News and Views
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St Patrick’s food is back on the menu…
16 Mar 2018
The fermented and wild foods St Patrick dined on in the 5th century are back among the hottest food trends internationally, according to UCC food historian Regina Sexton.
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Lá Fhéile Pádraig
15 Mar 2018
Our President, Patrick O'Shea, sends best wishes to all of you celebrating St Patrick's Day in Ireland and abroad - Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig daoibh go léir!
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From St Patrick to Deliveroo
14 Mar 2018
Brainstorm St Patrick's Day: on a weekend spent celebrating our nation’s history, what are the trends likely to affect the Irish workforce over the coming years?
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Was St Patrick married?
09 Mar 2018
St Patrick has been associated with snakes and shamrocks but the fact that he had a wife has largely been confined to the annals of history according to a UCC folklorist.
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UCC in new partnership with Cork Opera House
09 Mar 2018
The stage is set for one of the most exciting collaborations in the history of Irish theatre between University College Cork and Cork Opera House.
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Opinion: Vulnerable children become vulnerable adults.
09 Mar 2018
There is increasing evidence that the greater the ratio of childhood trauma, the more detrimental the impact will be on a person over their lifetime.
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UCC project turns wastewater into animal feed
09 Mar 2018
The search for nature-based solutions to our environmental problems is leading scientists to turn to plants and algae to clean up our polluted waters.
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New book on Richard Boyle by UCC researchers
09 Mar 2018
A new book re-examines the career and reputation of one of the most famous - and infamous - figures in Irish history, and his role in transforming Munster during the early 17th century.
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Transgender Pride Flag flying at UCC in ‘first’ for Irish universities
05 Mar 2018
University College Cork will become the first university in Ireland to fly the Transgender Pride Flag this afternoon (March 5), marking its commitment to trans and non-binary staff and students.
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UCC to reopen Monday, March 5
02 Mar 2018
2.30pm update, Friday, March 2: UCC will remain closed until Monday, March 5 due to the continuing adverse weather conditions.
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