During the re-assessment for University College Cork's (UCC) HR Excellence in Research Award, committee members of the University College Cork Research Staff Association (UCCRSA) met with European Commission (EC) assessors on their recent visit.
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Through her dedication to mentoring young students, Dr Anna Hogan exemplifies the powerful impact academics can have in inspiring the next generation of scientists. By sharing her passion and expertise, she helps students, particularly young women, see a place for themselves in science.
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The Cork-Singida Partnership is a registered charity set up over 30 years ago by UCC staff. Since then, the Partnership has contributed more than €750,000 to Makiungu Hospital in Singida, Tanzania, to help provide healthcare to the people of the region.
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The Global Virus Network, in partnership with the University of South Florida, presents a webinar series featuring expert virologists from GVN Centers of Excellence. This session features Ali Mirazimi, PhD, a Professor at Karolinska Institutet and a senior expert at both the Public Health Agency of Sweden and the Head of Section at the National Veterinary Institute. He will discuss "Uncovering How Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Virus Hijacks Cells: The Key Role of the LDL Receptor in Its Replication."
Link to the seminar: Webinar Registration - Zoom
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IFUT’s national survey, Academic Matters – What’s Changed?, is collecting vital data on the realities of work in Irish Higher Education.
Whether you're in a permanent role or on a fixed-term or hourly-paid contract, your voice matters.
The results will inform union campaigns to tackle precarity, push for fairer workloads, and improve employment standards across the sector.
Already taken part? Thank you — please share the link with colleagues in your institution or network.
Key updates from OPUS and upcoming events you won’t want to miss:
The latest edition of the ICoRSA Newsletter highlights key developments in European research policy, inclusive academic practices, and upcoming events and funding opportunities. Dr. Rosarii Griffin, Chair of the UCCRSA, is featured for her meeting with Irish MEP Billy Kelleher and her role in an upcoming public debate on challenges faced by underrepresented researchers.
You can read the full newsletter on the website of ICoRSA
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The Global Virus Network invites you to a special webinar featuring Dr Audrey S. Richard, Director of Operations and Scientific Strategy & Deputy Director of the European Research Infrastructure on Highly Pathogenic Agents (ERINHA). Dr Richard will discuss "'ERINHA (European Research Infrastructure on Highly Pathogenic Agents): advancing research to prepare for future pandemics"
Link to the seminar: Webinar Registration - Zoom
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We invite you to connect with Pharos (https://pharosproject.eu/ HORIZON-MISS-2023-OCEAN-01-03)
The Global Virus Network, in partnership with the University of South Florida, presents a webinar series featuring expert virologists from GVN Centers of Excellence. This session features Dr Gerardo Ceada, Organoid Biobank Manager at IRTA-CReSA, who will discuss "Animal-Derived Organoids: Powerful Platforms to Assess Pathogens' Tropism." The webinar includes a 30-40 minute presentation followed by a 20-minute Q&A.
Link to the seminar: Webinar Registration - Zoom
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