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Ranked #1 in the world for SDG3 'Good Health and Well-being' in the THE Impact Rankings 2025. RCSI is exclusively focused on education and research to drive improvements in human health worldwide.
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We're proud to announce that RCSI has ranked first in the world for “Good Health and Well-being” in the @timeshighered.bsky.social #SDG Impact Rankings 2025.

Over 1,780 universities participated in the #SDG3 ranking this year.

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#THEGlobalImpact #THEUniRankings 🧵⬇️
A new study shows young people in Ireland are increasingly being diagnosed with spinal cord damage from recreational use of nitrous oxide.

Led by Prof Seamus Looby of RCSI and Beaumont Hospital, the findings show cases have spiked since the pandemic.

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#RCSIdiscover
January 23, 2026 at 5:01 PM
@futureneuro.bsky.social has launched the second call for the NeuroAdapt Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship.

Fellows will shape the future of brain research and work with leading experts in neurodiagnostics, neurotherapeutics and digital health.

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January 22, 2026 at 1:37 PM
The Research Spotlight Series launched at Beaumont Hospital this week, bringing together the research community to showcase excellence and innovation.

The inaugural session featured engaging presentations from Professor Siobhán Glavey and Professor Jarushka Naidoo.

#RCSIdiscover
January 22, 2026 at 9:24 AM
Autistic students considering third-level education frequently face unseen challenges that can negatively affect their experience.

Jennifer Duffy, from RCSI's EDI unit explores the supports offered by RCSI: www.irishexaminer.com/special-repo...
Navigating college in increasingly autism-friendly Ireland
DCU, NCI, ATU Sligo, IT Dundalk and RCSI have taken a lead with autism-friendly student supports, with more colleges in the pipeline
www.irishexaminer.com
January 20, 2026 at 5:24 PM
The Beaumont RCSI Irish Cancer Society Lung Health Check has reached a major milestone, with its first curative lung cancer surgeries.

More than 1,700 people have been screened to date, helping detect cancer early and enable life-saving treatment.

Learn more via RTE ⬇️
www.rte.ie/news/health/...
Lung health programme leads to several curative surgeries
Seven people have had curative surgery as part of the first pilot Lung Health Check Programme of its kind, funded by the Irish Cancer Society (ICS), with another seven patients due to have surgery in ...
www.rte.ie
January 19, 2026 at 5:33 PM
The US unveiled a revised food pyramid, reshaping how healthy eating is communicated.

Dr Cathal O'Hara and Dr Gráinne Kent from the RCSI School of Population Health explain the key changes and why this matters for long-term health.

Read more ⬇️

@rcsipophealth.bsky.social @uk.theconversation.com
America’s new food pyramid – what’s changed and why?
New US food pyramid recommends saturated fats as healthy – despite links to heart disease.
theconversation.com
January 19, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Prof Antonino Spinelli will deliver the prestigious Johnson & Johnson Lecture at the upcoming 2026 RCSI Charter Meeting on Thursday, 12 February.

His lecture will consider how emerging technologies are reshaping surgical training.

View the programme and register here: www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...
January 16, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Congratulations to Prof Niall Pender on his appointment as Honorary Clinical Director of the Huntington’s Disease Association of Ireland (HDAI).

This appointment recognises his expertise in neuropsychology and longstanding commitment to HDAI and the Huntington’s disease community.

#RCSIdiscover
January 14, 2026 at 1:16 PM
We were delighted to welcome over 350 future healthcare and health sciences leaders to our 2026 Open Day!

Prospective students explored life at RCSI with interactive workshops, campus tours and talks from educators and current students.

Learn more 🔗 rcsi.com/dublin/news-...
January 12, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Experience the future of surgery at the 2026 Charter Meeting.

The Robotic and Technology Learning Village will offer delegates the chance to get hands-on with multiple next-generation robotic platforms and emerging technologies.

Register for Charter ➡️ rcsi.com/dublin/news-...
January 9, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Two RCSI researchers have secured over €400K through the @hrbireland.bsky.social Applied Partnership Awards.

Their projects focus on strengthening paramedic mental health training and co-producing mental health supports for children with disabilities.

🔗 www.hrb.ie/hrb/minister...

#RCSIdiscover
January 8, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Our free Sustainable Healthcare course is now available in Spanish, expanding access to education on sustainable healthcare practices globally.

Fully online, this free CPD course is designed to be flexible and accessible, broadening participation.

➡️ rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

#RCSIeducate
January 7, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Research by RCSI’s Prof Deirdre Fitzgerald Hughes shows AMR risks in sinks are driven by human behaviour.

Findings highlight a need for behaviour-focused interventions to support AMR mitigation.

➡️ doi.org/10.1016/j.sc...

#RCSIdiscover #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU

@researchireland.ie
January 6, 2026 at 11:33 AM
RCSI uses case-based learning to train medical students in holistic care.

Now in its fourth year, Dr Michael Daly and colleagues in the School of Medicine show how this approach is central to RCSI’s new medical curriculum.

Read the study 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.ja...

#RCSIeducate
January 5, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Last chance to apply for 19 fully funded PhD scholarships in cancer research through Precision Oncology Ireland and @tcddublin.bsky.social.

€25,000 stipend and EU fees covered.

Deadline: 5 Jan 2026

🔗 forms.gle/NaN2xEw3m5sP...

@researchireland.ie @rcsi-research.bsky.social
January 2, 2026 at 3:15 PM
A drop in mood is common after Christmas, especially in first days of the new year.

Professor Jolanta Burke explains why this happens and outlines what you can do to make the post-Christmas slump easier to manage.

Read the article in The Conversation UK: theconversation.com/how-to-comba...
How to combat the post-Christmas slump
Post-Christmas sadness has biological and psychological roots. Understanding them can help protect your wellbeing.
theconversation.com
January 2, 2026 at 11:08 AM
CD4+ T cells are revealed as potential drivers of blood clotting in inflammatory bowel disease in a study by researchers from RCSI School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences.

Targeting these cells presents a promising new therapeutic avenue.

🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s41...

#RCSIdiscover
December 19, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Professor Ewen Harrison will deliver the historic Abraham Colles Lecture at the 2026 RCSI Charter Meeting.

He will explore the role of artificial intelligence in advancing safer, smarter surgical practice.

See the rest of the programme and register ➡️ www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...
December 18, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Applications are open for 19 fully funded PhD scholarships in cancer research through Precision Oncology Ireland at RCSI and @tcddublin.bsky.social, including a €25,000 stipend and EU fees.

Deadline: 5 Jan 2026

🔗https://forms.gle/NaN2xEw3m5sPTisT8

@researchireland.ie @rcsi-research.bsky.social
December 17, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Medical education must do more than teach facts; it must support students in becoming doctors.

Professor Anne Hickey writes in THE Campus about how RCSI's curriculum supports the development of personal and professional identity.

➡️ www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/suppo...

#RCSIeducate
Support medical students to form their identity as doctors
Develop well-rounded, people-focused medical professionals by focusing on soft skills, alongside clinical knowledge. Here’s how case-based learning can help
www.timeshighereducation.com
December 17, 2025 at 11:24 AM
RCSI was appointed as one of Ireland’s SDG Champions 2025-27 by Darragh O’Brien TD, Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment, further enabling RCSI to amplify our leadership in sustainable, equitable healthcare.

➡️: www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

#SDGsIRL #RCSIengage @deptcee.bsky.social
December 16, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Research by RCSI and the Medical Bureau of Road Safety shows younger men more commonly tested positive for cannabis alone or with cocaine, while older drivers—including more women—tested positive for multiple drugs or opioids.

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Sharp rise in cocaine and cannabis detection among Irish drivers highlights urgent need for targeted road safety measures
New research from RCSI and the Medical Bureau of Road Safety has revealed a dramatic increase in the detection of cocaine and cannabis among Irish drivers. More ...
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December 15, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Can a positive outlook really help you live longer?

Professor Jolanta Burke, RCSI Centre for Positive Health Sciences, discusses the evidence and provides tips on how to manage stress and anger levels for longevity.

Read the article in @theconversation.com ⬇️ theconversation.com/dick-van-dyk...
Dick Van Dyke credits his longevity to his positive outlook – and research says optimists live longer
While we can’t control everything that impacts our health, making room for a more positive outlook in life can help support both wellbeing and longevity.
theconversation.com
December 12, 2025 at 11:40 AM
A sculpture by artist John Rainey has been unveiled to mark 50 years of the RCSI Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery.

The abstract work, which features nursing and midwifery leaders ascending a staircase, celebrates modern leadership in the field.

Learn more ➡️ www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...
December 10, 2025 at 3:50 PM
The RCSI Emergency Medicine Programme are hosting The Open Door: Exploring Mental Health Emergency Care in Ireland today.

The event brings clinicians, leaders and patient voices together to build practical solutions for timely and compassionate mental health support.

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Open Door event at RCSI explores mental health emergency care in Ireland
The RCSI Emergency Medicine Programme will today host The Open Door: Exploring Mental Health Emergency Care in Ireland. More ...
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December 10, 2025 at 11:07 AM