Two women led start-ups at University College Cork (UCC) have received funding to translate their research into innovative companies that will benefit human health globally. The start-ups will drive advances in women’s health, and skin health.

• UCC Geography lecturer Dr Michelle McKeown returns to RTÉ for second season of climate change series Heated.
• Heated is a factual series that looks at the implications of climate change for communities across Ireland.
• The series will tell stories of hope, inspiration and practical action to cut emissions.

Researchers at University College Cork (UCC) have found that the gut microbiome affects the health of wild birds, which could impact their survival rates and ultimately population sizes.

University College Cork (UCC) research has received a grant to use modern computational methods to develop critical medicines for improving global health and equality.

• The first programme of its kind in Ireland aims to inspire young people to consider careers in film and screen media.
• Atticus Education awarded Screen Ireland funding to deliver innovative skills development initiative for transition-year students with support from University College Cork.
• Led by Oscar-winning producer Lord David Puttnam, the programme offers students the opportunity to discover the diverse opportunities available across the Irish and international film industry.

• Festival will celebrate the culture, language and identity of children of deaf adults.
• CODAs from USA, Australia, UK and across the world set to meet in Cork.
• It will showcase the lived experiences of an often-overlooked community.

As Ireland celebrates a century of diplomatic ties with the United States, University of Galway, Queen's University Belfast, and University College Cork are partnering with the Irish Institute of Boston College to explore US-Ireland relations and peacebuilding.

• UCC English and Theatre students guest curate special edition of The Irish Times Magazine.
• Tess O’Regan and Dorothée Karekezi among four guest curators.
• Special edition explores key issues affecting students including addictions on campus, artificial intelligence, mental health, identity and generational stereotyping.

Four out of five pregnant women in Ireland are iron deficient by their third trimester, a University College Cork (UCC) study reveals. Researchers at the Irish Centre for Maternal and Child Health (INFANT) and School of Food and Nutritional Sciences in UCC have shown that over 80% of women are iron deficient by their third trimester.

• Funded residences now open for applications.
• Residencies part of UCC’s commitment to support the work of artists across disciplines.
• Residencies are designed to provide artists with unique opportunity to develop their practice in a university environment while offering students the opportunity engage with practising artists during their studies.