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We were pleased to be joined by Minister Jack Chambers at our new Dental Education Centre at Connolly Hospital. He joined us to mark the 'topping out' of the 4,000m² building where the next generation of dentists in Ireland will train. #RCSIeducate

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-an…

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-an…

Two RCSI researchers have secured over €400K through the @hrbireland Applied Partnership Awards. Their projects focus on strengthening paramedic mental health training and developing mental health supports for children with disabilities. hrb.ie/hrb/minister-f… #RCSIdiscover

Our free Sustainable Healthcare course is now available in Spanish, expanding access to education on sustainable healthcare globally. Fully online, this free CPD course is designed to be flexible and accessible, broadening participation. ➡️ rcsi.com/dublin/news-an… #RCSIeducate

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. ➡️ doi.org/10.1016/j.scit… #RCSIdiscover #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU

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.jacc… #RCSIeducate

Last chance to apply for 19 fully funded PhD scholarships in cancer research through Precision Oncology Ireland and @tcddublin. €25,000 stipend and EU fees covered. Deadline: 5 Jan 2026 🔗 forms.gle/NaN2xEw3m5sPTi… @Researchirel @RCSI_postgrad

A drop in mood is common after Christmas, especially in first days of the new year. Professor Jolanta Burke, @RCSI_PosHealth, explains why this happens and outlines what you can do to make the post-Christmas slump easier to manage. Read more: theconversation.com/how-to-combat-…

2025 was another memorable year at RCSI ✨ From groundbreaking research and impactful healthcare initiatives to student successes, our Reeling in the Year video shares a few of the highlights that shaped the year just gone. Happy New Year to you all! ▶️ youtu.be/EBfQ-4QUy8M?si…

The theme of the 2026 RCSI Charter Meeting is 'Progress and Precision'. The jam-packed programme will explore advances in precision medicine, AI and robotics, clinical quality and safety, and the future of surgical practice. Register and learn more ➡️ rcsi.com/dublin/news-an…

Wishing all of our RCSI community - students, staff, Fellows, Members, alumni, clinicians, and patients - Season's Greetings from RCSI! ❄️ Thank you for being part of our mission to educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human health.

CD4+ T cells are revealed as potential drivers of blood clotting activity in inflammatory bowel disease in a @RCSIPharmBioMol research study. Targeting these cells presents a promising new therapeutic avenue. 🔗 nature.com/articles/s4146… #RCSIdiscover

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 ➡️ rcsi.com/dublin/news-an…

Applications are now open for 19 fully funded PhD scholarships in cancer research through Precision Oncology Ireland at RCSI and @tcddublin. The scholarships include a €25,000 stipend and EU fees Deadline: 5 Jan 2026 🔗forms.gle/NaN2xEw3m5sPTi… @Researchirel @RCSI_postgrad

Medical education must do more than teach facts; it must support students in becoming doctors. Professor Anne Hickey writes in @timeshighered about how the RCSI curriculum supports the development of personal and professional identity. ➡️ timeshighereducation.com/campus/support… #RCSIeducate

RCSI was appointed as one of Ireland’s SDG Champions 2025-27 by Darragh O’Brien TD, Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment, further enabling RCSI to amplify our leadership in sustainable, equitable healthcare. Read More: rcsi.com/dublin/news-an… #SDGsIRL #RCSIengage

Research by @RCSIPharmBioMol and the Medical Bureau of Road Safety shows younger men more commonly tested positive for cannabis alone or with cocaine, while older drivers—including more women—tested positive for multiple drugs or opioids. #RCSIDiscover rcsi.com/dublin/news-an…

On Monday's @10Things_ToKnow About Bacteria, we check out technology being developed to tackle bacteria strongholds in healthcare settings and limit the spread of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in wastewater💧 👀Mon 15th Dec, 8.30pm @RTEOne 📺 #10thingstoknowabout #bacteria #AMR #onehealth #NoHoWAMR #NationalChallenge @Researchirel @teagasc @GeolSurvIE @MetEireann @NewDecadeFilms @RCSI_Irl @Dfitzhughes @Cfinnipc @AmyHassett