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College holds 2025 SDG Research Showcase
The College held its 2025 SDG Research Showcase on Friday 6th June 2025 in the Western Gateway Building. Showcased and discussed was cross-disciplinary research aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 3: Good Health and Well-being; 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth; and 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure. The theme of building resilience for growth, innovation and wellbeing was also a focus.
The event featured over sixty presentations across four parallel sessions and included postgraduate students and academic staff from both the School of Law and Cork University Business School. The participation ensured vibrant and informed panels and discussions on the day.
Opening remarks were given by Head of College Professor Thia Hennessy, UCC Vice President for Research and Innovation Professor John Cryan, and College Vice Dean for Research and Innovation Professor Mary McCarthy.
Sessions were chaired by Professor McCarthy, Professor Valeria Andreoni, Dr Oliver Browne, Professor Michelle Carr, Dr Sean Lucey, Dr Stephen McCarthy, Professor Steve O'Callaghan, and Dr Stephen Treacy.
Dean of CUBS Professor Anthony McDonnell and Dean of the School of Law Professor Mark Poustie gave closing remarks.
Special acknowledgment and thanks were given to Professor Andreoni, Dr Lucey and Lindie Van Rensburg for their work in developing and organising the Showcase.
