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Save the date now for the 2026 RCSI Charter Meeting, taking place from Tuesday, 10 February to Saturday, 14 February at RCSI, St Stephen’s Green.

Registration opening soon!

To learn more, please visit ➡️ www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

Over 100 children and young people are now enrolled in the Collaboration in Genomic Disorders in Ireland (CINDI) registry.

Co-founded by RCSI and @futureneuro.bsky.social's Dr Susan Byrne, it connects families with research, trials and emerging treatments.

🔗 futureneurocentre.ie/opening-door...

Three people stand side by side in front of a large presentation screen displaying the ARC Hub for Therapeutics logo and tagline, “Accelerating Research to Commercialisation.” The group includes one woman in a black jacket and pink trousers positioned between two men in smart casual attire. They are smiling towards the camera in a conference setting,

RCSI welcomes the #ARCHubTherapeuticsLaunch, a €31.6m research initiative to fast-track biomedical innovation into real-world impact.

RCSI will drive clinical and translational aspects of the Hub as a partner institution.

🔗 www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

#RCSIdiscover #euinmyregion 🇮🇪🇪🇺

A group of award recipients and staff pose together in a lecture hall. The students stand in the front rows holding NUI Awards folders, smiling towards the camera. Behind them, staff members stand in support. Red theatre-style seats are visible in the background, and the group is positioned on a wooden stage floor.

Congratulations to the RCSI students recognised in the @nuimerrionsq.bsky.social Awards 2025 🎉

All 12 awardees were recipients of Dr HH Stewart Medical Prizes in areas including anatomy, pharmacy, physiotherapy and medicine.

RCSI study finds social media, sexting and body dissatisfaction linked to poorer mental health in Irish teenagers A new study from RCSI has found that high social media use and engagement in sexting are strongly associated with poorer mental health among Irish adolescents. More ...

A new RCSI study of 4,000 Irish teenagers found that high social media use, body dissatisfaction, and sexting are linked to poorer mental health.

Girls reported poorer mental health than boys and higher levels of several risk markers.

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

#RCSIdiscover

Our #MyHealthRCSI discussion, 'Movement for health brains' is now live. The panel explores how sport boosts brain health and helps those living with neurological conditions.

Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIhK... or search 'MyHealth RCSI’ where you get your podcasts

Supported by Presidio

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We are so excited for the aroma of coffee beans and the sound of chatter to fill the air at Humanarium when our café opens on Monday!

Pop in to us at 118 St Stephen’s Green from 7.30am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Learn more here: www.humanarium.ie

#Humanarium #UNSDG3

New health information resources to support women with epilepsy before, during and after pregnancy have been launched at an event held at RCSI today.

The resources were developed under the EpiKNOW project, an initiative led by @rcsipophealth.bsky.social

More ➡️ www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

Congratulations to RCSI's Professor Jarushka Naidoo on being named among the world’s most influential researchers in the Clarivate #HighlyCited2025 list!

She is recognised in the cross-field category for her impact in medical oncology.

🔗 people.rcsi.com/jarushkanaidoo

#RCSIdiscover

A national lung cancer information resource has been launched to support people following a diagnosis.

Developed by researchers in collaboration with the ILCC and its Patient Advisory Panel, the booklet offers clear and medically reviewed guidance.

🔗 ilcc.ie/help-and-sup...

Our next #MyHealthRCSI discussion will explore how physical activity and movement can improve brain health and quality of life for those living with neurological conditions.

The episode will go live on 2 December. Register here: www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-....

Supported by Presidio

We were delighted to present an Honorary Doctorate to Professor Dame Elizabeth Anionwu today, recognising her impact in the field of nursing.

She delivered an inspiring address to graduates, speaking about her close ties to Ireland and her outstanding career.

#RCSIConferring

In aitheantas an tacaíocht faighte ó chomhluadar RCSI maidir lenár aidhm “oideas, cothú agus aimsiú ar son na sláinte”, cuireann sé áthas orainn léiriú inár dTuaraisc Bhliantúil an méid atá tárlaithe in RCSI le linn 2024-2025.

Féach anseo rcsi.com/annualreport

This is the cover image of the RCSI Annual Report for 2024-2025 which features two young surgeons, a male and a female, wearing blue scrubs, white gloves and white surgical masks. They are observing a robot used for assisting surgery in an operating theatre.

Acknowledging the contributions of the RCSI community towards our mission ‘to educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health’.

We are delighted to share our Annual Report outlining developments at RCSI in 2024-2025.

Read it here rcsi.com/annualreport

Photo of several printed reports laid out on a table. The covers read ‘Autistic People’s Understanding of Consent and their Right to Protection from Sexual Harm.’ Logos of AsIAm, Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, and RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences appear at the top and bottom. The design features a large purple circular graphic with connected dots.

A new report by RCSI researchers has found that Autistic people in Ireland experience critical gaps in consent education.

The report was commissioned by Dublin Rape Crisis Centre’s We-Consent campaign and AsIAm.

Read more here: asiam.ie/news/autisti...

Humanarium at RCSI is an exciting new space coming soon to 118 St Stephen's Green dedicated to health and well-being.

Learn more at www.humanarium.ie

#Humanarium #UNSDG3

A person sits at a table organising several types of medication. Blister packs and a pill organiser are laid out, and the person holds a small selection of tablets and capsules in one hand. An open notebook and book are in the background.

The @hrbireland.bsky.social Collaborative Doctoral Award in Multimorbidity has published its final report.

The project supported four PhD Scholars to generate evidence-based solutions for people with multiple long-term conditions, two supervised by RCSI PIs.

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It was a day of celebration at 123 St Stephen’s Green as we marked two #RCSIConferring ceremonies yesterday! 🎓

Congratulations to all graduates who received degrees including BSc in Pharmacy and Physiotherapy, MSc, MCh, MD and PhDs.

🔗 rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

Thank you to all who joined us for the 2025 RCSI Millin Meeting last week!

Highlights included the launch of the RCSI Supports for Surgeons, four distinguished keynote speakers and the 48th Millin Lecture on personalised oesophageal cancer care.

🔗 rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

RCSI was delighted to welcome Ireland’s first astronaut, Dr Norah Patten and Canadian physician and astronaut, Dr Shawna Pandya to discuss research collaborations and medicine in space.

They shared their journeys at the cutting edge of space science, biomedical innovation and global collaboration.

To mark European Antibiotic Awareness Day we’re highlighting this #MyHealthRCSI which focuses on the topic of antibiotic-resistance - one of the biggest threats to global health and development today.

Watch the full conversation here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjLa...

RCSI researchers awarded COALESCE grant to improve national depression care RCSI researchers have been awarded €219,960 in competitive funding through Research Ireland’s COALESCE 2025 programme. More ...

An @rcsipophealth.bsky.social project to generate robust, locally relevant evidence on the effectiveness and cost-efficiency of treatments for depression has been funded through the @researchireland.ie COALESCE grant programme.

Learn more ➡️ rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

#RCSIdiscover

A group of seven professionally dressed adults standing together indoors, smiling and holding copies of a publication titled National Clinical Guideline: Elective Surgical Care Pathways. They are positioned in front of a staircase with decorative railings and a doorway, with an academic gown displayed on the wall behind them.

RCSI welcomes the publication of the HSE National Clinical Guidance for Elective Care Facilities, launched at this year's Millin Meeting.

Developed by RCSI for @hselive.bsky.social, it provides evidence-based guidance for excellence in elective surgical care.

🔗 rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

RCSI has launched RCSI Supports for Surgeons at the 2025 Millin Meeting.

The report sets out recommendations to strengthen mentorship, leadership development, communication and CPD activities to support the surgical community throughout their careers.

➡️ www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

RCSI president, Professor Deborah McNamara, welcomed attendees from the surgical community to the 2025 RCSI Millin Meeting this morning.

The annual meeting is held in honour of Terence J Millin, former president of RCSI.

Explore the programme ➡️ rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

A group of four adults stand together in a bright, modern laboratory, smiling towards the camera. They each hold anatomical models, including a heart, a spine and a brain. Laboratory benches, equipment and overhead lighting are visible around them, creating a clean, clinical setting.

RCSI researchers have been awarded over €2.3 million in the
@researchireland.ie Frontiers for the Future programme.

Their projects are aimed at improving treatments for spinal fractures, childhood heart failure and epilepsy.

Learn more ➡️ rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

#RCSIdiscover

Headshot of Professor Ed Gregg, who wears thin-frame glasses and a gingham print blue shirt. The background is light and modern.

Congratulations to Professor Edward Gregg. Head of @rcsipophealth.bsky.social, on being named among the world’s most influential researchers in the @clarivate.com #HighlyCited2025 list 👏

He is recognised in the cross-field category for his global impact 🔗 people.rcsi.com/edwardgregg

#RCSIdiscover

Professor Niall Pender has been appointed as RCSI’s new Professor of Psychology and Head of Department of Health Psychology.

His appointment is closely aligned with RCSI’s commitment to creating innovative, patient-centred academic programmes.

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

AsIAm, Ireland’s Autism Charity, has officially recognised RCSI as an Autism Friendly Higher Education Institution

The award acknowledges RCSI’s commitment to supporting autistic students, ensuring that everyone has the chance to reach their full potential.

More ➡️ www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

YouTube video by Aileen Moon Humanarium at RCSI

We’re excited to launch Humanarium at RCSI!

Thank you to our Founding Partners: Blackrock Health, AIB, Lanas and HSE Healthy Ireland for their invaluable support!

Find out more at www.humanarium.ie

#Humanarium #UNDG3

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