University College Cork (UCC) Research Safety Officer, Pat Casey, has been selected as President Elect of the European Biosafety Association (EBSA) at their recent Annual General Meeting in Antwerp, Belgium.
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UCC’s Research Safety Officer selected as President of the European Biosafety Association
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Excellence in research and innovation celebrated at UCC awards
30 May 2024One of the top 10 Food Scientists in the world, researchers in the area of dementia palliative care, and the team behind the development and delivery of bespoke in person Sexual Ethics and Respectful Relationships training to personnel of the Irish Defence Forces across the country, were among the awardees to have their contributions to research and innovation honoured at the 2023 University College Cork Research and Innovation Awards, held at Devere Hall on Wednesday, May 29th.
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International conference in Cork to address threats from AI, Misinformation, and Climate
27 May 2024- Over 50 speakers and 200 participants from over 40 countries to attend Cork conference
- Global Lifelong Learning Week 2024 will address Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity in our world
- UCC hosting week-long events featuring international educational leaders
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UCC and Tyndall win €2.3m funding for energy and quantum integration projects
27 May 2024- UCC project will create new AI tools to manage energy consumption
- Tyndall research will seek to improve quantum information processing
- 28 projects announced nationally, sharing €34m in funding.
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UCC scholarship recognised as three academics elected to Royal Irish Academy
24 May 2024Three senior academics from University College Cork (UCC) were today elected to the Royal Irish Academy (RIA), the highest academic honour in Ireland.
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Major new report on Food & Beverage sector published
22 May 2024A major new report which examines the global food & beverage sector is launched today in University College Cork (UCC).
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Brian Ó Gallachóir announced as the recipient of the inaugural Irish Times Positive Impacts award in association with EirGrid
21 May 2024The Irish Times has chosen Prof Brian Ó Gallachóir as the recipient of the inaugural Positive Impacts award, in association with EirGrid. The award was presented by Kevin O’Sullivan, Environment and Science Editor at The Irish Times and Doireann Barry, Chief Corporate Services Officer at EirGrid, at the Positive Impacts event which took place on Tuesday, May 21st in 1 Windmill Lane.
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Researchers discover hidden step in dinosaur feather evolution
21 May 2024- Scientists discover ‘zoned development’ in dinosaur skin, with zones of reptile-style scales and zones of bird-like skin with feathers.
- New dinosaur skin fossil found to be composed of silica – the same as glass.
- Discovery sheds light on evolution from scales to feathers.
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Listening to mental health podcasts reduces stigma
17 May 2024- New UCC study shows how listening to mental health podcasts positively influences mental health literacy.
- Mental health podcasts reduce stigma and increase help seeking behaviour.
- Results indicate that podcasts are being utilised by those who are frustrated with gaps in access to mental health services.
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Advancing global impact of research in suicide prevention and mental health
08 May 2024- The National Suicide Research Foundation, located at UCC, redesignated as a WHO Collaborating Centre for Surveillance and Research in Suicide Prevention.
- The long-standing collaborative partnership between UCC and the NSRF will continue its work in the prevention and intervention of suicide.