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This weekend RCSI celebrated its annual Teddy Bear Hospital in aid of Oscar's Kids Ireland.

Over 600 children brought teddies for check-ups and surgical procedures. The children were able to explore 16 stations including x–ray, dentistry, phlebotomy and mental health.

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RCSI is delighted to be awarded the TrustEd Ireland mark, recognising our commitment to our international learners.

We will continue to deliver world-class education with the highest standards in student support services across our global campuses.

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Supporting staff mental health ‘requires culture shift’ Mental health policies need to be more than just a ‘tick-box’ exercise or risk falling flat, university HR leaders say

While many universities have policies to support students’ mental health, this is not always extended to staff.

Barry Holmes, RCSI Director of HR, speaks in this article about RCSI's approach to staff mental health and the importance of culture.

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The RCSI Dubai team will return to WHX Dubai on 9 Feb with Leading with Precision – Surgical Leadership in Action.

This day-long masterclass will focus on leadership, communication and teamwork in surgical settings.

Tickets are available here: www.worldhealthexpo.com/events/healt...

RCSI launches new Framework for Surgical Clinical Governance The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) has today launched 'A Framework for Surgical Clinical Governance', a comprehensive national framework designed to strengthen patient safety, accountabil...

RCSI has launched 'A Framework for Surgical Clinical Governance' to strengthen safety, accountability and quality improvement across surgery in Ireland.

It follows the largest-ever consultation by RCSI, with surgeons across specialities and hospitals contributing.

🔗 www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

Research led by The University of Edinburgh, in collaboration with RCSI's Dr Edmund Gilbert, has mapped the genetics of haemochromatosis across the UK and Ireland.

The study analysed data from 400,000 people and identified hotspots in Irish and Scottish populations.

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The new Charter Meeting bonus episode of the RCSI Safe and Sound podcast featuring Dr Sudipto Das is now live!

The conversation covers topics including RCSI's AI strategy, digital health, challenges of data capture and ethical concerns.

Listen on Spotify here ➡️ open.spotify.com/episode/4zZO...

Worrying rise in self-harm among adolescents, with trans, gender diverse and early school leavers most at risk New research has found that repeated self-harm is increasing, particularly among females. More ...

New research shows self-harm among Irish adolescents is increasing.

This analysis of more than 20,000 Planet Youth survey responses highlights an urgent need to expand accessible youth mental health services.

Read more: www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

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“Humanarium RCSI graphic featuring the text ‘Heart: More than a beat’ alongside a stylised, heat-map style image of an anatomical human heart on a pink background.”

The first Humanarium exhibition, ‘Heart: more than a beat’ will launch on Thursday, 12 February!

Mark your calendars and get ready to learn about the extraordinary, complex machine at the heart of our lives. 

Find out more at www.humanarium.ie/exhibitions/

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Motherhood after 40: Why are women having children at an older age, and why does it matter? Pregnancy over 40 would once have raised an eyebrow, but not any more. For an increasing number of parents, having a child when they are older is no accident

The number of babies born to women over 40 in Ireland has risen by more than 21% in the last decade.

RCSI's Professor Fergal Malone discusses the changing landscape of motherhood in Ireland in the @irishtimes.com: tinyurl.com/339ykvzj

Discarded nitrous oxide canisters on a roadside

A new study shows young people in Ireland are increasingly being diagnosed with spinal cord damage from recreational use of nitrous oxide.

Led by Prof Seamus Looby of RCSI and Beaumont Hospital, the findings show cases have spiked since the pandemic.

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@futureneuro.bsky.social has launched the second call for the NeuroAdapt Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship.

Fellows will shape the future of brain research and work with leading experts in neurodiagnostics, neurotherapeutics and digital health.

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The Research Spotlight Series launched at Beaumont Hospital this week, bringing together the research community to showcase excellence and innovation.

The inaugural session featured engaging presentations from Professor Siobhán Glavey and Professor Jarushka Naidoo.

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Navigating college in increasingly autism-friendly Ireland DCU, NCI, ATU Sligo, IT Dundalk and RCSI have taken a lead with autism-friendly student supports, with more colleges in the pipeline

Autistic students considering third-level education frequently face unseen challenges that can negatively affect their experience.

Jennifer Duffy, from RCSI's EDI unit explores the supports offered by RCSI: www.irishexaminer.com/special-repo...

Lung health programme leads to several curative surgeries Seven people have had curative surgery as part of the first pilot Lung Health Check Programme of its kind, funded by the Irish Cancer Society (ICS), with another seven patients due to have surgery in ...

The Beaumont RCSI Irish Cancer Society Lung Health Check has reached a major milestone, with its first curative lung cancer surgeries.

More than 1,700 people have been screened to date, helping detect cancer early and enable life-saving treatment.

Learn more via RTE ⬇️
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America’s new food pyramid – what’s changed and why? New US food pyramid recommends saturated fats as healthy – despite links to heart disease.

The US unveiled a revised food pyramid, reshaping how healthy eating is communicated.

Dr Cathal O'Hara and Dr Gráinne Kent from the RCSI School of Population Health explain the key changes and why this matters for long-term health.

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Promotional graphic for the Johnson & Johnson MedTech Lecture at the RCSI Charter Meeting 2026. The lecture, titled “Training in the High-Tech Era: Challenges and Opportunities,” will be delivered by Professor Antonino Spinelli on Thursday 12 February 2026 from 1.45pm to 2.15pm. The image features RCSI and Johnson & Johnson MedTech branding, the Charter Meeting dates (10–14 February 2026), and a dark, digital-themed background.

Prof Antonino Spinelli will deliver the prestigious Johnson & Johnson Lecture at the upcoming 2026 RCSI Charter Meeting on Thursday, 12 February.

His lecture will consider how emerging technologies are reshaping surgical training.

View the programme and register here: www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

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Congratulations to Prof Niall Pender on his appointment as Honorary Clinical Director of the Huntington’s Disease Association of Ireland (HDAI).

This appointment recognises his expertise in neuropsychology and longstanding commitment to HDAI and the Huntington’s disease community.

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We were delighted to welcome over 350 future healthcare and health sciences leaders to our 2026 Open Day!

Prospective students explored life at RCSI with interactive workshops, campus tours and talks from educators and current students.

Learn more 🔗 rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

Experience the future of surgery at the 2026 Charter Meeting. The Robotic and Technology Learning Village will offer delegates the chance to get hands-on with multiple next-generation robotic platforms and emerging technologies. Register for Charter ➡️ https://rcsi.com/dublin/news-and-events/events/event/2026/charter-meeting-2026

Experience the future of surgery at the 2026 Charter Meeting.

The Robotic and Technology Learning Village will offer delegates the chance to get hands-on with multiple next-generation robotic platforms and emerging technologies.

Register for Charter ➡️ rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

Two RCSI researchers have secured over €400K through the @hrbireland.bsky.social Applied Partnership Awards.

Their projects focus on strengthening paramedic mental health training and co-producing mental health supports for children with disabilities.

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A glass globe with a stethoscope on a wooden table symbolizes world health, sustainability, and environmental care.

Our free Sustainable Healthcare course is now available in Spanish, expanding access to education on sustainable healthcare practices globally.

Fully online, this free CPD course is designed to be flexible and accessible, broadening participation.

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Research by RCSI’s Prof Deirdre Fitzgerald Hughes shows AMR risks in sinks are driven by human behaviour.

Findings highlight a need for behaviour-focused interventions to support AMR mitigation.

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RCSI uses case-based learning to train medical students in holistic care.

Now in its fourth year, Dr Michael Daly and colleagues in the School of Medicine show how this approach is central to RCSI’s new medical curriculum.

Read the study 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.ja...

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A researcher wearing a white RCSI lab coat and blue gloves uses a pipette at a laboratory bench, with scientific equipment and a windowed building visible in the background.

Last chance to apply for 19 fully funded PhD scholarships in cancer research through Precision Oncology Ireland and @tcddublin.bsky.social.

€25,000 stipend and EU fees covered.

Deadline: 5 Jan 2026

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How to combat the post-Christmas slump Post-Christmas sadness has biological and psychological roots. Understanding them can help protect your wellbeing.

A drop in mood is common after Christmas, especially in first days of the new year.

Professor Jolanta Burke explains why this happens and outlines what you can do to make the post-Christmas slump easier to manage.

Read the article in The Conversation UK: theconversation.com/how-to-comba...

Illustrated close-up of a blood vessel showing red blood cells and a large blood clot trapped within a mesh of fibrin, with RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences and RCSI Discover branding visible.

CD4+ T cells are revealed as potential drivers of blood clotting in inflammatory bowel disease in a study by researchers from RCSI School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences.

Targeting these cells presents a promising new therapeutic avenue.

🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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Promotional graphic for the RCSI Charter Meeting 2026 featuring the Abraham Colles Lecture. The image shows a surgical theatre scene with surgeons, a robotic surgical system and medical imaging screens. Text reads: “Abraham Colles Lecture – Harnessing AI to Improve Surgical Care. 101st Abraham Colles Lecture. Thursday 12 February 2026, 4.00–4.30pm. Professor Ewen Harrison OBE, Professor of Surgery and Data Science, University of Edinburgh.” RCSI and Charter Meeting logos are displayed, along with a QR code for further information.

Professor Ewen Harrison will deliver the historic Abraham Colles Lecture at the 2026 RCSI Charter Meeting.

He will explore the role of artificial intelligence in advancing safer, smarter surgical practice.

See the rest of the programme and register ➡️ www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

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Promotional poster for the Precision Oncology Ireland Scholarship Programme, featuring graduates in caps and gowns and information on funded PhD scholarships, eligibility, application details, closing date, and partner logos including RCSI, Research Ireland and Trinity College Dublin.

Applications are open for 19 fully funded PhD scholarships in cancer research through Precision Oncology Ireland at RCSI and @tcddublin.bsky.social, including a €25,000 stipend and EU fees.

Deadline: 5 Jan 2026

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Support medical students to form their identity as doctors Develop well-rounded, people-focused medical professionals by focusing on soft skills, alongside clinical knowledge. Here’s how case-based learning can help

Medical education must do more than teach facts; it must support students in becoming doctors.

Professor Anne Hickey writes in THE Campus about how RCSI's curriculum supports the development of personal and professional identity.

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