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Our Postgraduate Research Committee is a collaborative, student-led group that brings postgraduate researchers together to build a vibrant research community. The Committee represents postgraduate student interests, encourages engagement and collaboration across the School, and works closely with staff to enhance the postgraduate research experience.
Founded in March 2024 by FNS postgraduate students, the Committee aims to 'foster a collaborative, inclusive community for postgraduate students across all disciplines within the School and to support you throughout your time in UCC'. Since its establishment, the Committee has strengthened communication and representation for postgraduate researchers while creating opportunities to connect, share experiences and contribute to School life.
Since its formation, this student-led Committee has become a driving force in enhancing the postgraduate research experience, creating opportunities for students to connect, collaborate, and develop professionally. Its initiatives include developing a School-specific postgraduate induction and resources handbook; establishing student communication platforms, a quarterly newsletter, and a dedicated LinkedIn page; organising guest lectures, symposia, and regular monthly social events that foster a vibrant and inclusive research community; coordinating the Three Minute Thesis competition; and delivering professional development opportunities through academic writing workshops and a Statistics in Research training course.
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Left to Right: Maeve Corkery, Sarah Kefyalew, Angeliki Katsiroumpa, Ailbhe Gammell, Aadil Ashraf, Leia Wilmot (Co-Chair), James Murphy, Megan McTernan, Eve Creedon (Co-Chair), Diego Appicciutoli, Bhashika Senevirathne, An Hoang Luu.
The Postgraduate Research Committee is guided by a Charter that sets out its purpose, objectives, membership and ways of working. The Charter provides the framework for the Committee’s role and responsibilities and its work in supporting and enhancing the postgraduate research experience across the School.
Have a question, suggestion, or idea? We'd love to hear from you. Get in touch with the Postgraduate Research Committee by emailing us at PGresearchFNS@ucc.ie
Our social channels are where we share the latest postgraduate research news, events, opportunities and student achievements. Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook via the links in the sidebar to stay up to date.
Our Postgraduate Research Committee produces a quarterly newsletter, shared within the School. Catch up on everything happening across our postgraduate research community, with each edition featuring updates, events, achievements, opportunities, and highlights from across the School.
Whether you are just starting your research degree or approaching submission there resources, including School-specific guidance and College-wide services, will help you navigate your postgraduate journey.
Discover the breadth of research taking place across the School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, spanning nutrition and health, sustainable food production, processing and consumption, and innovative food technologies. Explore our research areas, learn about the work of our researchers, and discover opportunities to contribute to exciting research as a postgraduate student. Research and Innovation
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