A 3D model of a 407-million-year-old plant fossil has overturned thinking on the evolution of leaves. The research has also led to fresh insights about spectacular patterns found in plants.

BEES researchers and research groups picked up a range of awards at the recent UCC Research Awards.

A number of staff and students from the School of BEES were presented with awards during the College of Science, Engineering and Food Science (SEFS) awards ceremnony which took place recently

Five Agricultural Science students represented UCC in the finals of The Great Agri-Food Debate in London, organised by Dawn Meats and McDonalds.

UCC has been named as one of the world's top universities for the study of 25 subjects according to the latest world subject rankings.

Four UCC projects, including two from UCC, have today been awarded a joint €451,000 in funding from the SFI Discover Programme.

A pilot project turning a tree rich university campus into a ‘living classroom’ has received funding to roll the initiative out nationwide.

President of Ireland, Michael D.Higgins and President of Malta, H.E. Dr George Vella met with BEES researchers at UCC recently.

• Parts of the ocean where seabirds are most exposed to plastics have been identified in a major research project involving UCC scientists.

• The plan outlines UCC’s actions towards net zero.
• Minister for Finance, Michael McGrath TD, addresses students and staff at the launch.