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UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · 2d

Need a chapter or article from UCC Library’s print collections?
UCC students and staff can use our Scan and Deliver service. We’ll scan it and email it to you free of charge
For full details, copyright info, and the request form, visit libguides.ucc.ie/scananddeliver

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Shush! Sounds from UCC Library @shushradio.bsky.social · 7d

@akellyucc.bsky.social, Head of UCC’s School of Food & Nutritional Sciences, joins me for a Shush Takeover on Monday morning at 11am
We’ll talk about his work and research, his connection to libraries, and his music selection.
Tune in on UCC 98.3FM or catch up on our podcast later

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Shush! Sounds from UCC Library @shushradio.bsky.social · 19d

Tune in to Shush! Sounds from UCC Library on UCC 98.3FM, Monday at 11am.
I’m kicking off our first takeover show of the 2025/26 academic year with a very special guest — @lizjolly.bsky.social , UCC’s new Librarian.
Expect an hour of great music and library chat.

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

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theriversideucc.bsky.social @theriversideucc.bsky.social · 21d

Join us @ucclibrary.bsky.social for a Culture Night tour at 17:15 and 18:15!

The tour will also include a visit to Special Collections & Archives where you’ll learn about the service, its spaces, and its unique collections – including archives, manuscripts, photographs and printed collections.

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UCC Skills Centre @uccskills.bsky.social · 21d

You are invited to the GenAI Hub Launch

📅 25th September 2025
📍The Shtepps, The Hub UCC
🕤 3pm-4pm

All are welcome! - register here: linktr.ee/SkillsCentre

The GenAI Learning Hub was developed with students, for students, to support the responsible and effective use of generative AI.

This event will include - opening remarks, an overview of the GenAI LEARN project and the official launch of the GenAI Learning Hub. Following this, project participants will take part in a panel discussion and Q&A.
25th September 2025
3-4pm, The Shtepps, The Hub UCC

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Hannah Daly @hannahdaly.ie · 23d

Tomorrow at 12.30pm, I'll join Paul, Prof. Barry McMullin & Prof. John Sweeney to give evidence to the Joint Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy as they hold hearings on Ireland's second carbon budget programme.

The session is live-streamed at the link below👇
@autofac.bsky.social

Paul Price @swimsure.bsky.social · 23d

Wednesday 17 Sep 2025, 12:30, CR3, LH 2000
"Engagement with Climate Experts on the Carbon Budgets"

in Oireachtas Joint Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy
Online live CR3: www.oireachtas.ie/en/oireachta...

Houses of the Oireachtas (Parliament) Ireland

Joint Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy

Live CR3 online: https://www.oireachtas.ie/public/_resources/themes/oireachtas/hourly/live.php?cr3&audio

Next meeting: 17 Sep 2025, 12:30, CR3, LH 2000

12:30
Engagement with Climate Experts on the Carbon Budgets
- Professor Barry McMullin, Professor (Emeritus), Dublin City University

- Mr. Paul Price, Researcher, Dublin City University

- Professor John Sweeney, Professor Emeritus, Maynooth University

- Professor Hannah E. Daly, Professor in Sustainable Energy and Energy Systems Modelling, University College Cork

https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/committees/34/climate-environment-and-energy/

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UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · 25d

Our radio show is back tomorrow.
Tune in to hear tunes selected by our colleagues

Shush! Sounds from UCC Library @shushradio.bsky.social · 25d

Shush! Sounds from UCC Library is back on air tomorrow, 11–12 on UCC 98.3 FM.

This first show of the year features music chosen by colleagues from UCC Library.

Tune in at 11 to hear their selections.

Listen live at www.ucc.ie/en/983fm/

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Darren Dahly @statsepi.bsky.social · Sep 8

Wonderful to see this out. Kudos to @conultl.bsky.social, my colleague Aoife Coffey with @ucclibrary.bsky.social, and everyone else involved. Seriously impressive stuff.

zenodo.org/records/1702...

Navigating Open Research
A Guide for Early Career Researchers

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Richard Ovenden @richove.bsky.social · Aug 24

Great piece on AI by @timharford.ft.com in this weekend’s @ft.com.web.brid.gy Magazine - on the dangers of trusting generative AI as a source of referencing information. The Knowledge infrastructure provided by libraries is more trustworthy….

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tombstome.bsky.social @tombstome.bsky.social · Aug 7

@ucclibrary.bsky.social and Tombstome present:

@infinityknives.bsky.social & Brian Ennals [Baltimore, USA]
With guest Rising Damp.

The Creative Zone
UCC Library
Sunday 26 Oct
19.00 - 22.00

Tickets:
www.eventbrite.ie/e/infinity-k...

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Crystal Lewis @cghlewis.bsky.social · Aug 12

Issue 8 of RDM Weekly is out! 📫

This week's issue includes:
- Navigating Open Research @ucclibrary.bsky.social
- Retrospective Clinical Data Harmonisation Reporting @jauntyjjs.bsky.social
- Recs on Data Versioning @researchdataall.bsky.social
and more!

rdmweekly.substack.com/p/rdm-weekly...

RDM Weekly - Issue 008

A weekly roundup of Research Data Management resources.

rdmweekly.substack.com

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Cork University Press @corkup.bsky.social · Aug 12

Celebrate 100 years of Cork University Press, Ireland’s oldest university press
Join us Thu 11 Sept in UCC’s Dora Allman Room for a symposium on landmark works, from Dánta Grádha to the award-winning Atlas Series, (plus an evening reception.)
Free & open to all

www.eventbrite.com/e/cork-unive...

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UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · Aug 1

If you're heading to the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Festival(or nearby), drop into Wexford Town Library on Fri 8 Aug at 4pm. Our colleague @padraigmaca.bsky.social will give a talk on the unique concertina style of Larry Kinsella.
Free event: wexfordcoco.libcal.com/event/4392675

An Turas Amach: The Concertina "System" of Larry Kinsella a presentation with Dr Pádraig Mac Aodhgáin

Sa cur i láthair seo, beidh an Dr. Pádraig Mac Aodhgáin ag plé leis an modh seinnte a bhí ag Larry Kinsella (suaimhneas síoraí) ar an gconsairtín i rith a shaol - fear a bhí grá...

wexfordcoco.libcal.com

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UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · Jul 30

UCC Library is currently hiring for Two roles:

Learning Support Librarian
Deadline: 5 August, 12pm

Head of Special Collections & Archives
Deadline: 19 August, 12pm

More info and applications:
www.ucc.ie/en/hr/vacanc...

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UCC Skills Centre @uccskills.bsky.social · Jul 28

Our dissertation drop-in clinics are taking place again this week and we will be joined by staff from @ucclibrary.bsky.social learning & teaching to chat to students about all things referencing! ✒️😆✨

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UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · Jul 28

UCC Library is recruiting a Head of Special Collections & Archives.

Lead the development, digitisation, and promotion of our rare books, manuscripts & archives.

Apply by 12pm, 19 Aug: www.ucc.ie/en/hr/vacanc...

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UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · Jul 23

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Liz Jolly @lizjolly.bsky.social · Jul 22

I’ve been warmly welcomed in my first week as University Librarian at University College Cork. I’m delighted to be here and very much looking forward to working with students, the Library team and University colleagues. Many thanks to @acarbery.bsky.social for his leadership as Interim Librarian.

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UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · Jul 22

We’re delighted to welcome @lizjolly.bsky.social as our new University Librarian.

With a notable career in academic and national libraries, most recently as Chief Librarian of the British Library, Liz brings a wealth of leadership & vision to UCC.

We very much look forward to working with her.

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UCC Skills Centre @uccskills.bsky.social · Jul 21

We will be joined again this week by staff from @ucclibrary.bsky.social learning & teaching team to help you with all things referencing! ✨

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tombstome.bsky.social @tombstome.bsky.social · Jul 18

@ucclibrary.bsky.social & Tombstome present:

Harry Gorski-Brown [Glarc] & Alasdair Roberts [Drag City]
UCC Library
Thursday14 August
Doors: 7.30pm
Admission: €16.50

*16+ (Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult)

Tickets:
www.eventbrite.ie/e/harry-gors...

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Cork University Press @corkup.bsky.social · Jul 9

🎵 The history of the bodhrán might surprise you. Fintan Vallely's piece in today's Irish Times tells the story of the Irish frame drum.

Learn more in Beating Time: The story of the Irish bodhrán. Out now 📚.

www.irishtimes.com/culture/musi...

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UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · Jul 9

Five lucky Leaving Cert Study Scheme students just won National Book Tokens in our ID card return draw
A big thanks to the 688 who took part — and returned cards to support our new reuse & sustainability push.
Check your email to see if you’ve won
#UCCLibrary #leavingcert

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