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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · 1d

🚀 Today, Minister Lawless launched Phase 2 of Precision Oncolgoy Ireland (POI) -the country’s largest-ever cancer research programme.
Led by @ucddublin.bsky.social & Prof. Walter Kolch, POI-2 collaborates to advance personalised cancer care
🔗 Learn :https://bit.ly/4oa08eO

#PrecisionOncology

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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · 6d

🐭➡️🦏 Did you know the same anaesthesia team can safely care for a 100g mouse & a multi-tonne rhino?
That’s the power of research.
On #WorldAnimalDay, Oct 4🌍 we spotlight Dr Huuskonen @ucddublin.bsky.social ensuring animals of every size receive safe, compassionate care

#VetResearch #AnimalWelfare

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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · 6d

World Animal Day Spotlight - Prof Kieran Meade @kmeade.bsky.social

An Immunologist at @ucddublin.bsky.social School of Agriculture & Food Science #research on how livestock immune systems fight infection to help tackle zoonotic infections like TB
#WorldAnimalDay @ucdresearch.bsky.social #OneHealth

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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · 8d

Minister Noel Grealish visited UCD Lyons Farm today to see groundbreaking agri-food research in action 🌱🐄

From AI-powered crop robots to sustainable pasture systems, UCD is driving innovation for the future of Irish agriculture.

bit.ly/4nAyOXe

#Innovation #Sustainability @ucddublin.bsky.social

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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · 8d

In 2020, for the 1st time, people 60+ outnumbered children under 5. By 2050, the 80+ population will triple.

On #WorldOlderPersonsDay we’re spotlighting UCD research that recognises ageing is diverse – there’s no “typical” older person. @ucddublin.bsky.social @ucdresearch.bsky.social

#AgeingWell

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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · 21d

From Paraguay to UCD Veterinary School @ucdvetmed.bsky.social , Dr. Osvaldo Bogado Pascottini is reshaping how we think about dairy cow health. 🐄✨ Researcher

Explore his journey → bit.ly/DrOsvaldoBog...

#ResearchShowcase #AnimalHealth #SustainableAg

@ucdvetmed.bsky.social @ucddublin.bsky.social

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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · 22d

Open disclosure = honest, compassionate conversations with patients & families after safety incidents.
Research by Dr Aoife De Brun is shining a light on how patients, families & staff experience it & co-designing better ways forward. #Healthcare #Transparency #HealthResearch @ucddublin.bsky.social

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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · 29d

Exciting news! 🎉 The UCD One Health Centre Conference is happening Dec 9th in Dublin.

A full day of sharing ideas, building collaborations & turning priorities into impact. 🌍✨

🎤 Hear from leading experts

Early Bird tickets until Nov 10th → bit.ly/1HealthUCD

#OneHealth #UCD #GlobalHealth

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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · Sep 9

Proud to showcase @olayinkaaremu.bsky.social Championing equity in nursing, digital health, & better care transitions at UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems.

Scholar. Researcher. Mentor. Advocate.

Read bit.ly/45Vs4gh

@ucddublin @UCDMidwifery @UCD_Research

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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · Aug 18

UCD One Health Centre Conference 2025

📅 9 Dec | 📍 O’Reilly Hall, UCD Dublin

From Priorities and Clusters to Real-World Impact – One Health in Action

🔗 Register: bit.ly/1HealthUCD

Early Bird Prices

#UCDOneHealth2025 #OneHealthInAction #OneHealth
@ucddublin.bsky.social

UCD One Health Conference

Join us in Dublin to engage with global thought leaders in One Health. Help us to shape the direction of travel.

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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · Aug 15

🚀 Proud to showcase Dr Claire Magner @ucddublin.bsky.social

#Research in the All-Island CHD Network -shaping equitable pediatric cardiac care and digital resilience.

Read More: bit.ly/ClaireMagner

#NursingResearch #AllIslandCHD #Healthsystems #CHDAwareness #CHDCommunity #CardioSky

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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · Jul 31

🧬 We’re proud to spotlight Dr Rebecca Corrigan @corrigar.bsky.social @ucddublin.bsky.social whose research is unlocking how bacteria survive stress - a key to developing smarter, more targeted infection treatments. #Innovation

🔗 bit.ly/DrCorrigan

#Microbiology #InfectionBiology #PrecisionMedicine

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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · Jul 17

This week’s #SDG3 review isn’t just a check-in. It’s a call for a reset.
To meet 2030 goals, we must treat health as the thread running through every SDG.

UCD Prof @drtonyholohan.bsky.social turns to a #OneHealth cross-cutting framework

Resilient. Preventive. Inclusive. Time to think differently.

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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · Jul 15

#Proud to showcase Dr. John Gilmore @gilmorejnurse.bsky.social. - his research focuses on the lived experiences of sexual & gender minorities in healthcare.
Supporting efforts toward more equitable health systems.

Read bit.ly/4f0fvDd

#LGBTQIA #HealthEquity #SocialJustice
@ucddublin.bsky.social

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University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · Jun 24

🤴👸 New UCD-led research has cast doubt on the idea that an incestuous social elite ruled over the ancient people of Ireland 5,500 years ago.
www.ucd.ie/newsandopini...

Doubts cast over suggestions incestuous ‘god-kings’ ruled during Neolithic Ireland

www.ucd.ie

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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · Jun 23

Looking for a #PartTimeJob Content Manager to assist with EURCAW Ruminants & Equines dissemination & communication activities. Application is via the
@ucddublin
website: ucd.ie/workatucd/jo...
#MarketingJobs ref. no. 018709
#hiring
#EURCAW
#ContentMarketing
@alisonhanlon.bsky.social

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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · Jun 19

#Proud #Celebrate #UCD #Employability #Sustainability 💛 💙

University College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · Jun 19

💙💛 University College Dublin rises to 118 in latest QS World University Rankings

🔹 A rise of eight places since last year
🔹 Ranked 49th in the world and No. 1 in Ireland for Sustainability

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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · Jun 17

🔦 #Proud #Spotlight on Prof. Maria Brenner at @ucddublin.bsky.social whose research is transforming care for children with complex needs. Learn about her contributions to health systems & services:
🔗 bit.ly/4naXpCm

#HealthResearch #ChildHealth @roinnslainte.bsky.social @ucdresearch.bsky.social

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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · Jun 12

Huge thanks to everyone who helped represent UCD Lyons Farm at the #UCDFestival! 🌾🐄 Your energy, teamwork & passion made it a great day - proud of what we showcased together! 💚 #UCDFestival #LyonsFarm #TeamUCD @ucddublin.bsky.social

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Irish Universities Association @iua-official.bsky.social · May 29

Over 50% of Irish waters fail EU standards due to farm runoff. @ucddublin.bsky.social researchers created an algal bio-stimulant that cuts fertiliser use by 25% without lowering crop quality.

@ucdresearch.bsky.social @ucd-chas.bsky.social

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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · May 27

Upcoming Webinar | Mental Health & Criminal Justice
📅 30 May 2025 | 12:30 PM

Join UCD ACAP for Webinar W226 in our Mental Health Series:
"Defence of Mentally Ill Persons in Criminal Cases"
Featuring: Judge Peter Charleton, Supreme Court of Ire.
lnkd.in/giVj3hxb

Queries: [email protected]

UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · May 27

Our ''Stars'' are getting ready for their big day! Are you?

#MeetUs #UCDFestival

@ucddublin.bsky.social

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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · May 27

This is set to be a really interesting seminar so don't miss is: shorturl.at/cIUoy

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Kate Frazer @katef224.bsky.social · May 15

Great to see this special issue on Tobacco control with free access content for 6 weeks

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@rsph.bsky.social @jimmcmanusph.bsky.social @felly500.bsky.social @fphuk.bsky.social @instpublichealth.bsky.social @ucddublin.bsky.social @ucd-chas.bsky.social

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UCD College of Health and Agricultural Science, Dublin, Ireland. @ucd-chas.bsky.social · May 20

This #WorldBeeDay, we're focusing on our researcher @darastanley.bsky.social & her invaluable work on how pollinators support crops & how science can guide their conservation.

Healthy pollinator populations = sustainable food systems.

#BeeDay2025 #Pollinators #Research @ucddublin.bsky.social

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