- 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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‘Government support critical’ – new offshore renewable energy research
10 May 2023
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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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The power of RNA: making Future Medicines possible today
26 Apr 2023
Later today University College Cork (UCC) will award an Honorary Doctorate to Dr Katalin Karikó for her pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) research, which led to the BioNTech/Pfizer and Moderna vaccines against COVID-19.
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Pioneer of Covid-19 vaccine, Dr Katalin Karikó, to be awarded UCC Honorary Doctorate
24 Apr 2023
- Dr Katalin Karikó is a pioneer of Covid-19 vaccine development.
- Dr Kariko’s research was the foundation for mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, helping save lives and turn the tide on the pandemic.
- World Immunisation Week occurs this week (24th- 28th April) and seeks to raise awareness of the protection provided by vaccines throughout life.
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Machines – not humans – to drive future wireless demands, expert predicts
20 Apr 2023
- Historic first for Irish universities sees Joint Professor of Wireless Communications appointed to UCC, Trinity, and Tyndall
- Professor Holger Claussen shares this assessment of the future of wireless networks
- Role created for Tyndall’s new Dublin research laboratory at Trinity
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UCC’s Kane building receives re-development funding
19 Apr 2023
The heart of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) at University College Cork (UCC), the Kane Science building, will undergo significant redevelopment after receiving €25 million in funding today under the second round of Higher Education Strategic Investment Fund.
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UCC announces new research drive for Future Pharmaceuticals
14 Apr 2023
- Applications open for seven new academic positions at UCC.
- Closing date for applications is 12pm (Irish Standard Time) on Thursday, 22 June 2023.