Huge congrats to UCC MSc Food Science grad Maeve Cusack, winner of the 2025 SDT/ICDA Dairy Technology Student of the Year Award! Her MSc research in Dairy Process Technology stood out for its innovation & impact on the dairy sector. #UCC #DairyScience #FoodInnovation

our survey is open for only 3 more weeks! supplement use is rising - and we're looking to hear from you about what supplements you are using and how effective they are in relieving menopausal symptoms survey link: https://t.co/sbsjkDoRU3 please share!

What shapes the diets of Irish toddlers (18–36 months)? A study led by @BenLeenSmith from @fnsucc surveyed +1000 parents and found overall low dietary guidelines adherence with food preparation and fussiness, key barriers to healthy eating. Read more: https://t.co/TOFQhzMAJd

We’re hiring a Research Assistant in Nutrition at @UCC! Work on an exciting vitamin D fortified foods dietary intervention project Apply by 29 Aug 2025. Job details & application -

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.

1st publication 🎉 for PhD researcher Nisha Suthar from the @agriculture_ie funded project #PastureNUE now available in-press @jdairyscience DOI - 10.3168/jds.2025-26678 @fnsucc @teagasc @Mike_Dineen_

Currently recruiting a PhD student for an exciting 4 yr project on the development of novel nutritional ingredients for the elderly working with Dr @ElaineMcCarthy_ & Dr @mimeclegg in @fnsucc Further details below. Closing date 4 Aug 2025 @VistaMilk @SEFSUCC @UCC

En route home after few days in Louisville, Kentucky at #ADSA2025 with the group presenting work from @agriculture_ie funded projects #MetaBoBainne and #PastureNUE @fnsucc

Delighted to see @SeamusOM representing UCC FNS at this year’s @BordBiaBloom! Invited by @NDC_ie, he joined a panel on processed foods & dairy with Mary Harrington, Sarah Keogh & Dee Laffan, discussing how gentle processing supports safety, reduces waste & aids global nutrition.

Congratulations to PhD student Clodagh Scannell, one of the winners of the @NutritionSociet Irish Section Postgraduate Symposium Competition! Clodagh presented her winning review paper this morning at the Nutrition Society conference in TU Dublin. Fantastic achievement!

👶 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: https://t.co/M7LLPmZzbu #nutrition #toddlernutrition #Cork

We are absolutely thrilled to officially launch “Menopause, Diet and Cancer”. Shaped by the voices of 16 women who helped design what they needed most – Menopause, Diet and Cancer is not a clinical manual; it’s a book designed to be part of your everyday life—and your kitchen

@hseNCCP @IrishCancerSoc @fnsucc @SEFSUCC @sam_cushen @Katie_J80 @BreakthroCancer @lraigal @RoisinMConnolly @UCCCancerTrials View the book here:

Last night we were delighted to attend a special book launch in @CorkARCcancer by @Katie_J80 and @sam_cushen. Menopause, Diet & Cancer is co-authored by @CORUIreland registered dieticians with the patient voice interwoven throughout.

👏Congratulations to Dr Samantha Cushen and Katie Johnston on the release of this fantastic resource - 'Menopause, Diet & Cancer - eating well after cancer'. Great to see so many at the book launch this evening and hear about the important work in this area.

Today @UCC hosts a special symposium in honour of the late Professor Patrick Fox. Professor Fox’s scientific contributions to dairy science and technology, especially in dairy chemistry and cheese ripening, are known all over the world. https://t.co/VKMAoOWtBN

One of our MSc Dietetics students is exploring supplement use in men diagnosed with prostate cancer. If this applies to you, we’d love your input! 🕐 The short, confidential survey takes less than 10 minutes. 🔗 Take part here: https://t.co/FQ9fP2ogqq

Why is the milk fat globule membrane a valuable bioactive ingredient in promoting health & development in early life nutrition? Find out in an article from a @osufoodscience and @fnsucc team in the recent #JournalofDairyScience dairy foods #specialissue ➡️ https://t.co/TkfLrA15cC

WE’RE HIRING – OCCASIONAL HOUR SUPPORT STAFF Join The Pro-Train Study! To apply please send a brief cover letter and CV to Dr. Conor Carey (CCarey@ucc.ie), in advance of Thursday, May 15th, 12:00 noon.

Can reduced thermal processing of infant milk formula produce a product more closely mimicking the health benefits of breast milk? A @VistaMilk, @Teagasc, and @fnsucc team investigate in the latest #specialissue of the #JournalofDairyScience ➡️ https://t.co/EWnye6rLkh