University College Cork (UCC) researchers will lead a major European-wide project aimed at embedding circular approaches into future electronic products and will partner in five other cutting-edge projects to receive a combined €3m funding under the 2024 HORIZON Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Networks programme.

A new study by researchers at University College Cork (UCC), Ireland found that 60% of pregnant women had suboptimal iodine status, highlighting a need for increased nutritional awareness to support maternal and child health.

New methods of creating climate action solutions across Cork City, the development of a framework to advance Ireland’s strategic capacity in quantum energy technologies, and the investigation of new methods to prevent and treat childhood brain cancer are amongst the University College Cork (UCC) projects to receive funding.

Professor Anita Maguire, a synthetic organic chemist at University College Cork, is the recipient of the prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) 2025 Bader Prize for Organic Chemistry.

Engineers have unveiled a groundbreaking robotic design, inspired by an elephant’s trunk, that promises to revolutionise the field of robotics, with far-reaching implications for health, engineering, and industrial applications.

Astronomers from across Europe descended on Cork today for the largest astronomical conference ever held in Ireland.

A University College Cork (UCC) researcher will lead a major national project to find practical sustainable solutions to increase Ireland’s use of recycled materials in businesses.

Led by Professor Yvon Bonenfant, UCC artist and director of the Future Humanities Institute, The Opposite of Queer Trauma theatre performance performed two sold out shows last weekend (June 14/15) as part of the Cork Midsummer Festival.

Announced during International Men’s Health Week (June 9th - 15th), University College Cork has received funding to lead a major new €6 million European project that will revolutionise how adolescents and young adults (AYAs) across Europe understand and manage the long-term effects of testicular cancer.

UCC marks a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to a sustainable future with the official launch of the Sustainability Institute. Formerly known as the Environmental Research Institute (ERI), this new identity reflects an expanded and integrated vision for sustainability research that aligns with the university’s core values and ambitions.