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🎉 Great energy at yesterday’s 3rd Year Antibiotics Unearthed Poster Day hosted by the School of Microbiology, UCC! Incredible student research, creative posters, and big enthusiasm for tackling antimicrobial resistance. 🔬💡 #UCC #Microbiology #AntibioticsUnearthed #AMR
November 26, 2025 at 3:11 PM
🎉 Great energy at yesterday’s 3rd Year Antibiotics Unearthed Poster Day hosted by the School of Microbiology, UCC! Incredible student research, creative posters, and big enthusiasm for tackling antimicrobial resistance. 🔬💡 #UCC #Microbiology #AntibioticsUnearthed #AMR
Congratulations to School of Microbiology UCC student Caoimhe Sexton on joining the Winning in STEM²D community this year, after receiving a STEM²D Scholarship from Johnson & Johnson at STEMFest 2025 in Thomond Park.
November 25, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Congratulations to School of Microbiology UCC student Caoimhe Sexton on joining the Winning in STEM²D community this year, after receiving a STEM²D Scholarship from Johnson & Johnson at STEMFest 2025 in Thomond Park.
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World class research from a world class School! Congratulations to the School of Microbiology members awarded the Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers 2025; Colin Hill, Liam O'Mahony, Paul O'Toole, Andrey Shkoporov and Jens Walter. @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 9:30 AM
World class research from a world class School! Congratulations to the School of Microbiology members awarded the Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers 2025; Colin Hill, Liam O'Mahony, Paul O'Toole, Andrey Shkoporov and Jens Walter. @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social
📢 UCC School of Microbiology Seminar Series
🧬 “Strange behaviour of E. coli phages from the human gut microbiome”
🎤 Dr. Hugh Harris
📅 20 Nov 2025 • 14:00
📍 AL_G18, Áras na Laoí
Join us for a deep dive into some very peculiar phage–host dynamics.
#Microbiology #PhageResearch #UCC
🧬 “Strange behaviour of E. coli phages from the human gut microbiome”
🎤 Dr. Hugh Harris
📅 20 Nov 2025 • 14:00
📍 AL_G18, Áras na Laoí
Join us for a deep dive into some very peculiar phage–host dynamics.
#Microbiology #PhageResearch #UCC
November 14, 2025 at 12:13 PM
📢 UCC School of Microbiology Seminar Series
🧬 “Strange behaviour of E. coli phages from the human gut microbiome”
🎤 Dr. Hugh Harris
📅 20 Nov 2025 • 14:00
📍 AL_G18, Áras na Laoí
Join us for a deep dive into some very peculiar phage–host dynamics.
#Microbiology #PhageResearch #UCC
🧬 “Strange behaviour of E. coli phages from the human gut microbiome”
🎤 Dr. Hugh Harris
📅 20 Nov 2025 • 14:00
📍 AL_G18, Áras na Laoí
Join us for a deep dive into some very peculiar phage–host dynamics.
#Microbiology #PhageResearch #UCC
Kudos to Leonie Kiely, Jill O’Sullivan, Meghana Srinivas, Ciara Tobin & Clodagh Walsh — all officially Drs now after finishing their PhDs. 🧫🎓
Years of experiments, lab chats, and caffeine-fueled days have paid off. Here’s to whatever comes next — research, new adventures, and well-deserved rest! 💫
Years of experiments, lab chats, and caffeine-fueled days have paid off. Here’s to whatever comes next — research, new adventures, and well-deserved rest! 💫
November 13, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Kudos to Leonie Kiely, Jill O’Sullivan, Meghana Srinivas, Ciara Tobin & Clodagh Walsh — all officially Drs now after finishing their PhDs. 🧫🎓
Years of experiments, lab chats, and caffeine-fueled days have paid off. Here’s to whatever comes next — research, new adventures, and well-deserved rest! 💫
Years of experiments, lab chats, and caffeine-fueled days have paid off. Here’s to whatever comes next — research, new adventures, and well-deserved rest! 💫
🎉 Huge congratulations from the School of Microbiology to our newest PhDs: Leonie Kiely, Jill O’Sullivan, Meghana Srinivas, Ciara Tobin & Clodagh Walsh! Your hard work inspires us all. The future of science is bright! 🌟 #PhDConferring #Microbiology
November 12, 2025 at 8:58 AM
🎉 Huge congratulations from the School of Microbiology to our newest PhDs: Leonie Kiely, Jill O’Sullivan, Meghana Srinivas, Ciara Tobin & Clodagh Walsh! Your hard work inspires us all. The future of science is bright! 🌟 #PhDConferring #Microbiology
Huge congratulations to all of our wonderful students graduating today.
“The fireworks begin today. Each diploma is a lighted match, each one of you is a fuse.” — Ed Koch
College of Science, Engineering and Food Science at UCC. University College Cork #lovescience #learning #university
“The fireworks begin today. Each diploma is a lighted match, each one of you is a fuse.” — Ed Koch
College of Science, Engineering and Food Science at UCC. University College Cork #lovescience #learning #university
November 11, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Huge congratulations to all of our wonderful students graduating today.
“The fireworks begin today. Each diploma is a lighted match, each one of you is a fuse.” — Ed Koch
College of Science, Engineering and Food Science at UCC. University College Cork #lovescience #learning #university
“The fireworks begin today. Each diploma is a lighted match, each one of you is a fuse.” — Ed Koch
College of Science, Engineering and Food Science at UCC. University College Cork #lovescience #learning #university
Graduates of Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing with their lecturers at the Autumn conferrings which took place this morning @ucc.ie
November 10, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Graduates of Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing with their lecturers at the Autumn conferrings which took place this morning @ucc.ie
Photo: Presentation of a painting recognising the contribution of the Irish Division of the Microbiology Society to Microbiology on the island of Ireland.
November 10, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Photo: Presentation of a painting recognising the contribution of the Irish Division of the Microbiology Society to Microbiology on the island of Ireland.
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Packed house for a great talk by Prof. John Morrissey on the origin of lager yeast! @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Packed house for a great talk by Prof. John Morrissey on the origin of lager yeast! @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social
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🚨REMINDER: Join us today for Prof. Morrissey's talk on "A story of sex and alcohol" @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social
Our School Seminar Series continues this Thursday with Prof. John Morrissey who will talk about the origins of modern lager yeast. @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social @apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social @uccresearch.bsky.social @ucc.ie
November 6, 2025 at 9:16 AM
🚨REMINDER: Join us today for Prof. Morrissey's talk on "A story of sex and alcohol" @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social
@bsky.app 🍺 UCC Microbiology Seminar 🍺
Join Prof. John Morrissey for “A story of sex and alcohol” — the origins of lager yeast!
📅 Thu 6 Nov 2025 | 🕑 14:00 | 📍 AL_G18 (Áras na Laoi)
In-person only.
#UCC #Microbiology #Science #BeerScience
Join Prof. John Morrissey for “A story of sex and alcohol” — the origins of lager yeast!
📅 Thu 6 Nov 2025 | 🕑 14:00 | 📍 AL_G18 (Áras na Laoi)
In-person only.
#UCC #Microbiology #Science #BeerScience
November 3, 2025 at 7:42 AM
@bsky.app 🍺 UCC Microbiology Seminar 🍺
Join Prof. John Morrissey for “A story of sex and alcohol” — the origins of lager yeast!
📅 Thu 6 Nov 2025 | 🕑 14:00 | 📍 AL_G18 (Áras na Laoi)
In-person only.
#UCC #Microbiology #Science #BeerScience
Join Prof. John Morrissey for “A story of sex and alcohol” — the origins of lager yeast!
📅 Thu 6 Nov 2025 | 🕑 14:00 | 📍 AL_G18 (Áras na Laoi)
In-person only.
#UCC #Microbiology #Science #BeerScience
Spooky goings on in the labs today. Our goulish technical officer Mary Jane has been summoning spirits while prepping for this afternoons class. #happyHalloween
October 31, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Spooky goings on in the labs today. Our goulish technical officer Mary Jane has been summoning spirits while prepping for this afternoons class. #happyHalloween
📣 Coming up next week at the School of Microbiology UCC Seminar Series: Lisa Friess will be discussing the unlocking of carbohydrate metabolism in bifidobacteria. Thursday, October 23rd at 2 pm in AL_G18, Aras Na Laoi. 🦠
hashtag#microseminarseries hashtag#microscrum hashtag#bifidobacteria
hashtag#microseminarseries hashtag#microscrum hashtag#bifidobacteria
October 17, 2025 at 1:03 PM
📣 Coming up next week at the School of Microbiology UCC Seminar Series: Lisa Friess will be discussing the unlocking of carbohydrate metabolism in bifidobacteria. Thursday, October 23rd at 2 pm in AL_G18, Aras Na Laoi. 🦠
hashtag#microseminarseries hashtag#microscrum hashtag#bifidobacteria
hashtag#microseminarseries hashtag#microscrum hashtag#bifidobacteria
Join us for University College Cork's biggest event of the year – hashtag#openday 2025 takes place this Saturday, 11 October! We look forward to welcoming you to UCC for a showcase of innovation, fun, and exploration across a range of
hashtag#STEM courses.🧪🖥️
Find out more here: www.ucc.ie/openday
hashtag#STEM courses.🧪🖥️
Find out more here: www.ucc.ie/openday
October 10, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Join us for University College Cork's biggest event of the year – hashtag#openday 2025 takes place this Saturday, 11 October! We look forward to welcoming you to UCC for a showcase of innovation, fun, and exploration across a range of
hashtag#STEM courses.🧪🖥️
Find out more here: www.ucc.ie/openday
hashtag#STEM courses.🧪🖥️
Find out more here: www.ucc.ie/openday
UCC’s biggest event of the year – Open Day 2025 takes place this Saturday, 11 October! We look forward to welcoming you to UCC for a showcase of innovation, fun and exploration across a range of #STEM courses.
Join us for a day of discovery!
Find out more here: www.ucc.ie/openday
Join us for a day of discovery!
Find out more here: www.ucc.ie/openday
October 9, 2025 at 2:06 PM
UCC’s biggest event of the year – Open Day 2025 takes place this Saturday, 11 October! We look forward to welcoming you to UCC for a showcase of innovation, fun and exploration across a range of #STEM courses.
Join us for a day of discovery!
Find out more here: www.ucc.ie/openday
Join us for a day of discovery!
Find out more here: www.ucc.ie/openday
Carmel Shortiss pictured receiving UCC’s Outstanding Colleague Award! 👏Carmel’s dedication, teamwork, and positive impact across the School of Microbiology make this recognition so well deserved.
📸Pictured with @cleverflick.bsky.social , Head of School, and @joh2024.bsky.social , President of UCC.
📸Pictured with @cleverflick.bsky.social , Head of School, and @joh2024.bsky.social , President of UCC.
October 9, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Carmel Shortiss pictured receiving UCC’s Outstanding Colleague Award! 👏Carmel’s dedication, teamwork, and positive impact across the School of Microbiology make this recognition so well deserved.
📸Pictured with @cleverflick.bsky.social , Head of School, and @joh2024.bsky.social , President of UCC.
📸Pictured with @cleverflick.bsky.social , Head of School, and @joh2024.bsky.social , President of UCC.
Great to see Jerry Reen flying the flag for University College Cork at the SHIELD Doctoral Network held recently at the University of Gothenburg. #lovescience #SHIELD
October 9, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Great to see Jerry Reen flying the flag for University College Cork at the SHIELD Doctoral Network held recently at the University of Gothenburg. #lovescience #SHIELD
Proud moment for UCC Connected! 🌍🧫
Three UCC researchers were the Irish finalists at the @microbiologysociety.org Early Career Researcher of the Year in London!✨
👏 Emmanuel Kuffour Osei, @AaronCurtis & Liam Walsh — representing Ireland on the global stage! 🌟
Three UCC researchers were the Irish finalists at the @microbiologysociety.org Early Career Researcher of the Year in London!✨
👏 Emmanuel Kuffour Osei, @AaronCurtis & Liam Walsh — representing Ireland on the global stage! 🌟
October 8, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Proud moment for UCC Connected! 🌍🧫
Three UCC researchers were the Irish finalists at the @microbiologysociety.org Early Career Researcher of the Year in London!✨
👏 Emmanuel Kuffour Osei, @AaronCurtis & Liam Walsh — representing Ireland on the global stage! 🌟
Three UCC researchers were the Irish finalists at the @microbiologysociety.org Early Career Researcher of the Year in London!✨
👏 Emmanuel Kuffour Osei, @AaronCurtis & Liam Walsh — representing Ireland on the global stage! 🌟
🌟 Congrats to Carmel Shortiss! 🌟
Honoured to celebrate her selection for the Outstanding Colleague Award at the UCC Staff Recognition Awards on Oct 7th! 🎉
Carmel, you’re our North Star — guiding, inspiring & shining always! 💫💐
#StaffRecognitionAwards #OutstandingColleague #CarmelShortiss #UCC
Honoured to celebrate her selection for the Outstanding Colleague Award at the UCC Staff Recognition Awards on Oct 7th! 🎉
Carmel, you’re our North Star — guiding, inspiring & shining always! 💫💐
#StaffRecognitionAwards #OutstandingColleague #CarmelShortiss #UCC
October 7, 2025 at 7:26 PM
🌟 Congrats to Carmel Shortiss! 🌟
Honoured to celebrate her selection for the Outstanding Colleague Award at the UCC Staff Recognition Awards on Oct 7th! 🎉
Carmel, you’re our North Star — guiding, inspiring & shining always! 💫💐
#StaffRecognitionAwards #OutstandingColleague #CarmelShortiss #UCC
Honoured to celebrate her selection for the Outstanding Colleague Award at the UCC Staff Recognition Awards on Oct 7th! 🎉
Carmel, you’re our North Star — guiding, inspiring & shining always! 💫💐
#StaffRecognitionAwards #OutstandingColleague #CarmelShortiss #UCC
🌟 Spotlight on Undergraduate Researcher: Conor Dennehy 🌟
This summer, 3rd-year Microbiology student Conor joined Prof. Douwe van Sinderen’s lab @ UCC as part of the Undergraduate Research Experience in Microbiology Programme. 🧫
This summer, 3rd-year Microbiology student Conor joined Prof. Douwe van Sinderen’s lab @ UCC as part of the Undergraduate Research Experience in Microbiology Programme. 🧫
Spotlight on Undergraduate Researcher: Conor Dennehy | University College Cork
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September 29, 2025 at 1:06 PM
🌟 Spotlight on Undergraduate Researcher: Conor Dennehy 🌟
This summer, 3rd-year Microbiology student Conor joined Prof. Douwe van Sinderen’s lab @ UCC as part of the Undergraduate Research Experience in Microbiology Programme. 🧫
This summer, 3rd-year Microbiology student Conor joined Prof. Douwe van Sinderen’s lab @ UCC as part of the Undergraduate Research Experience in Microbiology Programme. 🧫
🎤 Kicking off the UCC School of Microbiology Seminar Series!
🧬 Dr. Pauline Scanlan on: "How disease shapes the virulence of gut bacterial populations."
📅 Sept 25 | 🕑 2PM | 📍 AL G18
Don’t miss this fascinating first talk!
#Microbiology #GutMicrobiome #UCC
🧬 Dr. Pauline Scanlan on: "How disease shapes the virulence of gut bacterial populations."
📅 Sept 25 | 🕑 2PM | 📍 AL G18
Don’t miss this fascinating first talk!
#Microbiology #GutMicrobiome #UCC
September 19, 2025 at 12:22 PM
🎤 Kicking off the UCC School of Microbiology Seminar Series!
🧬 Dr. Pauline Scanlan on: "How disease shapes the virulence of gut bacterial populations."
📅 Sept 25 | 🕑 2PM | 📍 AL G18
Don’t miss this fascinating first talk!
#Microbiology #GutMicrobiome #UCC
🧬 Dr. Pauline Scanlan on: "How disease shapes the virulence of gut bacterial populations."
📅 Sept 25 | 🕑 2PM | 📍 AL G18
Don’t miss this fascinating first talk!
#Microbiology #GutMicrobiome #UCC
🧫 Seeking a postdoc in gut microbiome? Join our ERC-funded group at UCC/APC Microbiome Ireland (focus: spore-forming gut bacteria). Apply for the 2-yr Govt of Ireland Postdoc Fellowship (deadline Oct 23). Email CV + research interests to [email protected]
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🧫 Seeking a postdoc in gut microbiome? Join our ERC-funded group at UCC/APC Microbiome Ireland (focus: spore-forming gut bacteria). Apply for the 2-yr Govt of Ireland Postdoc Fellowship (deadline Oct 23). Email CV + research interests to [email protected]
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#Postdoc #Microbiome #Ireland
This summer, 7 undergrads joined the School of Microbiology’s Research Experience Programme 🔬 They gained lab skills, worked on real projects, and explored life as researchers. Inspiring the next generation of microbiologists! 👏 #UndergradResearch #Microbiology #STEM
September 18, 2025 at 7:36 AM
This summer, 7 undergrads joined the School of Microbiology’s Research Experience Programme 🔬 They gained lab skills, worked on real projects, and explored life as researchers. Inspiring the next generation of microbiologists! 👏 #UndergradResearch #Microbiology #STEM