3rd Webinar on Trends in Food Science, Technology & Health – Topic 3: Women in Food Science

3^rd Webinar on Trends in Food Science, Technology & Health – Topic 3: Women in Food Science

Date: 10.03.2023    Time: 14:00 – 16:30h

Number of participants: 60 (90% women, 10% men)

Number of countries: 12 (Asia, EU, Africa, South America)

Delivery mode: 100% online

 

The 3^rd Webinar on Trends in Food Science, Technology, & Health took place on 10^th March 2023. 

It was organised and hosted by Prof. Daniel Granato and Dr Fabiana Sarda (Department of Biol. Sciences - Faculty of Science & Engineering – University of Limerick) and Prof. Ana Isabel Novo de Barros (University of Tras-os-Montes and Alto Douro– Portugal). 

A total of 50 people (90% women, 5% men) from 10 countries in four regions (South America – Brazil; Asia – Iran, Sri Lanka, Turkey; Europe – Estonia, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, Finland, the Netherlands, and Croatia; Africa: South Africa) participated in the discussions about healthy ingredients. 

The speakers were from renowned universities, companies and Research Centres in Europe: Dr Talita Comunian, from TEAGASC - Ireland, who gave a lecture on plant-based food in vitro digestions, the definitions, challenges and new perspectives; Dr Ana Barros, from the University of Tras-os-Montes D’ouro-Portugal, who gave a lecture on legume proteins and the challenges in sustainability and health; Dr Reelika Ratsep, from the Estonian University of Life Sciences – Estonia, who gave a speech on food science and sustainable food production. 

Last, but not least, Prof Danijeka Kovacevic, from the University of Zagreb – Croatia, gave a speech on the design of strawberry-based functional foods by 3D printing.

Newsletter No 7, December 2022

 

Cell EXPLORERS Engagement of Young People in Hands-On Science

 

Cell EXPLORERS UL is just finishing its 8^th year of science engagement. The UL team is led by Audrey O’Grady, Stephanie Brosnan and Mary Barrett. Since commencing in 2015 we now have a dedicated space in the department for CE. The team is made up of Academics, Technicians, Undergrads and Postgrads, and we are always looking for more people to join!

The aim of CE is to:

·         Promote modern biology, science and research

·         Combat the stereotypical image of scientist

·         Change perceptions on science and inform on scientific careers

·         Train next generation of science communicators/educators

 

For more information email: audrey.ogrady@ul.ie

Lecturer position in Food Science and Nutrition to be filled immediately

A full time Lecturer position is available from 16.1.23 to 16.6.23 in Food Science and Nutrition at the Department of Biological Sciences in UL. The successful candidate would teach modules on UL campus so it's necessary to be based in Limerick or nearby. To express your interest, please email your cv to the Head of the Department Ioannis Zabetakis (ioannis.zabetakis@ul.ie).

we are hiring: Senior Technical Officer/Technical Officer - Biological Sciences

Applications are invited for the following position:

Faculty of Science & Engineering

School of Natural Sciences/Biological Sciences

Senior Technical Officer/Technical Officer – Multiannual

Salary Scale: Senior Technical Officer: €53,991 - €62,158

                         Technical Officer: €34,793 - €51,148

Informal enquiries regarding the post may be directed to:

Dr Ioannis Zabetakis
Head

Department of Biological Sciences
University of Limerick

Email: Ioannis.Zabetakis@ul.ie

The closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday 8th November 2022.
Applications must be completed online before 12 noon, Irish Standard Time on the closing date.

The University of Limerick supports blended working.

Please confirm that you are currently eligible to work in Ireland. Applications by candidates who are not eligible to work in Ireland will not be processed.

Please email erecruitment@ul.ie if you experience any difficulties

Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates.
The University of Limerick holds a Bronze Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing equality in higher education. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to selection on merit welcoming applicants from all sections of the community. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.

“The University of Limerick has implemented a “Smoke and Vape Free Campus Policy”. Smoking and vaping in all forms is prohibited.”

Further information can be found here.

Equine Science Field Trip to Kildare

 

Earlier this month, after a two-year hiatus, second year Equine Science students got to enjoy the annual trip to Co. Kildare where they experienced the energy and allure of the thoroughbred industry; firstly at the Sportsman thoroughbred yearling sale at Goffs, followed by a trip to the Curragh and onward to Kildare town where they were given tours of the highly acclaimed RACE Academy and the National Farrier School, Farriery Ireland. 

The hum of the auctioneer punctuated with the fresh pace of the gavel from the Goffs rostrum only highlighted how easy it is to spend fortunes on the enigmatic breed. UL students, captively engaged, fulfilled exercises judging these yearling and estimated their selling price, quickly calculating if these animals were or not, profitable pinhooks.  The trade was strong, the median price at €21,000, up one third from 2021, and the top lot a record breaking €300,000, a Ten Sovereigns filly out of an Invincible Spirit mare consigned by Abbeville Stud.

Enthusiasm followed on to Farriery Ireland and the RACE academy, schools dedicated to providing training and apprenticeships to farriers, work riders and hopeful jockeys.  Donal Bennet, master farrier and Katie McManamon, jockey instructor, gave very welcoming and informative talks.  The trip culminated with exciting rides on motorised racing simulators giving the students a sample of the pace and vigour similar to that experienced while riding one of those majestic thoroughbreds in a race. 

On behalf of Equine Science UL, I wish to thank all those who facilitated our memorable trip.

Amy Fitzgerald

Equitation Teacher, Department of Biological Sciences, UL

University of Limerick rankings

The University of Limerick is in the top 200 Universities in the World in terms of graduates employability for 2022. This is a noteworthy achievement for our University when we take into account the size and the age of Universities.

All relevant info about UL's rankings is here.

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