Lecture series

Access to accurate health information is an important resource to empower people with the tools to maintain their health and well-being.

The RCSI MyHealth Lecture Series aims to demystify common health concerns by drawing expertise and insight from our team of researchers and international health experts at the cutting-edge of medical and healthcare developments.

Open to those who want to learn more about common illnesses and health-related topics directly from leading healthcare experts, the series explores a wide range of areas in health and well-being, including child health, women’s health and positive psychology.

As well as a video, the RCSI MyHealth Lecture Series is now available as a podcast – you can listen by searching ‘RCSI MyHealth’ on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Alternatively, as each episode in the series is released, you can listen to the podcast episode or watch the video directly on this page.

Upcoming events

Register for our upcoming RCSI MyHealth 2023/24 Series events below.

24 October 2023 – Stroke: Prevention and new developments in treatments and rehabilitation
14 November 2023 Antibiotic resistant ‘superbugs’: Can they be stopped?

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RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has ranked number one in the world for United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3 – Good Health and Well-being – in the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2023.
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Find a full list of RCSI MyHealth podcasts here.

Researchers from the RCSI Centre for Positive Health Sciences discuss how parents and caregivers can make the start of the school year a positive experience for children and teenagers. 

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Chair

Professor Ciaran O'Boyle, Director, Centre for Positive Health Sciences, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences

Speakers

  • Dr Jolanta Burke, Senior Lecturer, Centre for Positive Health Sciences, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
  • Dr Mary Collins, Chartered Psychologist and Senior Coach Practitioner, Centre for Positive Health Sciences, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
  • Dr Trudy Meehan, Senior Clinical Psychologist, Centre for Positive Health Sciences, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences

Podcast

Listen to the podcast here (or wherever you listen to your podcasts).

Useful resources

Our expert panel discuss the existing and emerging evidence on vaping and what it means for our health.

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Chair

Professor Anne Hickey, Professor of Psychology and Deputy Dean for Positive Education, RCSI

Speakers

  • Professor Gerry McElvaney, Professor of Medicine, Department of Medicine, RCSI
  • Professor Donal F. O'Shea, Professor and Head of Department, Department of Chemistry, RCSI
  • Dr Dan Wu, Honorary Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, RCSI

Podcast

Listen to the podcast here (or wherever you listen to your podcasts).

Useful links

In this episode, the panel discuss how to find clear and reliable information about sexual and reproductive health that will help both teenagers and parents with this sometimes challenging journey.

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Chair

Dr Trudy Meehan, Chartered Clinical Psychologist and Lecturer, Centre for Positive Health Sciences, RCSI

Speakers

  • Professor Fergal D. Malone – Professor and Chairman, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, RCSI and Consultant Obstetrician, Rotunda Hospital Dublin
  • Dr Zara Molphy – Head of Research Programmes, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, RCSI
  • Dr Ronan Daly – Clinical Lecturer, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, RCSI

Podcast

Listen to the podcast here (or wherever you listen to your podcasts).

Useful links

In this episode, our panel continue a conversation started last year, with updates from new evidence and will provide practical ideas and resources to help navigate the menopause transition and post menopause phase of life, including how to manage this transition at work.

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Chair

  • Louise Keating, Physiotherapist and Lecturer, School of Physiotherapy and Co-chair of RCSI Women’s Network

Speakers

  • Dr Sumi Dunne, GP and Lecturer, Department of General Practice, RCSI
  • Dr Lisa Mellon, Psychotherapist and Lecturer, Department of Health Psychology, School of Population Health, RCSI

Podcast

Listen to the podcast here (or wherever you listen to your podcasts).

Useful links

View our past lectures by year below: