The final year BSc Chemistry with Forensic Science class went on tours of the State Laboratory and Forensic Science Ireland.

Welcome to our latest PhD Scholar, Natalia Blas Gallego who has embarked on her research journey with Dr. Florence McCarthy, School of Chemistry, Future Pharmaceuticals, UCC.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin presented the prestigious Research Ireland St Patrick’s Day Medal for 2026 to Prof Lynne Taylor, Retter Distinguished Professor of Pharmacy at Purdue University, and Dr Sarah O'Keeffe, Group Vice President for Product Research and Development at Eli Lilly and Company.

Public health coalition the Climate and Health Alliance (CHA) announced the publication of ‘Clean Air — Healthier Ireland’ at an event on Tuesday 17^th February in the Oireachtas.

Congratulations to Dr Sarah O'Keeffe, Group Vice President at Eli Lilly and Company, on her recent University College Cork Alumni Achievement Award.

Drs Ciarán Seoighe, Yvonne Kavanagh and Rodney Lakes from Forensic Science Ireland visited the School to speak to students about their work in forensic science and chemical analysis.

PEACE-Air (Partnership for Evidence and Action on Clean Air) is an all-island initiative working to improve air quality and protect public health across Ireland and Northern Ireland through evidence-based policy, collaboration and innovation.