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.

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

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

Cork will host the prestigious European Maritime Day (EMD) from 21-23 May 2025, marking a significant event for the city and University College Cork (UCC).

Rajas Shinde, PhD student, School of Engineering and Architecture, UCC, has been awarded first place in the programme - Crops, Environment, and Land Use at the Teagasc Walsh Scholar Awards.

We were delighted to host 30 Transition Year students from across Munster to UCC's Engineering TY experience in May.

Qualcomm's Angela Baker, VP and Chief Sustainability Officer, and Erica Ciaraldi, Government Affairs Manager and Wireless Reach PM recently visited UCC.

Dr Breffní Lennon, Research Fellow at the Environmental Research Institute (ERI) and School of Engineering and Architecture, is a winner of the UNIC Best Paper Award for his paper on sustainability and citizen energy communities, co-written with Dr Niall Dunphy, Senior Research Fellow in the School of Engineering and Architecture/ERI.

A Master’s programme created via the University of Post-Industrial Cities in Transition (UNIC) alliance and jointly delivered by eight universities, including University College Cork (UCC) was recently announced as the ‘Best Master’s Programme – Science, Technology and Built Environment’ at the Education Awards 2025.