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UCC Innovation @uccinnovation.bsky.social · 2d

Yesterday, @ucc.ie's Entrepreneurs in Residence joined us back on campus for an insightful day of discussions and mentorship.

They met with UCC President @joh2024.bsky.social to discuss UCC's entrepreneurial ecosystem & support the next generation of start-up founders on their journeys.

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Aodh Q @aodhquinlivan.bsky.social · 2d

An enormous pleasure to speak in Dungarvan on Saturday alongside Mayor Séamus Ryan, Minister John Cummins, Arlene Crampsie and Joanne Rothwell. Congratulations to Waterford City and County Council on a very well-run event. @ucc.ie @uccresearch.bsky.social @joh2024.bsky.social @jfcryan.bsky.social

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Aodh Q @aodhquinlivan.bsky.social · 16d

Issue 85 of GOVERNMENT TIMES is out! We have 24 pages describing recent activities of students and staff in the Department of Government and Politics @ucc.ie. There is a lot going on and much to celebrate 🥳. @joh2024.bsky.social @jfcryan.bsky.social #LeadingTheWay

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Aodh Q @aodhquinlivan.bsky.social · 21d

Great day at our departmental research confidence. Thanks to @ucc.ie President, @joh2024.bsky.social for opening the event and @davidfarrell-ucd.bsky.social for a wonderful keynote address. Well done to all involved and 👍 to our enthusiastic students.

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Aodh Q @aodhquinlivan.bsky.social · 22d

Looking forward to our departmental conference tomorrow and hearing the keynote address by @davidfarrell-ucd.bsky.social. I'm on Panel 1 which runs from 11.00-12.30. @uccresearch.bsky.social @ucc.ie @jfcryan.bsky.social @joh2024.bsky.social

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Aodh Q @aodhquinlivan.bsky.social · Sep 8

Wonderful that BSc Government & Political Science third year student, Cian Walsh, will represent @ucc.ie on Wednesday on a panel analysing Ursula von der Leyen's State of the European Union address. Good luck! @jfcryan.bsky.social @joh2024.bsky.social

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Plants for Sustainability @sustainable-plants.bsky.social · Sep 5

Proud of former UCC BEES postgrad Alicia Mateos Cardenas fronting the winning bid for the global award for Local Green Deals programme:
Cork Chamber Wins Global Award at World Chambers Competition in Melbourne chamber.corkchamber.ie/news/details...
@joh2024.bsky.social @uccresearch.bsky.social

Cork Chamber Wins Global Award at World Chambers Competition in Melbourne

Melbourne, Australia/Cork, Ireland – Cork Chamber, the voice of business in Cork, has been awarded first place in the ‘Best Collaboration of Chambers, Business and Government’ category at the World Ch...

chamber.corkchamber.ie

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · Aug 3

By acknowledging that teaching, research and innovation are fundamentally collective endeavours and by providing an ambitious yet supportive academic culture, universities can continue to attract the brightest minds for the future. 💡
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#AcademicSky

Key principles for attractive and sustainable academic careers

EUA - European University Association

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Eoin Lettice @eoinlettice.bsky.social · Jul 31

‘This wasn’t obvious’: the potato evolved from a tomato ancestor, researchers find www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

‘This wasn’t obvious’: the potato evolved from a tomato ancestor, researchers find

Hybridisation event took place about 9 million years ago, helping to ‘spark the emergence of a new organ’

www.theguardian.com

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UCC Research @uccresearch.bsky.social · Jul 3

Researchers @ucc.ie will lead one and partner in five major European-wide projects to receive a combined €3m funding under the 2024 HORIZON Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Networks programme.

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UCC researchers receive €3m in funding from MSCA programme to train the next generation of early-career researchers | University College Cork

Learn, Study and Research in UCC, Ireland's first 5 star university. Our tradition of independent thinking will prepare you for the world and the workplace in a vibrant, modern, green campus.

www.ucc.ie

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John O’Halloran @joh2024.bsky.social · Jun 25

Huge congratulations Anita! @ucc.ie Richly deserved!

UCC Research @uccresearch.bsky.social · Jun 25

International recognition awarded to leading UCC organic chemist 👏

Congratulations to Professor Anita Maguire, a synthetic organic chemist @ucc.ie, and the recipient of the prestigious @rsc.org 2025 Bader Prize for Organic Chemistry. #RSCPrizes

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John Creedon @johncreedon.bsky.social · Jun 19

'Is this the way to where the leprechauns live ?'
Filming a new series of #CreedonsMusicalAtlas in the enchanted forest at Guagán Barra/Gougane Barra with the gifted harpist Tara McNeill.

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University College Cork @ucc.ie · Jun 19

University College Cork has risen 27 places to 246th in one of the world’s leading education rankings, the QS World University Rankings, which are published today.

This year marks the third successive increase in UCC's placing, and is our highest ranking in ten years.

www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...

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University College Cork @ucc.ie · Jun 17

We’re delighted to announce Professor Stephen Graham as Head of UCC College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences.

Prof. Graham's appointment comes at a time of significant growth across Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at UCC.

We look forward to welcoming him to UCC in September.

University College Cork announces appointment of new Head of College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences | University College Cork

Discover the latest impact of University College Cork with news and views from our leading research experts, our students and our graduates

www.ucc.ie

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Research Ireland @researchireland.ie · Jun 5

Good morning from the first-ever Research Ireland Forum! The Forum is a key part of the consultation process on key priorities for the future direction of the new agency. Stay with us for updates. #ResearchIreland

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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · May 20

Today, over 20,000 bee species are buzzing for #WorldBeeDay 🐝

Bees & other pollinators keep 80% of crop and wild flowering plants alive.

Yet, 1 in 10 bee, hoverfly, and butterfly species are now at risk of extinction in the EU.

Split-image with the text “TO BEE or NOT TO BEE.” The left side shows a vibrant wildflower meadow with a bee on a daisy, symbolising biodiversity and a healthy ecosystem. The right side shows a dry, barren landscape with dead trees and no visible wildlife, representing environmental degradation. An EU flag appears in the bottom right corner.

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John F. Cryan @jfcryan.bsky.social · May 19

President of UCC awarded honorary doctorate in US “for outstanding leadership in advancing sustainability in higher education “
Congrats John! @joh2024.bsky.social www.rte.ie/news/munster...

President of UCC awarded honorary doctorate in US

The President of University College Cork has been awarded an honorary doctorate of Humane Letters by the University of Massachusetts Lowell in the US.

www.rte.ie

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John O’Halloran @joh2024.bsky.social · May 19

A very special day @kcs-umasslowell.bsky.social UMass Lowell on Saturday’s commencement! Congratulations to the over 2000 students who graduated. Wonderful to see such joy and I was humbled to receive an Honorary Doctorate

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John O’Halloran @joh2024.bsky.social · May 19

Humbled to be awarded this honorary doctorate @kcs-umasslowell.bsky.social ! A truly memorable day ! Huge thanks to Chancellor Chen and President Meehan for bestowing this honour on me and @ucc.ie

John F. Cryan @jfcryan.bsky.social · May 19

President of UCC awarded honorary doctorate in US “for outstanding leadership in advancing sustainability in higher education “
Congrats John! @joh2024.bsky.social www.rte.ie/news/munster...

President of UCC awarded honorary doctorate in US

The President of University College Cork has been awarded an honorary doctorate of Humane Letters by the University of Massachusetts Lowell in the US.

www.rte.ie

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John F. Cryan @jfcryan.bsky.social · Apr 10

Always a special evening @ucc.ie The Ignite Awards & Showcase is opened by @joh2024.bsky.social, celebrating graduate startups and innovation.
@uccinnovation.bsky.social @uccresearch.bsky.social

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John Creedon @johncreedon.bsky.social · Apr 2

The view from RTE Cork right now. Sunset behind Holy Trinity church.
Dul faoi na gréine/Sunset

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Eoin Lettice @eoinlettice.bsky.social · Apr 2

Magnolias in bloom at UCC Arboretum today. 95 million years old, the large flowers allow pollination by beetles as bees did not yet exist. #ucctrees

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Theresa Reidy @theresareidy.bsky.social · Apr 1

Fabulous to speak at the Massachusetts State House about the 2024 general election on a panel with Prof Gary Murphy yesterday. Thanks to Prof Mary Murphy & Boston College for the invitation & to Rep John Lawn for arranging everything in the State House.

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John O’Halloran @joh2024.bsky.social · Apr 1

Inspiring reflections from our @ucc.ie #COP29 delegates- about the potential of grassroots movement to tackle Climate Change

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John O’Halloran @joh2024.bsky.social · Mar 31

Deepening our friendship and collaboration with Argentina with a visit by HE Ambassador Ana Laura Cachez and colleagues today @ucc.ie @ursulak.bsky.social

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