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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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22 Jan 2026
University College Cork to play leading role in new all-island €6.5 million Partnership for Evidence and Action on Clean Air (PEACE-Air)
PEACE-Air (Partnership for Evidence and Action on Clean Air) is an all-island initiative working to improve air quality and protect public health across Ireland and Northern Ireland through evidence-based policy, collaboration and innovation.
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16 Jan 2026
World-first tool reduces harmful engagement with AI-generated explicit images
World’s first research-backed intervention reduces harmful engagement with AI-generated explicit imagery. As the Grok AI-undressing controversy grows, researchers say user education must complement regulation and legislation. Study links belief in deepfake pornography myths to higher risk of engagement with non-consensual AI imagery.
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13 Jan 2026
University College Cork (UCC) welcomes Government announcement approving major expansion of the Tyndall National Institute
University College Cork (UCC) welcomes today’s announcement that the Government has approved the expansion of the Tyndal National Institute, a major research flagship.
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New documentary on Daniel O’Connell to air on RTÉ
Documentary celebrates the life and legacy of Ireland’s Liberator on the 250th anniversary of his birth. It examines how O’Connell’s achievements continue to shape and impact our world today. Documentary will air on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player as part of Christmas season.
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