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UCC first Cork GAA club to give Bystander Intervention training to members
21 Mar 2023
First Irish study on experiences of those stalked or harassed is published
21 Mar 2023
Future-proofing European cities: UNIC alliance launches international master’s programme, ‘Redesigning the Post-Industrial City’
15 Mar 2023
UCC graduate honoured with SFI St Patrick’s Day Science Medal
15 Mar 2023
Four trailblazing start-up prospects secure €3.27m Enterprise Ireland funding
13 Mar 2023