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07 Dec 2023
UCC physicist awarded Fellowship for semiconductor research
Dr. Christopher Broderick’s research will produce an enhanced understanding of new capabilities in nanowires - filaments of semiconductor material one-thousandth the breadth of a human hair. Dr. Broderick is the fourth UCC scientist to receive a Royal Society-Science Foundation Ireland University Research Fellowship.
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05 Dec 2023
UCC moves up to sixth place in global environmental ranking
UCC recognised as one of the world's leading universities for environmental commitment and initiatives to combat climate change.
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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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