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UCC researcher to lead project on reducing food waste using new sustainable packaging materials
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Playing Dungeons and Dragons can support mental health
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€2.9m funding awarded to UCC early career researchers in SFI-IRC Pathway Programme awards
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‘In camera’ rule in Irish courts to be examined by new research project
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