• UCC is the first university in Ireland to launch a student allyship network.
• The network aims to work to end discrimination and promote equality at university and in wider society.
• 76% of LGBTQ+ secondary school students don’t feel safe at school.

• Research identifies links between gut bacteria, inflammation and brain changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
• Findings reveal that Alzheimer’s symptoms can be transferred via the gut microbiota.
• This study represents an important step forward in understanding of Alzheimer’s disease.

Eight promising young footballers have secured third level scholarships as a result of the ongoing partnership between University College Cork (UCC) and Cork City FC.

UCC is Official Academic Partner to Cork City, a relationship that has been in place for over a decade and was renewed with a five-year deal announced in 2022.

• UCC and NSRF researchers co-author Lancet Series on work and health.
• Researchers call for increased focus on improving the workplace to drive improvements in population health.
• The publication highlights the link between exposure to adverse working conditions and the risk of depressive disorders.

• Access granted to one of the world’s largest libraries.
• Major step in deepening of relations between Ireland and Japan.
• Tánaiste and Japanese Ambassador to attend opening.

It is with great sadness that University College Cork (UCC) notes the passing of Chuck Feeney, philanthropist, friend, and benefactor.

• New microcredential to strengthen the talent pipeline for Ireland’s BioPharmaChem sector.
• The global top 10 Biopharmaceutical companies operate in Ireland.
• 84,000 employed in the sector and this is expected to will increase by up to 10,000 jobs over the next five years.

• Professor Murray will lead research in brain injury and cerebral palsy at INFANT.
• Research initiative is made possible thanks to funding of €1.6 million under the Cerebral Palsy Foundation’s Programme of Excellence
• An estimated 150 babies receive a CP diagnosis in Ireland each year, and an estimated 3,000 children and young people and 9,500 adults are living with CP in Ireland.

• UCC palaeontologists discover molecular evidence of phaeomelanin, the pigment that produces ginger colouration. 

• “This will paint a more accurate picture of ancient animal colour.” 

• Phaeomelanin is now toxic to animals – discovery may be first step in understand its evolution. 

• The Network will work with UCC leadership to challenge race inequality across higher education and in wider society.