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John O’Halloran
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President @UCC.bsky.social PhD, DSc, MRIA
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Excited to deliver a research seminar @ucc.ie next Tuesday, exploring women's representation in Irish local government. We start at 3.00 in ORB 2.03.

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January 22, 2026 at 4:39 PM
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Thanks to the Cork Independent for the lovely article about the launch of 'Leading the Way' in City Hall last Thursday 🙏🥳.

@ucc.ie @jfcryan.bsky.social @joh2024.bsky.social @eschonquinlivan.bsky.social

www.corkindependent.com/2025/12/17/w...
Women lead the way in new book launched in City Hall | Cork Independent
A new book celebrating the achievements of 12 inspirational women who made significant contributions to local government in Cork city was launched recently in Cork City Hall.
www.corkindependent.com
December 17, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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Opened by @joh2024.bsky.social , President of @ucc.ie
Featuring chairs @sallycudmore.bsky.social and Sarah O'Connell, and speakers Sean Costello and Cormac O'Cleirigh (InnoGlobal), Sean Mulvaney (ISIF), Lorcan Blake (Grant Thornton), John Morrissey and Brendan Touhy
December 11, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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ucc.ie
UCC joined many across Cork in #GoingGreen last night to show our support for @corkcityfc.ie ahead of tomorrow's FAI Cup Final.

As City's proud Academic Partners, we wish the Rebel Army the very best of luck, especially to our students Matthew Kiernan, Rory Maloney and Matthew Murray.

#CCFC84
UCC's Quad at night, lit up in green.
November 8, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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ucc.ie
"Cop30 marks three decades of climate talks; time is no longer on our side," warns UCC President Prof. John O'Halloran (@joh2024.bsky.social) in today's Irish Times.

"We should not wait for others but lead a path that inspires action."

www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
Cop30: as the window for meaningful action narrows fast, the stakes couldn’t be higher
Every year of delay locks in greater risk, higher costs and more irreversible damage
www.irishtimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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ucc.ie
How will turnout in Friday’s presidential election affect the result?

Professor @theresareidy.bsky.social, political scientist and specialist in voting behaviour, comments on the latest predictions.
How will turnout in Friday’s presidential election affect the result?
For the first time in a presidential election, there is a concerted campaign to persuade people to spoil their votes
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October 23, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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aodhquinlivan.bsky.social
'Leading the Way', written with John Ger O'Riordan and Anne Twomey and published by Cork City Libraries is being launched by the Lord Mayor on 11 November 🚀. It is the 11th book with my name on the cover and I am proud of all of them! @ucc.ie @jfcryan.bsky.social @joh2024.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Wonderful. I too have spotted them happily fishing side by side near the Lee Maltings. The heron waiting to pounce and the egret rattling the stones beneath the surface in search of a pop-up lunch! Beautiful pic Gemma.
October 21, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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ucc.ie
The first Pregnancy Loss Support Policy for staff in an Irish university has been launched by UCC, marking a significant step forward in workplace wellbeing and inclusion.

www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
UCC launches Irelands first Pregnancy Loss Support Policy for University staff | University College Cork
Discover the latest impact of University College Cork with news and views from our leading research experts, our students and our graduates
www.ucc.ie
October 13, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Carmel Shortiss pictured receiving UCC’s Outstanding Colleague Award! 👏Carmel’s dedication, teamwork, and positive impact across the School of Microbiology make this recognition so well deserved.
📸Pictured with @cleverflick.bsky.social , Head of School, and @joh2024.bsky.social , President of UCC.
October 9, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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uccinnovation.bsky.social
Yesterday, @ucc.ie's Entrepreneurs in Residence joined us back on campus for an insightful day of discussions and mentorship.

They met with UCC President @joh2024.bsky.social to discuss UCC's entrepreneurial ecosystem & support the next generation of start-up founders on their journeys.
October 7, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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aodhquinlivan.bsky.social
An enormous pleasure to speak in Dungarvan on Saturday alongside Mayor Séamus Ryan, Minister John Cummins, Arlene Crampsie and Joanne Rothwell. Congratulations to Waterford City and County Council on a very well-run event. @ucc.ie @uccresearch.bsky.social @joh2024.bsky.social @jfcryan.bsky.social
October 6, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Issue 85 of GOVERNMENT TIMES is out! We have 24 pages describing recent activities of students and staff in the Department of Government and Politics @ucc.ie. There is a lot going on and much to celebrate 🥳. @joh2024.bsky.social @jfcryan.bsky.social #LeadingTheWay
September 22, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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Great day at our departmental research confidence. Thanks to @ucc.ie President, @joh2024.bsky.social for opening the event and @davidfarrell-ucd.bsky.social for a wonderful keynote address. Well done to all involved and 👍 to our enthusiastic students.
September 17, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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Looking forward to our departmental conference tomorrow and hearing the keynote address by @davidfarrell-ucd.bsky.social. I'm on Panel 1 which runs from 11.00-12.30. @uccresearch.bsky.social @ucc.ie @jfcryan.bsky.social @joh2024.bsky.social
September 16, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Wonderful that BSc Government & Political Science third year student, Cian Walsh, will represent @ucc.ie on Wednesday on a panel analysing Ursula von der Leyen's State of the European Union address. Good luck! @jfcryan.bsky.social @joh2024.bsky.social
September 8, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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Proud of former UCC BEES postgrad Alicia Mateos Cardenas fronting the winning bid for the global award for Local Green Deals programme:
Cork Chamber Wins Global Award at World Chambers Competition in Melbourne chamber.corkchamber.ie/news/details...
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Cork Chamber Wins Global Award at World Chambers Competition in Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia/Cork, Ireland – Cork Chamber, the voice of business in Cork, has been awarded first place in the ‘Best Collaboration of Chambers, Business and Government’ category at the World Ch...
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September 5, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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By acknowledging that teaching, research and innovation are fundamentally collective endeavours and by providing an ambitious yet supportive academic culture, universities can continue to attract the brightest minds for the future. 💡
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Key principles for attractive and sustainable academic careers
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August 3, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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‘This wasn’t obvious’: the potato evolved from a tomato ancestor, researchers find www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
‘This wasn’t obvious’: the potato evolved from a tomato ancestor, researchers find
Hybridisation event took place about 9 million years ago, helping to ‘spark the emergence of a new organ’
www.theguardian.com
July 31, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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uccresearch.bsky.social
Researchers @ucc.ie 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 (MSCA) Doctoral Networks programme.

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www.ucc.ie/en/research/...
UCC researchers receive €3m in funding from MSCA programme to train the next generation of early-career researchers | University College Cork
Learn, Study and Research in UCC, Ireland's first 5 star university. Our tradition of independent thinking will prepare you for the world and the workplace in a vibrant, modern, green campus.
www.ucc.ie
July 3, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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Huge congratulations Anita! @ucc.ie Richly deserved!
uccresearch.bsky.social UCC Research @uccresearch.bsky.social · Jun 25
International recognition awarded to leading UCC organic chemist 👏

Congratulations to Professor Anita Maguire, a synthetic organic chemist @ucc.ie, and the recipient of the prestigious @rsc.org 2025 Bader Prize for Organic Chemistry. #RSCPrizes
June 25, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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'Is this the way to where the leprechauns live ?'
Filming a new series of #CreedonsMusicalAtlas in the enchanted forest at Guagán Barra/Gougane Barra with the gifted harpist Tara McNeill.
June 19, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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ucc.ie
University College Cork has risen 27 places to 246th in one of the world’s leading education rankings, the QS World University Rankings, which are published today.

This year marks the third successive increase in UCC's placing, and is our highest ranking in ten years.

www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
June 19, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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ucc.ie
We’re delighted to announce Professor Stephen Graham as Head of UCC College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences.

Prof. Graham's appointment comes at a time of significant growth across Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at UCC.

We look forward to welcoming him to UCC in September.
University College Cork announces appointment of new Head of College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences | University College Cork
Discover the latest impact of University College Cork with news and views from our leading research experts, our students and our graduates
www.ucc.ie
June 17, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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researchireland.ie
Good morning from the first-ever Research Ireland Forum! The Forum is a key part of the consultation process on key priorities for the future direction of the new agency. Stay with us for updates. #ResearchIreland
June 5, 2025 at 9:08 AM