News Archive
20.11.2012
The Irish Green Building Council (IGBC) introduced the first in their series of Masterclasses during World Green Building week at the Environmental Research Institute, University College Cork on September 20th, 2012.
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15.03.2012
Minister Simon Coveney views model of proposed Beaufort Laboratory on a recent visit to NMCI.
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15.03.2012
Minister Pat Rabbitte presented the ISO 50001 certificate to UCC at a joint presentation with the Irish Naval Service (INS) on a visit to the National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI) on 20th February 2012.
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16.01.2012
The Western Gateway Building was selected as the winning entry under the Renewable Energy Systems category at the annual Energy Awards in Dublin last November.
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Cork Better Building Awards 2010
Brookfield Health Sciences Complex takes the Judges Choice Award at the Cork Better Building Awards Cermony 2010
04.05.2010 | Flood Updates |
02.11.2009
Tánaiste and Enterprise Minister Mary Coughlan who officially opened the new state-of-the-art €47.8-million research building at the Government-funded Tyndall Institute, UCC.
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06.07.2009
6th July 2009 saw the occupation of UCC's new Western Gateway Building on the Western Road
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07.10.2008 | Post Graduate Research Library Award 2008 |
24.01.2008
The Official Opening of the Postgraduate Research Library, University College Cork by Ms Mary Hanafin TD, Minister for Education & Science on Thursday, 24th January 2008.
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05.07.2007 | UCC takes first place |
02.08.2007 | RIBA European Award for ERI building, UCC. |
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Occupation of Western Gateway Building
06 Jul 20096th July 2009 saw the occupation of UCC's new Western Gateway Building on the Western Road Read more -
Occupation of Western Gateway Building
06 Jul 20096th July 2009 saw the occupation of UCC's new Western Gateway Building on the Western Road Read more -
Tyndall National Institute Scoops prizes at Cork's Better Building Awards 2009
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Official Opening Tyndall National Institute
02 Nov 2009Tánaiste and Enterprise Minister Mary Coughlan who officially opened the new state-of-the-art €47.8-million research building at the Government-funded Tyndall Institute, UCC. Read more -
Official opening Post Graduate Research Library
24 Jan 2008The Official Opening of the Postgraduate Research Library, University College Cork by Ms Mary Hanafin TD, Minister for Education & Science on Thursday, 24th January 2008.
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Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) Energy Awards 2011
16 Jan 2012The Western Gateway Building was selected as the winning entry under the Renewable Energy Systems category at the annual Energy Awards in Dublin last November.
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ISO 50001 Accreditation
15 Mar 2012Minister Pat Rabbitte presented the ISO 50001 certificate to UCC at a joint presentation with the Irish Naval Service (INS) on a visit to the National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI) on 20th February 2012.
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Irish Maritime and Energy Resource Cluster (IMERC) Conference March 2012
15 Mar 2012Minister Simon Coveney views model of proposed Beaufort Laboratory on a recent visit to NMCI.
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World Green Building Week Masterclass at ERI
20 Nov 2012The Irish Green Building Council (IGBC) introduced the first in their series of Masterclasses during World Green Building week at the Environmental Research Institute, University College Cork on September 20th, 2012. Read more -
UCC Park+Ride shuttles SPECIAL Timetable Easter
28 Mar 2013UCC Park+Ride shuttles SPECIAL Timetable Easter Read more -
UCC Park+Ride shuttles SPECIAL Timetable Easter
28 Mar 2013UCC Park+Ride shuttles SPECIAL Timetable Easter Read more -
UCC takes first place
05 Jul 2007UCC takes first place Read more -
RIBA European Award for ERI building, UCC.
02 Aug 2007RIBA European Award for ERI building, UCC. Read more -
Information Technology Foundation Stone Ceremony February 2008
12 Feb 2008Information Technology Foundation Stone Ceremony February 2008 Read more -
Minister Martin lays Foundation Stone at Tyndall National Institute
05 Mar 2008Minister Martin lays Foundation Stone at Tyndall National Institute Read more -
October Bank Holiday Weekend - Shutdown of Electrical Power to UCC Main Campus
25 Sep 2008October Bank Holiday Weekend - Shutdown of Electrical Power to UCC Main Campus Read more -
Post Graduate Research Library Award 2008
07 Oct 2008Post Graduate Research Library Award 2008 Read more -
Postgraduate Research Library - SEI Overall Category Winner for Excellence in Building Design or Specification.
11 Aug 2009Postgraduate Research Library - SEI Overall Category Winner for Excellence in Building Design or Specification. Read more -
Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture award for UCC
11 Aug 2009Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture award for UCC Read more -
Flood Updates
04 May 2010Flood Updates Read more -
Interactive Map of Significant Trees on Campus
30 Sep 2010Interactive Map of Significant Trees on Campus Read more -
UCC gets energised through partnership with the SEAI
14 Nov 2012UCC gets energised through partnership with the SEAI Read more -
UCC is ranked 4th in The UI GreenMetric World University Rankings
12 Jan 2012UCC is ranked 4th in The UI GreenMetric World University Rankings Read more -
UCC is World’s First University to Achieve ISO 50001 Standard (Energy Management Systems)
16 Nov 2011UCC is World’s First University to Achieve ISO 50001 Standard (Energy Management Systems) Read more -
UCC is named Green College of 2012
25 Apr 2012UCC is named Green College of 2012 Read more -
UCC is ranked 3rd in The UI GreenMetric World University Rankings
11 Jan 2013UCC is ranked 3rd in The UI GreenMetric World University Rankings Read more -
UCC wins Lama Award
08 Feb 2013UCC wins Lama Award Read more -
Global first as UCC retains Green Flag
22 Apr 2013Global first as UCC retains Green Flag Read more -
Breast Cancer Ireland Clothing Bank- on site
28 Oct 2010Breast Cancer Ireland Clothing Bank- on site Read more -
European Mobility Week 16th-22nd September 2007
30 Aug 2007European Mobility Week 16th-22nd September 2007 Read more -
Car-Sharing Conference and Exhibition: Monday 17th September 2007
31 Aug 2007Car-Sharing Conference and Exhibition: Monday 17th September 2007 Read more -
Film Screening TONIGHT 6pm (WW5): The End of Suburbia
19 Sep 2007Film Screening TONIGHT 6pm (WW5): The End of Suburbia Read more -
Apply NOW for 2008 UCC Travel Pass Scheme - Deadline 16th Nov!!!
09 Nov 2007Apply NOW for 2008 UCC Travel Pass Scheme - Deadline 16th Nov!!! Read more -
UCC Bicycle Users Group - Meeting on Friday 23rd Nov, 1pm at ORB 244
19 Nov 2007UCC Bicycle Users Group - Meeting on Friday 23rd Nov, 1pm at ORB 244 Read more -
UCC Park+Ride Bus Stop shifted from 9th June on
28 May 2008UCC Park+Ride Bus Stop shifted from 9th June on Read more -
Construction Update June 2008
27 May 2008Construction Update June 2008 Read more
Commuting, Access & Parking
UCC supporting BikeWeek 2010
May 2012 Newsletter
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Minister Pat Rabbitte announces exemplar energy projects
26 Jun 2013SEAI to support 22 energy efficiency projects to deliver up to €7 million annual energy savings and support over 500 jobs.
UCC, one of the first public bodies in the world to achieve ISO 50001 certification, has an on-going programme to retrofit their facilities. The specific exemplar project aims to utilise the ESCO model to strategically retrofit the electrical and mechanical facilities in a number of campus buildings.
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Bike Week 2013 in UCC
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An Taoiseach Mr. Enda Kenny TD "turn the sod" ceremony at Beaufort Building
22 Jul 2013Beaufort Research "turn the sod" 11th July 2013
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Summer Timetable 2013 Now in Effect
21 Jun 2013The summer timetable for 2013 is now available.
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Bus Eireann Nightrider bus services at Weekends
16 Dec 2013Dear All,
As in previous years for the Jazz weekends and the run-up to Christmas, Bus Eireann are offering special late night services
on Friday and Saturday nights 13/14 Dec. and 20/21 Dec.
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An Taoiseach Mr. Enda Kenny TD "turn the sod" ceremony at Beaufort Building
22 Jul 2013Beaufort Research "turn the sod" 11th July 2013
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Power Failure Monday 2nd Dec 2013,Network connectivity has been restored completely.
02 Dec 2013A failure of an ESB piece of equipment located in Castlewhite Gate Lodge on Western Road caused a general Trip of the main ESB substation.
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Buildings & Estates office attending Green Initiative Course
11 Nov 2013Currently the Buildings & Estates office along with members of the Green Campus Forum have been attending a Green Initiative Course at the Enterprise Centre,
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Park & Ride Christmas Timetable effective from Monday 16th Dec 2013
16 Dec 2013As announced earlier, the last week before Christmas (starting Mon 16th Dec) will see another updated P+R shuttle timetable.
Extra morning and evening services to the Lee Maltings will be integrated into the Campus services. Pouladuff - Campus will be served c. every 30 mins.
Attached is timetable to print off
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Commemorative Recital World War 1 - Tuesday 26th Nov 1pm in Aula Maxima - Great Success
20 Nov 2013The 4th annual lunchtime concert commemorating the impact of First World War in UCC took place on Tuesday 26th November in the Aula Maxima.
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UCC Security Team so far has raised €1,800 from Candlelight Walk for Abbey
09 Dec 2013The walk was in aid of Abbey's Wish to Walk,
A huge Thank You to everybody who braved last Thursday 12th Dec wintery conditions to support UCC Security’s fundraising Christmas Candlelight Walk in aid of Abbey’s Wish to Walk!
So far the event has raised €1,800, with money continuing to be received.
If anybody still wishes to contribute, please contact any member of the UCC Security team.
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UCC/Tyndall Finalist in the Sustainable Energy Awards 2013 - We need your Vote!!
21 Oct 2013UCC/Tyndall has been selected as a Finalist in the Sustainable Energy Awards 2013 - We need your VOTE!! (See Buildings & Estates email dated 18th October 2013 for details on how to vote or go to SEAI website)
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UCC Lewis Glucksman Gallery shortlisted for Gold Medal
20 Nov 2013On Friday the 8th November 2013 the President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins presented the Gold Medal award at RIAI, Merrion Square, Dublin. This is the highest accolade that a building can be awarded in Ireland for the design of a building of exceptional merit completed within a three year old period. UCC's Lewis Art Gallery was shortlisted for this award.
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TV3 Documentary Monday 9th December 2013 at 10pm
09 Dec 2013A documentary about Dr. Aidan MacCarthy, a graduate of UCC, and the story of his incredible wartime experiences.
A Doctor’s War was broadcast on TV3 on Monday night 9th December at 10 pm.
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ESB Failure at UCC 17th Dec 2013
18 Dec 2013At 1743hrs Mon 16th Dec, the electrical power, serving the entire Main Campus, UCC, tripped out, on 'Earth Fault'. This was a Sudden and unforeseen failure and was quickly traced to a fault in a UCC underground MV Electrical Cable serving the Main Boilerhouse, Windle Building and Agresso Prefabs.
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Excellence in Environment - Chambers Ireland Green Campus Programme
23 Sep 2013UCC was shortlisted in the 10th annual Chambers Ireland Corporate Social Responsibility Awards. The initiative aimed to make environmental awareness and action an integral part of the philosopy of university life.
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