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Roy Sleator

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Professor @MTU.ie

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Post image 03.09.2025 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The microbe behind the baby formula recall can be benignβ€”or deadly Cronobacter sakazakii, a little-known microbe, has evolved traits that make it difficult to destroy, posing a threat to our food safety.

www.nationalgeographic.com/science/arti...

03.05.2025 22:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
This photos shows five skiers collapsed after crossing the finish line of a skiing race. They are exhausted.

This photos shows five skiers collapsed after crossing the finish line of a skiing race. They are exhausted.

Professors at the end of this semester.

28.04.2025 00:29 β€” πŸ‘ 280    πŸ” 55    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 20
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Communication of scientists with the public has never been more important than it is now. It is great to see so many of our department taking part in the pint of science initiative.

17.04.2025 19:52 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Next two roles for our senior leadership team now open for applications ⬇️⬇️
- Dean of Faculty of Business
- Dean of Faculty of Engineering and Computing

Deadline 9th May at noon.

perrettlaver.com/atu-senior-a...

09.04.2025 13:07 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Excellent #presentation on #RethinkingResearch from @researchireland.bsky.social' Stephen O'Driscoll at today’s #ResearchToImpact #Symposium @mtu.ie.

@mcg1967.bsky.social, @mtuextendedcampus.bsky.social

08.04.2025 11:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Delighted to launch the National Digital Leadership Network today #NDLD2025 at @mtu.ie with @gosuilleabhain.bsky.social @sharonlflynn.bsky.social & Frances O'Connell

Thanks to participants, contributors to 10 key strategic reports, @ntutorr.ie @mtutelteam.bsky.social @joleencronin.bsky.social

02.04.2025 20:35 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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FDA approves first new antibiotic for UTIs in nearly 30 years The drug Blujepa, from drugmaker GSK, provides a new treatment option as bacteria increasingly become resistant to the standard antibiotics.

The FDA approves the first drug in a new class of antibiotics for treating urinary tract infections β€” the first time that’s happened in nearly 30 years.

25.03.2025 20:45 β€” πŸ‘ 89    πŸ” 18    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1
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Very productive @mtu.ie #R&I meeting today - made all the better by being in the #Kingdom! @mcg1967.bsky.social #SucceedingTogether #ResearchtoImpact

25.03.2025 19:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Strange, Post-Partisan Popularity of the Unabomber When Ted Kaczynski’s manifesto appeared 30 years ago, the internet was brand-new. Now his dark vision is finding fans who don’t remember life before the iPhone.

Ted Kaczynski’s manifesto appeared 30 years ago. Now the Unabomber’s dark vision is finding fans who don’t remember life before the iPhone.

22.03.2025 20:42 β€” πŸ‘ 143    πŸ” 27    πŸ’¬ 20    πŸ“Œ 7
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Delighted to announce that at @mtu.ie we are recruiting for 3 Faculty Deans to complete our new University Executive.

Dean of Faculty of Health & Social Sciences
Dean of Faculty of Business
Dean of Faculty of Science and Informatics

Full details and candidate brochures at: lnkd.in/dckDckur

10.03.2025 15:41 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Professor Margaret Linehan has made a lasting contribution to MTU.

As Head of the School of Humanities, she has shaped academic programs and advocates for innovation and inclusion.

Professor Linehan’s work continues to inspire the next generation of students and professionals.

#IWD2025 #MTU

07.03.2025 16:04 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Statement from the President of Atlantic Technological University on the US Administration’s Decision to Cancel Fulbright Specialist Award - Atlantic Technological University Statement from the President of Atlantic Technological University on the US Administration’s Decision to Cancel Fulbright Specialist Award.

www.atu.ie/news/stateme...

@atu-ie.bsky.social

07.03.2025 13:44 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Spring is a season of renewal, growth, & new beginnings! Come visit our new Wellbeing Wall @library.mtu.ie Bishopstown. It's a bright, leafy holistic learning space with print books on healthy lifestyle, self-development, mindfulness, pastimes and more! Check out www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvQv...

06.03.2025 14:28 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Atlantic Technological University is hiring three senior leadership roles.

Atlantic Technological University is hiring three senior leadership roles.

Absolutely delighted to share that @atu-ie.bsky.social is now recruiting for the first three of our Senior Leadership roles ⬇️⬇️

Closing date midday on the 4th April.
For more info and to apply: perrettlaver.com/atu-senior-a...

06.03.2025 10:47 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Looking for scientists and those who supports critical research to come out on Friday, March 7th.

I'm going to be in Salem, #Oregon. Events are forming across the country and DC. Please help spread the word.

πŸ§ͺπŸ”¬πŸ‘©β€πŸ”¬πŸπŸŒ #StandupforScience

23.02.2025 18:56 β€” πŸ‘ 35    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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'New pathways' open after CERN application success - but what took Ireland so long to join? A number of Irish academic staff said they believe CERN membership will β€œopen new doors” for Irish teachers, students and apprentices.

'New pathways' open after CERN application success - great to see @mtu.ie 's Dr. Niall Smith as part of the #Irish delegation jrnl.ie/6627557

23.02.2025 16:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A woman stands before a screen, holding a medal, symbolizing her success and dedication.

A woman stands before a screen, holding a medal, symbolizing her success and dedication.

A man stands before a screen, holding a medal, symbolizing his success and dedication.

A man stands before a screen, holding a medal, symbolizing his success and dedication.

Four individuals in professional attire, with two proudly holding their awards, showcasing their achievements and success.

Four individuals in professional attire, with two proudly holding their awards, showcasing their achievements and success.

Congratulations to our 2025 RIA Gold Medal recipients. Professor Anne Fuchs has been awarded the Gold Medal in the Humanities, and Professor Seamus Martin has received the Gold Medal in Life and Medical Sciences. The awards were presented by Colin Hunt, CEO of AIV the 2025 Gold Medals sponsor.

13.02.2025 20:11 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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MTU student launches new website to help solve Cork's bus crisis No Show Bus Cork allows users to log cancelled services and 'ghost buses'

No Show Bus Cork allows users to log cancelled services and 'ghost buses'
www.corkbeo.ie/news/local-n...

12.02.2025 17:43 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
MSc in Computational Biology | Munster Technological University - MTU

. @mtu.ie's #parttime #online #MSc in Computational Biology is now open to online applicants for the September 2025 intake.

For more information and online application go to:
mtu.ie/courses/crsc...

#ComputationalBiology #BioInformatics #LoveIrishResearch #SucceedingTogether

10.02.2025 12:55 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Culture That Made Me: Cork comic-book artist Will Sliney picks his touchstones Jim Henson, Battlestar Galactica and, of course Spider-Man, feature among the Ballycotton native's selections

@MTU.ie's Will Sliney picks his touchstones www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar...

05.02.2025 07:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Advances by China’s DeepSeek sow doubts about AI spending Start-up’s model raises questions about need for huge western hardware investment

China’s #DeepSeek hits #Nvidia hard - on.ft.com/410dgKZ

27.01.2025 19:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Well done to @mtu.ie's #MSc #ComputationalBiology #student, Sara Samadzadeh, on the #publication of her #StructuralBiology review in the World Federation of Neurology @elsevierconnect.bsky.social journal #Ens.

@maggiecusack.bsky.social @mcg1967.bsky.social

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

27.01.2025 12:35 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Yesterday we signed an MoU between @mtu.ie & Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind
Here with Michael Loftus of @mtu.ie , Tim O'Mahony of Irish Guide Dogs & Slinky, Rocco and Otter
MoU signed during Men's Basketball Super League
Well done Irish Guide Dogs Ballincollig @MTU on a great win in @MTU Arena

26.01.2025 20:09 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Technological university graduates more likely to be employed after leaving college Within nine months of graduating 80% of graduates employed, with most earning up to €40,000 a year

Important article in today's @irishtimes.bsky.social on the high rates of employment of graduates from Technological Universities. @mtu.ie @atu-ie.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social @setupresident.bsky.social @tudublin.bsky.social @heastatisticsirl.bsky.social

www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...

19.12.2024 12:48 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Delighted to make the #cover of the December issue of FEBS Letters.

#SucceedingTogether #MTUResearchToImpact #EUinmyregion

@mtu.ie TU.ie @mtuextendedcampus.bsky.social @mcg1967.bsky.social @maggiecusack.bsky.social

febs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/18733468...

09.12.2024 16:21 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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At Munster Technological University @MTU.ie we have Global Citizen Scholars across our campuses. It was lovely to meet with some of our @MTU.ie Global Citizen Scholars today & to hear about the impressive range of activities that they undertake. #SucceedingTogether

22.11.2024 16:37 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Well done to @MTU_ie’s MSc #Computational #Biology #Student Clara Casey, @IcahnMountSinai, on her #prion #paper #published in @SpringerNature’s Archives of Microbiology.
#SucceedingTogether #MTUResearchToImpact

link.springer.com/article/10.100

22.11.2024 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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