Zodiac signs may be the modern go-to for astrological reference, but centuries ago Ireland had its own native understanding of the heavens – a tradition that was explored in a fascinating public lecture at UCC.

The rate at which Earth approaches critical levels of climate change could be as dangerous to our future as reaching these levels themselves, researchers have determined.

A mini-symposium for our New Connections student bursary recipients was recently held in the Mardyke Pavilion.

Did the pterosaurs, flying reptiles from the days of the dinosaurs, practice parental care or not? New research by scientists from the School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences, UCC; China (Nanjing and Yunnan Universities), and the UK (University of Bristol and Queen Mary University of London) shows that pterosaurs were indeed caring parents – but only the larger species.

Six graduates from the Dairy Science Class of 1963 celebrated their 60th reunion at UCC recently. The group were reunited by their classmate Denis O’Mahony and, with support from Máire Murphy of Alumni and Development, they gathered on campus for a day.

Teagasc and UCC have come together to provide a new support programme for students from a number of agriculture focussed universities and institutes in developing countries.

An exhibition featuring winning entries from the 2023 National Fossil Photo Contest was displayed in Cork City Library, Cork Airport, and the Frank O’Connor Library in Mayfield during the month of July. 

Professor Ruth Massey, Principal Investigator with APC Microbiome Ireland, a world-leading SFI research Centre, and SALI Professor for Microbiome and Health Sciences at the Schools of Microbiology and Medicine, UCC, has been inducted into the prestigious European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO).

Parts of the ocean where seabirds are most exposed to plastics have been identified in a major research project involving UCC scientists.
For the first time areas of the world’s ocean that represent a high risk of plastic exposure for seabirds are identified in new research.

Laura Hurley, a graduate of the Cork Centre for Architectural Education (CCAE), has won one of the most prestigious international awards for emerging architects at a ceremony in Italy.