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[School of Physics UCC @PhysicsUcc]

“We are proud of Sanathana’s election as an Optica Fellow. His pioneering work reflects the highest standards of research excellence..."

— Prof. Paul Callanan, Head of School, UCC School of Physics

@UCCResearch @SEFSUCC @TyndallInstitut

https://t.co/P6Jj0moZqb

[Sabá Loftus @SabaLoftus]

Congratulations Rosie Deasy (@UCC School of #Chemistry on winning the 2024 David Latten Social Impact Award

Check out article: https://t.co/2yQiNRHmWW

#STEM #STEMLeader #SocialImpact #SupplyChains

[QuercusUCC @Quercus_UCC]

Here’s the class of 25/26!!
Delighted to welcome the new @UCC Quercus Scholars on campus at the start of their Quercus adventure.
Exciting times ahead.

[Mahony Lab @JenniferMahony7]

We are delighted to welcome this year's MSc Food Microbiology class. It's great to meet the next generation of enthusiastic microbiologists. Best of luck to you all! @UccMicrobiology @SEFSUCC #foodmicrobiology #watchthisspace

[SEFS@UCC @SEFSUCC]

Inspiring to see @UCC's Professor Emanuel Popovici and team working with @Qualcomm on a wearable stethoscope aimed at improving healthcare for communities in need of better care 👏

[Qualcomm @Qualcomm]

A simple sound can save a life. We're working with @UCC Ireland to empower lifesaving technology to better serve communities with better diagnostic tools.

[SEFS@UCC @SEFSUCC]

The findings have been published in the prestigious journal @Nature

Congratulations to Prof McNamara, Dr Rossi, and Dr Slater on this research success!

[SEFS@UCC @SEFSUCC]

🦎A 247-million-year-old reptile with feather-like plumes!

Mirasaura grauvogeli has been discovered by researchers including Prof @MariaMcN_palaeo, Dr Valentina Rossi & Dr @_Tiffany_Slater @uccBEES

https://t.co/5eYrAa12Tz

[SEFS@UCC @SEFSUCC]

The reptile's bizarre, plume-like structures resemble feathers but predate the oldest known fossil feathers by 70 million years!

[Tom O'Callaghan @OTomoc]

Currently recruiting a PhD student for an exciting 4 yr project on the development of novel nutritional ingredients for the elderly working with Dr @ElaineMcCarthy_ & Dr @mimeclegg in @fnsucc Further details below.
Closing date 4 Aug 2025
@VistaMilk @SEFSUCC @UCC

[Prof Gerry Killeen @killeen_gerry]

None of this excellent work by @Kavishe_D and the team he led from @ifakarahealth @SokoineU and @UCC would have been possible without the generous support of @AXAResearchFund @SEFSUCC @IrlEmbTanzania and @Irish_Aid. For more details about the project: https://t.co/DNVFK2MLXg

[SEFS@UCC @SEFSUCC]

🥼 Congrats to the UCC research teams whose labs are now certified under the Research Ireland Sustainable Lab Pilot Programme 👏

From cutting plastics to saving energy, these teams are leading the way in sustainable research.

https://t.co/Akag0lFHyM

[Ireland's Fossil Heritage @IrishFossils]

We are delighted to announce that the latest issue of STEM Matters magazine is a very special edition featuring Ireland's Fossil Heritage. This beautiful magazine was developed in collaboration with @newsmagmedia FREE digital copy of the magazine here ->
https://t.co/WHAWBiRtA4

[Ireland's Fossil Heritage @IrishFossils]

🚨FOSSIL UPDATE🚨

Nearly 600 fossils have already been found as part of The Great Irish Fossil Hunt — but the adventure isn’t over yet!

We’re still missing fossils from these counties:
🔍 Armagh
🔍 Carlow
🔍 Derry
🔍 Down
🔍 Longford
🔍 Tyrone

[UCC Research @UCCResearch]

Researchers @UCC 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 Doctoral Networks programme.

Read More 👇

https://t.co/HQyq2DCbjF

[UCC Research @UCCResearch]

International recognition awarded to leading UCC organic chemist 👏

Congratulations to Professor @anita_maguire, a synthetic organic chemist @UCC, and the recipient of the prestigious @RoySocChem 2025 Bader Prize for Organic Chemistry. #RSCPrizes

[School of Physics UCC @PhysicsUcc]

Day two (24/06) of #EAS2025Cork @UCC brought another plenary session, awards ceremony and a Presidents Reception at the @corkcitygaol with the @LordMayorofCork. Well done to all award winners 👏
@EAS_meeting @EAS_astro @CorkAstronomy @SEFSUCC @UCCResearch

[School of Physics UCC @PhysicsUcc]

✨@EAS_meeting ✨

MERAC Prize winners:

Johan Samsing (Niels Bohr Institute)
Matt Nicholl (Queen's University Belfast,) Katharine Mulrey (Radboud University)

Plenary talk by Andy Fabian (University of Cambrdige)

#EAS2025Cork @EAS_meeting @EAS_astro
@SEFSUCC @UCCResearch @UCC

[Cancer Research @UCC @CanResUCC]

In a powerful blend of art, community & care @CanResUCC & CCAE unveil Moving Words - a new (micro)landscape in the city raising awareness for cancer survivorship.

Read more: https://t.co/fLRhTa3o9U
Support our work: https://t.co/BdrTP8gMox

[UCC Research @UCCResearch]

Researchers @UCC 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.

https://t.co/keF4QWxL0e

[SEFS@UCC @SEFSUCC]

@PhysicsUcc @MacroQuantumMat @UCCResearch Congratulations Joe!