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Dr Eithne Hunt: Healthy habits for body and mind
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Dr Eithne Hunt is a State registered occupational therapist and a lecturer in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at UCC. With a new year underway, Eithne shares some of the small habits that can make a big difference to our daily wellness.
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Pocket-sized brain injury monitor could be a game-changer for infant health
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Research-entrepreneur and UCC PhD student, Mark O’Sullivan, is in the process of developing a spin-out company around a portable, pocket-sized device that monitors and diagnoses brain injury in newborns. Here, he discusses the technology and research behind Neurobell, and the invaluable experience of participating in GatewayUCC’s SPRINT Accelerator Programme.
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GatewayUCC bridging the gap for research-entrepreneurs
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Myriam Cronin is the manager of GatewayUCC, an Innovation and Incubation Centre designed to support and develop UCC research-led start-ups. As she recruits for the next phase of the SPRINT Accelerator Programme, Myriam explains its impressive impact and what makes it so unique and appealing to budding research-entrepreneurs.
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UCC spotlights four of its brightest up-and-coming female career scientists
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In honour of Science Week 2019, UCC asked members of its WiSTEM Society to share how science excites and inspires them
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Nine APC Microbiome researchers make prestigious ‘highly cited’ list
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The Highly Cited list, compiled annually by the Web of Science Group, recognises researchers whose citation records place them at the highest levels of research influence
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New UCC series explains how university research impacts daily life
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In UCC's new series of short talks, Relevance to You, some of the university's leading experts share how their research impacts society and daily life
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Rich Ferrie leads an exciting new era for UCC Innovation
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A year on from his appointment, Head of UCC Innovation Dr Rich Ferrie discusses the new era for technology transfer at the university. In conversation with Jane Haynes
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UCC ranked among top universities in Europe for teaching excellence
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Professor Paul McSweeney, Vice President for Learning and Teaching, says the ranking 'reflects the importance that UCC places on learning and the student experience'.
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UCC makes Green Flag history…again!
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UCC has become the first university in the world to be awarded a fourth Green Flag, in acknowledgement of its commitment to a sustainable future
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Blazing a trail
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Fresh from being honoured with two prestigious medical awards, Professor Helen Whelton reflects on how a spark of inspiration fueled her trailblazing career. In conversation with Jane Haynes
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A curious mind
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As he steps into the role of Director of APC Microbiome Ireland, Professor Paul Ross shares his love of science, his greatest moments of discovery, and his high hopes for the SFI Research Centre. In conversation with Jane Haynes
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UCC hosts top wind energy experts at Cork’s largest ever conference
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Dr Cian Desmond, MaREI Research Fellow and Chair of the Wind Energy Science Conference, explains the importance of the four-day event for the future of renewable energy. In conversation with Jane Haynes
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Mind your microbiome: 9 ways to boost your gut health
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In honour of World Microbiome Day, here are some simple tips for protecting and boosting your microbiome
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Saving Ireland's seals with GPS
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UCC researcher Cian Luck is using GPS tagging and tracking to support seal conservation in Ireland. He shares his research with Jane Haynes
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Beekeeping makes life sweeter for Cork kids
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UCC student Sarah Kearney is using beekeeping to teach mindfulness to students from Cork City Learning Support Centre. She shares her story with Jane Haynes
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Funding announced for UCC SFI Research Centres
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The €230 million investment by the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation, through SFI, will benefit approximately 850 researchers employed by six centres
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MaREI researcher returns from epic adventure in search of blue whales
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Dr Ailbhe Kavanagh braved icebergs and sub-zero temperatures to spend seven weeks on a research expedition to the Antarctic, in search of the blue whale. She shares her extraordinary experience with Jane Haynes
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Brainwave ‘donation’ research offers promise for dementia treatment
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Prof. Cora O'Neill and Hadley Pfalzgraf explain their research into how specific sounds influence brain activity and impact memory. In conversation with Jane Haynes
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Making waves at MaREI
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An Tánaiste Simon Coveney opens Ireland's National Ocean Test Facility at UCC’s Environmental Research Institute
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Pastures new
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Jim Corbett explains why the time is right to launch UCC’s new Food Institute
In conversation with Jane Haynes
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Research spotlight: APC Microbiome Ireland
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All eyes are on APC Microbiome Ireland, as 10 of the centre’s researchers rank in the top 1 percent of their fields
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Spin-out success
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Andrea Doolan, CEO of Atlantia Food Clinical Trials, charts the company’s journey from spin-out to stateside expansion
In conversation with Jane Haynes
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