Sustainable Development Goals at University College Cork

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UCC is the first University in Ireland to undertake a comprehensive mapping of its research to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as our researchers tackle some of the world’s greatest challenges.

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Sustainable Development Goals at UCC

We recognise the crucial role that university research plays in achieving the SDGs by 2030. As an internationally competitive, research-led university our researchers contribute to the growth of Ireland’s knowledge-based economy, developing the innovations and solutions needed to address urgent global sustainable development challenges.

The President's Award for Research Impacting the Sustainable Development Goals - 2022

Through this award, the President honours UCC researchers and/or research teams whose research drives the sustainability agenda and progresses UCC’s leadership in this space.

Dr. Alicia Mateos Cardenas

Winner

Dr. Tracey Skillington

Shortlisted

Professor Paul Ross

Shortlisted

Our Contribution to the SDGs

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UCC’s SDGs Publications 2018-2022

5,696 publications that contribute to the SDGs

45% of all UCC’s publications contribute to the SDGs

SDGs-related publications were cited 149,969 times

SDG 3, SDG 7, SDG 9, SDG 13 and SDG 16 are UCC’s top 5 SDGs for publications.

Average growth rate of 11% in number of UCC publications across all SDGs (vs 2017-2021)

UCC researchers published 1,303 publications in 2022 alone that contribute to the SDGs

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