To wrap up our first series, Orla Leahy welcomed Dr. Ali Khan, UCC Alumnus and Member of

the Gaisce Council, as a guest speaker at our Official Launch.

In this episode Vera O'Riordan speaks to Abbie from the Scottish Nature Agency on Nature diversity and river reconstruction, and also caught up with Prof. Julia Jones, Professor of Conservational Sciences in the Bangor University on conservation of forests and the effects of deforestation.

Host: Vera O'Riordan

Guests: Abbie, Scottish Nature Agency

          Prof. Julia Jones, Bangor University

Orla Leahy invites Yvonne McKenna, the CEO of Gaisce - The President’s Award, to address

our Official Launch of the UCC Gaisce Project.

In this episode Vera O'Riordan speaks to Jonathan Banks of the Clean Air Taskforce about Agriculture and Methane emissions, reflecting on its significant effects and the merits of the Methane Emissions Pledge signed at the conference. Special mention for the featuring of Cow burps

Host: Vera O'Riordan

Guest: Jonathan Banks

In our second episode, Chairperson of the UCC Gaisce Project, Orla Leahy, welcomes the

President of UCC, Professor John O’Halloran, to address our Official Launch, which occurred

during Community Week 2021.

In this episode Vera O'Riordan speaks to Jonathan Banks of the Clean Air Taskforce about Methane emissions, reflecting on its effects and the merits of the Methane Emissions Pledge signed at the conference.

Host: Vera O'Riordan

Guest: Jonathan Banks

Welcome to the UCC Gaisce Project Podcast! In our first episode, we introduce our new

student-led initiative, which offers both students and staff at University College Cork the

opportunity to engage with Gaisce - The President’s Award, and to reach their full potential

as either a Bronze, Silver, or Gold participant, or a President’s Award Leader (PAL).

UCC Movember's PRO Emer O Sullivan was chatting to some of UCC's Movember participants. During the interviews each guest gave their unique perspective and reasons for doing Movember. This podcast really captures the essence of the campaign, showing that it's not all about the donations but the voices that drive the movement throughout the month.

Host: Emer O Sullivan. 

Campaign Officer's for UCC Friends of MSF discuss the harrowing tales of Libyan refugees seeking a better life as they cross the deadly Mediterranean and how MSF Search and Rescue efforts are helping to save lives of these refugees at sea

In this week's podcast, Mark and Brian talk to Professor Noel Caplice. Noel Caplice is the Professor of Cardiovascular Sciences in the Department of Medicine and is the Director of the Centre for Research in Vascular Biology at University College Cork. He is also a consultant cardiologist in Cork University Hospital. He previously held professional positions in pharmacology and medicine at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA, where he was an interventional cardiologist and directed the Vascular Stem Cell Laboratory.

Prof Caplice discusses his research and clinical practice and speaks on how his research informs his clinical practice. He also talks about the idea of mentorship and critical thinking. In addition, the importance of lifelong learning was a central part to our discussion. 

Prof Caplice offers advice for upcoming scientists and doctors who may be interested in combining research and clinical practice.

Hosts: Mark Vesey, Brian Curtin