Researchers at University College Cork (UCC) will partner with a consortium of Irish Universities, charities and international companies in a unique strategic partnership aiming to deliver next generation cancer care in Ireland.

• UCC launches a study on women’s experiences seeking diagnosis for chronic health conditions.
• The study will look at experiences of medical gaslighting, where patients report their symptoms being dismissed or minimised.
• 'You can spend a decade trying to get someone to take you seriously and then spend 3 years on a waiting list.'

University College Cork (UCC) and Walker Hearing Clinics, a leading provider of hearing care solutions in Munster, have announced a philanthropic gift to establish the Walker PhD Scholarship in Audiology and Hearing Sciences, UCC aimed at advancing the profession and informing research, teaching and clinical practice. 

A landmark study has found no evidence that family-based early obesity prevention programs improve overall body mass index (BMI) in young children.

• UCC researcher Dr Gillian Murphy awarded €1.5m European Research Council Starting Grant to explore false memories.
• Researchers will examine the possibility that false memories are reliable, adaptive and highly functional.
• The five-year research project will investigate the potential upsides of memory distortion – something typically viewed in a negative light - and explore the ethics of intentional alteration of memories.

• €4.9 million awarded by Horizon Europe to scale a digital health system for maternal and child health in East Africa.

A University College Cork (UCC) researcher has been announced among the Fulbright Irish Awardees for 2025-2026.

Dr Lisa Kiely MD is a Dermatology Specialist Registrar and an Irish Clinical Academic Training (ICAT) Fellow at the INFANT Research Centre at UCC.

• Research highlights how the shift to remote, technology-mediated trials is reshaping how research staff coordinate and deliver trials.
• The study reveals concerns about how remote trials are changing how staff support and engage with patients, raising questions about impact on the overall experience, connection and care.

• The immersive exhibition draws on the treasures of the Richard Harris Archive, donated by the actor’s family to University College Cork.
• The exhibition offers a glimpse into the life of an artist who captivated audiences across generations.

A new study by researchers at University College Cork (UCC), Ireland found that 60% of pregnant women had suboptimal iodine status, highlighting a need for increased nutritional awareness to support maternal and child health.