COVID-19 has had a a significant impact on the environment. These impacts are being explored through a series of webinars hosted by the Environmental Research Institute. Prof. Gerry Killeen and Dr Eoin Lettice have contributed to the series.
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Watch: COVID-19 and the environment
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New Research: Regulation of hypocotyl growth under different photoperiods
06 Jul 2020Plants are able to elongate their hypocotyls accordingly to day length duration. Here, we elucidate the molecular mechanism controlling this response.
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When COVID-19 surfaced, we felt we could provide some expertise in tracking the disease
05 Jul 2020Dr Jean O’Dwyer is a lecturer in Environmental Science at the School of BEES, and Principal Investigator in Environment and Health Research at the Environmental Research Institute. Here, she shares a little bit about her fascinating research and its impact.
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Professor Astrid Wingler, Head of Plant Science in the School of BEES, has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright Scholar Award.
12 Jun 2020The resilient Fulbright programme has served to strengthen international relations throughout turbulent times for over seventy years.
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Spectacular X-ray maps reveal internal organs of ancient beasts
10 Jun 2020A new study uses sophisticated particle accelerator X-ray maps to reveal the internal anatomy of fossils up to 280 millions of years old.
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Putting COVID-19 infections on the map
09 Jun 2020Minister for Business, Enterprise, and Innovation Heather Humphreys, TD has announced funding for CO/SMID - a Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) and University College Cork (UCC) project, which will track COVID-19 clusters based on geo-referenced data to more accurately predict future outbreaks and influence future interventions. The funding was awarded as part of a rapid research response funding call published jointly by Science Foundation Ireland, Enterprise Ireland and the IDA (SFI-EI-IDA).
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Marine Geology Wednesday Webinars
12 May 2020The UCC Marine Geology Research Group has launched a series of 'Wednesday Webinars' exploring topics like ice ages, deep sea corals and fossil plankton.
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VistaMilk PhD Scholarship
05 May 2020VistaMilk 009: Grassland agronomy practices to increase the persistence of white clover in grazed pasture
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VACANCY: Professor/Professor (Scale 2) of Agricultural Science
27 Apr 2020UCC and Teagasc wish to appoint an experienced academic to the role of Professor of Agricultural Science.
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BEES Zoo Research Group participates in Cork Lifelong Learning Festival
28 Feb 2020The BEES Zoo Research Group participates in the Cork Lifelong Learning Festival with an exhibit linked to ongoing research at Fota Wildlife Park.
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