Public health researchers (like myself) want to take an upstream view of obesity, focusing on environmental factors rather than individual behaviour. In this talk, I argue this is not possible with obesity. Whether we like it or not, obesity just IS an individual and moralised concept.
25.02.2026 09:01
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The sixth seminar in the Public Health in Action Seminar Series 2025/26 will take place on Thursday 12th March 2026.
Please join us in person from 13:00-14: 00
in UCC's Western Gateway Building, Rm 4.05
or join us online via MS Teams here lnkd.in/d4HAuREa
@ucc.ie @statsepi.bsky.social
24.02.2026 14:06
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WE ARE HIRING! | University College Cork
Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Promotion, University College Cork, UCC
www.ucc.ie/en/publichea...
WE ARE HIRING A PROFESSOR IN PUBLIC HEALTH!
We are seeking an established and innovative academic leader - this role is designed for an exceptional candidate who possesses a robust track record in public health research, education, health policy and community engagement.
23.02.2026 13:14
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Exceptional presentations from our participants covering a wide range of impactful topics.
Each presentation reflected depth, methodological rigour, and real-world relevance.
An energising showcase of research excellence for the entire audience.
Exceptional presentations from our participants covering a wide range of impactful topics.
Each presentation reflected depth, methodological rigour, and real-world relevance.
An energising showcase of research excellence for the entire audience.
Exceptional presentations from our participants covering a wide range of impactful topics.
Each presentation reflected depth, methodological rigour, and real-world relevance.
An energising showcase of research excellence for the entire audience.
Exceptional presentations from our participants covering a wide range of impactful topics.
Each presentation reflected depth, methodological rigour, and real-world relevance.
An energising showcase of research excellence for the entire audience.
Exceptional presentations from our participants covering a wide range of impactful topics.
Each presentation reflected depth, methodological rigour, and real-world relevance.
An energising showcase of research excellence for the entire audience.
@publichealthucc.bsky.social
19.02.2026 15:26
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The PROSPERH Project EU Momentum Continues!
We are delighted to announce our systemic review has been published in the International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health (January 27, 2026).
Open-access article available at link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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03.02.2026 15:42
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Public Health in Action Seminar Series | University College Cork
Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Promotion, University College Cork, UCC
Our next Public Health in Action Seminar takes place on Thursday 15th January.
Join us online or in person - details below.
www.ucc.ie/en/publichea...
@ucc.ie @statsepi.bsky.social
13.01.2026 14:33
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The School of Public is delighted to announce that a landmark scientific article on an evidence-based programme to reduce #depression and #suicidal behaviour was published in #NatureMentalHealth on Friday 9th January 2026.
Visit our website to find out more!
www.ucc.ie/en/publichea...
12.01.2026 13:06
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Season’s Greetings from the School of Public Health!
To all our colleagues, partners and stakeholders, thank you for your valuable input and collaboration over the past year!
We wish you a peaceful Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year!
The School of Public Health Team
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22.12.2025 12:05
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Congratulations to our 2025 #Quercus College Scholars
UCC's Quercus College Scholar Awards acknowledge the academic achievement of students who have achieved top marks in the exams of Summer 2025.
We are delighted to welcome Molly Lowney and Isobel Lannin to UCC's Quercus family!
@ucc.ie
26.11.2025 19:27
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Our Public Health in Action series is back for its third session!
This session will feature Dr Darren Dahly.
Join us on Thursday, 13 November 2025, from 13:00 to14:00, in person or online via MS Teams.
📍 Where: Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, Room 104
💻 Or join via Teams lnkd.in/eCJSCj_3
12.11.2025 17:37
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🌿 Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month 🌿
MentBest Project’s Limerick Alliance for Mental Health Support is hosting a Level 3 Community Facilitator/Gatekeeper Training on:
* 21st October 2025
* 13:00 - 16:30
* The Clayton Hotel, Steamboat Quay, Limerick
Register free at lnkd.in/e48r7Z-J
16.10.2025 11:43
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💚 FUN ALERT! Health Impact Assessment (HIA) event is fast approaching💚
We're hosting a 'Getting Going with Health Impact Assessment' event on Thursday 6th November in UCC - 10am-3 pm.
A fantastic line up of speakers.
A World Cafe to collect input from attendees.
Register at lnkd.in/e7Hfk6yN
15.10.2025 15:48
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PUBLIC HEALTH IN ACTION SEMINAR SERIES
13:00 to 14:00 16 October
The next Seminar in the series will be delivered by Prof Claire Buckley.
“My Role as a Consultant in Public Health Medicine in the Health Service.”
Please join us in person in BHSC UCC Rm 104 or via MS Teams lnkd.in/en2t3xk7
14.10.2025 15:02
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The School of Public Health was delighted to meet prospective students at #UCC Open Day 2025!
Great interest in our BSc in Public Health Sciences, with thanks to Dr Paul Beirne & our student ambassadors.
Learn more: www.ucc.ie/en/ck706/
14.10.2025 14:00
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World Mental Health Day 2025 | University College Cork
Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Promotion, University College Cork, UCC
#WorldMentalHealthDay 2025 - 10th October 2025
Highlights the need to support the mental health and psychosocial needs of people affected by humanitarian emergencies.
PROSPERH – Promoting Positive Mental and Physical Health in Changing Work Environments
Visit www.ucc.ie/en/publichea...
10.10.2025 10:35
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Registration is now Open for the SPHeRE Network Online Symposium with Dr Laura Cronin, UCC and Nicole Winters, Royal Jubilee Maternity Hospital, Belfast.
Tuesday 18th November from 1-2 pm.
Registration link: www.sphereprogramme.ie/6318-2/
@ucc.ie @statsepi.bsky.social
09.10.2025 19:55
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The SPHeRE Network 12th Annual Conference will be held on 19 February 2026 in RCSI.
"Bridging the Gap:Advancing Population Health Equity in Ireland" is the theme of the conference.
The Abstract Submission is open until 3 November 2025.
Abstract Submission Guidelines lnkd.in/egf9sMWa
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09.10.2025 19:49
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Prof Ella Arensman recently presented a keynote lecture on 'Do National Suicide Prevention Strategies Work?' at the 55th Annual National Suicide Prevention Conference in France.
You can read Prof Arensman's slides here: lnkd.in/eccmEpuM
09.10.2025 18:42
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We are delighted to share the September 2025 edition of the National Suicide Research Foundation's Newsletter!
It features articles on recent research outputs and events, interviews with the team, and upcoming activities.
Click here to download the newsletter - www.nsrf.ie/nsrf-newslet...
02.10.2025 13:00
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Health Implementation Research Hub lnkd.in/eAJ86h2B
Implementation Science Seminar with Prof Byron J. Powell
Monday 22nd September 1pm-2pm
Western Gateway Building UCC, Room G08
'Tailoring Implementation Strategies to strengthen Global Public Health'.
Register here lnkd.in/eWsZGGJK
16.09.2025 18:37
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Registration is open for the SPHeRE Network Online Symposium with Dr Paula Flanagan.
‘The use of evidence synthesis methodology in answering complex questions: Lessons from an evidence review of Interventions, Approaches and Guidelines for Gambling and Gaming Addictions’
Register lnkd.in/edRWpP3b
11.09.2025 12:21
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On #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, the European Commission funded #PROSPERH project is proud to stand with global partners in recognising the urgent need for proactive, upstream approaches to suicide prevention.
Visit www.ucc.ie/en/publichea... to find out more.
@ucc.ie @horizoneu.bsky.social
10.09.2025 10:02
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#PROSPERH is an EU-funded Horizon project: Promoting Positive Mental and Physical Health in Changing Work Environments.
PROSPERH Webinar - Thursday 11th Sept 2025
In connection with #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
Join us online at 12:00 PM GMT
Please register lnkd.in/eUHzig7Q
@ucc.ie ##WSPD2025
10.09.2025 08:37
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CoMH Research Conference
Professor Patricia Kearney, Professor of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, UCC presenting at our Academic Health Sciences session with the HSE this afternoon.
A Population Approach to Chronic Disease Prevention
and Management
03.09.2025 14:50
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PROSPERH Webinar - in connection with World Suicide Prevention Day 2025
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
03.09.2025 14:32
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LinkedIn
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Prof. Frances Shiely talks to Pat Kenny about her article on the Irish Examiner (lnkd.in/ekJa2jDP) on why medical research needs to be more inclusive.
Listen here at lnkd.in/eKDacrXu
Frances is a Prof of Clinical Trials at UCC in the School of Public Health & the HRB Clinical Research Facility.
28.08.2025 15:51
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UCC-led digital health project awarded almost €5m | University College Cork
Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Promotion, University College Cork, UCC
UCC-led digital health project awarded almost €5m!
Led by the INFANT Research Centre at UCC, LINDA-FAMILIA, meaning “Protect the Family” in Swahili, has been funded under the Horizon Europe Programme to revolutionise maternal and child health in East Africa.
www.ucc.ie/en/publichea...
26.08.2025 13:48
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