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Building Innovation Capability seminar series


Are you a small business owner or manager looking to embed innovation in your business? To support SME competitiveness on an All-Ireland basis, four universities: University College Cork, Queen’s University Belfast, University of Galway, and TU Dublin have partnered to design and deliver a free four-part seminar series, entitled Building Innovation Capability for Business.


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Showcasing the companies that have emerged from UCC Innovation over the years, illustrating a diverse range of technologies across a wide variety of areas.


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Dr Mohamad Saab, Senior Lecturer at UCC’s School of Nursing & Midwifery and TRANSCEND-XR Project Coordinator. Image credit Rubén Tapia (UCCTV)
10 Jun 2025

UCC Secures Major EU Funding for XR Cancer Survivorship Project

Announced during International Men’s Health Week (June 9th - 15th), University College Cork has received funding to lead a major new €6 million European project that will revolutionise how adolescents and young adults (AYAs) across Europe understand and manage the long-term effects of testicular cancer.
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09 Jun 2025

From ERI to Sustainability Institute

UCC marks a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to a sustainable future with the official launch of the Sustainability Institute. Formerly known as the Environmental Research Institute (ERI), this new identity reflects an expanded and integrated vision for sustainability research that aligns with the university’s core values and ambitions.
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09 Jun 2025

UCC Researchers Lead Groundbreaking Project to Bridge Mathematical Theory and Practical Applications 

Researchers at UCC are spearheading an innovative project aimed at integrating mathematical theory with practical applications to train future experts and enhance the use of mathematical models in various fields, including environmental management, energy, and healthcare. 
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Mr Luke Harman and Dr Tom Doyle tagging a blue shark off Cork. Photo: Nigel Motyer
06 Jun 2025

UN-backed global research movement shows benefits of tracking ocean giants for marine conservation 

A team of international scientists have tracked over 100 marine megafauna species, identifying the most critical locations in our global oceans for better marine conservation efforts. 
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