The latest Global Speaker Series event, "What will 2026 bring? Europe under siege", brought together Mike O'Sullivan (Author, Speaker) and Professor Andrew Cottey (Government and Politics at UCC), for a discussion chaired by Professor Theresa Reidy (Head of UCC's School of Society, Politics and Ethics) for a thought-provoking discussion.

Eating high-fat, high-sugar foods in childhood may have lasting effects on how the brain controls eating habits later in life, according to new research from APC Microbiome Ireland, a Research Ireland centre at UCC.

The UCC alumni community includes over 220,000 members living and working across the world. We are delighted to share highlights from recent alumni gatherings, as UCC graduates continue to build connections no matter where they are. 

Have you thought about your will or estate lately? Many people tell us that taking time to plan brings peace of mind for themselves and their families.

University College Cork recently welcomed Mr. Aidan Corless, Chairperson of the Liffey Trust, for a roundtable discussion focused on entrepreneurship, innovation, and the vital role of philanthropy in higher education. The visit also marked the announcement of the 2026 recipient of the prestigious Dr Séamus McDermott Entrepreneurial Scholarship. 

Bon Secours Hospital Cork today announced a new €20,000 third level sponsorship aimed at supporting students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds attending University College Cork (UCC)

Eli Lilly and Company is collaborating with UCC experts on innovative research on the effects of translocation and climate change on indigenous grassland species. The project focuses on the conservation of rare native species of meadow barley (Hordeum secalinum).

Vitalograph Ireland Ltd., a global leader in respiratory diagnostics, has committed a philanthropic gift to provide a stipend to support students studying the postgraduate programme in Allergy and Clinical Immunology based in the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, UCC.

UCC recently welcomed alumnus John Hegarty (BComm ‘65) to campus to honor his 30 years of dedication to international fundraising for UCC through the Irish Educational Foundation (IEF).

The rising stars of the agriculture sector were celebrated at a special event in UCC recently, made possible thanks to generous support of many industry sponsors.