Large-scale modular shelters for rapid deployment and the development of a communications and risk assessment tool for major emergencies are two University College Cork (UCC) research projects that are awarded funding today to support the development of innovative defence and security systems.
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UCC researchers to develop innovative solutions for major emergencies
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Cork Opera House and UCC welcome Tatiana dos Santos as New Irish Theatre Artist in Residence for 2025
03 Mar 2025- Theatre maker and dance artist Tatiana dos Santos announced as a New Irish Theatre Artist in Residence.
- The residency aims to support Tatiana to freely explore her practice, share unique stories and deepen her relationship with the Irish theatre scene and local communities.
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UCC researchers receive €1.9m to develop new therapeutic solutions for common diseases
26 Feb 2025Defining what distinguishes the unique actions of insulin and studying the role that certain bacteria play in metabolising bile acids in our guts in people with inflammatory bowel disease are the two University College Cork (UCC) projects to receive funding under the Research Ireland Frontiers for the Future Programme.
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Leading figures to discuss climate at Sustainable Futures Forum
21 Feb 2025Leaders from conservation, business, research, and the media will again convene to discuss climate- and nature-related challenges and opportunities at the 2025 Sustainable Futures Forum.
Following a successful inaugural event last year, the Sustainable Futures Forum will return to the Glucksman Gallery at University College Cork (UCC) for a high-level thought leadership summit where critical climate and sustainability issues of national and international importance will be discussed.
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UCC researchers awarded €2.3m for new research to address climate and environmental challenges
20 Feb 2025Ireland must protect its transition towards net-zero emissions by 2050 from supply chain disruptions and geopolitical conflicts, according to a University College Cork (UCC) researcher leading a project on safeguarding Ireland’s energy transition.
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Critical thinking training can reduce belief in conspiracy theories
13 Feb 2025- A new study finds that training in critical thinking skills can be effective in counteracting conspiracy beliefs.
- Many well-established programmes for reducing people's belief in conspiracies have either no effect or a negative effect.
- The study is the first to directly compare different strategies to reduce conspiracy thinking.
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National Suicide Research Foundation launches new six-year strategic plan
11 Feb 2025Expanding real-time suicide surveillance nationally and globally, implementing the ongoing delivery of high-quality impactful research and ensuring that the research undertaken by the National Suicide Research Foundation (NSRF) continues to inform policy and practice are amongst the strategic aims and ambitions of the new NSRF Strategic Plan (2025-2030): Leading Research, Shaping Change, launched today in University College Cork (UCC).
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'Removing the barriers so that the next generation can dream bigger, reach higher'
11 Feb 2025- Discover Dr Michelle McKeown's research on International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
- Dr McKeown shares her insights into her work and the impact of gender-diverse teams.
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Targeted approach offers solution to Ireland’s nurse turnover and shortages, study finds
05 Feb 2025A healthcare study conducted in three of Ireland’s acute hospitals found that targeted staffing interventions can improve work environments and job satisfaction for nurses and offers a potential solution to the ongoing challenges of nurse turnover and shortages.
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Early-career researchers receive awards to address healthcare challenges
03 Feb 2025Innovative approaches in cancer diagnosis and the treatment of advanced cancers are the two University College Cork (UCC) projects to receive funding under the 2024 Research Ireland Industry Research, Development, and Innovation Fellowships (IRDIF) Programme.
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