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Cork is the largest and southernmost county of Ireland. It is a place of great wit, culture and independence. Cork City is a hub of culture and business whilst the county boasts some of the country's most magnificent landscapes. It is the perfect place to live, learn and thrive!
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27 Aug 2026
UCC Soccer steps onto a new stage with launch of FAI National League
University College Cork Soccer Club will take its place among the founding clubs of the new Football Association of Ireland (FAI) National League this season, creating a new opportunity for UCC student athletes to compete at national level and marking a significant new chapter for football at the University and in Cork. A launch event took place this week at the Mardyke Pavilion to mark the occasion.
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19 Aug 2026
Hearing children of deaf adults experience stigma but show agency and resilience – new research
Hearing children of deaf adults (Codas) can experience stigma and discrimination because of their association with their deaf parents. Research highlights the significant resilience and agency of children of deaf adults, including efforts to protect their parents from prejudice. Researchers call for greater recognition of children of deaf adults in research, policy and family services.
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06 Aug 2026
Tyndall's Annual Report Highlights Growing Indigenous Semiconductor Sector with Record Spinout Success
Tyndall National Institute has today published its 2025 Annual Report, marking a landmark year for research, innovation and industry engagement, highlighted by the launch of three new semiconductor spin-out companies and growing evidence of Ireland’s emerging indigenous semiconductor sector.
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31 Jul 2026
Irish EU Presidency welcomes Fisheries Ministers to UCC
University College Cork (UCC) continued to play a role in Ireland’s EU Presidency as a reception was held this week to mark the Informal Meeting of European Union (EU) Fisheries Ministers. This was the second event hosted by the Government at UCC as part of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
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