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30 Nov 2023
UCC saves 1 million plastic cups from landfill
In less than one year, 1 million single-use plastic cups have been saved from landfill. ‘Plastic Free UCC’ highlights the impact of small, everyday choices. UCC set sector leading targets in its sustainability and climate action plan.
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29 Nov 2023
UCC partnered in new €70 million research centres on climate and sustainable food
The funding will bring together academics, industry and policymakers across the Irish Government, UK Government and Northern Ireland Government Departments to collaborate on common challenges such as food sustainability and climate change. Professor Mairead Kiely is the Nutrition and Health Platform lead in the Co-Centre for Sustainable and Resilient Food Systems. Dr Jean O’Dwyer will lead the Sustainable Communities and Livelihoods Research Challenge within the Climate+ Co-Centre.
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28 Nov 2023
Newborn brain screener awarded €6.7 million funding
• New device awarded €6.7m to develop a platform to detect abnormal brain activity in infants soon after birth.• The technology assesses all newborns for signs of brain injury in less than 15 minutes• Early detection and intervention are critical for improved outcomes and quality of life.
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27 Nov 2023
Greater ambition on climate action needed at COP28 – Mary Robinson
• Former Irish President and Chair of The Elders Mary Robinson warns world leaders to show more ambition on the eve of COP28 summit. • Ireland not on track to meet carbon budget targets • Mrs Robinson makes comments ahead of appearance at Sustainable Futures Forum in UCC.
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