How to start a hi-tech or biotech company is the theme of a one-day conference which is planned for University College Cork (UCC) on Tuesday 9 June. Chris Horn, founder of Iona Technologies, will present the keynote address on entrepreneurship and innovation while Cormac Kilty, founder of Biotrin, will discuss ...
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Mocks.ie – an new online exam service
6 May 2009
As the Leaving and Junior Cert exams fast approach, thousands of students across the country can now avail of Mocks.ie, a new online exam and correction service developed to help students prepare for their exams. The first service of its kind in Europe, Mocks.ie enables students to sit exams online, ...
Cork maths postgraduate wins ‘Science Speak’
29 April 2009
A mathematics postgraduate from University College Cork is this year’s winner of the Intervarsity Science Speak Competition
Irish breakthrough in ‘recommender’ systems
27 April 2009
A UCD scientist has made a major breakthrough in online “recommender” systems. Professor Barry Smyth has been granted US and China patents on his system to improve online shopping and information
€4,000 a year awards for science courses
24 April 2009
The deadline is fast approaching to apply for a Naughton Scholarship.
Volvo Ocean Racers rely on science
23 April 2009
The sailors in the Volvo Ocean Race depend on the latest designs and technologies, as well as their scientific understanding of meterology, winds and tides.
Science teachers shape attitudes
22 April 2009
A new study shows that the number of students in Europe who choose to study science is influenced by how schools and teachers shape their attitudes.
Students’ robots compete in RoboRugby
22 April 2009
A total of 21 robots competed in the finals of UCD’s annual RoboRugby competition yesterday afternoon.
New study says spam is bad for the environment
15 April 2009
There are lots of reasons why people hate spam – now here’s another reason to hate it – spam is environmentally unfriendly