Celebrate Heritage Week 2026 with a special RCSI lecture on the history and restoration of 123 St Stephen’s Green. Hear from Dr Ronan P. Kelly and Alistair Lindsay on RCSI’s 240-year legacy and the conservation of its historic home. Register: forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon...

We are delighted to congratulate Professor David Williams, Professor of Stroke Medicine at RCSI, on being awarded the 2026 Lilly Prize by the British Pharmacological Society. This prestigious prize recognises his outstanding achievement and leadership in clinical pharmacology. #RCSIdiscover

🧠 Discover what makes your brain incredible! This August, families can explore memory, movement and brain health with Your Incredible Brain, an interactive science show inspired by FutureNeuro’s #MyMovingBrain programme. 🔗 futureneurocentre.ie/from-my-movi... @researchireland.ie @rcsi.bsky.social

Your bones may seem like the most permanent part of your body: solid and finished. But they’re under constant renovation. In an article for @theconversationuk.bsky.social Professor Annie Curtis explains how our bones’ daily cycles could improve our quality of life. More: tinyurl.com/zf34vkep

Bones are much more dynamic than scientists once believed – they even have a daily rhythm

Your bones run on a 24-hour clock too and disrupting it with late nights and screens could be weakening your skeleton.

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Supported by the RCSI-led Akazi Project, Malawi's first National Breast Health Guidelines have been launched, marking a turning point in how breast cancer is detected, diagnosed and treated across the country. Read more: www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-... #RCSICollaborate

Welcome to our newly elected member Tracy Robson, deputy vice-chancellor for academic affairs and professor of cancer biology at the @rcsi.bsky.social. Learn more about Admittance Day 2026 and read the citation for Professor Robson: www.ria.ie/2026/05/22/2...

A major conservation and restoration project is underway at RCSI's historic home at 123 St Stephen's Green. Specialist teams have carefully decanted and protected portraits, sculptures and artefacts as works progress to preserve this Dublin landmark for future generations. More: tinyurl.com/syb2n359

In the era of social media and smartphones, we have become experts in avoiding boredom. In an article for The Conversation, Dr Trudy Meehan explains the hidden benefits of boredom for our creativity, focus and wellbeing, and how to unlock its full potential. ➡️ theconversation.com/three-ways-b...

We were delighted to welcome an EU Presidency delgation, led by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. Hosted by Prof Fergal O'Brien, delegates received an overview of RCSI's expanding research and innovation portfolio. ➡️ www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

Applications are now open for the RCSI Millin Surgical Innovation Award. The award recognises innovative, practice-changing surgical research taking place across Ireland. Apply before 31 August 2026 here: forms.office.com/e/umwVDt0XLj

In a new article for RTÉ Brainstorm, Dr Gráinne Kent explores the first study of the nutritional quality of texture modified meals in Irish nursing homes. The study revealed that many meals lacked sufficient energy, protein, fibre and key micronutrients. ➡️ www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2... #RCSIdiscover

Brain Tumour Ireland has funded an RCSI-led project investigating a new treatment for glioblastoma. The project, led by Prof Annette Byrne will develop an innovative approach delivering the treatment directly to the tumour site after surgery. ➡️ www.precisioncancermedicinegroup.com #RCSIdiscover

New RCSI research has shown that our tears could provide an early warning system for serious eye complications following stem cell transplants. This could provide a window of opportunity for clinicians to intervene before permanent damage occurs. ➡️ www.nature.com/articles/s41... #RCSIdiscover

RCSI's Dr Jakub Gajewski recently spoke to Claire O'Connell in an interview for The Irish Times. He spoke about his research on using rainwater as a sustainable resource in Malawi and the path that led him to his career in health sociology. Read the full article: www.irishtimes.com/science/2026...

We were delighted to welcome 100 trainees to RCSI last week for the 2026 annual Surgical Bootcamp. Attendees learned essential skills, such as suturing, excision of lesions, laparoscopic skills, teamwork, communication and crisis management. Read more: www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

Abstract submissions are open for the RCSI–NSRSC Research Symposium at the Millin Meeting 2026. Surgical trainees, NCHDs and early-career surgeons are invited to submit abstracts to showcase their innovative surgical research. Learn more and register here 🔗 www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

Congratulations to the more than 850 Fellows, Members and Diplomates conferred yesterday by RCSI and our Faculties. They join a global community of more than 11,000 RCSI surgical Fellows and Members across 90 countries. Read more: www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

The European Conference on Positive Psychology is in full swing. Thank you to our delegates for engaging in meaningful conversations on the latest research and sharing ideas on topics including mind-body health, resilience, flourishing, wellbeing and much more. @rcsipophealth.bsky.social

RCSI's Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery was pleased to co-host the HealthTech Connect Leadership Forum with HealthTech Ireland as an associated EU Presidency event. It brought together healthcare, industry, academia and government to discuss how to build a resilient healthcare system. #Ireland2026EU

Registration is now open for ‘Brain Health: An Update on the Mechanisms, Consequences and Management of Concussion’ taking place in RCSI on Tuesday, 21 July. This free event will explore the latest evidence on concussion, recovery and brain health. tinyurl.com/4r4rwa65 @rcsipophealth.bsky.social

We're delighted to welcome delegates to the European Conference for Positive Psychology (ECPP 26), hosted by the RCSI Centre for Positive Health Sciences. The conference will explore the theme of "Body Meets Mind: Positive Psychology and Health for Everyone". ➡️ www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

In a new Medical Independent article, Mr Finbarr Condon highlights the success of the National Osteoarthritis Hip and Knee Pathway. This innovative pathway was recently recognised with the HSE CEO Choice Award at the Spark Summit. Read more: www.medicalindependent.ie/.../a-new-pa...

Congratulations to Professor Albert Leung, Head of RCSI School of Dentistry, who has been awarded a Fellowship in Dental Surgery (ad hominem) by The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. The honour recognises his impact across dental education, postgraduate training and professional assessment.

Congratulations to Professor Tom O'Connor who has been appointed Head of the RCSI School of Nursing and Midwifery. This appointment recognises Professor O’Connor’s wealth of experience as a nurse academic, educator and leader. More: tinyurl.com/4et6jyp7

This week, RCSI undergraduates tackled real-world healthcare challenges in neurology and ophthalmology at the 2026 Student Innovation Challenge. Congratulations to team TBInsight, whose bedside device for tracking traumatic brain injury symptoms won the challenge. ➡️ www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

RCSI research has identified a sustainable, cost-effective way to improve safe water access in health facilities in Malawi. Combining rainwater harvesting with advanced solar water disinfection offers the best long-term health and economic benefits. 🔗 www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-... #RCSIdiscover

RCSI research identifies sunlight and rainwater as most cost-effective route to safe water in Malawi healthcare facilities

A new study by researchers at RCSI has found that combining rainwater harvesting with advanced solar water disinfection technology is the most cost-effective way to provide safe water in rural healthc...

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Elaine Byrne has been named winner of the 2026 RCSI Art Award for her piece ‘Alessia'. The RCSI Art Award, in association with the RHA and @irishtimes.com, celebrates the link between art, medicine and well-being. More: www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-... @rha-arts.bsky.social

The Hip and Knee Pathway, developed through the RCSI-led HSE National Clinical Programme for Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, has received the HSE CEO Choice Award at the Spark Summit. This pathway has helped 2,000+ people access timely osteoarthritis care. Read more: www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

Congratulations to Dr Chris Greene, RCSI and @futureneuro.bsky.social, on being named a 2026 Lister Prize Fellow. The prestigious Lister Prize provides £300,000 in funding to support ambitious and innovative biomedical research. 🔗 www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-... #RCSIdiscover #ListerPrize2026

RCSI’s Dr Chris Greene awarded prestigious Lister Prize to advance schizophrenia research

Dr Chris Greene has been named a 2026 Lister Prize Fellow, receiving £300,000 to support pioneering research into the blood-brain barrier. More ...

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New research led by RCSI and UCD has identified immune markers that could help reduce chemotherapy overtreatment in breast cancer. The findings represent an important advance towards more personalised and equitable cancer treatment. Read more: www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-... #RCSIdiscover

RCSI study finds new markers to reduce chemotherapy overtreatment in breast cancer

Research led by RCSI and UCD has identified immune markers that could help doctors more accurately determine which breast cancer patients are unlikely to benefit from chemotherapy. More ...

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