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Dairy Scientist & Lecturer @ UCC, Ireland 🇮🇪 Views are my own

Ireland
Joined November 2012
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Postgrad opportunity! Are you passionate about food & nutritional sciences? Thinking about higher education & pursuing a Master by Research? As part of the TransForm project, we are looking for a suitable candidate to investigate the in vitro digestion behaviour of protein gels.
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We are hiring a Lecturer Nutritional Sciences at 0.8 FTE for 10+ months at @fnsucc If you would like to gain experience and contribute to teaching on our BSc Nutritional Sciences then apply by 12 noon on Tues, 29th July. Details here: ucc.ie/en/hr/
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👶 Have a toddler aged 24–42 months? We’re conducting a 12-week dietary intervention study, exploring practical ways to improve the diets of young children. 📌 2 in-person visits to @UCC @fnsucc ✅ Start here: tinyurl.com/NurtureDiet #nutrition #toddlernutrition #Cork
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Athletes’ food choices aren’t simple. Our new study—the largest yet with 1145 athletes—reveals a complex web where sensory appeal, performance, sport type & competition level among others, interact. Understanding this is key to better nutrition strategies. See full study below.
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Exciting PhD opportunity within our Teagasc nutrition group, in collaboration with UCC, focusing on autumn-calving/winter-milk systems: teagasc.ie/media/website/abo… Retweets appreciated! @teagasc @uccBEES @PastureBase
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We're hiring! PhD position available on the Sustainable Food Systems research team.
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Closing date for applications is this Friday! 🚨
🍒Last chance to apply for the MSc Human Nutrition and Dietetics @fnsucc Submit your application by 🗓️Friday 10th January 2025. More info available on this exciting MSc here: tinyurl.com/yn2myudn @sam_cushen @aoiferyan30 @akellyucc @SEFSUCC
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Job Opportunity! Join VistaMilk as a Postdoctoral Researcher to advance precision pasture modeling, improve grass growth predictions, and tackle GHG challenges. 📍 Teagasc, Moorepark ⏳ 43 months Apply now: topjobs-teagasc.thehirelab.c… #PostDocJobs (cats not included)
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Still 4 days to apply for our PhD on dietary optimisation for nutrition, environment and cost benefits. See below ⏬⏬⏬
🚨PhD Opportunity🚨 with Thom Huppertz and myself on "Dietary optimization to improve nutritional adequacy, environmental impact and cost. What are the minimum changes that are required?" @fnsucc 48-month PhD project funded by @NZOzuivel. Details: shorturl.at/oalgf
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🚨Closing date for applications is approaching!🚨
1/3 Exciting PhD Opportunity at UCC! Designing a healthy diet that is feasible and acceptable for children and adolescents! 🎓 Fully funded 🗓️ Start: February/March 2025 (flexible) 📍 University College Cork, Ireland...
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Join us today at 1pm! events.teams.microsoft.com/e…
Interested in a career in Dietetics? Join the @UCC MSc Human Nutrition & Dietetics Online Open Day 2024 on Fri, 29 Nov, 13:00–15:30. Learn about the programme, application tips, and hear from guest speakers. Registration required: tinyurl.com/23nsf5jv. See you there!
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Are you 65+? Join the OASIS Study! Help us explore the benefits of vitamin D-fortified foods. Involves 2 visits to UCC, blood samples, diet assessments & 10 weeks of trial bread. Travel expenses covered within Cork city. Contact Dr Colette O'Neill at oasis@ucc.ie or 086 811 0792
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Tom O'Callaghan retweeted
🚨PhD Opportunity🚨 with Thom Huppertz and myself on "Dietary optimization to improve nutritional adequacy, environmental impact and cost. What are the minimum changes that are required?" @fnsucc 48-month PhD project funded by @NZOzuivel. Details: shorturl.at/oalgf
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We are delighted to celebrate 11 of our staff members who recently ranked in the top 2% of researchers globally in the Elsevier/Stanford University World Rankings. This recognition highlights our impact on food science, nutrition, and sustainable food systems. Congrats to all!
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1/3 Exciting PhD Opportunity at UCC! Designing a healthy diet that is feasible and acceptable for children and adolescents! 🎓 Fully funded 🗓️ Start: February/March 2025 (flexible) 📍 University College Cork, Ireland...
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Are you 65+? Join the OASIS Study! Help us explore the benefits of vitamin D-fortified foods. Involves 2 visits to UCC, blood samples, diet assessments & 10 weeks of trial bread. Travel expenses covered within Cork city. Contact Dr Colette O'Neill at oasis@ucc.ie or 086 811 0792
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Tom O'Callaghan retweeted
Exciting new #bioinformatics role (~2 year duration) available to analyse #agriculture and #food related #microbiomes topjobs-teagasc.thehirelab.c… @teagasc @TeagascFood
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Thanks to all involved in our recent Research Seminar focused on Public & Patient Involvement! Hearing from @sam_cushen , Dr. Maurice O’Sullivan & @MajellaOKeeffe highlighted the vital role these seminars play in sharing knowledge within our School & driving research forward.
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Delighted to welcome the #UPLIFT team to @TeagascFood today for project kick-off. Funded by @agriculture_ie to develop next-generation alternative protein foods through fermentation. Looking forward to working with this amazing group! @fnsucc @WeAreTUDublin
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