The ongoing conflict in Gaza is heinous, abhorrent, and heart-breaking. University College Cork (UCC) has previously stated that the destruction of homes, hospitals, universities, and schools in Gaza must cease and aid must immediately reach those suffering. UCC stands firmly with the national and international calls for an end to violence, the release of hostages and an immediate and permanent ceasefire.

Professor Joe Kerry from the School of Food and Nutritional Sciences at University College Cork (UCC) will lead a new agri-food research project aimed at improving the shelf-life of dairy products using sustainable packaging solutions. The ‘Dairy-Zap’ project has received funding of €829,237 from the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine (DAFM) ‘Thematic Research Call’.

New UCC study shows how playing Dungeons and Dragons can support players’ mental health. Escapism, creative expression and social support were identified among the key aspects uniquely linked to the immersive and imaginative nature of D&D gameplay. These findings highlight the transformative potential of D&D in therapeutic settings.