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UCC is an internationally competitive research-intensive university where the excellence and impact of our research outputs is a priority and plays a key role in developing Ireland’s knowledge-based economy.

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UCC has secured 26 European Research Council Grants

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Research News

02 Sep 2026

The Annals of Inisfallen to go on public display in University College Cork

One of Ireland's most significant medieval manuscripts will be available for the public to view in a major new free exhibition in University College Cork (UCC) that opens on Tuesday, 2 September.
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Photo credit: Valerie O'Sullivan
19 Aug 2026

€7.9 million for UCC-led marine restoration project in Co. Kerry 

Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan TD, recently announced €7.9 million in funding to restore and enhance some of Ireland’s most important marine habitats.
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New research on the lived experiences of hearing children of deaf adults was led by Dr Noel O’Connell, Research Fellow at UCC School of Applied Social Studies and UCC Futures - Collective Social Futures.
19 Aug 2026

Hearing children of deaf adults experience stigma but show agency and resilience – new research

Hearing children of deaf adults (Codas) can experience stigma and discrimination because of their association with their deaf parents. Research highlights the significant resilience and agency of children of deaf adults, including efforts to protect their parents from prejudice. Researchers call for greater recognition of children of deaf adults in research, policy and family services.
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Photo (L-R): Séamus O'Driscoll, Founder & CEO, PulpoSemi and Dr Patrick Morrissey, Director of Innovation and Industry Engagement, Tyndall.
06 Aug 2026

Tyndall's Annual Report Highlights Growing Indigenous Semiconductor Sector with Record Spinout Success

Tyndall National Institute has today published its 2025 Annual Report, marking a landmark year for research, innovation and industry engagement, highlighted by the launch of three new semiconductor spin-out companies and growing evidence of Ireland’s emerging indigenous semiconductor sector.
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We are looking for talented individuals who mine the frontiers of curiosity and inquiry at the intersection of disciplines. Consolidating talent and potential, UCC Futures supports the delivery of superior quality in research, scholarship, and the translation of research to tangible impact on the world. 

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Our institutional research strategy focuses on creating and supporting world-leading clusters of researchers, and building on the research strengths of the University.

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