UCC Medical Research and Technology Society

18/03/2026

A day full of innovation and discovery at the MRT Student Research Conference 🧬

A huge thank you to our fantastic speakers for sharing their knowledge and experiences, and to all of the student who attended, presented, and contributed to such engaging discussions throughout the day.

Congratulations to our research presenters and award winners, and a special thank you to the committee whose hard work behind the scenes made this event possible!

Swipe through for some highlights from an incredible day of innovation, collaboration, and learning.

We can’t wait for the next one‼️

07/03/2026

Two incredible days at the MRT MedTech Challenge🔬🧬⚕️

Thank you to our wonderful speakers for sharing their insights and experiences, and to all the students who attended, engaged in discussions, and made the event such a success.

A special congratulations to our competition winners and a big thank you to the committee whose work behind the scenes made this conference possible!

Swipe through for some highlights from Day 1 and Day 2👩‍🔬🧑‍💻

We’re already looking forward to the next one‼️

27/02/2026

24/02/2026

Getting ready to welcome our judges for the UCC MRT Medtech Challenge!
Join us as these judges share their expertise and knowledge with the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs!

23/02/2026

We are pleased to Welcome Mr Pat O’Connor, another Guest Speaker to the MedTech Challenge 2026!

Pat O Connor is CEO and Co-Founder of OrthoXel, an orthopaedic company developing innovative orthopaedic implants to revolutionize fracture care. Pat has over 25+ years experience in the medical devices industry

You won’t want to miss any of the talks! Secure your spot at the MedTech Challenge before its too late - click the link in our bio!

16/02/2026

Meet our guest speakers for the UCC MRT MedTech Challenge! Just 2 weeks away, there’s still time to sign up using the Google Form in our bio. Make sure to register and stop by to listen to these experts in the area of medical technology! ⚕️🧪🔧

31/01/2026

📢 ‼️ Get excited for the annual UCC MRT Medtech Challenge!

Put your brain to the test and come up with the next great idea for medical technology during a weekend of rapid innovation 🧑‍🔬👩‍🔧

Please fill out the Google Form via the link in our bio to register as a participant. ONLY paritcipants who register may attend the event.

Thank you to our sponsors !🔬🧬⚕️
See you there!

21/01/2026

The MRT Research Matchmaking program is back with an amazing Research Opportunity in Paediatric Endocrinology with Dr. Stephen O’Riordan.

This project is ideal for a medical students without an FYP and will go on to form part of a long term study with the possibilit of international publications.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAlpQLSear-
eaonbaWy_59g9R3|c0SuA5z6axK-JbDAKfPZ_MJxjwlQ/
viewform

Deadline to Apply: January 27th, 2026
Link above or in bio!

21/01/2026

The MRT Research Matchmaking program is back with a PAID Research Opportunity in Paediatric Endocrinology with Dr. Stephen O’Riordan.

This project is ideal for a medical students without an FYP and will go on to form part of a long term study with the possibility of international publications.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSear-eaonbaWy_59g9R3lc0SuA5z6axK-JbDAKfPZ_MJxjwIQ/viewform

Deadline to apply: January 27th, 2026
Link above or in bio!

21/01/2026

The MRT Research Matchmaking program is back with a Research Opportunity in Paediatric Endocrinology with Dr. Stephen O’Riordan.

This project is ideal for medical students without an FYP and will go on to form part of a long term study with the possibility of international publications.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSear-eaonbaWy_59g9R3lc0SuA5z6axK-JbDAKfPZ_MJxjwIQ/viewform

Deadline to Apply: January 27, 2026
Link above or in Bio!

16/01/2026

New Research Matchmaking Opportunity ✨

Send in your interests by January 21st, 2026!