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Cork is the largest and southernmost county of Ireland. It is a place of great wit, culture and independence. Cork City is a hub of culture and business whilst the county boasts some of the country's most magnificent landscapes. It is the perfect place to live, learn and thrive!
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09 Oct 2024
UCC researchers receive grant to accelerate medicine delivery to developing countries
University College Cork (UCC) research has received a grant to use modern computational methods to develop critical medicines for improving global health and equality.
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07 Oct 2024
Transition year students to discover careers in Ireland’s screen industry
The first programme of its kind in Ireland aims to inspire young people to consider careers in film and screen media. Atticus Education awarded Screen Ireland funding to deliver innovative skills development initiative for transition-year students with support from University College Cork. Led by Oscar-winning producer Lord David Puttnam, the programme offers students the opportunity to discover the diverse opportunities available across the Irish and international film industry.
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04 Oct 2024
Ireland’s first CODA Festival to take place in Cork
Festival will celebrate the culture, language and identity of children of deaf adults. CODAs from USA, Australia, UK and across the world set to meet in Cork. It will showcase the lived experiences of an often-overlooked community.
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02 Oct 2024
Universities mark US-Ireland relations and peacebuilding
As Ireland celebrates a century of diplomatic ties with the United States, University of Galway, Queen's University Belfast, and University College Cork are partnering with the Irish Institute of Boston College to explore US-Ireland relations and peacebuilding.
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