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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.

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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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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 23

Will Iran-Israel conflict mean a rise in Irish petrol prices?

Two key factors will determine if oil prices - and the price you pay for petrol and diesel - increase, Dr Paul Deane writes.

Will Iran-Israel conflict mean a rise in Irish petrol prices?

Two key factors will determine if oil prices - and the price you pay for petrol and diesel - increase a little or rise a lot this week

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UCC Research @uccresearch.bsky.social · Jun 12

A @ucc.ie doctoral student will represent Ireland at the international ‘Ma Thése en 180 secondes’ finals in Bucharest later this year.

Congratulations to Mélanie Depret, a PhD student in the Departments of Anatomy & Neuroscience and Pharmacology & Therapeutics and APC Microbiome Ireland.

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UCC Research @uccresearch.bsky.social · Jun 10

TRANSCEND-XR

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TRANSCEND-XR: UCC €6m Horizon Europe funded project

YouTube video by UCCIreland

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UCC Research @uccresearch.bsky.social · Jun 10

Researchers @ucc.ie have received funding to lead a major new €6 million European project that will revolutionise how adolescents and young adults across Europe understand and manage the long-term effects of testicular cancer.

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

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John Borgonovo @drjohnborgonovo.bsky.social · May 30

Really pleased to be honoured last night with UCC Research Team of the Year(Atlas of the Irish Civil War Project): Mike Murphy, Helene O’Keeffe, John Crowley, Donal O’Drisceoil, John Dorney, & Andy Bielenberg (Charlie Roche not pictured). Thanks to President John O’Halloran and Prof John Cryan.

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NorseInCork @norseincork.bsky.social · May 30

Really delighted to receive UCC's Researcher of the Year award at the Glucksman Gallery yesterday evening, surrounded by such talented people!

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Dr Valentina Rossi @she-paleo.bsky.social · May 30

Thrilled to have been awarded the Prof. Adrian Dixon 180 UCC PostDoc of the Year Award!
@ucc.ie @uccresearch.bsky.social
@uccinnovation.bsky.social

#research&innovation #palaeontology #womeninstem

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Paul McSweeney @paulmcs.bsky.social · May 29

@ucc.ie research team of the year goes to the group behind @corkup.bsky.social wonderful Atlas of the Irish Civil War! @uccresearch.bsky.social Well done all!!

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Hannah Daly @hannahdaly.ie · May 29

And our CAPACITY project was awarded the President’s Award for Impacting the SDGs, for our work on energy systems modelling to support the Department of Climate, Energy and Environment.

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Jatin Nagpal @jatinnagpal.bsky.social · May 30

Delighted to be awarded the joint @uccresearch.bsky.social image of the year for #zebrafish “Brain Pipelines”!

Great Team Effort - @maburto.bsky.social, @drmoralesgarcia.bsky.social, Koushika and Alex.

@apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social, @researchireland.ie, @zebrafishrock.bsky.social

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UCC Research @uccresearch.bsky.social · May 30

Congratulations to all researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs honoured for their contributions to research and innovation at the 2024 @ucc.ie Research and Innovation Awards, held The Glucksman Galler last night.

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

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University College Cork @ucc.ie · May 28

New major network to rethink the role of multilingualism in Europe

The project seeks to address rising social and political divides by promoting multilingualism as a path toward greater inclusion and cultural understanding across Europe.

University College Cork to lead EU-wide multilingualism network | 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

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University College Cork @ucc.ie · May 28

‘Lived experience’ is valued in activism – but is it doing more harm than good?

Those without direct experience of an issue can find their place in activism questioned, @jodymooreponce.bsky.social writes @theconversation.com.

‘Lived experience’ is valued in activism – but is it doing more harm than good?

Activists without ‘lived experience’ can feel unsure of their place.

theconversation.com

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UCC Innovation @uccinnovation.bsky.social · May 26

The annual @uccresearch.bsky.social & Innovation Awards take place later this week.

We’re delighted to welcome PURDYLUCEY back as sponsor of the UCC Research & Innovation Awards, an intellectual property law firm with deep roots in Ireland’s innovation ecosystem.

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Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie · May 23

This afternoon, 28 distinguished individuals were formally admitted as members of the RIA, following their recent election, in recognition of their outstanding achievements across the sciences, humanities, social sciences, and public service.

www.ria.ie/2025/05/22/2...

#RIAAdmittanceDay

A group of individuals in graduation robes and caps, smiling and posing for a photo after their ceremony

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John F. Cryan @jfcryan.bsky.social · May 23

Congrats to five fantastic @ucc.ie colleagues admitted to Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie today - Denis O'Mahony, Nuala Finnegan, @paulmcs.bsky.social & Holger Claussen

A worthy reflection of their impactful research & scholarship
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Irish Universities Association @iua-official.bsky.social · May 11

Flooding is rising across Ireland, putting homes, farms, and businesses at risk. At @ucc.ie Prof. Ger Kiely and his team are creating real-time flood prediction tools using rainfall data, river flows, and satellite imagery to help communities respond quickly.
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Maynooth University Graduate Research Academy @mu-gra25.bsky.social · May 7

We are delighted to announce the upcoming symposium @maynoothuniversity.ie reflecting on doctoral supervision. The symposium is open to both new and experienced doctoral supervisors. More details on: www.maynoothuniversity.ie/graduate-res...

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UCC Innovation @uccinnovation.bsky.social · Apr 9

Join us tomorrow for a session on "Demystifying IP: Identifying and Managing IP for Researchers" from 12-1pm.

Learn how to identify/manage your IP, and find out more about how UCC Innovation can support you and boost your research impact.

More: www.ucc.ie/en/innovatio...

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Dr Valentina Rossi @she-paleo.bsky.social · Apr 4

I’m over the Moon 🌝 this #fossilfriday to see that one of my papers made it to the front cover of @jaas.rsc.org @sgn.one @tuda.bsky.social @uccresearch.bsky.social @ucc.ie

The image shows a new specimen of an extinct species possible related to extant nightjars.

©️ Anika Vogel, Marco Colombo

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Dr Jenny Butler @drjennybutler.bsky.social · Apr 8

I’m one of the Cork researchers mentioned here who was awarded funding from the Humanities in the European Research Area (HERA) as PI for Ireland on the project CHRYSES: Mapping Environmental Health Crises – Public Understanding through Myths and Science. @uccresearch.bsky.social @ucc.ie

Research Ireland @researchireland.ie · Apr 8

Research Ireland has recently awarded a total of €414,844 to three research projects under the Humanities in European Research Area initiative. The recipients include two researchers from Cork and one from Galway.

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Spotlight on €400,000 EU funding for Cork and Galway-based projects - Research Ireland

Research Ireland has recently awarded a total of €414,844 to three research projects under the Humanities in European Research Area (HERA) initiative. The recipients include two researchers from Cork ...

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UCC Innovation @uccinnovation.bsky.social · Mar 21

Only one week left to submit your nominations for the 2024 @uccresearch.bsky.social & Innovation Awards!

This year, we will celebrate 180 years of research impact in @ucc.ie. 5 award categories are in the area of Innovation.

Find out more: ucc.ie/en/researcha...

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