School of Microbiology UCC @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Best of luck to School of Microbiology UCC student Andrew Sheehan, who is representing Ireland in the men's quadruple sculls at the World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam this afternoon! 🇮🇪🚣♂️ 100
Reposted by School of Microbiology UCCAPC Microbiome Ireland @apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social · 19/08/20262 reviews in @allergy-eaaci.bsky.social examine iron deficiency in atopic disease & the immune sequence during IgE-mediated food reactions. Group Leader Liam O’Mahony contributed to both. buff.ly/fu6r6Qh buff.ly/FJbWULo #Allergy #Immunology #FoodAllergy #AtopicDisease @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social 213
School of Microbiology UCC @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Huge congratulations to Ay'sha Moore, who completed her Viva Voce exam here in School of Microbiology UCC, today. Well done Ay'sha! 250
School of Microbiology UCC @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Think microbes are boring? Think again. Join Prof. Martin Welch (University of Cambridge) as he explores the world of microbial "bad neighbours, antisocial behaviour, and party animals." 🎉🔬 📅 Mon 27 July | 🕒 3–4pm | 📍 The Shteppes, UCC #Microbiology #UCC #Science 121
School of Microbiology UCC @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Well this icon, Carmel Shortiss, has retired after an epic career with School of Microbiology UCC. So many will remember Carmel as a confidant, teacher, friend and mentor. #retirement #farewellqueencarmel 220
School of Microbiology UCC @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social · 19/06/2026Huge congratulations to our students who are graduating today! #researchexcellence #education #graduation #lovemicro 000
Reposted by School of Microbiology UCCDavid Clarke @cleverflick.bsky.social · 05/06/2026Opportunity for someone interested in a full time permanent lectureship in Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology at @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DRS979/l...jobs.ac.ukLecturer (Above the Bar) in Environmental Microbiology & Biotechnology at University College CorkDiscover an exciting academic career path as a Lecturer (Above the Bar) in Environmental Microbiology & Biotechnology at jobs.ac.uk. Don't miss out on this job opportunity - apply today! 037
School of Microbiology UCC @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Postgraduate Research Day 2026! 000
School of Microbiology UCC @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Thrilled to see @jenswalter15.bsky.social and Prof Paul O'Toole recognised at the @ucc.ie research awards. 🎉 Congrats to Jens on the Research Communicator of the Year Award and to Paul on the Research Career Achievement Award — two honours that reflect the iconic research at UCC. 👏 010
School of Microbiology UCC @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social · 19/05/2026🌿🔬 The May newsletter from the School of Microbiology, University College Cork is out now! Packed with research highlights, student news, events, and life around the lab. ☀️🧫 Happy reading! #Microbiology #UCC 130
School of Microbiology UCC @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social · 19/05/2026We’re delighted to celebrate the newly titled Dr Raphaela Joos, who successfully defended her thesis today. We couldn’t be prouder of this incredible achievement! Pictured here with Paul Ross, Catherine Stanton, Sarah Leeber, Ruth Ramsey, and John MacSharry. #vivavoce #gutbrain #congratulations 0110
Reposted by School of Microbiology UCCSeqBiome @seqbiome.bsky.social · 06/05/2026We’re excited to share that our Head of Bioinformatics, Prof. Marcus Claesson will be speaking at the ILSI Europe Symposium 2026. He’ll present “Decoding the Microbiome: Established Evidence to Emerging Applications” on Tue 16th. @apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social 132
School of Microbiology UCC @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social · 24/04/2026Microminute Ep. 5 — Sustainable Biofuels 🦠🌱 Our 3rd‑year Microbiology students at UCC explore how microbes could help power a cleaner future — all in one minute. Huge credit to the team for another inventive episode. www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJww...youtube.comMicroMinute: Sustainable BiofuelsYouTube video by Discover UCC 000
School of Microbiology UCC @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social · 22/04/2026Episode 4 of our Microminute series is here; Brewing Yeasts 3rd Year Microbiology students at University College Cork turn their focus to the fascinating role of yeasts in brewing, highlighting the science behind a process that blends microbiology with everyday life. www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY4L...youtube.comMicroMinute: Brewing YeastsYouTube video by Discover UCC 010
School of Microbiology UCC @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social · 20/04/2026Episode 3 of the #microminute has landed!! #Microminute #GutMicrobiome #IBD #ORALMICROBIOME #UCC www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKwe...youtube.comMicroMinute - The Role of Oral Microbiome in IBDYouTube video by Discover UCC 000
School of Microbiology UCC @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social · 17/04/2026Our 3rd Year Microbiology students at UCC are back with Episode 2 of Microminute 🦠 A fast, creative 60-second look into the microbial world — packed with curiosity and great teamwork. 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLvr... #Microminute #GutMicrobiome #ParkinsonsDiseaseyoutube.comMicroMinute: Gut Microbiome in Parkinson's DiseaseYouTube video by Discover UCC 000
Reposted by School of Microbiology UCCAPC Microbiome Ireland @apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Hosted in the lab space at @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social A big thank you to our fantastic demonstrators Killian Scanlon, Shona Uniacke-Lowe, Katie Bourke, Lorraine Draper, Ioanna Fountouli and session coordinators Natalia Rios Colombo (@rioscolombo.bsky.social)& Eva McArdle. 011
School of Microbiology UCC @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social · 10/04/2026@uccmicrobiology.bsky.social is proud to present the #microminute starting the exceptional students of Microbiology UCC Sit back, relax and enjoy!! youtu.be/3OmT1Vu1bdM?...youtu.beThe Microminute - brought to you by Microbiology students at University College Cork.YouTube video by Discover UCC 010
School of Microbiology UCC @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social · 08/04/2026It's always a special day when an old friend comes back to visit! Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de Oliveira returns to us this week at the final seminar of semester 2. Don't miss this very special seminar!! @microscrum.bsky.social 000
Reposted by School of Microbiology UCCPauline Scanlan @paulinedscanlan.bsky.social · 02/04/2026Thanks to @siderophile.bsky.social for an excellent seminar today @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social showcasing how multiple stressors effect the ecology and evolution of soil microbes thanks to @microscrum.bsky.social for organising! 172
School of Microbiology UCC @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social · 31/03/2026🧀 New from #UCCMicrobiology! “Raw Milk Cheese Microbiomes: A Paradigm for Interactions of Lactic Acid Bacteria in Food Ecosystems.” A compact look at how raw‑milk cheeses act as natural labs for microbial interactions that shape flavour, safety & fermentation. www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/15...mdpi.com 100
School of Microbiology UCC @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social · 31/03/2026🔬 UCC Microbiology Seminar Thurs 2 Apr, 13:00 — Dr. Siobhan O’Brien (TCD) on “Ecological & evolutionary impacts of multiple stressors on soil microbial communities.” 📍 C_PHARM_LG51 (In‑person) #Microbiology #SoilEcology #MicrobialEcology #EvolutionaryBiology #UCC #ResearchSeminar #AcademicEvents 000
Reposted by School of Microbiology UCCAPC Microbiome Ireland @apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social · 30/03/2026@uccresearch.bsky.social, @teagasc.bsky.social, @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social, @ucc.ie, @springernature.com, @scifoodhealth.bsky.social @pauldcotter.bsky.social, @orlaos.bsky.social, @cibiocm.bsky.social, 001
School of Microbiology UCC @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social · 27/03/2026Huge congratulations to Dr Lu Yao on her successful viva today! pictured here with supervisor Liam O'Mahony internal examiner Cormac Gahan and external examiner Cliona O'Farrelly 000
School of Microbiology UCC @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social · 25/03/2026Massive congrats to all the Micro graduates at University College Cork today 🎓👏 After years of experiments, deadlines, and questioning your life choices… You actually did it 😄 What an achievement! Special shoutout to Technical Officer Dr David Woods on graduating today — legend status unlocked 🙌 110
School of Microbiology UCC @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social · 25/03/2026Huge congrats to all the MEngSc Industrial Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing grads at UCC! 🎓🎉 What a journey it’s been — long hours, big challenges, and plenty of wins along the way. You’ve put in the work and it shows! Celebrate it, you’ve earned it 👏 #UCC #Graduation #Biotech #Biomanufacturing 011
School of Microbiology UCC @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social · 25/03/2026🎓 Huge Congratulations to the MSc Bioinformatics Class of 2026 at University College Cork! 🎉 What an incredible achievement! Students pictured here with programme director Marcus Claesson 100
School of Microbiology UCC @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social · 24/03/2026🚨 Double Seminar at UCC Microbiology 🚨 📅 Thurs 26 March 2026 | 📍 C_PHARM_LG51 🧬 12PM: Post-viral lung fibrosis – Prof. Harry Karmouty-Quintana 🌱 1PM: Food system microbiomes – Prof. Paul Cotter Two expert talks. One great afternoon of science 🔬 #Microbiology #Seminar #Microbiome #LungHealth 100
School of Microbiology UCC @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social · 18/03/2026Join us for the next UCC School of Microbiology Seminar! 🧫 We’re delighted to host Prof. Jens Walter (UCC), who will speak on: “Optimising dietary fibre nutritional strategies considering the gut microbiome” 221
School of Microbiology UCC @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social · 10/03/2026As part of Cystic Fibrosis Week, UCC Biology Society and UCC Genetics Society are hosting a Speaker Evening tonight (Tuesday 10th March at 6pm in the Boole Library Creative Zone) in aid of Cystic Fibrosis Ireland. 100
School of Microbiology UCC @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social · 06/03/2026🔬 Great to see Dr Jerry Reen judging at ESB Blas Éolaíochta at the RDS on March 5th. Primary pupils from Gaelscoileanna and Gaeltacht schools presented their science projects through Irish. Curious mindsand huge enthusiasm — the scientists of the future are already at work. 050
School of Microbiology UCC @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social · 05/03/2026Congratulations to Dr Carlos Belloch Molina, who successfully defended his thesis yesterday. Pictured with Prof John Morrissey, Francisco Vitor Santos da Silva, Ph.D., Prof Maria Jose Sousa Gallagher and external examiner, Prof Petri-Jaan Lahtvee from Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia 000
School of Microbiology UCC @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social · 02/03/2026Last Friday, the MENIBB programme took to the road and toured the Irish Bioeconomy Foundation located on the National Bioeconomy campus, Lisheen, County Tipperary. 100
School of Microbiology UCC @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social · 25/02/2026📢 A Major Step Forward for Race Equality at University College Cork The UCC Race Equality Action Plan (REAP) 2026–2028 has officially launched — marking a powerful milestone in our collective commitment to building a more inclusive, equitable university community. 110
School of Microbiology UCC @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social · 23/02/2026We were delighted to support #Stripe Young Scientist Caoimhlin Duggan (St Brogan’s College, Bandon) in her research on Listeria monocytogenes — with expert guidance from @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social T.O. Mary-Jane Lynch. 100
School of Microbiology UCC @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social · 23/02/2026🔬 UCC School of Microbiology Seminar Series Zoe Kampff (Mahony Group) presents: Phage-host interactions of S. thermophilus bacteriophage P738 🗓 Thurs 26 Feb 2026 ⏰ 13:00 📍 C_PHARM_LG51, UCC (In-person only) Join us for insights into virus–bacteria dynamics. 🦠 000
Reposted by School of Microbiology UCCAPC Microbiome Ireland @apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social · 16/02/2026New paper from Imperial College London and APC Microbiome Ireland journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... #bacteriophage #microbiome #ucc #teagasc #phage @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social @colinhillucc.bsky.social @asm.org @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.socialjournals.asm.orgStable co-existence of Citrobacter rodentium with a lytic bacteriophage during in vivo murine infection | mBioBacteriophages, or phages, are viruses that can either kill or persist inside bacteria. Current interests in phage biology are in part ignited by the fact that they could be used to treat infections… 001
School of Microbiology UCC @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social · 12/02/2026Check out the latest goings on from Sam Fenn of @masseylab.bsky.social 020
Reposted by School of Microbiology UCCmicroSCRUM @microscrum.bsky.social · 12/02/2026🚨REMINDER: Join us today at 1pm in the Cavanagh Pharmacy Building for our School Seminar Series. 001
Reposted by School of Microbiology UCCAPC Microbiome Ireland @apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social · 10/02/2026@pauldcotter.bsky.social, @jenswalter15.bsky.social, @colinhillucc.bsky.social, @uccresearch.bsky.social, @teagasc.bsky.social, @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social, @anatneuroucc.bsky.social 011
School of Microbiology UCC @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social · 11/02/2026🔬✨ Celebrating the women and girls of the College of Science, Engineering & Food Science at UCC this International Day of Women and Girls in Science. We stand in solidarity with everyone who loves science — because science is for everyone. 💙 #WomenInScience #IDWGS #UCC #STEM 040
School of Microbiology UCC @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social · 06/02/2026🧀🦠 Wood, microbes… and cheese! Join us for the UCC School of Microbiology Seminar with Silvia Ruta (Univ. of Catania): “Wood, microbes and cheese: the biofilms that shape fermentations” 📅 Thu 12 Feb 2026 | ⏰ 13:00 📍 C_PHARM_LG51, UCC (in-person) #Microbiology #Fermentation #Biofilms #UCC 121
Reposted by School of Microbiology UCCAPC Microbiome Ireland @apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social · 06/02/2026APC is recruiting two PhD students to investigate the molecular mechanisms underpinning preferential carbohydrate metabolism or the study of viability states, as relevant to selected human-associated bifidobacteria. bit.ly/4bFYJK8 @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social #bifidobacteria #jobfairy #ucc #phd 002
School of Microbiology UCC @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social · 06/02/2026📣We are delighted to share that Jill O’Sullivan’s paper, “Host-microbe multi-omics and succinotype profiling have prognostic value for future relapse in patients with inflammatory bowel disease” (Gut Microbes), has been awarded the 2025 Professor Gerald Fitzgerald Research Award. 🎆 031
School of Microbiology UCC @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social · 30/01/2026Good things come in small packages…including microbes 🧫 Get the latest from the School of Microbiology Right here, Right now!! 010
School of Microbiology UCC @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social · 30/01/2026Congratulations on a well-deserved retirement. Thank you Alan for the impact you’ve made and the example you’ve set—wishing you all the best ahead. 022
School of Microbiology UCC @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social · 30/01/2026Today we celebrate the legend that is Professor Alan Dobson as he begins a well-earned retirement 🎓✨ Thank you for the years of kindness and guidance you’ve given to so many.. Your wisdom, generosity, and dedication have left a lasting mark.. Wishing you a joyful and fulfilling next chapter! 👏📚 010
School of Microbiology UCC @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social · 29/01/2026Huge congratulations to Dr Lisa Friess on passing her Viva exam today and earning her well-deserved title! An incredible milestone—well done! 👏🎓 010
School of Microbiology UCC @uccmicrobiology.bsky.social · 21/01/2026Kickstart your 2026 by exploring your postgrad options at UCC’s Postgrad Expo. Here, you will have the opportunity to meet our academic and professional services staff to discuss our range of courses, as well as speak with current postgrad students. Register now: www.eventbrite.ie/e/ucc-postgr... 000
Reposted by School of Microbiology UCCUCC Research @uccresearch.bsky.social · 20/01/2026A new research study has uncovered a previously unknown role that our gut plays in regulating early brain development. The study, led by researchers from @apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social @ucc.ie, is published in the prestigious international journal Advanced Science. www.ucc.ie/en/research/...ucc.ieGut Microbes Play a Role in Early Brain Development | University College CorkLearn, 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. 073
