The good news: once you get a PhD, friends and family will refer to you as doctor. The bad news: They will only do it sarcastically after you get basic trivia wrong.

It's the ultimate irony that as someone who's life was saved by a blood transfusion I can now no longer donate blood. If you are able to do so, please please do. m.independent.ie/irish-news/urg…

Me being bombarded by articles about Gen Z's hatred of millennial fashion and reaction gifs...

I must say I'm relieved to have finished this book, and can't say I enjoyed it. However I'm not sure a more important book could possibly have come out at a better time than this one. It really is crucial, though very difficult, reading.

Queen's University Belfast has become the first in the UK to recognise the support role of pets in educational attainment, with around 25 animals graduating in a special ceremony rte.ie/news/ireland/2…

Surely the UCC Ireland My Canine Companion doggos are deserving of the same!

There are so many click-bait, fear-filled headlines about lead and other metals in tampons. Remember, scaring women about vaginal health is highly profitable. I evaluated the study in question, and there is no cause for alarm. 1/

Delighted to be judging this years international Green Gown Awards, so many unique and inspiring approaches to sustianability across the globe. Best of luck to all the finalists!

UCC'S green campus is full of surprises. Discovered by Head Gardener Jack Murphy last year, and confirmed again in same spot during fieldwork by Green Campus Greenshoots Coordinator Irene Ní Shúilleabháin this year: Nettle-leaved Bellflower. Rare and protected in Ireland.

Brian O Gallachoir UCC Research John Barry John F. Cryan John Barimo John O'Halloran Dr Maria Kirrane EPA Research News ERI CPPU @imagining2050

A very special day out today with my little train enthusiast thanks to RPSI-Dublin, a stunning train journey and wonderful atmosphere 🚂

Wonderful to open the garden sanctuary UCC Green Campus UCC Ireland ! Huge thanks to our colleagues UCC Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences UCC Sociology & Criminology ! Creating a ‘hares corner’ for reflection and enquiry & learning!

My school had a onsite flat where we would stay for two weeks while doing our transition year work experience, a teacher would join overnight but otherwise we were left to our own devices. Great real world experience and of course the craic was has 🙈 ft.com/content/178bf3…

The meadow and no mow areas have all been cut. The cut material is left for 4 to 7 days for the seeds to drop. We are now in the process of raking off and removing all the cut material. This helps in reducing the fertility of the soil and an increase in diversity next year 🤞

@SDSN global Leadership Council kicks off with hybrid fireside chat with H. E Amina Mohammed, UN Deputy Secretary General and Jeffrey Sachs, SDSN President. 'SDGs most likely to move forward past 2030 with some modification, and negotiations to start in 2027'

#SDGweek video series. Future of SDGs, a perspective from SDSN Ireland Executive Committee Chair David Donoghue on the need an all-island cooperation to fully implement the SDGs. #sdg_irl #ESDW2024

An inspiring series of updates on our UCC Ireland sustainability actions at our university green forum. Environmental Society by SU Environmental & Sustainability rep, green lab certification, biodiversity, reducing impact of our websites, procurement, energy & transport. Dr Maria Kirrane

In the latest Budget, the term 'circular economy' didn’t get mentioned. While climate initiatives received attention, Tad Kirakowski breaks down why this budget falls short on addressing waste reduction, reuse and the broader needs of a circular economy👇 voiceireland.org/news/a-budget-…