Physiology Week
Physiology week 2024
This year Department of Physiology hosted pupils of Scoil Barra Naofa from Monkstown.
See Scoil Barra Naofa blog post here
Physiology week 2023
In the thrill of Science Week, our Department of Physiology geared up for a cyclathon aiming to pedal 100 kilometres for charity. However, fuelled by our passion for two noble causes—Laura Lynn Children’s Hospice and the Irish Motor Neuron Disease Association—we exceeded expectations, cycling an exhilarating 160 kilometres on the day! Alongside this feat, to celebrate physiology week we hosted an engaging and interactive physiology blitz right in the heart of the western gateway building on the UCC campus. Enthusiastic participation and palpable excitement filled the air as students and faculty alike delved into how the body works, measuring grip strength and visual reaction time and talking about the what it is to be human. The day was a resounding success, brimming with joy and a shared passion for Physiology. It was a celebration of knowledge, fitness, and camaraderie, provoking curiosity and sparking a desire to learn more about our bodies.
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— UCC Physiology (@UCCPhysiology) November 23, 2023
Pedaling Passion: A Triumph in Physiology Week's Cyclathon & Blitz pic.twitter.com/FD2Y9rumHc
Physiology Friday 2016
The Department of Physiology, University College Cork celebrated Physiology Friday on October 14th, in conjunction with The Physiological Society, as part of an international series of events during Biology Week.
Building on the success of our event in 2015, we once again enjoyed a fun-filled day that included ECG recordings of passing volunteers and an impressive BioBake sale, showcasing an impressive range of tasty physiological treats, raising more than €600 for MaryMount Hospice. The day’s exciting events began with a public lecture by exercise physiologist Trevor Woods, who incorporated an exercise test demonstration into his informative talk of life as a working physiologist. Trevor’s talk had lessons for the sport enthusiast and wannabe, beyond insight to his work with professional elite athletes. A blitz of short presentations by academic staff, trainees and undergraduate students included entertaining approaches to the dissemination of physiology that included short film, video, poetry, song, puzzle-solving whilst presenting, and a lively talk by final year Physiology class rep on reproductive physiology, a stimulating review of a summer research placement at Cambridge University (cue Mr. Barry White ♫). The day ended with a table-quiz allowing most to flaunt their general ignorance. Physiology Friday 2016 was a great success. Professor Ken O’Halloran, head of department, extended gratitude on behalf of the department to all staff, trainees and students who gave generously of their time and all who helped to contribute to the successful day.
Physiology Friday 2015
The Department of Physiology, University College Cork celebrated Physiology Friday on October 16th as part of an international series of events during Biology Week,part-funded by The Physiological Society. UCC staff and students enjoyed a fun-filled day that included an ECG world record attempt and BioBake sale (showcasing a range of tasty organ treats) raising money for the Irish Heart foundation. A blitz of short presentations by academic staff and trainees included unorthodox entertaining approaches such as poetry, time lapsed videos and even a rap! The theme of Women in Science was celebrated by drawing attention to female Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine winners. The day’s exciting events culminated in a public lecture by a visiting scholar from the University of Cambridge. Professor Ken O’Halloran, Head of Department, commented: “Physiology is the science of life – hugely relevant to the contemporary discussion of health and wellbeing. Physiology Friday was a great success for all involved and all who enjoyed the opportunity to link with the Department and the discipline”.
To get a flavour of the day and to see the fun filled activities watch our video
