2015 Press Releases
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UNECE Compliance Committee role for Áine Ryall
21 Oct 2015
Dr Áine Ryall of UCC's School of Law has taken up duty as a member of the Aarhus Convention Compliance Committee, an international treaty that links environmental rights and human rights.
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Staff celebrated at #UCCOscars
15 Oct 2015
UCC has honoured a number of its staff for their outstanding contributions to University life at the 2015 Staff Recognition Awards. Affectionately dubbed the #UCCOscars, read on to find out the winners!
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Partnership aims to make pregnancy safer
01 Oct 2015
The INFANT Centre (Irish Centre for Foetal and Neonatal Translational Research) at University College Cork, Bioscreen Health, laya healthcare and IBM have launched the ‘LEANBH’ project in the Cork University Maternity Hospital today, designed to make pregnancy safer.
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#MeetUCC: The girl who lived
01 Oct 2015
Storyteller, social entrepreneur and foodie. In a #Startupirl themed #MeetUCC, Dentistry student and Quercus Scholar Sarah Jameel discusses life at Hogwarts, Food Beyond Borders, a shout-out from Jamie Oliver and snorkeling with sharks.
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Dress for Success Cork celebrates 2nd birthday
22 Sep 2015
This week Dress for Success (DFS) Cork celebrates two years of breaking the cycle of poverty through supporting women into the workplace. UCC’s Dr. Celine McInerney is among the guest speakers.
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State funeral for Thomas Kent
21 Sep 2015
It took 99 years for patriot Thomas Kent to receive the recognition he deserved - but his contribution to Irish freedom will be remembered following the State funeral in his home village in Castlelyons.
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International students happiest in Ireland
21 Sep 2015
An online study choice portal platform has revealed that international students studying in Europe are the most satisfied with their university experience in Ireland.
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Culture Night a virtual reality at UCC
17 Sep 2015
UCC has a fascinating and quirky feast in store for Culture Night this Friday 18th September, with a wide array of events that will appeal to all ages.
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UCC announces appointment of new Chair of its Governing Body
11 Sep 2015
UCC is very pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Catherine Day, outgoing Secretary General of the European Commission to be Chair of its Governing Body until January, 2019.
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Mental health experiences shared in new book
10 Sep 2015
A powerful and inspiring collection of short stories written by UCC students and staff has been released, proving that even the darkest times can be overcome.
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