Day: November 17, 2025
In November 2025, the Technological University of Dublin (TU Dublin) announced its pivotal role in the new €3.8 million LIFT (Logistics Innovation for Flight Transport) initiative. The project is part of the Government’s Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF) and seeks to transform drone logistics through lightweight composite manufacturing and scalable production methods. What the LIFT Project […]
Building a Biodiversity Hub on Campus In November 2025, TU Dublin showcased a hands‑on project that marries sustainable construction practice with ecological stewardship: a series of six “bug hotels” engineered by students in the School of Architecture, Building and Environment. The venture, conducted in partnership with MEDITE SMARTPLY, not only demonstrated practical skills in batch manufacturing […]
On 5 November 2025 the School of Surveying & Construction Innovation at TU Dublin welcomed a global gathering of more than 200 attendees for the ASC Region 8 International Student Competition. The event showcased the university’s commitment to practice‑based learning and provided a platform for students from across Europe, the United States, and the UK to […]
Why the Domain of the Dinosaurs Is a Must‑Visit for History and Science Enthusiasts On 16 November University College Cork (UCC) opened the doors to the Domain of the Dinosaurs, the country’s first public display of fossils that belonged to Ireland’s lone dinosaur species. The exhibition, scheduled to run until 12 April 2026, showcases more than 250 […]
UCC Ignite secures €1 million HEA funding University College Cork’s flagship entrepreneurship programme, Ignite, has been awarded €1 million in performance funding from the Higher Education Authority (HEA). The incentive recognises Ignite’s proven track record of turning innovative ideas into commercially viable businesses that create social and economic value across Ireland. Programme background and impact Launched in […]
University College Cork Leads New €28M Cancer Research Partnership Key Highlights of the €28M Precision Oncology Ireland Initiative On 8 October 2025, University College Cork (UCC) announced its role in the second phase of Precision Oncology Ireland (POI‑2). The €28 million funding, assembled through the Research Ireland Strategic Partnership Programme, is earmarked to develop a national […]
Why the Research on False Memories Matters Memory is the backbone of human identity, yet our recollections are not static records. Across decades of cognitive psychology research, scientists have documented how memories shift, merge, or even emerge out of nothing. While many of these changes can undermine legal judgments or personal confidence, they also hint […]
Understanding Diagnostic Delays in Women’s Health Women who experience chronic conditions such as endometriosis, migraine, postural‑orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), pre‑menstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) often face long waits before a diagnosis is confirmed. According to recent research coordinated by the University College Cork (UCC) School of Applied Psychology, these delays can […]
University College Cork: Latest News and Views 2025 Introducing the Walker PhD Scholarship in Audiology and Hearing Sciences The University College Cork (UCC) has partnered with Walker Hearing Clinics to launch Ireland’s first PhD scholarship dedicated to audiology and hearing sciences. The scholarship is designed to fund groundbreaking doctoral research that improves diagnosis, treatment, and […]
Key Findings of the 2025 Lancet Study In September 2025, a comprehensive review published in The Lancet concluded that family‑focused programs designed to curb obesity in children have not achieved measurable improvements in body mass index (BMI) by the age of two. The research, conducted by a consortium that included University College Cork (UCC), confirms […]
