A welcome message from Professor John O'Halloran, President of University College Cork.

Marjorie Brennan speaks with Professor Roisín Connolly and Professor Josephine Hegarty about a new study aiming to improve quality of life for women following treatment for breast and gynaecological cancers.

Kerry Bryson, newly appointed Director of Business Development and Advancement and CEO of the Cork University Foundation at UCC, speaks to Neil O’Leary, CEO of Ion Equity and Chair of the Cork University Foundation about what motivates him to support UCC today.

Lorna Siggins uncovers the rich stories and inspirations behind the latest masterpiece from Cork University Press, The Coastal Atlas of Ireland.

UCC's current Arts Council Writer-in-Residence Eimear Ryan talks literary beginnings, her new novel Holding Her Breath, the state of the Irish arts post-COVID, and draws a breath between sport and art. In conversation with Alana Daly Mulligan.

Jane Haynes speaks to four UCC researchers who are on the path to spinning out their projects from the lab to the market and poised to bring local solutions to global issues across healthcare and sustainability.

As university life returns to some semblance of normality, we share glimpses into recent moments that have brought the UCC community back together on campus. 

Dr Avril Hutch, UCC’s recently-appointed Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) speaks to Nancy Hawkes about the experiences that have shaped her career and her vision for the positive changes EDI will deliver for the university.

Liam Grainger looks back on a truly unforgettable Olympics and Paralympics which saw UCC students and alumni perform and place at the highest level.

Alana Daly Mulligan sat down with UCC Quercus Scholar and two-time Olympian Paul O'Donovan and his academic mentor Professor Mary Horgan to discuss how the pairing has worked together over the last few years to build a brilliant Olympian.

Liam Grainger talks to UCC student and Olympic bronze medalist rower Emily Hegarty and her UCC mentor Dr Dervla O’Malley about the importance of academic guidance along the path to sporting success.

Dr Hannah Daly, Lecturer in Sustainable Energy Systems at UCC, outlines the “transformative action required” to effectively address climate change.

Ann-Marie O'Sullivan, founder and CEO of AM O’Sullivan PR, discusses her close ties to UCC and representing the university's global alumni community through her role as Chair of the Alumni Board. In conversation with Jane Haynes.