Announced during International Men’s Health Week (June 9th - 15th), University College Cork has received funding to lead a major new €6 million European project that will revolutionise how adolescents and young adults (AYAs) across Europe understand and manage the long-term effects of testicular cancer.

Researchers at UCC are spearheading an innovative project aimed at integrating mathematical theory with practical applications to train future experts and enhance the use of mathematical models in various fields, including environmental management, energy, and healthcare. 

UCC marks a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to a sustainable future with the official launch of the Sustainability Institute. Formerly known as the Environmental Research Institute (ERI), this new identity reflects an expanded and integrated vision for sustainability research that aligns with the university’s core values and ambitions.

A team of international scientists have tracked over 100 marine megafauna species, identifying the most critical locations in our global oceans for better marine conservation efforts. 

Recently, University College Cork has been working with Pfizer to advance important discoveries in the development of new medicines and the processes to underpin their manufacture. 

A researcher using virtual reality and other cutting-edge technology to improve men's health, a spin-out company revolutionising how seizures are detected in newborns, and a palaeontologist who uncovered a fossil forgery were among the awardees honoured for their contributions to research and innovation at the 2024 University College Cork (UCC) Research and Innovation Awards, held at the Lewis Glucksman Gallery on Thursday, May 29th.

Scientists at University College Cork (UCC) in Ireland have developed a powerful new tool for finding the next generation of materials needed for large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computing.

A new vital and innovative resource has been launched for women affected by cancer, who are experiencing a treatment-induced menopause. 

• MultiLiLiTrans COST Action will unite researchers, educators, artists and practitioners to reframe multilingualism in Europe.
• The project aims to address rising social and political divides by promoting multilingualism as a path toward cultural understanding across Europe.
• Dr Barbara Siller will lead cross-European initiative to advance multilingual and inclusive practices in research, education, and literary fields.

Five senior academics from University College Cork (UCC) were today elected to the Royal Irish Academy (RIA), the highest academic honour in Ireland.