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Roy Sleator
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Roy Sleator @roysleator.bsky.social · Sep 3
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Roy Sleator @roysleator.bsky.social · May 3
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The microbe behind the baby formula recall can be benign—or deadly
Cronobacter sakazakii, a little-known microbe, has evolved traits that make it difficult to destroy, posing a threat to our food safety.
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Nick Proferes @profprof.bsky.social · Apr 28
Professors at the end of this semester.
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UCC Anatomy and Neuroscience @anatneuroucc.bsky.social · Apr 17
Communication of scientists with the public has never been more important than it is now. It is great to see so many of our department taking part in the pint of science initiative.
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Orla Flynn @oflynnatu.bsky.social · Apr 9
Next two roles for our senior leadership team now open for applications ⬇️⬇️
- Dean of Faculty of Business
- Dean of Faculty of Engineering and Computing

Deadline 9th May at noon.

perrettlaver.com/atu-senior-a...
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Roy Sleator @roysleator.bsky.social · Apr 8
Excellent #presentation on #RethinkingResearch from @researchireland.bsky.social' Stephen O'Driscoll at today’s #ResearchToImpact #Symposium @mtu.ie.

@mcg1967.bsky.social, @mtuextendedcampus.bsky.social
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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · Apr 2
Delighted to launch the National Digital Leadership Network today #NDLD2025 at @mtu.ie with @gosuilleabhain.bsky.social @sharonlflynn.bsky.social & Frances O'Connell

Thanks to participants, contributors to 10 key strategic reports, @ntutorr.ie @mtutelteam.bsky.social @joleencronin.bsky.social
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NBC News @nbcnews.com · Mar 25
The FDA approves the first drug in a new class of antibiotics for treating urinary tract infections — the first time that’s happened in nearly 30 years.
FDA approves first new antibiotic for UTIs in nearly 30 years
The drug Blujepa, from drugmaker GSK, provides a new treatment option as bacteria increasingly become resistant to the standard antibiotics.
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Roy Sleator @roysleator.bsky.social · Mar 25
Very productive @mtu.ie #R&I meeting today - made all the better by being in the #Kingdom! @mcg1967.bsky.social #SucceedingTogether #ResearchtoImpact
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Mar 22
Ted Kaczynski’s manifesto appeared 30 years ago. Now the Unabomber’s dark vision is finding fans who don’t remember life before the iPhone.
The Strange, Post-Partisan Popularity of the Unabomber
When Ted Kaczynski’s manifesto appeared 30 years ago, the internet was brand-new. Now his dark vision is finding fans who don’t remember life before the iPhone.
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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · Mar 10
Delighted to announce that at @mtu.ie we are recruiting for 3 Faculty Deans to complete our new University Executive.

Dean of Faculty of Health & Social Sciences
Dean of Faculty of Business
Dean of Faculty of Science and Informatics

Full details and candidate brochures at: lnkd.in/dckDckur
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MTU Extended Campus @mtuextendedcampus.bsky.social · Mar 7
Professor Margaret Linehan has made a lasting contribution to MTU.

As Head of the School of Humanities, she has shaped academic programs and advocates for innovation and inclusion.

Professor Linehan’s work continues to inspire the next generation of students and professionals.

#IWD2025 #MTU
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Orla Flynn @oflynnatu.bsky.social · Mar 7
www.atu.ie/news/stateme...

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Statement from the President of Atlantic Technological University on the US Administration’s Decision to Cancel Fulbright Specialist Award - Atlantic Technological University
Statement from the President of Atlantic Technological University on the US Administration’s Decision to Cancel Fulbright Specialist Award.
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Jean Ricken @jeanricken.bsky.social · Mar 6
Spring is a season of renewal, growth, & new beginnings! Come visit our new Wellbeing Wall @library.mtu.ie Bishopstown. It's a bright, leafy holistic learning space with print books on healthy lifestyle, self-development, mindfulness, pastimes and more! Check out www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvQv...
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Orla Flynn @oflynnatu.bsky.social · Mar 6
Absolutely delighted to share that @atu-ie.bsky.social is now recruiting for the first three of our Senior Leadership roles ⬇️⬇️

Closing date midday on the 4th April.
For more info and to apply: perrettlaver.com/atu-senior-a...
Atlantic Technological University is hiring three senior leadership roles.
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Kindra Crick 🧩 @kindracrick.com · Feb 23
Looking for scientists and those who supports critical research to come out on Friday, March 7th.

I'm going to be in Salem, #Oregon. Events are forming across the country and DC. Please help spread the word.

🧪🔬👩‍🔬🐝🌐 #StandupforScience
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Brittany Barker @brittanysbarker.bsky.social · Feb 22
I'm organizing for OR not could use help, and some states don't have any organizers! Will you join me in standing up for science? @standupforscience.bsky.social #sciencenotsilence #sciencenotsilence
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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.bsky.social · Feb 22
🚨 WANT TO HELP US STAND UP FOR SCIENCE? 🚨

Here's a little update on where we're currently at with the planning process!

Is your state red or grey & you want to see an event happen? Fill out our volunteer form or share with a friend! airtable.com/app4h5wUssMG...

#standupforscience2025
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Roy Sleator @roysleator.bsky.social · Feb 23
'New pathways' open after CERN application success - great to see @mtu.ie 's Dr. Niall Smith as part of the #Irish delegation jrnl.ie/6627557
'New pathways' open after CERN application success - but what took Ireland so long to join?
A number of Irish academic staff said they believe CERN membership will “open new doors” for Irish teachers, students and apprentices.
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Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie · Feb 13
Congratulations to our 2025 RIA Gold Medal recipients. Professor Anne Fuchs has been awarded the Gold Medal in the Humanities, and Professor Seamus Martin has received the Gold Medal in Life and Medical Sciences. The awards were presented by Colin Hunt, CEO of AIV the 2025 Gold Medals sponsor.
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CorkBeo.ie @corkbeo.bsky.social · Feb 12
No Show Bus Cork allows users to log cancelled services and 'ghost buses'
www.corkbeo.ie/news/local-n...
MTU student launches new website to help solve Cork's bus crisis
No Show Bus Cork allows users to log cancelled services and 'ghost buses'
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Roy Sleator @roysleator.bsky.social · Feb 10
. @mtu.ie's #parttime #online #MSc in Computational Biology is now open to online applicants for the September 2025 intake.

For more information and online application go to:
mtu.ie/courses/crsc...

#ComputationalBiology #BioInformatics #LoveIrishResearch #SucceedingTogether
MSc in Computational Biology | Munster Technological University - MTU
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Roy Sleator @roysleator.bsky.social · Feb 5
@MTU.ie's Will Sliney picks his touchstones www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar...
Culture That Made Me: Cork comic-book artist Will Sliney picks his touchstones
Jim Henson, Battlestar Galactica and, of course Spider-Man, feature among the Ballycotton native's selections
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Roy Sleator @roysleator.bsky.social · Jan 27
China’s #DeepSeek hits #Nvidia hard - on.ft.com/410dgKZ
Advances by China’s DeepSeek sow doubts about AI spending
Start-up’s model raises questions about need for huge western hardware investment
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Roy Sleator @roysleator.bsky.social · Jan 27
Well done to @mtu.ie's #MSc #ComputationalBiology #student, Sara Samadzadeh, on the #publication of her #StructuralBiology review in the World Federation of Neurology @elsevierconnect.bsky.social journal #Ens.

@maggiecusack.bsky.social @mcg1967.bsky.social

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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · Jan 26
Yesterday we signed an MoU between @mtu.ie & Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind
Here with Michael Loftus of @mtu.ie , Tim O'Mahony of Irish Guide Dogs & Slinky, Rocco and Otter
MoU signed during Men's Basketball Super League
Well done Irish Guide Dogs Ballincollig @MTU on a great win in @MTU Arena
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Maggie Cusack @maggiecusack.bsky.social · Dec 19
Important article in today's @irishtimes.bsky.social on the high rates of employment of graduates from Technological Universities. @mtu.ie @atu-ie.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @setupresident.bsky.social @tudublin.bsky.social @heastatisticsirl.bsky.social

www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...
Technological university graduates more likely to be employed after leaving college
Within nine months of graduating 80% of graduates employed, with most earning up to €40,000 a year
www.irishtimes.com
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