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ERC Grants at UCC

UCC has secured 24 European Research Council Grants

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Research News

Main Photo (L-R): Researcher of the Year - Professor Tom Birkett, School of English & Digital Humanities; Spin-out Company of the Year - Dr Mark O'Sullivan, CEO of NeuroBell; Research Career Achievement Awardee - Professor Caitriona O'Driscoll, School of Pharmacy. Image credit: germac.ie
30 May 2025

UCC awards celebrate excellence in research and innovation

A researcher using virtual reality and other cutting-edge technology to improve men's health, a spin-out company revolutionising how seizures are detected in newborns, and a palaeontologist who uncovered a fossil forgery were among the awardees honoured for their contributions to research and innovation at the 2024 University College Cork (UCC) Research and Innovation Awards, held at the Lewis Glucksman Gallery on Thursday, May 29th.
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Photo: Joe Carroll, a PhD researcher at the Davis Group in UCC. Image credit: Claire Keogh
29 May 2025

UCC scientists develop new quantum visualization technique to identify materials for next generation quantum computing

Scientists at University College Cork (UCC) in Ireland have developed a powerful new tool for finding the next generation of materials needed for large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computing.
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Katie Johnston and Dr. Samantha Cushen, School of Food and Nutritional Sciences and Cancer Research at UCC. Photo: Portia Ameyalli Garcia Cruz, UCC
29 May 2025

New vital resource launched for women navigating menopause and diet after cancer 

A new vital and innovative resource has been launched for women affected by cancer, who are experiencing a treatment-induced menopause. 
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Dr Barbara Siller, Senior Lecturer in Literature and Linguistics in UCC Department of German, will lead a network focused on reshaping how multilingualism is understood and supported across Europe.
28 May 2025

University College Cork to lead EU-wide multilingualism network

MultiLiLiTrans COST Action will unite researchers, educators, artists and practitioners to reframe multilingualism in Europe. The project aims to address rising social and political divides by promoting multilingualism as a path toward cultural understanding across Europe. Dr Barbara Siller will lead cross-European initiative to advance multilingual and inclusive practices in research, education, and literary fields.
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We are looking for talented individuals who mine the frontiers of curiosity and inquiry at the intersection of disciplines. Consolidating talent and potential, UCC Futures supports the delivery of superior quality in research, scholarship, and the translation of research to tangible impact on the world. 

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