- First national picture of the impact of the pandemic on mental health in Irish workplaces.
- 80% of employers in Ireland are not investing in workplace mental health.
- Concerns about deteriorating mental health are significant three years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
News 2023
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Landmark study of mental health and well-being promotion in Irish workplaces is published
29 Mar 2023
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EU Experts on Sustainable Engaged Research Gather in Cork
27 Mar 2023
Tyndall hosts six of Europe’s leading institutions who are gathering in Cork to advance ambitions for a European Research Area where science works together with and for society.
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Women entrepreneurs take top awards at UCC’s SPRINT Awards
23 Mar 2023
- Women researchers won all accolades at the 2023 GatewayUCC’s SPRINT Awards.
- The awards celebrate the commercialisation of research to address key health, social and environmental issues.
- GatewayUCC supports researcher-led start-up and spin-out companies.
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Transnational nutrition and immunity research project receives funding
23 Mar 2023
- APC Microbiome Ireland (APC) researchers together with Spanish and United Kingdom institutions will explore links between nutrition, immunity and infectious disease.
- Research aims to support the development of new strategies to address the global burden of disease.
- Improved understanding of nutrition will enable society to be better prepared for future pandemics.
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UCC subjects ranked in world’s top 100
22 Mar 2023
- QS subject rankings are published today.
- Nursing, Law, Agriculture and Forestry, Anatomy and Physiology all ranked first in Ireland.
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Stalking victims count cost in new first of its kind UCC study
21 Mar 2023
The first Irish study of those who have been stalked and/or harassed is published today (Tuesday 21 March) and reveals the social, financial and psychological impact upon those who experienced it, while urging a number of recommendations.
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US-Ireland Research Programme celebrates 17 years with landmark €21 million investment
20 Mar 2023
A joint investment of approx. €21 million has been announced through a tripartite research and development (R&D) partnership between the United States of America (USA), Republic of Ireland (RoI) and Northern Ireland (NI), marking the highest number of annual awards ever made through the programme, which came about as a result of the Good Friday Agreement.
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UCC graduate honoured with SFI St Patrick’s Day Science Medal
15 Mar 2023
- Dr Paul K. Whelton was recognised for outstanding achievements in his research studies on blood pressure and cardiovascular diseases.
- Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD presented the award at event in Washington DC.
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Future-proofing European cities: UNIC alliance launches international master’s programme, ‘Redesigning the Post-Industrial City’
15 Mar 2023
- ‘Redesigning the Post-Industrial City’ (RePIC) is a joint master’s programme for those interested in reconceptualising the civic, cultural, and social fabric of post-industrial cities.
- The programme will deliver cross-disciplinary research and teaching with insights from leading European academics and cultural partners as part of the UNIC European University Alliance.
- UCC will collaborate with Cork City Council and local civic, arts, and cultural organisations to bring contemporary urban challenges and solutions to life.
- RePIC students will live and study in up to three universities over two years.
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Four trailblazing start-up prospects secure €3.27m Enterprise Ireland funding
13 Mar 2023
- Four women founders awarded €3.27m from Enterprise Ireland.
- The MedTech start-ups are shaping the future of healthcare.
- Women-led start-ups are pushing the bar higher each year according to new report.