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8 months

We are ranked number 1⃣ in the UK for #Nutrition & #FoodScience , with a 💯 rating of excellence 🥇 Amazing news this morning from the Guardian University Guide 2024... #food #nutrition #dietetics @UlsterUni 🎉 #UlsterFND #Clearing #WeAreUU #ProudOfUU

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@NICHE_ULSTER

10 months

A big day for @NICHE_ULSTER , and a proud moment, as Prof @WardyMw formally takes over as President of the @NutritionSoc from Prof @j_lovegrove ! We have no doubt Mary will be a fantastic & inspirational ambassador for the Society & the future of #nutrition #science ✨️ #ProudOfUU

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3 years

Massive congratulations to our very own Prof @amgallagher_UU who has been appointed as the New Editor-in-Chief of Proceedings of the Nutrition Society. Well done of this fantastic achievement! 😌🥳 #proudofUU

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5 years

We are so unbelievably proud of Dr @AoifeCaffrey_ who was just crowned the @DSM Bright Science Award Winner for 2019 Aoife presented her PhD work on maternal nutrition and offspring health against stiff competition from European candidates. A fantastic achievement #ProudOfYou

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4 years

Delighted to share the news that our very own Professor @amgallagher_UU has recently been elected to the University’s Council @UlsterUni #ProudofUU Check out Alison's profile:

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@NICHE_ULSTER

6 years

🥳🎉We are celebrating '30 Years of Nutrition @ Ulster' with a special social media calendar of activities across our key areas! We would also love to hear from #UlsterFND food, nutrition & dietetics alumni... send us your old pics, memories or stories using #NutritionAtUlster30

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6 years

Fantastic that we are celebrating the success of Professor @amgallagher_UU during the #NutritionAtUlster30 , Alison was in the first ever cohort to graduate from our #Nutrition course at Ulster! #CelebratingSuccess #NICHEenergy

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3 years

To mark the end of #NSWinter20 , we are delighted to announce that our very own Professor Barbara Livingstone has been awarded an Honorary Fellow of the @NutritionSoc & we are immensely proud.... celebrating one of Barbara's many awards below (📸pre-social distancing) #ProudofUU

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@NICHE_ULSTER

6 years

Massive congratulations to Dr Katie Moore, our latest #PhD researcher to pass her PhD viva on #B -vitamins and the Ageing Brain. Special thanks to external examiner Dr Tom Hill from Newcastle University, internal examiner Prof Chris Mitchell and Chair Prof Alison Gallagher.

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@NICHE_ULSTER

4 years

Huge Congratulations to @Martina_Rooney_ on her successful PhD viva defence! Thanks to examiners Prof @j_lovegrove @UniReading and @LeesMurdock_DJ . Supervisors @WardyMw @hmcnulty1 and @Catheri39079446 Cake by @michelle_clem_ & @DrAoifeCaffrey #ProudofUU

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@NICHE_ULSTER

7 months

Huge congratulations @Lauren Devine17 who defended #PhD successfully today on 'Influencing dietary behaviours in #adolescents to reduce #obesity risk. Thx DrSuzannSpence (external) @UONPublicHealth #DrMaeveKerr (Internal) @WardyMw (Chair) SO #proudofUU

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@NICHE_ULSTER

2 years

How about this for a nice Christmas present 🎁 Massive congratulations to @HollyRNeill on a SUPER defense of her #PhD today at viva! Such an honour to have Prof Sue Lanham-New as external, @ruthkprice (internal) & @PamelaMagee13 (chair), big thanks to all for their time #NICHEphd

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@NICHE_ULSTER

4 years

Congratulations to our final year #NICHEphd researcher @HollyRNeill for being a recipient of the Yakult Travel Grant. This will enable Holly to present her vitamin D research at an international conference next year. Many thanks to Yakult UK Ltd for providing this funding. 🎉👩🏼‍🔬✈️

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@NICHE_ULSTER

3 years

Big CONGRATS to #NICHEPhD researcher, @orlagh_feehan on the submission of her #PhD thesis last week... we imagine with an even bigger smile on her face than this!😁 Well done Orlagh, next step viva! #NICHEvitD #NICHEageing #ProudofUU @osteoporosisNI

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@NICHE_ULSTER

5 years

Congratulations to Dr @katiephmoore on winning Research-in-three at this evenings @trust_indi @FreseniusKabi #research symposium for her work on B-vitamins and cognition in the elderly 🎉🎉 #ProudOfUU #indireseach2019

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@NICHE_ULSTER

1 year

Last day in NICHE for our wonderful postdoc @HollyRNeill who is taking up a new role with Yakult UK Science Team👏🏻 a MASSIVE thank you Holly for all you have contributed to NICHE over the last 10 years from #BSc to #PhD to Research Associate!! Best wishes in your new post ⭐️

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@NICHE_ULSTER

6 years

Lecturer in #Dietetics , Dr Alyson Hill making an #impact with her latest paper on @DiabetesUK evidence-based #nutrition recommendations for the prevention and management of #diabetes

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@NICHE_ULSTER

4 years

We at @NICHE_ULSTER are all really proud of our #Dietetic students 🙌 They have completed their placements amidst #COVID19 and are now on the temporary HCPC register 👏 We applaud you & all of our front line emergency staff for an amazing job!!💫 #UlsterUni #ProudofUU #UlsterFND

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@NICHE_ULSTER

6 years

Warmest congratulations to our new Professor of Human Nutrition Kristina Pentieva. Well done on this fantastic achievement!

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@NICHE_ULSTER

4 years

Delighted that our BSc Dietetics programme is 1 of only 6 courses across @UlsterUni to be recognised as academically excellent!! 👏 This is a testament to the combined efforts of student and staff and of course our external contributors working in unison 🏆 #ProudofUU #UlsterFND

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@NICHE_ULSTER

3 years

Smiles all round today & another #NICHEPhD success😁 Congrats to @orlagh_feehan who successfully defended her #PhD at viva today on ' #VitaminD & musculoskeletal health in care home residents'. Thank you to the panel: Dr O'Sullivan from @tcddublin , @DrMaryMcCann , @amgallagher_UU

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@NICHE_ULSTER

11 months

Special 📷 alert 💥 Current @NutritionSoc Irish Section Chair & incoming President, with the Godfather of #nutrition , @seansbarathlone 🍀 Great way to end day one of #NSIrish23

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@NICHE_ULSTER

5 years

Congratulations to @tamsyn_redpath who is @NutritionSoc Irish Section Postgraduate Competition Award Winner for 2019 Tamsyn presenter her work on appetite and intake post bariatric surgery at #FENS2019 #ProudOfYou #BeMore

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@NICHE_ULSTER

2 years

Massive congratulations to Dr Michelle Clements who successfully defended her PhD thesis on #bvits & #bone in older adults📕🎓🥳. Special thanks to examiners: Prof Regan Bailey - Texas A&M, USA & Dr Pamela Magee. Chair: Prof Adrian Moore. We are so proud of U 🌟

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@NICHE_ULSTER

5 years

NICHE would like to wish Dr Katie Moore all the best on her new adventures. It has been a pleasure to watch her grow from #UlsterFND student to world class researcher on the #TUDA study. It has been a pleasure to work with Katie and she is an inspiration to us all. #NICHEbvits

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@NICHE_ULSTER

6 years

Congratulations to #NICHEPhD graduate Dr Katie Moore. We hope you had a lovely day celebrating with your family. #UlsterGrad #CelebratingSuccess

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@NICHE_ULSTER

4 years

Check out our new outdoor office, #NICHEbvits meeting at the beach. #socialdistancing There was sun, coffee and cake. #NICHEAtHome

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@NICHE_ULSTER

5 years

We can’t be any prouder- congratulations @emeirmc on receiving the #PhD #supervisor award. Unsurprised and totally delighted 😀 #proudofuu #proudofniche #LHSPhDAwards

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@NICHE_ULSTER

5 years

Professor Mary Ward opening the state-of-the-art #NICHE #NNEdPro Vascular Studies Platform dedicated to the pioneering #nutrition & #CVD @UlsterUni . #Research #Impact

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@NICHE_ULSTER

5 years

Introducing the new Dr Conway!! Congrats @Marie_C12 on your successful #PhD viva today #ProudofUU ! Marie's research focused on #PUFA in #pregnancy & #child #development - check out 1 of marie's papers: #NICHEphd #NICHEseychelles

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@NICHE_ULSTER

3 years

Marking another #research milestone today & a HUGE achievement for the #NICHEmarine team...12-wk human study (RCT) done! ✅ 🙌 86 volunteers, over 1000 litres of 🍊 juice & all during a pandemic...well done @mary_slevin , @pipallsopp (PI) & all the students! #NICHEathome #HISU

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@NICHE_ULSTER

4 years

Thilled to announce our new Visiting Professor 🎓, Dr David Armstrong @osteoporosisNI ! A trusted & valued collaborator, member of our Advisory Board & friend of NICHE, David is also one of our #NHSheroes with a passion for #bonehealth 🦴 & now formally part of the #UlsterFND team!

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@NICHE_ULSTER

2 years

Prof Helene McNulty on #FolicAcid : "Inaction for over 25 years has had adverse impacts; lets act!" 🤰💊🥦 a passionate call to action from our #NICHEdirector at #NSIrish22

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@NICHE_ULSTER

2 years

Celebrating our #NICHEphd success today with Dr's @HollyRNeill @AnnaMonaghan12 @michelle_clem_ @JoannaMJurek @orlagh_feehan @laurabeggan 🎓🎓 such a lovely day... bigs CONGRATS to these amazing researchers!! #UUClassOf2022 #ProudOfUU

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@NICHE_ULSTER

3 years

📰Exciting new paper📰 Fantastic 🆕 #NICHE research demonstrating the influence of #maternal obesity and #vitaminD insufficiency in response to vitamin supplementation. Well done to all involved! #NICHEobesity #NICHEvitD Check it out 👇👇👇

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@NICHE_ULSTER

3 years

Congratulations to @tonispence04 who successfully defended her PhD thesis today on maternal diet and inflammation/oxidative stress in 🤰. Thanks to External Examiner @DrCEChilds , & to @hughes_cf & @WardyMw for chairing. Well done Dr Spence! #proudofUU #seychelles #pregnancy

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@NICHE_ULSTER

7 years

Delighted that NICHE Director Helene McNulty has been awarded Fellow of the IUNS for her outstanding services to Nutrition #21ICN2017

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@NICHE_ULSTER

4 years

Amazing to see so many examples like this on #InternationalWomensDay Celebrating all our talented & inspirational #NICHE women ♀️ making an impact on #food , #nutrition & #dietetics #research & #teaching 🧪🔬🎓 #UlsterFND #WomenInSTEM #ProudofUU #IWD2020

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@NICHE_ULSTER

6 years

SMASHED IT 💪!! 1,621,637 steps for #WorldObesityDay Massive thank you to all our steppers... so proud, @UlsterUni really did step up! #UUStepsUp #NICHEenergy #NutritionAtUlster30

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@NICHE_ULSTER

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Super proud to have so many of our brilliant team here in Belgrade for #FENS2023 ! Join us Fri 17 Nov (symposium 7 room 14) to learn about our #nutrition #research across the lifecycle 🧒 Food intake patterns in children 🐟 Sustainable bioactive protein 🧠 Mental health in ageing

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@NICHE_ULSTER

4 years

Huge huge HUGE congratulations to @tamsyn_redpath to did such an amazing job at defending her thesis today during her viva with examiners Dr Alex Miras @imperialcollege + @C1Logue . We could not be prouder!👏Congratulations Tamsyn and supervisors @ruthkprice @Barbara_livings !🥳🥳🥳

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@NICHE_ULSTER

4 years

🔥Hot off the press! @PamelaMagee13 & @ProfSumantraRay have contributed to this timely report giving balanced, #EvidenceBased advice on #VitaminD & #COVID19 with a strong message: ✖️caution against high dose💊 ✅endorse avoidance of deficiency #NICHEvitD

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5 years

. @NICHE_ULSTER team headed home after a superb week @FENS2019 , a million thanks to all the behind the scenes for an inspiring meeting #ThatsAllFolks #nutrition #FENS2019

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@NICHE_ULSTER

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📣2nd #NICHE_PhD success of the day🥳Congrats to Dr Bethany Duffy who successfully completed her #PhD viva on #Riboflavin & #B -vits in pregnancy: #BP #anaemia & #offspring health 📕Thanks to PhD supervisors + panel Prof Mairead Kiely, Dr Leane Hoey & Prof Alison Gallagher 👏👏👏

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@NICHE_ULSTER

4 years

Congratulations to our Lecturer in Nutrition, @DrMaryMcCann for taking up her new role as Faculty Partnership Manager covering the Schools of Biomedical Sciences, Geography & Environmental Sciences, Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences and Medicine. #ProudofUU

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@NICHE_ULSTER

6 years

Thanks again to everyone (organisers, helpers, supporters, speakers, delegates), & of course @NutritionSoc for making last week's Irish Section Conference such a success! #nsirish18 #NewHeader Check out our Facebook album with all the pics 👉

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@NICHE_ULSTER

2 years

Huge congratulations to Anna Monaghan, our latest #PhD researcher to pass her viva on #Iodine #thyroid function in #Pregnancy in #Seychelles . Special thanks to ext examiner @Drsarahbath int examiner DrPhillipAllsopp & Chair @wardymw S’visors @AliYeates1 @emeirmc @DrMariaMulhern

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@NICHE_ULSTER

5 years

Hot off the press! Our new paper shows that continued #folicacid supplementation at a dose of 400 microgram daily, beyond the early period of pregnancy recommended for NTD prevention, may be beneficial for cognitive function and IQ of the child #NICHEbvits

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A week for the @NICHE_ULSTER history books, when good things came in 3... big congrats again to @ErikaRosbotham @BethanyDuffyRD @emily_royle81 on their success at viva!! 🌟🌟🌟 #ProudOfUU #NICHEphd

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@NICHE_ULSTER

5 years

Delighted to officially celebrate 🎉 #NutritionAtUlster30 during the Nutrition Society Irish Section Postgraduate Meeting with a speech from one of the founders of #nutrition @UlsterUni and on the island of Ireland, Prof Sean Strain! Here’s to the next 30 years!

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@NICHE_ULSTER

4 years

So proud of our B-vitamin team this evening who fought off tough competition to come away with 3 prizes from #Folicacid20 @FASEBorg . A HUGE congratulations Dr @DrAoifeCaffrey : post-doc award, @Jarrett_HR and @michelle_clem_ : PhD poster awards #proudofUU 🏆

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@NICHE_ULSTER

29 days

👏 #NICHEphd success for @ErikaRosbotham today who defended her thesis at viva👏 Big thanks to the panel for the engaging discussions; Prof Tom Hill, Dr @C1Logue & Prof @WardyMw ! Proud supervisor @DrKirstyP there on behalf of the #BioDProject team #ProudOfUU #NICHEagri

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@NICHE_ULSTER

5 years

That’s our girl!!! Runner up, YES SECOND PLACE in the #3MT thesis! Humble in victory. Incredibly proud of our #nichephd #gastricbypass researcher @Fathimath_N

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@NICHE_ULSTER

3 years

Congratulations to the TUDA_OptiAge team on sampling the final participant on a 2yr #B -vit and #bone #RCT during a global pandemic 💊💉. Looking forward to the results of the study 🎉🙌

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@NICHE_ULSTER

6 years

The #NICHEenergy team are delighted to share this invitation for the Inaugural Professorial Lecture by @amgallagher_UU , to all our friends & followers: "Eat more, move more, live longer - could it really be that simple?" 1st Nov, 1830. Link to register:

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@NICHE_ULSTER

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👏 👏 #PhD researcher #Dr @orlaithfurlong for successfully defending her thesis today. #PhDViva #proudofUU Enjoy the celebrations 🎉 👩‍🎓 🥂Proud supervisors @PamelaMagee13 #lizSimpson @emeirmc Thx to examiners @bstewartknox1 @maeve_kerr #Soya #menopause

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@NICHE_ULSTER

4 years

Congratulations to #NICHEgrad MSc Dietetics Saoirse Knox awarded the prizes for best MSc Dietetics Student & best MSc Nutrition Research Presenter, kindly sponsored by DSM Nutritional Products 👩‍🎓👏👏👏 #ProudofUU #UUClassof2020

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@NICHE_ULSTER

2 years

Great few days shooting the course videos for #food #nutrition & #dietetics 💡🎥🎬 Here are a few behind the scenes shots. Watch this space for the final product. Check out our courses

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@NICHE_ULSTER

3 years

Congratulations to PhD researcher @AnnaMonaghan12 who has been appointed secretary of the NI IFST Branch Committee for the 3rd consecutive year and to our very own @DrMariaMulhern who is a long standing member and has now been appointed chair of the committee. #proudofUU

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@NICHE_ULSTER

4 years

Earlier this week our very own Professor Sean Strain, past #NICHEDirector , was awarded Honorary Fellowship of @NutritionSoc ... we are all very grateful to be able to learn from one the best #ProudofU

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@NICHE_ULSTER

6 years

Congrats to our Lecturer in #Dietetics , Dr Alyson Hill #RD & the @DiabetesUK 2018 Working Group on the launch of the new 'Evidence-based #nutrition guidelines for the prevention and management of #diabetes ' #DUKPC

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@NICHE_ULSTER

1 year

Congratulations to @michelle_clem_ who has been shortlisted to appear in Parliament to present her biosciences research to a range of politicians & a panel of expert judges, as part of STEM for BRITAIN ⭐️ #ProudofUU Find out more ➡️

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@NICHE_ULSTER

4 years

Delighted to announce that @maeve_kerr @DrKirstyP @C1Logue will join an important new #FENS initiative towards ‘Improved Standards in the Science of Nutrition’. Find out more: #ProudofUU #Nutrition #Science

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@NICHE_ULSTER

4 years

Huge congrats Dr @ElinaPsara on successful defence of PhD thesis today ‘1-C metabolism, BP&risk of hypertension’ Thanks ProfSusan Jebb @UniofOxford (external) #DrLeaneHoey (internal) Prof @amgallagher_UU (chair) Supervisors McNulty, Pentieva, Ward #proudofUU

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@NICHE_ULSTER

3 years

Today marks #InternationalWomenDay2021 . Of course, we are immensely proud of all our team here at #NICHE but today, we are taking a moment to celebrate and thank all our wonderful #female #researchers who inspire and support all of us and our students! #proudofUU

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11 months

Dr Kirsty Pourshahidi ( @DrKirstyP ), double winner 🌟 🏆 Distinguished Research Faculty Award 🏆 Distinguished Research Champion Award @UUResearchInnov @UlsterUni 2023 Research Excellence Awards!! #ProudOfUU

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Delighted to see that the UK government has confirmed that it will introduce mandatory fortification on non-wholemeal flours with folic acid in order to reduce spinal conditions in babies #NTD #healthypregnancy

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@NICHE_ULSTER

4 years

Congratulations to NICHE Director Professor Helene McNulty @NICHE_ULSTER as bing recognised as an World Expert in Vitamin B deficiency @Daily_Experts . To learn more about Prof McNulty and her research click on the link

Helene Mc Nulty

pure.ulster.ac.uk

Expertscape: Your Source For Medical Experts

@Daily_Experts

4 years

As part of Spotlight on Malnutrition Month (September 2020), we congratulate Dr. Helene McNulty @ulster .ac.uk/niche of the University of Ulster -- Recognized as an Expertscape World Expert in Vitamin B Deficiency.

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Congratulations to Prof Emeir McSorley for winning the Excellence in PhD Research Supervision Faculty Award. Delighted to see all Emeir’s hard work and support for her PhD researchers being recognised in this way 🥳🏆📕👩‍🎓

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@NICHE_ULSTER

6 years

Congratulations to #PhD Researcher @katiephmoore on submitting her thesis on #Bvits and the #ageing #brain . Roll on the #VIVA

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@NICHE_ULSTER

4 years

Prof Helene McNulty, @ruthkprice & @gairesantosh from NICHE @UlsterUni leading the work package in @GCRF_Safewater on Human Health and Nutrition in rural Mexico 🇲🇽 Exciting to be part of shaping design interventions which monitor child growth using the brand new @WHO criteria👏🌊

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A BIG THANKS from all@ #NICHE 2 the local organisers & all helpers @QueensUBelfast 4 a fantastic #NSIrish17 meeting! Safe home to all 🚕🚌🚆✈️

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@NICHE_ULSTER

5 months

Congratulations to Dr Cealan Henry on his PhD viva success, his research focused on Fish, gut microbiota & immunity. Thanks to the external examiner Prof Yvonne Nolan( @yvonnemnolan , internal examiner Prof James Dooley and Chair Dr Pamela Magee. 🐠📕🥳

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Professor @amgallagher_UU also takes over as Chair of the @NutritionSoc Irish Section 👏👏 wishing both all the best of luck with their roles #ProudOfUU

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Congratulations to @NICHE_PhD researcher Bethany Duffy on winning the 🏆 Mighty Nutrients award at the Micronutrient Forum 6th Global Conference #MNF2023 for her #OptiPreg RCT results on the importance of #riboflavin in #anemia & #hypertension in pregnancy 🤰👏🌟

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👏 #NICHEphd success for @emily_royle81 today who defended her thesis at viva👏 Big thanks to the panel for the engaging discussions; Prof @Kiely_Mairead , Dr Maeve Kerr & Prof @WardyMw ! Proud supervisors @PamelaMagee13 @emeirmc @DrKirstyP @osteoporosisNI #ProudOfUU #NICHEvitD

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3 years

Today we celebrate International Woman & Girl’s in Science. To mark the occasion, we would like to show our appreciation to all of our fantastic female researchers here at NICHE. Keep an eye out today for some exciting glimpses into some of their research! #IDWGS2021 #IAdmire

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That’s a wrap on a busy 2 days for #NICHEphd researchers in Cork! Thanks to our hosts @fnsucc for a fantastic programme @NutritionSoc Irish Section Postgraduate Meeting! Well done to all the presenters 👏🏻💫 great to hear the latest & exciting #nutrition #research #NSIrishPG23

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5 years

Welcome back #BSc and #MSc #Dietetics students for a busy week of teaching in preparation for #ClinicalPlacement next week. New updates to share from @PENGDT @pennutrition and delighted to welcome contributors from NITrusts @BDANIreland to @UlsterUni

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@NICHE_ULSTER

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Today we welcomed our new #NICHEphd Researchers during the annual PhD inductions. We hope you all are excited to start a new venture and your upcoming research! Keep an eye out over the next couple of days to find out more about each student. #ReadyForUU #WeareUU @UlsterUniPhD

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@NICHE_ULSTER

6 months

Today marks vitamin D day! To celebrate we introduce a background to vitamin D showcasing its importance and the key functions and sources. Keep your eyes peeled over the month of Nov as we will be showcasing some exciting #NICHEvitd #research !

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Congratulations to #NICHEPhD researcher #Dr @AoifeCaffrey_ for successfully defending her thesis today on #Maternal Nutrition and Offspring Health. #PhDViva #proudofUU Enjoy the celebrations 🎉 👩‍🎓 🥂! Special thanks to her supervisors and examiners.

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4 years

Congratulations Dr @Martina_Rooney_ 🥳👩‍🎓 We are proud of all your achievements #B -vitamins #BP

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3 years

The #3MTUlster winner's trophy has come to @NICHE_ULSTER !!! 🥳 A massive congratulations to #NICHEphd @HollyRNeill we are so proud of you & all celebrating with you tonight 👏👏 Amazing achievement! 🐷☀️

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8 months

🎉🎉 #NICHEcelebrating 🎉🎉 You know its big deal when there's cake!! 🎂 Special morning with the #FND team & @UlsterUniBiomed to mark our success in the @guardian University Guide 2024... 1️⃣st for #Nutrition & #FoodScience in the UK #ProudOfUU #WeAreUU #UlsterFND

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2 years

Brilliant presentation @FASEBorg Science Research Conference by #NichePhD Researcher @BethanyDuffyRD asking the question is #riboflavin deficiency implicated in the development of #hypertension & #anemia in #pregnancy ?🤰 Well done Bethany 👏🏻👏🏻 #NICHEbvits #FOLATE22 #ProudofUU

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1 year

SO proud of emeritus Profs #SeanStrain & #BarbaraLivingstone made Fellows of International Union of Nutritional Sciences in recognition of ‘outstanding service to the cause of nutrition’ Prof Strain ⬇️ receiving award @NutritionSoc Annual Fellows Lunch 🏆🏆

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2 years

Massive congratulations to @JoannaMJurek who passed her #PhD viva yday with minor corrections! Congrats also to supervisors Drs Philip Allsopp, Emeir McSorley & Violetta Naughton. Thanks to Chair Dr Pamela Magee, internal Prof Mary Ward & external A/Prof Maxine Bonham #NICHEphd

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7 years

Congrats to all @NICHE_ULSTER staff & students who presented posters @ #NSIrish17 #pregnancy #claims #Bvits #coffee #vitaminD #sweetners 👌🤓

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2 years

Hugh Congratulations to #NICHEphd , @JudeEBaird , who successfully defended her thesis ‘When to eat and when to exercise’ ⏰️ 🍽 ⛹️ with Prof @MaxineBonham (Extern), Dr @maeve_kerr (Intern), Prof @WardyMw (Chair) & proud supervisors @amgallagher_UU @ruthkprice @MarieHMurphy 🥳

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5 years

#VitaminD is important in all ages & stages of life! Deficiency is associated with negative effects on #bone metabolism & muscoskeletal health. @orlagh_feehan is a 2nd yr #PhD researcher looking at bone & #muscoskeletal health of older adults in residential care facilities in NI.

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1 year

Final year #NICHEphd researcher @BethanyDuffyRD presents new data from the #OptiPREG trial on the effects of #riboflavin supplementation 💊 during pregnancy🤰on offspring blood pressure. Well done Bethany 👏🏻 #NSIrishPG23

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5 years

Proud of our #NICHEphd researcher @orlagh_feehan giving an update as student rep @NutritionSoc Irish Section AGM. Congrats also to @mkellycann elected as Treasurer & @DrKirstyP Ordinary Member of the committee today at #FENS2019 #ProudofUU

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5 years

Congratulations Dr Aoife Caffrey who has been selected as a finalist of the @DSM / @FENS2019 Science&Technology Award for her PhD research on Personalised Nutrition&Novel Technologies for Health. She is invited to present her research results during @FENS2019 conference in October!

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6 years

Congratulations to Dr Raghad Alhomaid, our latest #PhD researcher to pass her #PhD #VIVA on #vitaminD & #Pregnancy . Special thanks to External Examiner Dr Michelle McKinley, Internal Examiner Dr Alyson Hill and Chair Dr Pamela Magee.

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6 years

Fantastic afternoon watching all our nutrition & dietetic students graduate. Well done everyone we hope you enjoyed the day #UlsterGrad #ShapingFutures

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3 years

Congratulations to @BethanyDuffyRD who presented her poster on "associations of riboflavin status with anemia risk during pregnancy" showing findings from our OPTIPREG study during today's @trust_indi Virtual Research Symposium 2021. Well done Bethany! 😀🤰 #NICHEenergy #NICHEphd

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2 years

Definitely a happy new year for this #PhDResearcher - huge congratulations on handing in @Fathimath_N , we’re so proud of you 🥳👏 @UlsterUniPhD @UlsterUniBiomed funded by @us_ireland @HSCBoard @The_MRC

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