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We are responsible for developing and managing the university’s media and communications strategy and for providing a support and advisory service to staff in these areas.

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UK Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband, Head of the UCC College of Science, Engineering and Food Science Prof. Sarah Culloty, UCC President Prof. John O'Halloran, CEO of Tyndall National Institute Prof William Scanlon, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, An Taoiseach Micheál Martin, UCC Director of European Relations & Public Affairs Dr Jean van Sinderen-Law, Chair of the board of Tyndall Dr Denis Doyle and Minister for Transport, Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O'Brien at UCC's Tyndall National Institute today. Photo: Government Information Service.
13 Mar 2026

University College Cork welcomes An Taoiseach and UK Prime Minister

University College Cork (UCC) welcomed An Taoiseach Micheál Martin and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Sir Keir Starmer, for an official visit that included a tour of one of UCC’s research flagships, Tyndall National Institute.
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Photo (L-R): Dr Yairen Jerez Columbié, Professor Marguerite Nyhan and Dr Sarah Bezan. Photo credit: Damien Eagers.
13 Mar 2026

UCC researchers selected as members of the Young Academy of Ireland

Three University College Cork (UCC) researchers have been selected as new members of the Young Academy of Ireland (YAI), an all-island multidisciplinary network of researchers and innovators that aims to empower talented early-career researchers and future leaders.
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Former First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon delivered the 26th Annual Philip Monahan Memorial Lecture. Image: Rob Lamb Photography.
11 Mar 2026

Nicola Sturgeon delivers Annual Philip Monahan Memorial Lecture at UCC

Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon reflected on her years in public office and warned of growing pressures on democratic systems, including misinformation, polarisation and declining public trust in politics. She pointed to the prospect of significant constitutional change ahead, including the possibility of Scottish independence and focus on Irish reunification. Awards were presented to UCC’s Government and Political Science BSc students and Arts-Politics BA students.
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10 Mar 2026

UCC publishes five year Capital Plan

University College Cork (UCC) has today announced its 5 year capital development plan, setting out a strategic framework for campus development and physical and digital infrastructure investment over the coming years.
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