University College Cork (UCC) and Irish financial services firm FDC Group have announced the renewal of their successful scholarship programme.

• Mathematicians find the speed with which we approach critical levels of climate change is as dangerous to our survival as reaching these critical levels.
• Rate-induced tipping is triggered not by reaching a critical level of climate change, but instead by a critical rate of change, and can occur before that level is reached. 
• Other examples include the surge in demand on the national grid after sporting events.

• Study shows that children who are active outdoors in rural areas with frequent exposure to animals have better regulated immune systems.
• Exposure to different environmental factors during early life is believed to play a crucial role in training the immune system.
• A better understanding of the early life immune system may progress the development of interventions to modulate the immune response to support lifelong health.

• UCC is proud to be an official sponsor of Cork LGBT+ Pride Festival for second year.
• Events to celebrate LGBT+ pride, diversity, inclusivity, and activism.
• UCC to highlight the importance of allyship to actively advocate for LGBT+ community.

• UCC signs the Anti-Racism Principles for Irish Higher Education Institutions.
• The university commits to embedding race equality as part of institutional culture and strategic priorities.

•  Professor Andreoni will play a pivotal role in advancing research, education and engagement initiatives that focus on promoting sustainability within the business sector.

• The award recognises exceptional sustainability initiatives at UCC, encouraging the entire community to take action on sustainability.
• The award was announced as part of the United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development

• The online exhibition aims to show the diversity of families in Ireland
• One-in-three families in Ireland depart from the traditional model of a married couple both of whom are in their first marriage.
• Representation of all family types is crucial in an inclusive and diverse society.

• Expert in international migration studies secures €2.5m ERC Advanced Grant.
• The grant will support a global study of international migration and mobility.
• The UCC project highlights the importance of humanities and social sciences research in a rapidly changing world.

• The new facility reflects UCC’s commitment to supporting and empowering the next generation of elite athletes and teams.
• The 420 m2 facility is a major boost for athletes and teams at national and international level.