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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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Research News
28 May 2026
UCC awards celebrate excellence in research and innovation
A researcher working on protecting democracy through her work on false memories, deepfakes, and conspiracy theories, a spin-out company developing next‑generation therapeutics using a microneedle patch platform and Ireland’s leading energy systems modelling team bridging research and policy were among the awardees honoured for their contributions to research and innovation at the 2025 University College Cork (UCC) Research and Innovation Awards, held at the Lewis Glucksman Gallery on Wednesday, May 27th.
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22 May 2026
UCC scholarship recognised as four academics elected to Royal Irish Academy
Four senior academics from University College Cork (UCC) have been elected to the Royal Irish Academy (RIA), the highest academic honour in Ireland.
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21 May 2026
Dr Aisling Parkes appointed Special Rapporteur on Child Protection
The Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, today announced the appointment by the Government of University College Cork's Dr Aisling Parkes as Special Rapporteur on Child Protection for a two-year term.
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14 May 2026
UCC researchers receive €4.1m to lead transformative scientific discoveries
Creating industry-ready simulation tools for the semiconductor industry and advancing the understanding of how ageing increases an individual’s risk of Parkinson’s disease are amongst the five University College Cork (UCC) projects to receive a collective €4.1m funding under the Research Ireland Frontiers for the Future Programme.
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UCC Futures
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.
Research Centres and Institutes
Our research strategy is focused on creating major institutes, centres and units of excellence for world-class research and is closely aligned with key relevant Government and European Commission policies.
Research by College
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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