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Photograph: UCC AVMS. Pictured left – right: Heather McGowan (SN chairperson), Lára Tiernan (SN Secretary), Alison O’Mahony (UCC Advancement office), Professor William Plant (Consultant in Renal Medicine and Adjunct Clinical Professor in Medicine at UCC, & Member of the UCC SN Advisory Board), Professor John O' Halloran (UCC President), Professor Eugene Dempsey (Consultant Neonatologist in CUMH and the new Dean of Medicine in UCC), Deirdre O'Shea (UCC Advancement office), Emma Murray (SN finance officer) and Ailbhe Ryan (SN Vice-Chairperson).
02 Oct 2026

Surgeon Noonan’s achievements honoured by UCC

A celebration in the Aula Maxima in early October marked the success of this year’s UCC Surgeon Noonan Society team who raised more than €250,000 for medical aid initiatives in sub-Saharan Africa. Through a variety of student-led initiatives including coffee mornings, live music events, pub quizzes and bucket collections, these remarkable students raised vital funding that will support health infrastructure such as maternity wards and HIV clinics, as well as essential supplies including antibiotics and sterile equipment.
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24 Sep 2026

UCC fourth in global sustainability rankings

UCC placed fourth in the world in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings announced in September. UCC is Ireland's top university in these prestigious rankings, placing inside the top ten for ten consecutive years. We have also been recognised as the Most Active University in the UI GreenMetric Sustainable University Rankings Network in Northern Europe, the United Kingdom and Ireland.  
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Photo: Rubén Tapia
27 Jul 2026

UCC Student to represent Cork at the 2026 Rose of Tralee International Festival

University College Cork warmly congratulates student Lexi Linnane, who has been selected to represent Cork as the 2026 Cork Rose at this year's Rose of Tralee International Festival.
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Minister Christopher O'Sullivan pictured with Sean Kelly, J.P. Quinn, Margaret Lantry, Mark Poland, John O'Halloran, Virginia Teehan, Michael MacDonagh, Paul Callanan and Niall O'Donnchu
17 Jul 2026

UCC welcomes Minister Christopher O'Sullivan

Today, UCC President, Professor John O'Halloran, welcomed Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage with special responsibility for Nature, Heritage & Biodiversity to campus. The Minister was accompanied by Michael MacDonagh, Chief Archaeologist, Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage and Assistant Secretary Niall O’Donnchu, Department of Arts, Heritage & the Gaeltacht.
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