UCC Sustainability and Climate Action Plan 2023 - 2028
The Sustainability and Climate Action Plan (2023-2028) sets out how UCC will continue to embed sustainability goals and targets across all aspects of the University’s educational, research, ancillary operations, infrastructural developments and interactions with the community.
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News & Views
03 Aug 2023
Rural environment supports children’s immune systems
Study shows that children who are active outdoors in rural areas with frequent exposure to animals have better regulated immune systems. Exposure to different environmental factors during early life is believed to play a crucial role in training the immune system. A better understanding of the early life immune system may progress the development of interventions to modulate the immune response to support lifelong health.
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26 Jul 2023
UCC announces Cork LGBT+ Pride events
UCC is proud to be an official sponsor of Cork LGBT+ Pride Festival for second year. Events to celebrate LGBT+ pride, diversity, inclusivity, and activism. UCC to highlight the importance of allyship to actively advocate for LGBT+ community.
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25 Jul 2023
UCC reaffirms commitment to opposing racism
UCC signs the Anti-Racism Principles for Irish Higher Education Institutions. The university commits to embedding race equality as part of institutional culture and strategic priorities.
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20 Jul 2023
Valeria Andreoni appointed as the AIB Professor in Sustainable Business at UCC
Professor Andreoni will play a pivotal role in advancing research, education and engagement initiatives that focus on promoting sustainability within the business sector.
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