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100 Years of Food in University College Cork!

23 Apr 2026

Celebrating a century of excellence in research and teaching in the School of Food and Nutritional Sciences with Cork Lifelong Learning Festival!

Some of the speakers pictured (from left to right): Professor Seamus O'Mahony, Alan Kelly and Megan McTernan.

Last Thursday’s event offered an insightful series of presentations reflecting on the legacy of The School of Food and Nutritional Science. The talks explored the history of the school, highlighted the strength and range of its research and recognised the people at the heart of it all!

A testament to the dedication and ambition behind the continued success of the school. 

A spotlight on FITU: (as seen in Prof. Seamus O’Mahony’s presentation)

  • Established in 1993.
  • 9 accredited Programmes and 20+ short and bespoke courses.
  • 500+ yearly trainees.
  • 300+ digital badges received yearly.

FITU continues to grow within the school, driven by our commitment to helping industry professionals achieve excellence in their career and contribute to the success and sustainability of the food sector.

A sincere thank you to all speakers: Professor Paul McSweeney, Professor Seamus O'Mahony, Alan Kelly, Megan McTernan and Aidan O'Sullivan.

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