The Irish Times has chosen Prof Brian Ó Gallachóir as the recipient of the inaugural Positive Impacts award, in association with EirGrid. The award was presented by Kevin O’Sullivan, Environment and Science Editor at The Irish Times and Doireann Barry, Chief Corporate Services Officer at EirGrid, at the Positive Impacts event which took place on Tuesday, May 21st in 1 Windmill Lane.
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Brian Ó Gallachóir announced as the recipient of the inaugural Irish Times Positive Impacts award in association with EirGrid
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Researchers discover hidden step in dinosaur feather evolution
21 May 2024- Scientists discover ‘zoned development’ in dinosaur skin, with zones of reptile-style scales and zones of bird-like skin with feathers.
- New dinosaur skin fossil found to be composed of silica – the same as glass.
- Discovery sheds light on evolution from scales to feathers.
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Listening to mental health podcasts reduces stigma
17 May 2024- New UCC study shows how listening to mental health podcasts positively influences mental health literacy.
- Mental health podcasts reduce stigma and increase help seeking behaviour.
- Results indicate that podcasts are being utilised by those who are frustrated with gaps in access to mental health services.
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Advancing global impact of research in suicide prevention and mental health
08 May 2024- The National Suicide Research Foundation, located at UCC, redesignated as a WHO Collaborating Centre for Surveillance and Research in Suicide Prevention.
- The long-standing collaborative partnership between UCC and the NSRF will continue its work in the prevention and intervention of suicide.
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NIBRT and UCC collaborate to improve Advanced Therapeutics and Vaccine Development in Ireland
03 May 2024- NIBRT/UCC partnership marks a significant step forward in advancing research excellence and fostering innovation in bioprocessing.
- Initiative marked by new joint appointment of Professor Anne Moore an Professor Elena Matsa.
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Landmark research on Irish Civil War fatalities launched
29 Apr 2024- Database and interactive map lists all of the combatant and civilian fatalities.
- Project shows that numbers killed were considerably less than in the War of Independence.
- Research indicates the Civil War was more violent, brutal and protracted in counties Kerry, Tipperary and Louth.
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Public invited to special recording of Derek Mooney show in UCC
17 Apr 2024A new collaboration between Mooney Goes Wild and University College Cork (UCC) will see a special recording of the popular radio show on the UCC campus, and the public are invited.
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Hack your Health: New Netflix documentary features UCC expert
15 Apr 2024Hack Your Health: Secrets of your Gut, a new Netflix documentary will premiere globally on Friday 26th April, and will feature a University College Cork (UCC) scientist who is a global expert on gut health.
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Ireland’s climate policy is failing women and marginalised communities – new report
11 Apr 2024- New report finds that government response to climate crisis is worsening inequalities for women and marginalised people.
- Energy poverty, housing poverty, food poverty, mobility and spatial injustices risk being exacerbated by the climate crisis and policy responses.
- The report was led by UCC researchers for Feminist Communities for Climate Justice, a joint project between the National Women’s Council of Ireland and Community Work Ireland.
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Findings of first ever audit of Parkinson’s disease care in Ireland published
11 Apr 2024- Significant delays between patient referral and their first clinic visit.
- Insufficient communication and information-sharing was evident.
- PD nurse specialists post are lacking nationwide.