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University College Cork welcomes European Commission

As Ireland begins its Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the Government of Ireland welcomed the College of Commissioners to University College Cork.
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Photo: Investment of more than €100 million will double Tyndall’s footprint and strengthen Ireland’s semiconductor and research capabilities
03 Jul 2026

Taoiseach and Minister Lawless Announce Major Expansion of Tyndall National Institute

During a visit to Tyndall National Institute based at University College Cork (UCC) to mark the commencement of Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the Taoiseach Micheál Martin and the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, today announced a major expansion of the institute, marking a significant milestone for Ireland's research, innovation and semiconductor ambitions.
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100 years of agriculture education was marked by Taoiseach Micheál Martin at Government Buildings during a special commemorative event with University College Cork and University College Dublin. The event was to mark the centenary of legislation that established the Faculty of Dairy Science at UCC and the Faculty of Agriculture at UCD. Senior representatives from government, higher education, research, industry and the wider agri-food sector gathered to celebrate the contribution of both institutions to the development of Irish agriculture. Pictured with An Taoiseach Micheál Martin was UCD President Orla Feely and UCC Professor Sarah Culloty with UCD students Jenin Zaru , Shane Maher, Rachel O'Reilly and UCC students Bo Zhang, Megan McTernan and Lucas Jan
24 Jun 2026

Taoiseach Marks Centenary of Landmark Legislation that Helped Transform Irish Agriculture and Food Systems

Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD this week hosted a special commemorative event in Government Buildings to mark the centenary of the University Education (Agriculture and Dairy Science) Act 1926, legislation that established the Faculty of Dairy Science at University College Cork and the Faculty of Agriculture at University College Dublin.
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Professor Claire Connolly, UCC Professor of Modern English, honoured by American Conference for Irish Studies (ACIS). Image: Clare Keogh.
24 Jun 2026

Professor Claire Connolly wins Robert Rhodes Prize

Professor Claire Connolly wins major Irish literature award for ‘Irish Romanticism: A Literary History’. UCC Professor of Modern English honoured by the American Conference for Irish Studies.
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