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17 Oct 2025
UCC business incubation programme awarded €1M by Higher Education Authority
IGNITE, the award-winning business incubation programme run by University College Cork (UCC) is among five Irish higher education institution initiatives to have been allocated a performance funding award of €1M, in recognition of the programme’s exemplary performance in working towards the achievement of national strategy and policy priorities.
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10 Oct 2025
UCC launches Irelands first Pregnancy Loss Support Policy for University staff
The first Pregnancy Loss Support Policy for staff in an Irish university was launched today by University College Cork (UCC), marking a significant step forward in workplace wellbeing and inclusion.
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08 Oct 2025
New €28M national strategic partnership to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of cancer patients
Researchers at University College Cork (UCC) will partner with a consortium of Irish Universities, charities and international companies in a unique strategic partnership aiming to deliver next generation cancer care in Ireland.
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26 Sep 2025
Landmark study on symptom dismissal and diagnostic delays in women’s health launched
UCC launches a study on women’s experiences seeking diagnosis for chronic health conditions. The study will look at experiences of medical gaslighting, where patients report their symptoms being dismissed or minimised. 'You can spend a decade trying to get someone to take you seriously and then spend 3 years on a waiting list.'
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