College of Science, Engineering and Food Science at UCC.

UCC energy research showcase at Engineers Ireland: Researchers from UCC Environmental Research Institute/MaREI recently highlighted some of their energy modelling research and policy insights at a special event with Engineers Ireland. The focus was on carbon budgets, policy pathways, emissions, energy security, and engagement on infrastructure. Discussions took place on the day with nearly 100 stakeholders and friends from the policy, industry, and NGO communities. The event was organised by Prof Brian Ó Gallachóir, Dr Fionn Rogan, Prof Hannah Daly, Dr Paul Deane, Dr Vahid Aryanpur, Dr Alexandra Revez and Dr Tomás Mac Uidhir with colleagues Aisling Murphy, Jeanne Spillane and Ciara Doherty.

🎓💻Computer Science and Information Technology Undergraduate Open Day: Explore our undergraduate programmes, meet our staff and students, and enjoy live demonstrations! 📅 8 January from 3.00PM-5.00PM. Western Gateway Building Join us on 8 January and find out more about our exciting range of courses! 👩💻👨💻 Register: https://lnkd.in/eqgthjVP UCC's School of Computer Science & Information Technology Computer Science and Information Technology Student Association - UCC

🌟 Exploring the Next Chapter of Collaboration! 🌟 Join us as UCC's College of Science, Engineering and Food Science teams up with the Tyndall National Institute for an exciting event featuring flash talks from 30 of our brilliant researchers. 🗓️ Date: 10 January 2025 🕤 Time: 9:30 AM 📍 Location: Tyndall National Institute B.0.17 Celebrate the innovative work of our research community and discover future collaboration opportunities. A unique event offering the chance to connect and learn! #Research #Innovation #Collaboration #Science #Engineering #FoodScience #TyndallNationalInstitute Gerard McGlacken Sarah O'Connell Lynette Keeney John Cryan UCC Research William Scanlon Sarah Culloty

Excited to share that UCC's Dr Kian Mintz-Woo and colleagues have published a new article in Nature Climate Change, defending a philosophical climate justice framework (https://lnkd.in/ekrtPDAg). This work provides a robust foundation for debate, research, and discussion on climate justice. 📖 Read the paper here: https://lnkd.in/e5fFUDHs UCC Environmental Research Institute UCC College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences UCC Research Nature Portfolio #climatejustice #philosophy #Nature #climatechange

🌿 Supporting Farmland Biodiversity Research🌿 Thank you to the Munster Agricultural Society who are supporting UCC’s Agricultural Science research by philanthropically funding a postdoctoral researcher and a PhD in Farmland Biodiversity. This will significantly impact Ireland by contributing vital research to underpin the sustainability of Irish agriculture through the effective integration of farmland biodiversity. University College Cork is leading research on farmland biodiversity in close collaboration with Teagasc, Moorepark. Ireland’s biodiversity has been shaped by millennia of agricultural activity. Our farmland boasts a rich diversity of habitats such as hedgerows, field margins, ponds and streams, native woodland, bogs, and species-rich meadows and pastures. As Teagasc notes, “Irish biodiversity therefore depends on farmland habitats.” Approximately ten percent of important habitats in Ireland are protected, including hedgerows, native woodland, bogs, and species-rich grassland. Photo: Prof Frank Buckley, UCC; Sabá Loftus, UCC Alumni and Development; Robert Harkin, Munster Agricultural Society; Aoife Leader (Farmland Biodiversity Postdoctoral Researcher); Dr Deirdre Hennessy, UCC; Gerard Murphy, Munster Agricultural Society. Credit: Fergal O'Gorman.

📢Now open for applications! The David Latten Social Impact Award, a prestigious bursary established by the Logitech Cares Fund to honour the legacy of David Latten, a passionate advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) in supply chain management. 💡 Award value: €1,500 Eligibility: Incoming or current students of Supply Chain Management or #STEM subjects at UCC The award will be offered annually as a one-off bursary of €1,500 aimed at: ▪️ Women ▪️ Students from a less privileged or marginalised or minority background who can demonstrate financial need to empower them to pursue careers in supply chain management. This bursary award can only be awarded once per individual. Applicants can apply from across UCC regardless of their study discipline if they can show relevance of their field towards advancing responsible supply chains, sourcing, and social impact. 📆 Application Deadline: 25 April 2025. 🔗Info: https://lnkd.in/eJhVKyHT 📩Contact: alumni@ucc.ie #UCC #Scholarships #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #SupplyChain #STEM #SocialImpact Sabá Loftus UCC Alumni and Development Jennifer Mahony Photo: 2024 awardees Erika Slattery and Jacqueline Osei, School of Microbiology UCC

🎉 Celebrating Excellence in Agricultural Science: Congratulations to all our students who received awards at the annual UCC and Teagasc ‘Agricultural Science Post Graduation Celebration and Awards Ceremony’ on 6 December. This event celebrated and paid tribute to the class of 2024, as well as recognising the outstanding academic achievements of several individual members of the class. The evening was sponsored by key industry stakeholders and FBD Trust, and thirteen awards were presented. The awards highlight the diverse opportunities within the Irish dairy industry and the varied strengths and interests of our students. The overall winner of the FBD Trust Student of the Year Award was Barry Stratford from Virginia, Co. Cavan. Thank you to our supporters for their continued involvement in the awards, and congratulations to all the awardees on their remarkable achievement!🌟 https://lnkd.in/g5JGaZ_r #AgriculturalScience #UCC #Teagasc #ClassOf2024 #Awards #DairyIndustry #FutureLeaders FBD Insurance Irish Farmers Journal School of Biological Earth and Environmental Sciences Frank Buckley Deirdre Hennessy William Burchill Sabá Loftus Photos: Fergal O'Gorman

🌍 Launch of BAUHAUS Goes North Project: The Cork Centre for Architectural Education (CCAE) and UCC recently celebrated the launch of the €1.6M Bauhaus goes north Project. The event at CCAE, opened by Cllr. Dan Boyle, Lord Mayor of Cork, welcomed representatives from six European partner organisations. Dr Jason O'Shaughnessy and Project Manager Jose Ospina hosted the event, marking the start of a transformative collaboration for sustainable architectural innovation in Northern Europe. Led by UCC, the initiative unites an international consortium of partners, including Oulu University of Applied Sciences (Finland), The Arctic University of Norway and the City of Bodø (Norway), Umeå University (Sweden), Green Building Council of Iceland, and Cork County Council. Together, they aim to foster a circular, resource-efficient economy across the Northern Periphery and Arctic Region. The initiative aligns with the New European Bauhaus principles of sustainability, aesthetics, and inclusion. 📚 https://lnkd.in/eVv_jNEv

📚 New report highlights Economic and Societal Impact of UCC: The University generates €3.2 million every day for the Irish economy, and supports almost 1 in every 13 jobs in Cork city and county. A report on the Economic and Societal Impact of University College Cork has been launched by Michael McGrath, European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection. The review was based on the financial year 2022/23.  The report also showcases the breadth and depth of UCC's social and cultural impact across teaching, research and engagement. UCC continues to be Ireland’s leading university for industry collaboration and separately secured €113 million in competitively won research and innovation funding in 2022/23. The report was conducted by Professor Mark Hutchinson, Professor Justin Doran, Dr. Yuping Yin and Mr. David Hogan at Cork University Business School and independently verified by Professor Mike Danson, Professor Emeritus of Enterprise Policy, Heriot-Watt University and Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. 🔗 Read: https://lnkd.in/eZ3FhfNR Photo: Sean O'Driscoll, Chair of UCC's Governing Authority, Commissioner Michael McGrath, Professor Thia Hennessy, Professor John O'Halloran, President of UCC at the launch of the report. Photo: Daragh McSweeney/Provision.

🏆The Lough Hyne Research Team from the School of Biological Earth and Environmental Sciences, UCC, and the Skibbereen Heritage Centre have been honoured as County Winners in the National Heritage Week Awards for the Cork County Council local authority area! This recognition celebrates the incredible Touch Tanks outreach event at the Lough Hyne Marine Nature Reserve, West Cork. Since 2006, this event has allowed the public to interact with marine animals, raising awareness about our precious marine environment. 🌊🐠 Congratulations to the team: Prof. Rob McAllen, Prof. Ruth Ramsay, Dr. Mark Jessopp, Mr. Luke Harman, Ms. Valerie Hickey, and collaborator Terri Kearney from the Skibbereen Heritage Centre. 👏 #UCC #LoughHyne #NationalHeritageWeek #MarineConservation #Outreach Pictured: Prof. Rob McAllen and Ms. Terri Kearney