In partnership with Impact Laboratories and My Green Lab, Research Ireland’s Sustainable Laboratory Certification Pilot Programme was launched in October 2023, with the aim of bringing excellence in sustainable research practices into Irish laboratories.
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UCC researchers recognised for excellence in sustainable research laboratory spaces
16 Jul 2025
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UCC researchers receive €3m in funding from MSCA programme to train the next generation of early-career researchers
03 Jul 2025
University College Cork (UCC) researchers will lead a major European-wide project aimed at embedding circular approaches into future electronic products and will partner in five other cutting-edge projects to receive a combined €3m funding under the 2024 HORIZON Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Networks programme.
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60% of Pregnant Women in Irish Study Show Signs of Iodine Deficiency, UCC Research Finds
01 Jul 2025
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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€3.8m funding awarded to six UCC early career researchers in Research Ireland Pathway Programme awards
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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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International recognition awarded to leading UCC organic chemist
25 Jun 2025
Professor Anita Maguire, a synthetic organic chemist at University College Cork, is the recipient of the prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) 2025 Bader Prize for Organic Chemistry.
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Innovative new robot design inspired by elephant trunks will revolutionise healthcare and engineering
24 Jun 2025
Engineers have unveiled a groundbreaking robotic design, inspired by an elephant’s trunk, that promises to revolutionise the field of robotics, with far-reaching implications for health, engineering, and industrial applications.
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Largest Astronomical conference ever held in Ireland gets underway
23 Jun 2025
Astronomers from across Europe descended on Cork today for the largest astronomical conference ever held in Ireland.
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UCC researchers to provide a roadmap for Ireland’s government-wide circular economy strategy
19 Jun 2025
A University College Cork (UCC) researcher will lead a major national project to find practical sustainable solutions to increase Ireland’s use of recycled materials in businesses.
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Practice-inclusive research in the arts takes centre stage
16 Jun 2025
Led by Professor Yvon Bonenfant, UCC artist and director of the Future Humanities Institute, The Opposite of Queer Trauma theatre performance performed two sold out shows last weekend (June 14/15) as part of the Cork Midsummer Festival.
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UCC doctoral student to represent Ireland in international TMT180 finals
12 Jun 2025
A University College Cork (UCC) doctoral student will represent Ireland at the international ‘Ma Thése en 180 secondes’ (TMT180) finals in Bucharest later this year.
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