Bariatric surgery may reverse the damage obesity causes to key immune cells, Irish researchers have found. imt.ie/news/bariatric-surger…

🌍 For UCD #GlobalWeek, meet Fiona Marino, a US Global Excellence Scholar studying Health & Performance Science. She shares her passion for sport, exercise & health, and life as a student in Ireland. 🔗 bit.ly/3VPdXqi @ucd_sphpss @ucd_global

At last week's HSE Health Protection Conference 2026 "Looking out: Ireland's role in global health security", UCD SPHPSS Associate Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics Mary Codd spoke about training the next generation of public health leaders. She also took the opportunity to get her winter vaccinations. Have you got yours yet? 💉 hse.ie/conditions/flu/get-va…

Many congratulations to our colleague Dr. Karen Keaveney, Associate Professor of Rural Development, who was part of a very special event yesterday at the Institute of International and European Affairs @iiea Karen shared the stage with former President Mary Robinson who gave the keynote address on 'Women Farmers as Agents of the Change we need in Farming'. This was followed by a panel discussion chaired by Secretary General of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and featured Hannah Quinn-Mulligan, Aoife Franklyn, Mary Robinson and Karen Keaveney. Opening with a verse of Eavan Boland's poem 'Our Future Will Become the Past of Other Women', Dr Robinson spoke about the role women across the world play in agricultural - often unseen and unrewarded - but how they are also agents of change for a more sustainable, resilient and equitable farming future. #MnánahÉireann

The rain didn't dampen the spirits of our Master of Public Health and MSc in One Health students last week at the AI in Science Summit 2026 at O'Reilly Hall, UCD. AIS26, coordinated by UCD and Research Ireland, brought together scientists, industry leaders, investors and policymakers to explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on scientific discovery and consider how Europe can drive this transformation with a distinctive and responsible approach. Our students, led by UCD SPHPSS Associate Professor Mary Codd, attended the summit to get real insights into this critically important area, in particular with regard to how AI can impact areas such as One Health and open science. Find out more about our Master of Public Health and MSc in One Health programmes at ucd.ie/phpss. #AIS26 #PublicHealth #OneHealth #UCD #AI #AIinScience

Learning Beyond Borders for #UCDGlobalWeek! 🌏 Spotlighting UCD PhD student Niamh Buckle, recipient of the UCD One Health Scholarship. on her field training in Malaysia! 🌿@ucd_global 🎥 Watch her field training in Malaysia! 🌿bit.ly/4i05glG Read bit.ly/4z4AZYW

🔬 How do lung microbes influence inflammation and disease? Dr Stephen Lalor at @UCDConway explores the links between the microbiome, immunity and conditions like asthma and MS. #Immunology #Microbiome #Research @UCDMedicine @ucddublin Learn More: bit.ly/4zEU57T

ISES Europe at #ISES2026 in Vancouver! @AliConnolly18, Ass. Prof. at @ucddublin @ucd_sphpss @UCD_CHAS chairs and is presenting the work from the ISES Europe Education, Training & Communication. The work included the development of the training series & Future certification.

Suicide prevention is something we can all play a part in. By completing or recommending the free programme Let's Talk About Suicide, you can make a real difference. See hse.ie/letstalk

Meet Dr Martina Wallace, whose research explores the molecular mechanisms underlying metabolic health & disease. Read her profile to learn more about her research & career journey at UCD 🔗 bit.ly/4xOwLmJ #MetabolicHealth #BiomedicalResearch #Obesity #LiverResearch

Professor Karina Pierce, Associate Professor Alan Kelly, Associate Professor Zoe McKay, Professor Tommy Boland from the UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science and Mick Houlihan from @Bordbia Origin Green talk here as UCD Lyons Farm welcomed Agriculture Ministers from all 27 EU Member States, Commissioner Christophe Hansen and Minister Martin Heydon TD, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, for a visit showcasing research and innovation addressing the future of European agriculture.

UCD Lyons Farm welcomed EU Agriculture Ministers for a visit highlighting research & innovation shaping the future of EU agriculture. 🎥 Watch & learn what the Ministers took away from their time at the farm. piped.video/8_OnSacumVA @Ireland2026eu @ucddublin @agriculture_ie

Co-led by Associate Professor Timothy Frawley, this study examines the barriers neurodivergent people encounter within university life and identifies practical ways of making UCD more inclusive and accessible. Read more at: ucd.ie/nmhs/newsandevents/ma… @UCD_Research @UCD_CHAS

Many congratulations to Professor Olaf Schmidt who has been announced as one of the new Fellows of the British Ecological Society. Along with the other fellows, he brings a wide range of expertise and has dedicated his career to advancing the evolving field of ecology. This year’s cohort includes pioneers and leaders in ecology. Among the newly elected Fellows are leading voices who are working at the nexus of policy and biodiversity, practitioners, and those empowering the next generation of ecologists. Professor Olaf Schmidt holds a PhD in soil ecology (UCD), an MSc in soil science (University of Aberdeen), and a 5-year German degree in agricultural sciences (Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg). His main research interests are in the ecology, biodiversity, and biochemistry of soils, with other active research interests in pest management, invasive species, tick ecology, and meat authentication and livestock traceability using stable isotope ratio techniques. His teaching is in the areas of agri-environmental sciences and policy, agricultural zoology, and research skills. britishecologicalsociety.org…

Proud to feature Professor Eilish McAuliffe in our #ResearcherShowcase. Her research explores how stronger leadership, teamwork and implementation can build better health systems and improve patient care. Read more: bit.ly/4gXN3F7 #HealthSystemsResearch #ResearchImpact

The teams, comprising Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs) and Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs), will provide specialist support to people presenting to emergency departments in mental health crisis. gov.ie/en/department-of-heal…

Congratulations to Prof Catherine Godson on receiving the John Vane Medal. A well-deserved recognition of her outstanding contributions to biomedical research. Proud moment for UCD. #UCD #Research @UCD_Research Read: bit.ly/4wsKVK4 @UCD_Conway

DoxyPEP is an emerging HIV/STI prevention strategy involving doxycycline after sex to reduce bacterial STI risks. Led by Dr John Gilmore, the research focuses on the safe and equitable use of DoxyPEP in Ireland and the UK. Read: ucd.ie/nmhs/newsandevents/ne… @UCD_CHAS @UCD_Research

The 20th International Conference on Animal Reproduction (ICAR), an international conference dealing with the breeding and reproductive engineering of livestock and wild animals, opened in Obihiro City on the 23rd of June. This highly prestigious event only happens every four years; often called the "Olympics of Reproductive Science," and this year in Obihiro, it is the first time the conference was held in Asia. Approximately 1,070 delegates; researchers, scientists and students from 54 Countries from across the world gathered to share the latest advances in reproductive science. At a pre-symposium Professor of Animal Reproduction, Dr. Pat Lonergan and Associate Professor in Animal Science, Dr. Alan Kelly from UCD presented their expertise under the title of the symposium; "Beef on Dairy" - Impact of Research and Technological Advances in Animal Reproduction on the Cattle Industry'. Read more at: ucd.ie/agfood/newsandevents/…

"Assessing key aspects of equality, diversity and inclusion among radiography students at an Irish university" just published in @RadiographyJour Arising from @mahermarion's PhD research. @mlsbutler @UCDMedicine @ucddublin @UCD_CHAS @UCDforALL authors.elsevier.com/sd/arti…