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05 Feb 2025
Targeted approach offers solution to Ireland’s nurse turnover and shortages, study finds
A healthcare study conducted in three of Ireland’s acute hospitals found that targeted staffing interventions can improve work environments and job satisfaction for nurses and offers a potential solution to the ongoing challenges of nurse turnover and shortages.
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![Dr Ayse Kont and Dr Oza bin Zaheed Maheswaran, who have received funding under the 2024 Research Ireland Industry Research, Development, and Innovation Fellowships (IRDIF) Programme.](/en/media/1newsimages/2025/feb/IRDIFNV.jpg)
03 Feb 2025
Early-career researchers receive awards to address healthcare challenges
Innovative approaches in cancer diagnosis and the treatment of advanced cancers are the two University College Cork (UCC) projects to receive funding under the 2024 Research Ireland Industry Research, Development, and Innovation Fellowships (IRDIF) Programme.
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![Jens Walter, a University College Cork Professor and a PI at APC Microbiome Ireland, a Research Ireland centre, with co-author Joao Filipe Mota, who are part of an international team of scientists that have published a new study published in Cell showing how a ‘Non-Industrialised’ Style Diet Can Improve Gut Microbiome Function and Reduce Risk of Chronic Disease.](/en/media/1newsimages/2025/jan/800x400JensWalterCellPaperJan2024.png)
23 Jan 2025
New Study Reveals How a ‘Non-Industrialised’ Style Diet Can reduce Risk of Chronic Disease
Researchers have found that a newly developed diet inspired by the eating habits of non-industrialised societies can significantly reduce the risk of a number of chronic diseases – and are to share recipes with the public.
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![Tom Hall, Ellen Dillon and Eithne Ní Chatháin (Inni-K) pictured at special event to announce 2025 Artists in Residence. Image: Mark Stedman](/en/media/1newsimages/2025/jan/25-01-212025ArtistsinResidence.jpg)
21 Jan 2025
University College Cork and the Arts Council announce 2025 Artists in Residence
Tom Hall, Eithne Ní Chatháin and Ellen Dillon announced as recipients of 2025 Artist in Residence awards. The longstanding Arts Council and UCC partnership reflects the diversity and richness of Ireland’s creative landscape.
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