UCC Research

🌟 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

Excellent afternoon discussing deepening and widening the research & innovation interactions between University College Cork & Teagasc. Thanks to Frank OMara & colleagues for coming to Cork. UCC Research APC Microbiome Ireland #FoodMicrobiomeHealth #UCCFutures College of Science, Engineering and Food Science at UCC. Cork University Business School

With the support of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, School of Pharmacy, #UCC researchers are exploring the potential of #AI and #MachineLearning to transform medicine development for global health needs. We’re excited to invite applications for two PhD positions on this important project. Further details are in the link below: https://lnkd.in/eCAjE2KB Brendan Griffin │ Patrick O'Dwyer │ Harriet Bennett-Lenane #drugformulation #datamodelling #PhDfunding #researchopportunities #PhDlife #uccfutures #futuremedicines #MSCAjobs UCC Medicine and Health │ UCC Research

Ireland’s food industry could be part of the solution to the health and sustainability crisis in our food system, but are trailing international counterparts, according to a report published by researchers at The School of Public Health UCC. Janas Harrington | Margaret Steele | Tania McCollum | UCC Medicine and Health | Helen Whelton | John Cryan https://lnkd.in/e7HjpFXj

Co-hosting football tournaments is spiking emissions, confirms a University College Cork research study, led by current Barnsley FC footballer and UCC graduate Conor McCarthy. The travel-related environmental impact of international tournaments is getting progressively worse despite the advances in fuel efficiencies, according to the analysis from 30 years of data from World Cups and European Championships. The study comes following Wednesday’s announcement that Saudi Arabia is to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, and ahead of the qualifying draw for the 2026 World Cup on Friday. https://t.co/tQkzr9nEEB Cork University Business School | Thia Hennessy | John Cryan | Anthony McDonnell

CoMH Research Futures 2024 Professor Helen Whelton has opened our CoMH Research Conference in WGB in UCC. Looking forward to an exciting and informative day, listening to cutting edge research and networking with colleagues. Gerard O'Keeffe John Cryan John O'Halloran The School of Public Health UCC

📄 Statutory leave for early pregnancy loss: A comparative study ✍️ Ruadh Kelly-Harrington, Claire Murray, Marita Hennessy, Sara Leitao Alexandre, Maeve O'Sullivan, Caroline Dalton O'Connor (PhD), Daniel Nuzum PhD, Keelin O'Donoghue & Mary Donnelly 🔓 Read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/e433dkaR #PLRG_PLACESproject Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, INFANT Research Centre, UCC Research, UCC Medicine and Health, Ireland South Women & Infants Directorate, School of Law UCC, University of Galway - J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics

University College Cork (UCC) generates €3.2 million every day for the Irish economy, according to a new report published last night. The independently verified report, Economic and Societal Impact of University College Cork, shows that the University supports almost 1 in every 13 jobs in Cork city and county and provides a return of €6 for every €1 of state investment. Launched in UCC by Michael McGrath, European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection, the analysis provides an in-depth picture of the economic and social impact of UCC. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eZ3FhfNR

Ireland's Toy Library aims to disrupt industry and tackle plastic waste Led by UCC PhD researcher Giorgia Anile, The Toy Library offers a free way for families to donate and find toys this Christmas season. The Toy Library is on a mission to revolutionise holiday gift-giving by encouraging families to give pre-loved toys a new lease of life. Read more on RTÉ: https://lnkd.in/dahpMDBN UCC College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences | UCC Research Photo: Clare Keogh

We are proud to announce that Dr. Mary O'Shaughnessy PhD from Cork University Business School, University College Cork is leading the EU-funded WISESHIFT project, a transformative four-year research initiative under Horizon Europe. This project unites 14 global partners to investigate how Work Integration Social Enterprises (WISEs) can drive inclusive and sustainable economic transitions. Key focus areas: 🌱 Exploring the impact of WISEs in reuse & recycling, agri-food, and elderly care sectors. 🌍 Building robust theories connecting the social economy to sustainable transitions. 🤝 Designing multi-level policy frameworks to empower social enterprises. This achievement highlights UCC’s commitment to impactful research addressing critical societal challenges. For more read : https://lnkd.in/d8HmNzqD Congratulations to Dr. O’Shaughnessy and the WISESHIFT team. #Sustainability #SocialEconomy #ResearchInnovation #InclusiveTransitions #EconomicChange #UCC #WISESHIFT