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RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
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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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RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences @rcsi.bsky.social · Jun 18
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.

www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

#THEGlobalImpact #THEUniRankings 🧵⬇️
Three RCSI medical students in blue scrubs walk together, smiling and talking, in a bright, modern campus hallway. A graphic overlay on the left reads “World #1 for Good Health and Well-Being – Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025.” The RCSI crest and full name appear in the bottom right corner.
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RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences @rcsi.bsky.social · 17h
Book your place now for 'Rethinking Asthma', part of the 2025/26 #MyHealthRCSI series, taking place on Tuesday, 21 October 🚵‍️

This free, in-person panel discussion will explore the latest science on asthma. Register here: www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

Supported by Presidio
A smiling man with glasses embraces two little girls paternally in an outdoors setting. The image is paired with text that reads: “My Health RCSI — Rethinking Asthma. Discover the latest thinking on Asthma. What works, what’s new, and why it matters.” Logos for RCSI and Presidio appear at the bottom.
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RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences @rcsi.bsky.social · 1d
Recent @rcsipophealth.bsky.social research revealed that current Irish smokers may lose over 4.9 million life years and incur around €20.2 billion in healthcare costs.

Lead author Gintare Valentelyte discusses the findings in @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social.

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How long-term effects of smoking include harm to Irish economy
Despite efforts to reduce smoking, about 18% of people in Ireland still smoke, a number which has not fallen since 2020
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RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences @rcsi.bsky.social · 1d
Labs are vital hubs for scientific research, but they’re also major producers of hazardous waste.

At RCSI, the collaborative student–staff Green Sink project is redefining how labs tackle this challenge, improving safety and sustainability.

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Redesigning waste streams for a more sustainable lab future
At RCSI, the Green Sink project is redefining how labs address producing hazardous waste. More ...
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RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences @rcsi.bsky.social · 2d
This prestigious honour recognises Professor Kelly’s contribution as an international leader who has transformed surgical education and care quality in Ireland and beyond.
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RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences @rcsi.bsky.social · 2d
Congratulations to Professor Cathal Kelly, Vice Chancellor, CEO and Registrar of RCSI, who has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the American College of Surgeons (ACS), one of the highest distinctions in international surgery.

🔗 www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

#ACSCongress2025
Professor Cathal Kelly receives an Honorary Fellowship from the American College of Surgeons during a formal ceremony. Both Cathal and the ACS President are dressed in academic robes on stage, holding the certificate together, with the event title “Granting of Honorary Fellowships” displayed on screen behind them and the ACS emblem visible on the podium.
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RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences @rcsi.bsky.social · 2d
RCSI is a partner on three projects funded in the latest round of the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund.

The initiatives focus on cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal surgery and stroke rehabilitation.

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#RCSIDiscover #DTIF
RCSI researchers collaborate on three new National Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund projects
The initiatives aim to improve treatment for cardiovascular disease, advance surgical techniques and enhance stroke rehabilitation. More ...
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RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences @rcsi.bsky.social · 5d
Congratulations to the 800 students who celebrated their White Coat Ceremonies at RCSI yesterday.

The ceremonies mark an important milestone for students, highlighting the importance of professionalism in health science disciplines.

Read more ⬇️ www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

#RCSIEducate
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RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences @rcsi.bsky.social · 5d
Rethinking Asthma is the next event in our 2025/26 #MyHealthRCSI series! 🚵️

A free in-person panel exploring the latest insights on asthma care. Tuesday, 21 October in RCSI, St Stephen’s Green.

Register now: www.rcsi.com/society/enga...

Supported by Presidio
Promotional poster for a free RCSI MyHealth event titled ‘Rethinking Asthma.’ The right side of the poster has a pink and blue background with text: ‘Rethinking Asthma – Discover the latest thinking on Asthma. What works, what’s new, and why it matters.’ Logos for RCSI and Presidio appear at the bottom. On the left side, there is a photo of two women walking with two young boys; one boy is being swung playfully by holding both women’s hands. The words ‘FREE EVENT’ are written in a blue box at the bottom left.
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RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences @rcsi.bsky.social · 6d
RCSI has launched a new Entrepreneur in Residence programme to support RCSI faculty and researchers in entrepreneurial pursuits.

Four experienced entrepreneurs will share their expertise to strengthen the RCSI spin-out pipeline.

➡️ www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

#euinmyregion @entirl.bsky.social
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RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences @rcsi.bsky.social · 7d
The September edition of our LinkedIn newsletter is now live 📫

RCSI Impact will keep you up to date with our work to educate, discover and engage. Subscribe and read: www.linkedin.com/pulse/septem...

#RCSIdiscover #RCSIeducate #RCSIengage
September 2025
Register now for 'Rethinking Asthma' event ‘Rethinking asthma’ is the next event in our 2025/26 MyHealthRCSI series. This free, in-person event, taking place in RCSI St Stephen’s Green on Tuesday, 21 ...
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RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences @rcsi.bsky.social · 8d
History was made last week when RCSI's School of Dentistry welcomed its first intake of students. We wish the group all the best as they began their studies as part of Ireland's first community-based dental programme.

#RCSIeducate
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RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences @rcsi.bsky.social · 8d
'Caring for Carers' from #MyHealthRCSI is now live!

Our experts explore the importance of well-being for carers and share their tips and tools. Watch the recording or search 'MyHealth RCSI’ wherever you get your podcasts: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVrj...

Supported by Presidio.
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RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences @rcsi.bsky.social · 9d
The National PPI Festival is an initiative of the PPI Ignite Network, a network of seven Irish universities and a total of over 60 partner organisations, funded by @hrbireland.bsky.social and @researchireland.ie with co-funding from each of the seven universities.
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RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences @rcsi.bsky.social · 9d
The @ppi-ignite-net.bsky.social National PPI Festival 2025 runs this October and will kick off with a free, two-day event at RCSI.

The festival showcases how patients and the public can be involved in planning, conducting and sharing research.

Learn more 🔗 www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

#RCSIEngage
Graphic for the National PPI Festival 2025. The logo features colourful overlapping arcs in yellow, teal and pink around the text 'PPI National Festival'. Below it reads '1–31 October 2025' and the tagline 'Celebrating our history, embracing our future', all on a dark blue background.
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RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences @rcsi.bsky.social · 12d
This year's RCSI Millin Meeting programme includes keynote lectures from Professor Declan Devane, Professor Shirley Potter, Professor Jennifer Cleland and Professor Mary Dixon-Woods as well as the 48th annual Millin Lecture.

Registration is essential. Find out more here: tinyurl.com/4k49ncpd
Promotional graphic for the RCSI Millin Meeting on 14 November 2025. The image has a red overlay and shows two surgeons in surgical masks and gowns in an operating theatre. White text reads: “Calling all surgical consultants and trainers.” The RCSI crest and logo appear in the top left.
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RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences @rcsi.bsky.social · 12d
In preparation for #MenopauseAwarenessMonth in October, this #RCSIMyHealth conversation provides tips and resources to help navigate the menopause, particularly at work: youtu.be/YeTzAPxmDkA
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RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences @rcsi.bsky.social · 13d
To mark #WorldPharmacistsDay, Professor Helena Kelly, Head of RCSI School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences highlights the evolving role of pharmacists in shaping the future of healthcare.

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A woman with light skin, long wavy dark brown hair, wearing a blue top with a red and black floral pattern, stands indoors against a softly lit background. Beside her, a red panel with the RCSI crest and logo displays a quote: ‘From harnessing AI to advancing new medicines, pharmacists are shaping the future of healthcare, ensuring care is more personal, accessible and patient-centred than ever.
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RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences @rcsi.bsky.social · 13d
New RCSI research reviews evidence for respiratory muscle training in mechanically ventilated intensive care patients.

Findings show the training improves respiratory muscle strength and may reduce ventilation and weaning time.

🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

#RCSIdiscover
Close-up of a portable medical ventilator in a hospital setting
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RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences @rcsi.bsky.social · 14d
RCSI and the HSE have launched the National Clinical Programme for Emergency Medicine Model of Care 2025.

The biggest update to Ireland’s emergency care strategy in a decade, it shifts towards more proactive, patient-centred approaches.

Learn more ➡️ www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...
Group photo outside RCSI, showing five people, including the President of RCSI and the Minister for Health, holding copies of the Emergency Medicine Programme Model of Care 2025 report. They are standing in front of a stone building entrance, smiling at the camera.
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RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences @rcsi.bsky.social · 19d
RCSI has partnered with Workvivo by Zoom to launch FOLLÁINE, the first workplace well-being programme to blend positive psychology and lifestyle medicine. The new initiative delivers personalised, science-based interventions to boost employee well-being.

🔗 www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...
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RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences @rcsi.bsky.social · 19d
RCSI has launched the third edition of its Code of Practice for Surgeons, a comprehensive guide designed to support surgeons in upholding the highest standards of patient care and professional conduct.

Read more: www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...
Three people standing indoors in formal attire, smiling at the camera. The person in the centre is wearing a ceremonial medallion and holding a booklet titled “RCSI Code of Practice for Surgeons.” They are standing in front of marble pillars and classical busts.
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RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences @rcsi.bsky.social · 20d
@rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social is a partner in a new collaboration awarded $1.1 m by the US National Institutes of Health.

The project will equip Guatemala’s firefighters with skills and tools to strengthen emergency care from the scene of injury to the hospital.

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RCSI Institute of Global Surgery joins partners to advance trauma care in Guatemala
The RCSI Institute of Global Surgery is a core partner in a new international collaboration awarded $1.1 million by the US National Institutes of Health (NIH). More ...
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RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences @rcsi.bsky.social · 20d
How can self-compassion improve your mental and physical health?

In @theconversation.com Jennifer Donnelly from the RCSI Centre for Positive Health Sciences shares three evidence-based ways we reap the benefits of being kinder to ourselves.

Read the article ⬇️ theconversation.com/three-ways-y...
Three ways your mental and physical health will benefit from being kinder to yourself
Self-compassion can be a tool for resilience in times of stress, illness or failure.
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RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences @rcsi.bsky.social · 22d
Oíche Chultúir - Cuireann RCSI fáilte roimh cách go léacht faoi ‘Gibbet Hill’ á chur i láthair ag an t-Ollamh Oinigh, Brian Cleary. Labhróidh an t-Ollamh Cleary faoin leabhar seo a scríobh Bram Stoker ach nach raibh trácht ar le blianta fada go dtí gur aimsíodh arís é.

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Poster for a Culture Night event titled “Bram Stoker’s Silent Story Speaks Again – Gibbet Hill” at RCSI, University of Medicine and Health Sciences. The event features Brian Cleary, Stoker biographer Paul Murray, and artist Paul McKinley. It takes place at 6 pm on Friday, 19 September 2025 at RCSI, 26 York Street, Dublin 2. Booking link: www.rcsi.com/culturenight . The poster includes logos for Culture Night, The Rotunda Foundation, and RCSI, and features artwork titled “Waves” by Paul McKinley (oil on linen, 45 × 45 cm, 2024), which shows intricate black wave-like patterns over a pale pink background.
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RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences @rcsi.bsky.social · 22d
The first episode of #MyHealthRCSI 2025/26 will explore stories of family carers and suggest ways to help them to stay well while caring for someone they love.

The episode will go live on 30 September.

Find out more: www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

Supported by Presidio
A promotional banner for the RCSI MyHealth event titled “Caring for Carers.” On the left, white text on a purple background reads: “MyHealth RCSI. Caring for carers — Support and stories to help you stay well while caring for someone you love. 30 September 2025. Available to watch online or listen back as a podcast.” The RCSI crest and the Presidio logo appear at the bottom. On the right, a photo shows an older woman with grey hair using a walker, smiling at a younger woman in a light hoodie who is walking beside her, both outdoors.
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