Discover UCC
We’re an award-winning institution with a history of independent thinking. Established in 1845 our beautiful university opened its gates to just 115 students in 1849. We now have a student population of over 26,000.
UCC Fast Facts
UCC's Economic and Societal Impact
Discover More
News and Views
30 May 2025
UCC awards celebrate excellence in research and innovation
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 University College Cork (UCC) Research and Innovation Awards, held at the Lewis Glucksman Gallery on Thursday, May 29th.
Read more
29 May 2025
UCC scientists develop new quantum visualization technique to identify materials for next generation quantum computing
Scientists at University College Cork (UCC) in Ireland have developed a powerful new tool for finding the next generation of materials needed for large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computing.
Read more
.jpg)
28 May 2025
University College Cork to lead EU-wide multilingualism network
MultiLiLiTrans COST Action will unite researchers, educators, artists and practitioners to reframe multilingualism in Europe. The project aims to address rising social and political divides by promoting multilingualism as a path toward cultural understanding across Europe. Dr Barbara Siller will lead cross-European initiative to advance multilingual and inclusive practices in research, education, and literary fields.
Read more
23 May 2025
UCC scholarship recognised as five academics elected to Royal Irish Academy
Five senior academics from University College Cork (UCC) were today elected to the Royal Irish Academy (RIA), the highest academic honour in Ireland.
Read more