A new study carried out in Cork has shown that bifidobacteria, which is commonly found in the guts of newborns but tends to decline as people age, can prevent and heal ulcers caused by the painkiller aspirin.

Nature documentaries raise species awareness and promote pro-conservation behaviours, but don't lead to donations to conservation charities, a new Irish study has revealed.

Over 50 free public and community sector events are planned for Cork, as University College Cork (UCC) launches its inaugural Community Week.

Jackdaws are more likely to join a mob to drive off predators if lots of their fellow birds are up for the fight, new research shows.

Calling all families and sports enthusiasts, this Saturday, University College Cork stages its first Festival of Sport.

UCC launched a major careers and life skills programme in partnership with 130 schools and industry partners this week.

Research has found that women with high blood pressure in pregnancy, including conditions such as preeclampsia, have an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disorders later in life, including stroke and heart failure.

New molecules, developed by researchers in UCC, have been shown to dramatically improve the effectiveness of existing antibiotics against several strains of infectious diseases and will help address the growing problem of antimicrobial resistance.

Cork will join 24 other capitals across Europe in celebrating research, with a series of free public events across the city on Friday 27 September.

A new Irish-speaking school in the Knocknaheeny area of Cork city, supported by UCC in its development, made history this week as it welcomed its first intake of 10 students.