College of Science, Engineering and Food Science at UCC.

In collaboration with the Government of Ireland and the European Union, UCC is currently offering over 40 free or funded courses to eligible students. These courses are offered in a wide variety of disciplines including #STEM areas such as Sustainability and Climate Action, BioPharma, BioTech, Engineering and more. 👉 For information, visit www.ucc.ie/skills and invest in your future.

Three UCC-led projects have received a combined €2.4m from the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine (DAFM) ‘Thematic Research Call’ to deliver solutions to address significant challenges in the agri-food sector. The projects are led by Professor Joe Kerry, School of Food and Nutritional Sciences; Professor John Morrissey, School of Microbiology UCC and Director of the SUSFERM Fermentation Centre; and Dr Tom O'Callaghan, School of Food and Nutritional Sciences. 📚 Read: https://lnkd.in/eQKmpSsQ Alan Kelly David Clarke Sarah Culloty Martin Heydon

📊  Ireland's population could grow to just over 7 million people by 2057 under a growth scenario projected by the CSO (Central Statistics Office Ireland). 📚These findings have emerged from a study led by CSO officials and experts from outside agencies including Dr Rabia Naqvi and Dr Linda Daly, School of Mathematical Sciences, UCC. Using the 2022 census as a base, the CSO examined three different potential population growth scenarios over the period from 2023 to 2057. The number of people aged 65 years and over is also set to increase significantly over the period of these projections, with the number of people in this age category set to reach over 1 million by 2030. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g_6e9h8C Congratulations to Dr Naqvi and Dr Daly on this research collaboration. 👏 https://lnkd.in/g_JasuFC

University College Cork researchers have received a combined €2.9 million funding under the SFI-IRC Pathway Programme awards announced by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Patrick O'Donovan TD. The SFI-IRC Pathway programme is a collaborative initiative between Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) and the Irish Research Council (IRC) to support early-career research across all disciplines and to encourage a cohesive research ecosystem in Ireland. The awards will enable postdoctoral researchers to develop their career pathway and transition to become independent research leaders. The funding, covering a four-year period, will provide additional support for a postgraduate student who will be primarily supervised by the awardee. 📖 Read: https://lnkd.in/eyXFp5T7 Photo (L-R): SFI-IRC Pathway Programme awardees Dr Jatin Nagpal, PhD, Dr Eileen Ryan and Dr David Jones. Photo: Ruben Tapia, UCC School of Food and Nutritional Sciences School of Chemistry University College Cork Tyndall National Institute School of Pharmacy, UCC APC Microbiome Ireland, SFI Research Centre UCC Medicine and Health

🌟 Now Open for Applications! 🌟 Postgraduate Courses in Pharmaceutical & Biopharmaceutical Engineering at UCC. 🎓 These programmes have been designed specifically for working professionals in the Engineering and Manufacturing sectors. ✅Duration: 9 months full-time or 18 months part-time (max 45 months over 5 years). ✅Level: NFQ Level 9 - Postgraduate Diploma and Masters available ✅Study Options: Balance work and education with blended learning and blocked lectures ✅Content: Covers product containment, cGMP, facility design, and more. ✅Learn from Industry: Guest lecturers from the Pharma/Biopharma industry. ✅Hands-On Training: Practical training at NIBRT National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training. ✅Boost Employability: through Continuing Professional Development. ✅MicroCreds: Individual modules also available to take as funded short courses called MicroCreds. 🔗 For more details, see our website: https://lnkd.in/ejS3aepj Closing Date for applications: 26 August 2024 #UCCPostgrad #BiopharmaEngineering #ProfessionalDevelopment #Upskill #Reskill #Training #CareerProspects #MicroCreds Archishman Bose Órla O'Regan

🎉UCC's Professor Pavel Baranov elected to EMBO Membership: Professor Pavel (Pasha) Baranov, School of Biochemistry and Cell Biology is one of 120 scientists from across Europe and beyond who have been elected to the EMBO Membership, an honour that celebrates research excellence and outstanding achievements in the life sciences. 👏 This accolade celebrates Professor Baranov's research excellence and his achievements in mRNA translation and the diversity of genetic decoding. This year, the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) celebrates its 60th anniversary, with 100 new Members and 20 Associate Members joining the community The new EMBO Members and Associate Members have been recognised for accomplishments that cover the spectrum of life science research, including work that has advanced understanding of how infectious disease spreads, the intricacies of ocean nutrient cycles, the mysteries of cellular signalling networks, the secrets of how plants survive in desert environments, and the links between the biology of our brains and our emotions. Congratulations to Pasha on this achievement! #ResearchExcellence #LifeSciences #EMBOMembership #GeneticDecoding Justin McCarthy UCC Research

A UCC scientist is part of a team that has found three new species closely related to the plant from which chocolate is produced – a discovery that could pave the way for climate-proof chocolate.🍫 “Cacao prices have trebled in recent months due to low production as a result of a prolonged period of drought in West Africa, which is the area of greatest production. The discovery of new species, in addition to those already known, expands the genetic resources that are available to us that might allow us to produce drought-tolerant or disease resistant cacao trees.” Dr James Richardson, UCC. 🌱The new species, discovered in the rain forests of South America, are closely related to Theobroma cacao, the tree that bears cocoa beans which are of tremendous economic importance. The research team comprising academics from University College Cork, the USP - Universidade de São Paulo, and New York Botanical Garden say their finding is significant as it indicates that there is much work still to be done in characterising Earth's biodiversity. 🌎 The team, which includes Dr James Richardson, School of Biological Earth and Environmental Sciences, UCC and the UCC Environmental Research Institute, found three new species within the section Herrania: T. globosum, T. nervosum, and T. schultesii. #ClimateProofChocolate #CacaoResearch #Sustainability #Biodiversity #PlantScience #UCCResearch https://lnkd.in/ePpCUE_d

🎉🏆 Irish Maths Talent Celebrated at Mathematical Trust Awards 2024!  Staff from UCC's School of Mathematical Sciences recently played host to math scholars and educators from all over Ireland at the Irish Mathematical Trust (IMT) Awards held at UCC. The IMT Awards is an annual celebration of Irish math talent, honoring students and teachers from across the country. It represents the culmination of countless volunteer hours and out-of-school efforts by everyone involved. 🏅 Award for Irish Teachers of Mathematics: Congratulations to Mary Frawley, a teacher at Laurel Hill Secondary School FCJ, who received the prestigious award. Mary was presented with a trophy and a prize of €10,000! Runner up was Sean McWeeney, teacher at Ard Scoil Ris, Dublin who received a plaque and a €2,000 prize. 🌟 Irish Mathematical Olympiad Awards: Students who competed in the Irish Mathematical Olympiad were also recognised during the ceremony. The Irish Mathematical Olympiads is a national competition for school students. UCC hosts a Maths Enrichment Centre, led by Dr. Anca Mustata and colleagues at the School of Mathematical Sciences, to prepare students for this challenging competition. Kudos also to the UCC hosts for organising the event - Dr. Andrei Mustata, Bryan Chan, Conor Bradshaw and Suneet Mahajan #Mathematics #Education #Ireland #StudySTEM #MathsEnrichment

🎬 Dr. Jimmy Murphy and team's groundbreaking research at MaREI are in the spotlight! The Blue Horizons series, presented by the World Ocean Council and produced by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions, features 18 video shorts from around the world, including one from Cork and Sligo. 🌊“The Embrace Of The Sea” takes us to Inchydoney, Clonakilty, and Ringaskiddy. This six-minute film focuses on coastal erosion-related research conducted by MaREI, the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Energy, Climate, and Marine, led by University College Cork. In the video, Dr. Jimmy Murphy, lead of the Lir National Ocean Test Facility (Lir NOTF) at UCC and MaREI Co-PI, emphasises the importance of informed coastline management to tackle erosion and climate change challenges. Clonakilty hotelier and sea swimmer, Dena O’Donovan, shares perspectives on how communities come together to address changing conditions. #Research #OceanScience #ClimateAction #MaREI #SustainableCoastlines Fiona Devoy McAuliffe UCC Environmental Research Institute Sarah O'Connell https://lnkd.in/e9e5NS5y

🎉 Now Open for Applications! (MRes) degree in Sustainable Materials and the Environment. Embark on a fascinating research journey in Sustainable Materials and the Environment! ✅ Innovative New Programme: Master of Research (MRes) degree focusing on Sustainable Materials and the Environment, for highly motivated students eager to focus on research ✅ Expert Guidance: Engage in diverse research topics under the mentorship of internationally acclaimed experts from the School of Chemistry, UCC Environmental Research Institute, and Tyndall National Institute ✅ Comprehensive Curriculum: The 12-month full-time course includes a significant research thesis complemented by modules on sustainable materials, environmental chemistry, and essential transferable skills ✅ Career Advancement: Equip yourself with practical and theoretical knowledge, emphasising data analysis, problem-solving, and project management. Ideal for those aiming to secure funding, pursue a PhD, or enter the sustainable materials sector Applications open for September intake. Explore this exciting research opportunity to contribute to a greener future! 🌿 Find out more here: #UCCPostgrad #SustainableMaterials #EnvironmentalResearch #GreenFuture #PhDPathway Brenda Long Órla O'Regan School of Chemistry University College Cork UCC Environmental Research Institute Tyndall National Institute