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Photo: Representing the Reen and Massey groups, which were awarded Green Level Certification in the Research Ireland Sustainable Laboratory Certification Pilot Programme are: (Left to right) Conor Hill, Dr Imran Khan, David Woods (Technical Officer, School of Microbiology), Dr Ellen Twomey, and Dr Jerry Reen.
16 Jul 2025

UCC researchers recognised for excellence in sustainable research laboratory spaces

In partnership with Impact Laboratories and My Green Lab, Research Ireland’s Sustainable Laboratory Certification Pilot Programme was launched in October 2023, with the aim of bringing excellence in sustainable research practices into Irish laboratories.
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(L-R): The Anestronic Team from Tyndall National Institute and FemmeBiome Team from APC Microbiome Ireland receiving their first and second runners up trophies at the IDEATE Ireland entrepreneurship competition 2025
04 Jul 2025

UCC teams finish in top three positions at IDEATE Ireland entrepreneurship competition

Two teams from University College Cork (UCC) have been announced as first and second runners-up in the IDEATE Ireland entrepreneurship competition, held last week in Dublin.
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Main Photo (L-R): Professor Barry O'Sullivan, Dr. Daniela Iacopino, Dr. Kafil M. Razeeb, Dr. Caitríona Ní Laoire, Professor Kevin Cashman, Dr. Alice Lucey, Dr. Aylin Sahin, Dr. Claire Dorrity, Dr. Claire Edwards.
03 Jul 2025

UCC researchers receive €3m in funding from MSCA programme to train the next generation of early-career researchers

University College Cork (UCC) researchers will lead a major European-wide project aimed at embedding circular approaches into future electronic products and will partner in five other cutting-edge projects to receive a combined €3m funding under the 2024 HORIZON Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Networks programme.
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Main Photo (L-R): Professor Barry O'Sullivan, Dr. Daniela Iacopino, Dr. Kafil M. Razeeb, Dr. Caitríona Ní Laoire, Professor Kevin Cashman, Dr. Alice Lucey, Dr. Aylin Sahin, Dr. Claire Dorrity, Dr. Claire Edwards.
03 Jul 2025

UCC researchers receive €3m in funding from MSCA programme to train the next generation of early-career researchers

University College Cork (UCC) researchers will lead a major European-wide project aimed at embedding circular approaches into future electronic products and will partner in five other cutting-edge projects to receive a combined €3m funding under the 2024 HORIZON Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Networks programme.
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