News and Views
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Europe may thrive on renewable energy despite unpredictable weather
31 Jul 2018
Researchers in Ireland, Switzerland, and the UK have shown how long-term weather patterns affect wind and solar renewable energy technologies across Europe.
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Glucksman exhibition helps visually impaired ‘see’ art
25 Jul 2018
The Glucksman gallery at UCC will this week launch a new exhibition led by touch, enabling visitors to experience and feel artworks they cannot see.
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'Cork Discovers' to shine light on positive role of research
19 Jul 2018
Cork will host its first European Researchers’ Night in September this year, with a series of free events across University College Cork and the city.
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UCC is first Irish HE institution to acquire Ibec’s 'KeepWell Mark'
24 Jul 2018
UCC has become the first third-level educational institution in the country to acquire Ibec’s KeepWell Mark in recognition of the University’s long-standing dedication to well-being and welfare for its workforce of almost 3,000 people.
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UCC appoints new Director of Sport and Physical Activity
19 Jul 2018
The former General Manager of Development at World Rugby has taken up the position of Director of Sport and Physical Activity at University College Cork (UCC).
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UCC ranked in top 50 European universities
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UCC is ranked in the top 50 universities for teaching and learning according to the Times Higher Education* Europe Teaching Rankings published last night (July 11).
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University sector needs major investment in Budget 2019
05 Jul 2018
Budget 2019 must be used to inject essential resources into our universities according to Jim Miley Director General of the Irish Universities Association.
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UCC fosters love of poetry
28 Jun 2018
UCC has become a partner in a unique competition whereby second-level students memorise poems and then recite them aloud in heats culminating in a final in the National Library of Ireland.
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40 shades of green...
29 Jun 2018
A green wall designed to improve air quality, dampen noise and add a splash of colour has been installed in the Quadrangle Reading Room in the Boole Library.
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Hi-tech learning centre in former Ballroom of Romance
21 Jun 2018
The west Kerry Gaeltacht village of Ballyferriter indulged in an evening of nostalgia on this week when UCC presented its refurbished learning centre on the site of a former community dance hall and picture house.
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