academy (RIA), the highest academic honour in Ireland.

• A new Apprenticeship in Social Work and Social Work Tertiary Degree announced.
• UCC partners with HSE, TUSLA and Cork College of Further Education.
• The pathways aim to open the profession to a diverse range of people and combat recruitment challenges.

A major new report which examines the global food & beverage sector is launched today in University College Cork (UCC).

• Scientists discover ‘zoned development’ in dinosaur skin, with zones of reptile-style scales and zones of bird-like skin with feathers.
• New dinosaur skin fossil found to be composed of silica – the same as glass.
• Discovery sheds light on evolution from scales to feathers.

The Irish Times has chosen Prof Brian Ó Gallachóir as the recipient of the inaugural Positive Impacts award, in association with EirGrid. The award was presented by Kevin O’Sullivan, Environment and Science Editor at The Irish Times and Doireann Barry, Chief Corporate Services Officer at EirGrid, at the Positive Impacts event which took place on Tuesday, May 21st in 1 Windmill Lane.

• New UCC study shows how listening to mental health podcasts positively influences mental health literacy.
• Mental health podcasts reduce stigma and increase help seeking behaviour.
• Results indicate that podcasts are being utilised by those who are frustrated with gaps in access to mental health services.

• New initiative designed to help people spot the red flags of technology-facilitated abuse.
• Technology-facilitated abuse has become a pressing concern in Ireland and worldwide.
• Creators have collaborated with An Garda Síochána, domestic violence practitioners and cybersecurity experts.

The university confirms its position and actions in line with UCC's commitment to ethical and responsible global engagement.

• The National Suicide Research Foundation, located at UCC, redesignated as a WHO Collaborating Centre for Surveillance and Research in Suicide Prevention.
• The long-standing collaborative partnership between UCC and the NSRF will continue its work in the prevention and intervention of suicide.

• NIBRT/UCC partnership marks a significant step forward in advancing research excellence and fostering innovation in bioprocessing.
• Initiative marked by new joint appointment of Professor Anne Moore an Professor Elena Matsa.