Climate scientists, the developers of the medicines of tomorrow, budding entrepreneurs and partners with communities were among the researchers to have their contributions to research and innovation honoured at the 2022 University College Cork (UCC) Research Awards, held at Devere Hall on Thursday, June 1.
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UCC celebrates excellence in research and innovation
02 Jun 2023
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UCC study to tackle speech and language gap of children from under-resourced areas
31 May 2023
- 'Happy Talk' will address the speech and language skills of preschool and early school aged children.
- The UCC study is among 12 projects to receive an investment of €10.2 million from the HRB.
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SFI funded UCC project will enable pupil led research in air quality studies around their schools
30 May 2023
- Seven UCC projects awarded a combined €5,464,481 in the Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Frontiers for the Future programme.
- Funding of these research projects will address researcher funding gender imbalance and supporting researchers returning from leave.
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UCC scholarship recognised as academics elected to Royal Irish Academy
26 May 2023
Two professors from University College Cork (UCC) were today elected to the Royal Irish Academy (RIA), the highest academic honour in Ireland.
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Skin patch shows promise in toddlers with peanut allergies
16 May 2023
- An international trial has found that an experimental skin patch can reduce sensitivity to peanuts.
- Irish children were involved in breakthrough trial for peanut allergy.
- The findings give new hope for toddlers with peanut allergies and their families.
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‘Government support critical’ – new offshore renewable energy research
10 May 2023
- Lack of government engagement, support and funding are significant barriers in the offshore renewable energy sector.
- Most firms cite financial constraints as a significant restriction to the development of new products and services.
- 'Ireland has the natural resources and the unique geographical location to be the global leader in these sectors.’
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Pregnancy Loss Research Group launches new website to enhance awareness and action around pregnancy loss
08 May 2023
On Wednesday, 3rd May 2023, the Pregnancy Loss Research Group launched a new website, showcasing over ten years of pregnancy loss research in Ireland.
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EIC Funding Success for IPIC
08 May 2023
IPIC, the SFI Centre for Photonics and co-hosted at Tyndall National Institute, is pleased to announce the participation of its researchers in a newly started Horizon Europe project which was recently awarded within the framework of the EIC (European Innovation Council) Pathfinder instrument.
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UCC awarded research funding to bring innovative solutions to industry challenges
27 Apr 2023
- Innovative technological improvements in healthcare evaluation and improvements in patient diagnosis and treatment among UCC projects granted funding.
- Three UCC projects awarded a combined €255,000 in SFI Industry RD&I Fellowship Programme awards.
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Long-unknown origins of lager beer uncovered by UCC and German scientists
27 Apr 2023
The origin of the world’s most popular beer may have inadvertently come about due to the death of a childless German nobleman, Professor John Morrissey, School of Microbiology, UCC and an international team of researchers have discovered.
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