President's Office
With more than 26,000 students, 3,700 staff and 225,000 alumni, University College Cork seeks to secure a bright future through excellence in teaching, research and scholarship. Our strengths are strategically aligned with critical societal issues – from ensuring the health of our communities to safeguarding the environment and securing our future for generations to come. This website provides information about the President's Office, strategic initiatives and contact details.
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02 Oct 2026
Surgeon Noonan’s achievements honoured by UCC
A celebration in the Aula Maxima in early October marked the success of this year’s UCC Surgeon Noonan Society team who raised more than €250,000 for medical aid initiatives in sub-Saharan Africa. Through a variety of student-led initiatives including coffee mornings, live music events, pub quizzes and bucket collections, these remarkable students raised vital funding that will support health infrastructure such as maternity wards and HIV clinics, as well as essential supplies including antibiotics and sterile equipment.
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24 Sep 2026
UCC fourth in global sustainability rankings
UCC placed fourth in the world in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings announced in September. UCC is Ireland's top university in these prestigious rankings, placing inside the top ten for ten consecutive years. We have also been recognised as the Most Active University in the UI GreenMetric Sustainable University Rankings Network in Northern Europe, the United Kingdom and Ireland.
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27 Jul 2026
UCC Student to represent Cork at the 2026 Rose of Tralee International Festival
University College Cork warmly congratulates student Lexi Linnane, who has been selected to represent Cork as the 2026 Cork Rose at this year's Rose of Tralee International Festival.
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17 Jul 2026
UCC welcomes Minister Christopher O'Sullivan
Today, UCC President, Professor John O'Halloran, welcomed Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage with special responsibility for Nature, Heritage & Biodiversity to campus. The Minister was accompanied by Michael MacDonagh, Chief Archaeologist, Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage and Assistant Secretary Niall O’Donnchu, Department of Arts, Heritage & the Gaeltacht.
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East Wing, Main Quadrangle, Western Road , Cork, T12 K8AF