AMBER researchers Prof Shalini Singh of @unioflimerick.bsky.social & Prof Oran Kennedy of @rcsi.bsky.social have secured 2 of the 9 research infrastructural awards for studying materials at the micro- and nanoscale & preparing and analysing hard tissues.
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AMBER and CRANN Researchers have successfully received funding via the Research Ireland Government of Ireland postgraduate and postdoctoral programme for projects in tissue engineering, 2D materials and Quantum Systems.
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2D-PRINTABLE & HYPERSONIC Symposium brought together researchers, industry leaders & policymakers to explore the future of 2D printed materials for digital electronics
From inspiring expert talks from the Graphene Flagship & Innovative Advanced Materials Initiative
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AMBER Researchers success @researchireland.ie Enterprise Fellowships
Projects in areas of semi-conductors, in-vitro diagnostics, sustainable packaging, thermoelectric generators located in 4 AMBER University partners demonstrating #materialsscience talent in Ireland
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Congrats to Tian Carey & Ian Woods recent postdoctoral researchers on AMBER funded research projects who have been awarded @royalsociety.org – Research Ireland University Research Fellowships
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#advancedmaterials #bioengineering @researchireland.ie
AMBER researchers secure MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships
Mattia Morder (Fellow) John Goold (Supervisor) Project: ASAP
Letizia Fiorucci (Fellow) Alessandro Lunghi (Supervisor) Project: PREcise
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AMBER Executive Director, Dr Lorraine Byrne has attended the 1st meeting of Research & Innovation Policy Advisory Forum chaired by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless.
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@researchireland.ie @tcddublin.bsky.social
AMBER Researcher Ian Major awarded €5,000 in @researchireland.ie Ulysses programme by SEAI & ADEME for Project: 'High-Performance Applications of Bio-based Non-Isocyanate Polyurethane (NIPU)' a collaboration with Etienne Grau of Université de Bordeaux.
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Congratulations to AMBER Researcher Professor @ssanvito.bsky.social Director of @crann-tcd.bsky.social on his appointment by Minister James Lawless to the New National Science Advice Forum
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#materialsscience #advancedmaterials
🎧 @tcddublin.bsky.social special interview with the late Prof Michael Coey. His reflections on a life in physics pioneering contributions to magnetism & development of the discipline in Ireland. Prof Coey was an AMBER Researcher & a founder of @crann-tcd.bsky.social
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AMBER Researchers funded by @researchireland.ie New Foundations Awards to support community-engaged research. Prof Joseph Roche received funding for a project in the #scienceengagement space & Dr Ian Major for a project in the #sustainablematerials area
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AMBER Researchers from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences develop a novel implant that delivers tiny growth-promoting particles directly to injured nerve cells helping them to regrow after spinal cord injury.
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#bioengineering @tissueengdublin.bsky.social
AMBER Researchers have received funding under the Research Ireland – Innovating in Health and Wellbeing Challenge for ‘SMART-Sling’ An innovative solution for female pelvic organ prolapse.
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#Healthcare #ChallengeFunding #IrishResearch
Watch AMBER’s Animated Science Shorts now!
We are delighted to announce that AMBER's 2 animated shorts are now available to view online, following their first public premiere during Science Week in November 2025, they are now available for all to enjoy.
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Scientists discover how water erosion contributes to generation of micro & nanoplastics that have been linked to cardiovascular & neurodegenerative disease
AMBER Scientists and colleagues' recently published study in Science Advances
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#plasticpollution #microplastic
AMBER Scientists get blood pumping
Study identifies reasons for failure of animal heart tissue used in replacement heart valves for treatment of aortic stenosis. Study will result in pre-screening of tissues & prevention of failure of bioprosthetic valves
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AMBER Researcher secures Royal Society-Research Ireland University Research Fellowship
Dr Tian Carey, from School of Physics @tcddublin.bsky.social will now build an independent research group
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@researchireland.ie
#materialsscience #advancedmaterials #2dmaterials
AMBER Researcher Professor Maurice Collins part of team who received prize funding under #NationalChallengeFund
Traceless is developing fully biodegradable durable tree-supporting products with controlled-release fertilizers.
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@researchireland.ie #materialsscience
Looking back at AMBER's #ScienceWeek2025 event 'Smalltalk on the Big Screen'
This was the premiere of two animated shorts:
‘Something’s Missing’
‘Quantum Quest’
Both of which will be available to watch online soon! 👀
More images & details here:
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AMBER Researchers funded via Frontiers for the Future Programme.
3D printed tech & therapeutic biomaterials for spinal fractures. 3D printed rechargeable batteries from sustainable materials & Machine Learning hardware for interconnectivity
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#advancedmaterials
Part of #ScienceWeek2025 AMBER's Prof Michael Morris explains on #Futureville our research strengthening Irish wood to produce #sustainable building materials
📢 Tonight @rteone.rte.ie 7pm
More here: www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
#sustainablematerials #materialsscience #advancedmaterials
Congratulations to AMBER Researchers, Professor Jonathan Coleman, and Professor Valeria Nicolosi both of @tcddublin.bsky.social who feature on the @clarivate.com Highly Cited Researchers List 2025
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AMBER's Director Professor Mick Morris is contributing to tomorrow evenings #Futureville @rteone.rte.ie 7pm
He discusses a new scientific technique that could make timber a more viable & practical option in the construction of Futureville
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#ScienceWeek #MaterialsScience
Great to attend Research for Policy Conference
David Budtz Pedersen Prof Science Communication & Impact Studies outlining we are at stage where we agree value of research for policy need to move from 'why' ➡️ 'how'
👏 organisers @ucddublin.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie
@deptoffhed.bsky.social
AMBER's #ScienceWeek Event: "Smalltalk on the Big Screen"
📆13th November 6pm – 8pm
📌Old Science Gallery @tcddublin
Accessible + inclusive event for all ages
Free but tickets are limited!
Register: www.eventbrite.ie/e/smalltalk-...
#scienceweek25 #materialsscience #bioengineering
AMBER Dir Prof Michael Morris & AMBER PI Prof Maurice Collins contributing to @agriculture_ie #ScienceWeek webinar
'Forests, Timber and Tomorrow’s Materials – Irish Research for a Sustainable Future' 13th Nov 12:00 PM
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#MaterialsScience
Ireland has announced a plan to build an undersea electricity interconnector to Spain
What is an interconnector?
How will the electricity be generated?
AMBER’s Rocco Lupoi Professor in Advanced & Additive Manufacturing at @tcddublin.bsky.social explains
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#materalsscience
AMBER's Prof Fergal O'Brien participated in a live recorded episode of Not Just Patients! at the National PPI Festival Launch
He partnered with AMBER & IRFU Charitable Trust to co-design a novel spinal cord injury implant alongside PPI advisory group
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#bioengineering
36 AMBER Researchers on Elsevier/Stanford University World’s Top 2% Scientists Ranking
28 AMBER Researchers for career long impact with an additional 8 researchers included in this years single recent year impact
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#materialsscience #advancedmaterials #bioengineering
It's World Space Week!
AMBER’s Professor Jonathan Coleman previously spoke on RTE Radio One’s ‘The Business’ about the #materialsscience solutions for the challenges of living and building a life on Mars.
📻 Listen Back: www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
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