An international team of researchers including palaeontologists at University College Cork (UCC) have discovered a new species of fossil reptile from the Triassic period that had a large crest made of complex plume-like structures - long before modern-type feathers evolved.
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A new Triassic “wonder reptile” challenges ideas of skin and feather evolution
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NetApp Internship Programme
21 Jul 2025The NetApp Intern Programme serves as a pivotal platform for nurturing entry-level talent by providing invaluable real-world career experiences, project support, and fostering a robust talent pipeline for entry-level positions.
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UCC researchers recognised for excellence in sustainable research laboratory spaces
16 Jul 2025In 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 receive €3m in funding from MSCA programme to train the next generation of early-career researchers
03 Jul 2025University 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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Europe Needs Simpler Rules to Boost Business Growth and Global Competitiveness
03 Jul 2025EU Commissioner Michael McGrath Joins STEM South West at UCC for High-Level Dialogue on Economic Uncertainty, Democracy & Ireland’s Regional Future.
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SOILRES project launches to revive Europe's soils and future-proof farming
02 Jul 2025University College Cork (UCC) is part of a European Consortium led by Aarhus University to develop innovative solutions to restore soil health and boost climate resilience in agriculture.
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60% of Pregnant Women in Irish Study Show Signs of Iodine Deficiency, UCC Research Finds
01 Jul 2025A 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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UCC Co-Hosts Premier International Conference on Smart Computing
27 Jun 2025UCC in collaboration with Munster Technological University (MTU), hosted the 11th IEEE International Conference on Smart Computing (SMARTCOMP) from 16–19 June 2025.
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UCC study aims to support healthy eating habits among young children
26 Jun 2025Researchers at the School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, UCC are inviting parents and guardians of toddlers to take part in a new nutrition study designed to explore practical strategies to support healthier eating habits in young children.
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€3.8m funding awarded to six UCC early career researchers in Research Ireland Pathway Programme awards
25 Jun 2025New 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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