- 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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UCC saves 1 million plastic cups from landfill
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UCC partnered in new €70 million research centres on climate and sustainable food
29 Nov 2023- 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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Newborn brain screener awarded €6.7 million funding
28 Nov 2023• New device awarded €6.7m to develop a platform to detect abnormal brain activity in infants soon after birth.
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• The technology assesses all newborns for signs of brain injury in less than 15 minutes
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Greater ambition on climate action needed at COP28 – Mary Robinson
27 Nov 2023• Former Irish President and Chair of The Elders Mary Robinson warns world leaders to show more ambition on the eve of COP28 summit.
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• Ireland not on track to meet carbon budget targets
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Virtual reality gaming promotes men’s health
24 Nov 2023- Virtual reality game aims to increase men’s awareness of testicular diseases.
- This is the first time virtual reality gaming has been used to promote men’s health.
- The study was conducted in collaboration with nine GAA clubs in Ireland.
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University College Cork to send student and researcher delegation to COP 28
23 Nov 2023University College Cork (UCC) is sending a delegation of students, academics, and researchers to the upcoming COP 28 global summit in Expo City, Dubai.
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QQI publishes University College Cork quality review
22 Nov 2023- An independent team of national and international experts conducted a comprehensive review of UCC.
- The university was recognised for its activities across sustainability, student supports and engagement with industry and society.
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Minister Harris opens new Student Medical Centre at UCC
21 Nov 2023- The state-of-the-art facility is located on the ground floor of the new Crow’s Nest development.
- The centre will host a full range of health and well-being services for students.
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UCC researcher takes top SFI accolade
20 Nov 2023- Professor Paul Ross is the 2023 Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Researcher of the Year.
- Professor Frank Peters, Tyndall National Institute, receives the SFI Industry Partnership Award.
- The SFI Awards celebrate outstanding researchers funded by SFI who have contributed greatly to scientific progress or had a highly significant scientific breakthrough.
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Delaying umbilical cord clamping significantly reduces the risk of death in premature babies
20 Nov 2023- INFANT researchers are part of international collaboration highlighting benefits of deferred cord clamping in preterm infants.
- Waiting for two minutes to clamp the umbilical cord of a premature baby soon after birth could significantly reduce the risk of death relative to immediate clamping.
- Worldwide almost 13 million babies are born prematurely each year and close to 1 million die shortly after birth.