🧑‍💻🎰 As online gambling expands rapidly, UCD Professor Colin O'Gara raises concerns about regulators' ability to manage the increasingly complex digital environment effectively, while also limiting harm and preventing the rise of unregulated markets. @ucdmedicine.bsky.social

💙💛 Warm congratulations to the students graduating with Degrees in Medicine today, and to their families and supporters who have shared in their achievement. #AdAstra

Do yourself a favour. Carve out 2 hours in your day (commutes work well) and listen to these two wise, deep thinkers in conversation. Yuval Noah Harari with Ezra Klein. open.spotify.com/episode/6mYi...

Been a while since I did one of these. Late to it so the championship predictions haven't aged well but this is still worth a listen. A poignant tribute from All Star Matty Forde to his late father, Pat. A beautiful articulate reflection on the loss of a parent. open.spotify.com/episode/6j28...

This Thursday we get to talk about AI and its impact on medicine with physicians, computer scientists, and philosophers at @ucddublin.bsky.social Attendance is free!

GOOD NEWS! Researchers have made a HUGE breakthrough towards a UNIVERSAL antiviral. By targeting sugar molecules found on the surface of many viruses that SHARE structural similarities, they identified FOUR compounds that successfully BLOCKED infections from SEVEN different viruses.

🇮🇪 We welcome @hiqa.bsky.social’s draft national guidance for the responsible and safe use of #AI in #healthcare. It is important that this guidance is clear, practical and workable for a variety of healthcare settings across Ireland. Read more: www.medicalprotection.org/ireland/abou...

We're #hiring! We have three new Assistant Professor positions in Statistics @ucddublin.bsky.social See www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jo... and search for job references: - Permanent (ref. 019430). - Temporary 5-year (ref. 019431). - Temporary 5-year in the area of Machine Learning (ref. 019429).

On #RareDiseaseDay, we recognise the leadership of Dr Cormac McCarthy, whose voice continues to raise research impact & awareness of Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM). . #clinicaltrials Patient partnership drives progress. @ucdmedicine.bsky.social @ucddublin.bsky.social

On Rare Disease Day, we highlight our work in Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), a rare inherited condition causing fragile bones and recurrent fractures. Led by Prof Rachel Crowley. @ucdmedicine.bsky.social @ucddublin.bsky.social #RareDiseaseDay #OI #BoneHealth #ClinicalResearch #clinicaltrials

🗓️ To mark the World Rare Disease Day this year, UCD Rare Disease Research initiatives are reinforcing their commitment to advancing access to vital research for the 300,000 people living with a rare disease in Ireland. 👉https://www.ucd.ie/research/news/2026/markingworldrarediseaseday2026/

Bígí linn in UCD don díospóireacht seo, Dé Luain, 23 Feabhra, arna eagrú ag Acadamh na Lianna. @ucdmedicine.bsky.social @tcddublin.bsky.social @rcsi.bsky.social

🧵 (1/6) This is a wild auld thing, and I feel I should say something as the univeristy I worked in during the pando was named in the article. During lockdown, I routinely worked 11-12 hour days to keep things ticking over for students (this was mostly contact time). www.bbc.com/news/article...

I'm so sad for him. After a lifetime of work to make things better and change things, Rev Jackson has died when America has never needed him more and he has seen its descent into fascism. #RIPtheRev

Public service broadcasting at its finest. #RIPtheRev

A wise woman once wisely advised......

Something about this episode of a normally excellent podcast troubled me. Couldnt quite put my finger on what it was. This is an excellent companion piece which deserves a read. Stopping exploitation requires us to be clear-eyed not panic-driven.

Measles virus doesn't care about your beliefs, just your immunity.

For the day that's in it...and the times we live in. "By yon castle-wa', at the close o' the day, I heard a man sing, though his head it was grey; And as he was singing, the tears down came— There'll never be peace till Jamie comes hame."

No way we let Sweden get over the line on this ahead of Ireland. Tell your friends. This isn’t just any old petition, this mechanism has EU clout.

The Carney speech is worth reading in full: globalnews.ca/news/1162087...

In year-ends gone by, I used to make a point of thanking the good men and women of @irishrail.bsky.social on social media for consistently and reliably getting me to work through out the year. Moving about Dublin would be so much easier if more folk realised this hidden gem. [1/n]

Australia just recorded zero cervical cancer cases in women under 25 for the first time since records began in 1982. The amazing result of HPV vaccination.

Need to send the RTÉ graphics person back to school? Columns don't match numbers. Better to take your time to get it right than be first to err #rookiemistake #Áras25

As ever, Simon says it much more eloquently and entertainingly... #Áras25 #Speirghorm

In the lull between the polling and the declaration of results, it is inevitable that the spin machine is in overdrive. For me, the key messages from this election: 1. This has been a landslide win for Catherine Connolly. She ran a positive, dignified and presidential campaign. #Áras25

Not quite a year ago, I gave you a gentle prompt to check out @nialler9.com and @andreacleary.bsky.social podcast. I hope that you took my sage advice. Alas comes the news that with Episode 300, this great podcasting duo have come to their co-presenting conclusion. But what a way to sign off!

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.

The other thing that I take from the #Áras25 debates, is the futility of the entire debate format. The President role won't ever require the incumbent to debate. Instead, it requires them to be able to articulate a compelling vision for the country. Emoter-in-chief.

This #Áras25 Presidential debate is a close run thing. Neck & neck, indeed. While Kieran Cuddihy performed well, methinks Áine Lawlor nailed it with her ceist as gaeilge.

When the lead candidate is next & neck with undecided, then you'd have to be very cautious about this 'Ireland hasn't yet thought' poll. Helpfully there's another TV debate win the hour to make this poll obsolete. #Aras25

💙💛 Our deepest sympathies to the family, friends, and colleagues of Manchán Magan, author, filmmaker and passionate advocate for the Irish language. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

We are pleased to share information about a study on recurrent cervical cancer. The trial is now open at UCD Cancer Trials and is being conducted at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital (MMUH) in Dublin. 👉 Read more about the trial here: www.ucd.ie/cancertrials...

🧠📄 Research led by Associate Professor Cliodhna O’Connor of UCD School of Psychology has examined how adults experience receiving a diagnosis of autism. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/03/h... @cliodhna

If you aren't listening to Full Disclosure with @mrjamesob.bsky.social, you are missing insightful, thoughtful interviews with interesting people. This one with our own Leo Varadkar is a case in point. Very relaxed, honest and free of political spin. open.spotify.com/episode/1PYE...

UCD Colleagues: We're recruiting 4 paid Student Partners (Stage 2+) for UCD Teaching & Learning. A great chance for students to help shape the academic experience. We'd appreciate your help spreading the word. Deadline 3-Oct-25. All details & application form via: www.ucd.ie/teaching/wha...

I know that I only catch one tenth of her cultural references but I am loving the brilliant @cmatbaby.bsky.social's Euro-Country shopping centre versions. Oh the Michael Fry of it all (@bigdirtyfry.bsky.social). Brings me back. Nostalgia sells!

Delighted to see our new paper Autistic SPACE for Inclusive Education is out in @neurodiversityjrnl.bsky.social just in time for the new school year, with @aoifemunroe.bsky.social, Elaine McGoldrick, Rachel Ferguson & Carina Byrne.

Genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and the crime of aggression. Whatever label, dehumanising people and indifference leads to evil and inhumane conduct. This episode is worth a listening to even if only to keep the fragile spark of hope alive. #PPP open.spotify.com/episode/0ZBm...

The presumption (not unreasonable given it is one of the routes to nomination) is that the field of Presidential candidates should be assembled by political parties. Anyone putting themselves forward as an independent is immediately dawbed with the indelible 'crackpot' sign. #Áras25

We've been very fortunate with the calibre of our Uachtaráin na hÉireann over the past 50 years. With any luck, #Áras25 might help get my #SoMe mojo back. GRMMA to @igo107.bsky.social for creating this feed. bsky.app/profile/did:...

Happy 250th birthday to Daniel O'Connell, born #OTD in 1775. I recently wrapped up a project that included looking through a lot of his letters and what really struck me was his character; warm & affectionate with family & friends, determined & passionate with his colleagues in their campaigns. 1/2

I've been trying to write something about the death of my colleague Seán Rocks, but I can't do him justice. From everyone I have spoken to in the last few days, it's safe to say that the loss of his voice, warmth, passion, curiosity, and skill in the promotion of the Arts... 1/2

🧵New apartment min sizes (my reading from reports) 3-bed down 14m2, so the size of a double bedroom gone (90>>>76m2) 2-bed down 9m2, the size of a single bedroom gone (73>>64m2) 1-bed down 8m2, the size of a single bedroom gone (45>>37m2) Studio down 5m2 (37>>32m2) www.rte.ie/news/politic...

The 'Class per capita' energy is strong in this photo. #CelticFC

👩‍🎓👨‍🎓 A great weekend of racing for our UCD Ad Astra Academy alum athletes. 💯 After running a PB of 10.25 on Saturday, UCD Ad Astra Academy alumnus and UCD Athletics Club runner Bori Akinola ran a wind-assisted 10.10 (+2.9) on Sunday, the fastest recorded 100m by an Irish man in all conditions

Someone reminded me of the quote, attributed to Bruce Lee that ‘The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering’. It was referenced in connection to the passing of the Lisbon Lion, John Clark. Having joined #CelticFC at 17, the sweeper had a memorable 13 years as a player and...

John Clark – A life worth remembering, the key to immortality @celticstarmag.bsky.social https://www.celticnewsnow.com/news/john-clark-a-life-worth-remembering-the-key-to-immortality/647429/ #celtic #celticfc