Since the foundation of the UCC Confucius Institute in 2007, it has been collaborating closely with School of Asian Studies at UCC. It has offered Chinese courses for the BA and MA students; it was also the first to offer specific Chinese courses to the students majored in Business and Computer Science, which contributes a lot to the development of Chinese teaching curriculum at UCC. The Institute has become a significant center for the promotion of Chinese language teaching. In 2024, there are 8 Chinese teachers and 16 volunteer teachers at UCC Confucius Institute.

Alongside offering credit Chinese courses at University College Cork (UCC), the UCC Confucius Institute is also actively involved in Chinese language teaching across primary and secondary schools in Cork, Ireland. In the Cork area, 39 primary and secondary schools have partnered with us to offer Chinese courses and cultural activities. These collaborations have enabled the schools to offer both mandatory and elective Chinese classes, resulting in a total of 91 classes. In 2024, a total of 2,923 students in primary and secondary schools are learning Chinese with us.

Throughout the year, UCC Confucius Institute organizes a diverse range of cultural events that bring Chinese heritage to life within the community. Highlights include the annual Chinese Spring Festival Gala, Chinese cultural performances during the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, and 'Chinese Bridge' Competition. In addition to these events, annual projects with significant influence and popularity across Ireland further promote cultural understanding. These include "Chinese Culture on Campus," which brings Chinese cultural experiences directly into schools, the China-Ireland Appreciation Gathering and Salon, and festive Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations and so on. Together, these initiatives strengthen the ties between Chinese and Irish communities, fostering appreciation and cross-cultural exchange year-round.