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Microbiology

School of Microbiology
A research-led school of excellence, delivering a range of high quality undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses. Inclusivity and sustainability are embedded in our practices.
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13 Jun 2025
University College Cork has announced Chinthya Eugen Roberston as the recipient of the 2025 Musgrave Award for Excellence in Food Microbiology for her innovative research project
Established in 2013, the Musgrave Award is presented annually to the highest-scoring graduate of the MSc Food Microbiology course. It reflects a decade-long commitment to recognising future leaders in food microbiology and strengthening industry-academic collaboration.
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25 Mar 2025
Congratulations to the Spring 2025 PhD Graduates from the School of Microbiology
Seven School of Microbiology PhD students were conferred at the Spring Conferring Ceremonies, University College Cork.
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29 Nov 2024
Award for Muireann Carmody at the Eli Lilly PG Research Symposium
Congratulations from the School of Microbiology!
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11 Nov 2024
First students to graduate from the Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing
Congratulations to Adam Carroll and Chris Ruddy from the School of Microbiology!
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