An international team of researchers including palaeontologists at University College Cork (UCC) have discovered a new species of fossil reptile from the Triassic period that had a large crest made of complex plume-like structures - long before modern-type feathers evolved.
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A new Triassic “wonder reptile” challenges ideas of skin and feather evolution
24 Jul 2025
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New study highlights challenges of decentralised clinical trials for patients and researchers
24 Jul 2025
- Research highlights how the shift to remote, technology-mediated trials is reshaping how research staff coordinate and deliver trials.
- The study reveals concerns about how remote trials are changing how staff support and engage with patients, raising questions about impact on the overall experience, connection and care.
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60% of Pregnant Women in Irish Study Show Signs of Iodine Deficiency, UCC Research Finds
01 Jul 2025
A new study by researchers at University College Cork (UCC), Ireland found that 60% of pregnant women had suboptimal iodine status, highlighting a need for increased nutritional awareness to support maternal and child health.
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UCC Secures Major EU Funding for XR Cancer Survivorship Project
10 Jun 2025
Announced during International Men’s Health Week (June 9th - 15th), University College Cork has received funding to lead a major new €6 million European project that will revolutionise how adolescents and young adults (AYAs) across Europe understand and manage the long-term effects of testicular cancer.
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UCC scientists develop new quantum visualization technique to identify materials for next generation quantum computing
29 May 2025
Scientists at University College Cork (UCC) in Ireland have developed a powerful new tool for finding the next generation of materials needed for large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computing.
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University College Cork to lead EU-wide multilingualism network
28 May 2025
- MultiLiLiTrans COST Action will unite researchers, educators, artists and practitioners to reframe multilingualism in Europe.
- The project aims to address rising social and political divides by promoting multilingualism as a path toward cultural understanding across Europe.
- Dr Barbara Siller will lead cross-European initiative to advance multilingual and inclusive practices in research, education, and literary fields.
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Finding Ways to Detect Ovarian Cancer
08 May 2025
Today is World Ovarian Cancer Day. Each year on this day, women living with ovarian cancer, their families and supporters, along with patient advocacy organisations from around the world, come together to raise awareness about ovarian cancer.
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UCC researchers to shape the future of play in Irish schoolyards
10 Apr 2025
Researchers at University College Cork (UCC) are leading a national survey of Irish primary schools to evaluate how well schools make space for children to play.
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Research to secure and protect devices from malware attacks receives funding
18 Mar 2025
The creation of first-generation malware detection models that are practical and effective for ‘internet of things (IoT)’ devices is to be investigated in a project led by University College Cork (UCC) researchers.
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Critical thinking training can reduce belief in conspiracy theories
13 Feb 2025
A new experimental study has found that fostering critical thinking can be an effective method to reduce people's tendency to believe in conspiracy theories.
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