News | University College Cork

Skip to main content

Latest Student Hub News

UCC continues to rise in latest QS World University Rankings

University College Cork (UCC) has risen twenty-six places in one of the world’s leading education rankings. The 2026/2027 edition of the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings, released today by the global higher education analyst, sees UCC placed 220 in the world.

Professor John O’Halloran, President of University College Cork; Amy O'Connor, Cork senior camogie team player and UCC alumnus; Ben Cunningham, Cork senior hurling team player and UCC student and Jarlath Burns, Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael at the announcement of a new partnership between UCC and the GAA to publish Atlas of the GAA in the award-winning Atlas Series from Cork University Press. Photo: Marcin Lewandowski

GAA to partner with UCC on landmark Atlas of the GAA

The GAA has announced a new partnership with University College Cork (UCC) to publish an Atlas of the GAA, a major new publication that will explore, map and celebrate the cultural significance of the organisation both nationally and internationally.

Isabelle Huppert brings the words of Guy de Maupassant to life in a special reading presented by Cork Midsummer Festival and University College Cork on 14 June, followed by a discussion with Neil Jordan.

Cork Midsummer Festival and UCC spotlight leading literary voices

Isabelle Huppert, Doireann Ní Ghríofa and Adania Shibli among the authors and artists featured in a literature programme presented by Cork Midsummer Festival and University College Cork.

Dr Claire Scannell, Principal Meteorological Officer at Met Éireann: Dr Catriona Duffy, Climate Services Division, Met Éireann; Dr Rosa Rogers, Research Fellow and author of Chasing the Curlew’s Call; and Rosa Kelly, Visual Artist. Image: Clare Keogh.

New resource for teaching climate change through storytelling launched for schools

UCC and Met Éireann collaboration combines science, creativity and education to support climate change learning in primary and secondary schools Classroom-ready lesson plans, graphic novel and activities developed through workshops with students and teachers.

The new student hub is an innovative and ambitious undertaking

04 Apr 2019

Education is the key goal within the creation of the hub.
Read more
This Student Hub is an innovative and ambitious project

04 Apr 2019

A different range of perspectives live with the completion of the Student hub.
Read more
Student hub will have a major impact on student life in UCC

04 Apr 2019

This 1860's building will provide a landmark to interactive learning.
Read more

The Hub, University College Cork

An Mol, Coláiste na hOllscoile Corcaigh

College Road, Cork, T12YF78

Top