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Considering a Postgraduate Research Degree at UCC?
As an internationally competitive research-led institution, University College Cork is a leading university for research, innovation, entrepreneurship and societal impact.
Explore UCC’s diverse research programmes, world-leading academics, and learn more about the application process for pursuing research opportunities at UCC.
- This website and the Doctoral Institute cover research programmes and courses at UCC, if you are interested in a Taught programme - visit the Postgraduate taught courses website
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Latest news from the Doctoral Institute
16 Oct 2026
UCC celebrates excellence in postgraduate research at Three-Minute Thesis final 2026
UCC’s Dean of Doctoral Studies hosted the final of the University’s 2026 Three-Minute Thesis competition, an event highlighting excellence in postgraduate research across the university.
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14 Jul 2026
UCC Three Minute Thesis Competition 2026
Are you a doctoral researcher who wishes to develop as a confident research communicator by sharing your research with a diverse audience?
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30 Jan 2026
Have Your Say: Nominations open for 2025 UCC Research and Innovation Awards
Have you been inspired by UCC researchers, innovators or entrepreneurs whose work makes a real and lasting impact through tackling global challenges through research, innovation and creativity?
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16 Jan 2026
World-first tool reduces harmful engagement with AI-generated explicit images
A new evidence-based online educational tool aims to curb the watching, sharing, and creation of AI-generated explicit imagery.
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