University College Cork (UCC) is part of a European Consortium led by Aarhus University to develop innovative solutions to restore soil health and boost climate resilience in agriculture.
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News 2025
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SOILRES project launches to revive Europe's soils and future-proof farming
02 Jul 2025
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60% of Pregnant Women in Irish Study Show Signs of Iodine Deficiency, UCC Research Finds
01 Jul 2025
A new study by researchers at University College Cork (UCC), Ireland found that 60% of pregnant women had suboptimal iodine status, highlighting a need for increased nutritional awareness to support maternal and child health.
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UCC Co-Hosts Premier International Conference on Smart Computing
27 Jun 2025
UCC in collaboration with Munster Technological University (MTU), hosted the 11th IEEE International Conference on Smart Computing (SMARTCOMP) from 16–19 June 2025.
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UCC study aims to support healthy eating habits among young children
26 Jun 2025
Researchers at the School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, UCC are inviting parents and guardians of toddlers to take part in a new nutrition study designed to explore practical strategies to support healthier eating habits in young children.
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€3.8m funding awarded to six UCC early career researchers in Research Ireland Pathway Programme awards
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New methods of creating climate action solutions across Cork City, the development of a framework to advance Ireland’s strategic capacity in quantum energy technologies, and the investigation of new methods to prevent and treat childhood brain cancer are amongst the University College Cork (UCC) projects to receive funding.
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International recognition awarded to leading UCC organic chemist
25 Jun 2025
Professor Anita Maguire, a synthetic organic chemist at University College Cork, is the recipient of the prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) 2025 Bader Prize for Organic Chemistry.
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Largest Astronomical conference ever held in Ireland gets underway
23 Jun 2025
Astronomers from across Europe descended on Cork today for the largest astronomical conference ever held in Ireland.
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Innovative new robot design inspired by elephant trunks will revolutionise healthcare and engineering
24 Jun 2025
Engineers have unveiled a groundbreaking robotic design, inspired by an elephant’s trunk, that promises to revolutionise the field of robotics, with far-reaching implications for health, engineering, and industrial applications.
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UCC Awards Honorary Doctorate to Renowned Business Leader and Engineer Dick Lehane
23 Jun 2025
Dick Lehane, a distinguished Irish business leader and engineer, has received an Honorary Degree from University College Cork.
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University College Cork Co-Hosts Premier International Conference on Smart Computing
23 Jun 2025
University College Cork (UCC), in collaboration with Munster Technological University (MTU), proudly hosted the 11th IEEE International Conference on Smart Computing (SMARTCOMP) from 16–19 June 2025.
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