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ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social @ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Theekshani Kolamunna tells us about her PhD journey in UCD and her research. Theekshani's research examines the impact of Brexit on food fraud on the island of Ireland. Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/5pvhTG5t5o4 #phdjourneys #ucdphd #ucd #phdresearch #research #ucdresearch #brexit #foodfraud

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ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social @ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

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ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social @ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Tonight! Our next public lecture will take place online, at 7pm. Digital technologies and AI to assist with a healthy and sustainable diet. This is a free event; registration is necessary. Register here: shorturl.at/eZuZ7 #public lecture #health #research

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ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social @ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Stergios Melios tells us about his PhD journey in UCD and also his research and the impact it will have. He examines sensory and emotional evaluation of nitrate/nitrite free meat products. Watch on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/zNp5wBn9YdY #phdjourneys #ucdphd #ucd #phdstories

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ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social @ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Our next public lecture will take place onlin, 17 November at 7pm. title: Digital technologies and AI to assist with a healthy and sustainable diet. This is a free event; registration is necessary. Register here: shorturl.at/eZuZ7 #public lecture #health #research

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ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social @ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

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ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social @ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

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ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social @ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

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ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social @ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Rachel Connolly tells us about her PhD journey in UCD and also her research and the impact it will have. Rachel's research addresses a key challenge faced by pasture-based livestock systems. Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/SIAQ33DaSpc #phdjourneys #ucd #multispeciesswards #livestock #pasture

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ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social @ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

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ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social @ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Matta Ebaid tells us about his PhD journey in UCD and also his research and the impact it will have. Matta's research involves food authenticity markers in grass-fed feed. Watch on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/p4IswhaQDp8 #ucdphd #ucd #phdstories #phdresearch #ucdresearch #grassfed

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ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social @ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Congratulations to Professor Helen Roche, who has just been appointed to the Board of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI). Read more about Professor Roche and her appointment here: www.gov.ie/en/department-of-health/…

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ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social @ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

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ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social @ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Anna Quinn tells us about her PhD journey in UCD and also her research and the impact it will have. Watch the full video on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/2h6-xChCoK0 #phdjourneys #ucdphd #ucd #phdstories #phdresearch #research #ucdresearch #appetite #seniorhealth #seniorwellness

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ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social @ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Tonight's Public Lecture is all about bugs! Prof Shay Fanning and Dr Guerrino Macori discuss the good and the bad microbes in our food. 📅22nd September ⌚7pm 📍Online This is a free online event, registration is necessary. Register here: shorturl.at/K68Sx

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ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social @ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Our next Public Lecture is all about bugs! Prof Shay Fanning and Dr Guerrino Macori discuss the good and the bad microbes in our food. 📅22nd September ⌚7pm 📍Online This is a free online event, registration is necessary. Register here: shorturl.at/K68Sx

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ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social @ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

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ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social @ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

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ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social @ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Heather Kenny tells us about her PhD journey in UCD and also her research and the impact it will have. Watch the full video on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/usv4-zamYVw

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ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social @ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Heather Kenny tells us about her PhD journey in UCD and also her research and the impact it will have. Watch the full video on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/usv4-zamYVw

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ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social @ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

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ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social @ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Prof Paul Whyte discusses the current Listeria outbreak and product recalls with Todayfm. Details of the affected ready meal and salad leaves products are listed on the FSAI website: shorturl.at/sGh1s Read more here: shorturl.at/qeOS4 #foodsafety #listeria #health

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ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social @ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

We are seeking men to participate in an in-person focus group discussion. Locations: Blanchardstown Library, Charleville Mall Library, Tallaght Library and UCD. Register here: forms.gle/m5NtK9vDb2EsHJAK9

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ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social @ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

We had a very successful Thesis in 3 event yesterday. Fascinating snapshots of research spanning a variety of areas. The winners were: 1st place: Parnian Jalili, Runner up: Joy Chidinma Nnadiegbulam We finished with a table quiz with a mix of questions and challenges.

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ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social @ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Soil to society — science you can taste, touch & try! Join us at #UCDFestival for: 🔬 Microscopes 🐄 Cow milking 🌱 Soil secrets 🎲 Dairy prizes 📍 Ground floor, O'Brien Science Centre 🕛 Sat 7th June 12–6PM | Free & open to all! festival.ucd.ie

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ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social @ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

“It’s not just mess — it’s a food safety issue.” Dr. Amalia Scannell from @ucdfoodhealth spoke with @NewstalkFM about how to manage your fridge like a pro. Listen here: shorturl.at/6j77z #FoodSafety #FridgeHacks #FoodScience #UCD #Newstalk

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ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social @ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Our latest public lecture is now available to watch back on our YouTube channel: "Tackling Food Waste - a Circular Bioeconomy Approach with Prof Thomas Curran and Dr Simona Grasso Watch back here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLHx9Fk-T-0 #Foodwaste #bioecononmy #foodandhealth #upcycledfoods

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ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social @ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Free Online Lecture: "Tackling Food Waste - a Circular Bioeconomy Approach " 🗓️ Date: This evening ⏰ Time: 7 PM 📍 Location: Online #Foodwaste #bioecononmy #PublicHealth #FreeLecture #IrelandEvents #foodandhealth #upcycledfoods

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ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social @ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Free Online Lecture: "Tackling Food Waste - a Circular Bioeconomy Approach " Reminder: 🗓️ Date: 12th May 2025 ⏰ Time: 7 PM 📍 Location: Online #Foodwaste #bioecononmy #PublicHealth #FreeLecture #IrelandEvents #foodandhealth #upcycledfoods

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ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social @ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Free Online Lecture: "Tackling Food Waste - a Circular Bioeconomy Approach " Next Monday 🗓️ Date: 12th May 2025 ⏰ Time: 7 PM 📍 Location: Online #Foodwaste #bioecononmy #PublicHealth #FreeLecture #IrelandEvents #foodandhealth #upcycledfoods

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ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social @ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Free Online Lecture: "Tackling Food Waste - a Circular Bioeconomy Approach " 🗓️ Date: 12th May 2025 ⏰ Time: 7 PM 📍 Location: Online #Foodwaste #bioecononmy #PublicHealth #FreeLecture #IrelandEvents #foodandhealth #upcycledfoods

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ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social @ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Today is all about sustainability as it is Global Recycling Day. Make a special effort to reuse/recycle today. Some useful websites for more information: mywaste.ie www.weeeireland.ie re-turn.ie repak.ie #globalrecyclingday2025 #recycle #sustainable #reuse

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ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social @ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Assoc Prof Celine Murrin as Principal Investigator has led research projects on the Evaluation of the EU School Food Scheme in Ireland and more. Watch her public lecture on healthy school lunches: School Lunches Public Lecture: shorturl.at/bCG0Q

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ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social @ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Today is International Women's Day. We would like to take this time to acknowledge the many talented women that contribute to food and health research. #internationalwomensday2025 #foodscience #healthresearch

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ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social @ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

How can UCD Food Vision 2030 contribute to India’s evolving food policies and sustainable nutrition goals? Prof Eileen Gibney discusses how Ireland’s Food Vision 2030 strategy can contribute to India’s goals Read more here: shorturl.at/aX6MY

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ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social @ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Register for @ESAI_Environ Public Event hosted in @ucddublin as part of #ENVIRON2025 "Your Sustainable Shopping List- how can you engage in more environmentally conscious shopping" Monday 10th March, form 7-9pm Register: www.esaiweb.org/environ/public-even…

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ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social @ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

World Obesity Day Obesity is a complex global challenge. We are committed to research that drives healthier food systems, supports balanced nutrition, and empowers individuals to make informed choices. Watch a Public Lecture on this topic: tinyurl.com/36hswwhs

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ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social @ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Chitosan - a versatile material! Prof Ronan Gormley provides insight into how Chitin found in shells and bones of crustaceans is converted to chitosan by deacetylation, has many uses in the area of health. Read all about it here: shorturl.at/KoiwM

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ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social @ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Get ready for pancake Tuesday tomorrow Try a healthy high protein pancake recipe to start your day and a savoury sweetcorn, feta & spring onion pancake for dinner. Healthy high #protein pancake: shorturl.at/5qswI Savoury sweetcorn & feta pancake: shorturl.at/NT63e #pancake #recipe

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ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social @ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Abstracts are now open for #nuGOoweek2025 PhDs and researchers in molecular nutrition, personalised nutrition, nutrigenomics, nutritional systems biology and metabolomics are invited to submit an abstract to present their research. More information: shorturl.at/UvoLn

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ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social @ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Free Online Public Lecture: "Food Labelling and Making Foods Healthier" 📅 TODAY 🕖 7 PM Speakers: Dr. Fiona Lalor & Dr. Cristina Arroyo Casabona Register here: shorturl.at/FFpcA #FoodLabelling #HealthyEating #HealthierChoices #PublicLecture @FSAI @FoodSafetyAuthorityofIreland

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ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social @ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Free Online Public Lecture: "Food Labelling and Making Foods Healthier" 📅 24th February 🕖 7 PM Speakers: Dr. Fiona Lalor & Dr. Cristina Arroyo Casabona Register here: shorturl.at/FFpcA #FoodLabelling #HealthyEating #HealthierChoices #PublicLecture @FSAI @FoodSafetyAuthorityofIreland

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ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social @ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

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ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social @ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Today is #World Cancer Day, a global observance led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to highlight the urgent need to end the injustice of preventable inequities in cancer care. www.worldcancerday.org www.cancer.ie www.cancertrials.ie

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ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social @ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

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ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social @ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Congratulations to our Director, Professor Eileen Gibney for being recognised at the UCD 2025 Teaching and Learning Awards for teaching excellence Read more here: shorturl.at/Xivtw

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Excellence of UCD staff recognised at 2025 Teaching and Learning Awards

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ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social @ucdfoodhealth.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Free Online Public Lectures 2025 24 Feb: Food Labelling, Making Foods Healthier 12 May: Tackling Food Waste, Circular Bioeconomy Approach 22 Sept: Balancing Bugs: Good & Bad Microbes 17 Nov: Using AI & Digital Technologies: Healthy Diets Register: shorturl.at/CJlmf

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