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.

The 2025 School of Engineering Prizegiving showcased the breadth of talent among UCC’s engineering students. 

In a unique fusion of creativity, community, and care, Cancer Research @UCC and the Cork Centre for Architectural Education (CCAE) have partnered to unveil Moving Words - a sculptural installation inspired by William Wordsworth’s Daffodils. 

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.

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. 

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. 

The Environmental Research Institute at University College Cork (UCC) recently hosted the second annual meeting of the NOVAFOODIES project consortium. 

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 UCC Research and Innovation Awards, held at the Lewis Glucksman Gallery on 29 May.