UCC has been named as one of the world's top universities for the study of 29 subjects according to the latest world subject rankings produced by higher education analysts, QS. This is up from 24 subjects featuring last year.

Nursing (27), Agriculture & Forestry (84), Law (94), Performing Arts (51-100) have been ranked in the top 50 and top 100 in the world.

A University College Cork (UCC) project that will develop solar-powered machines to process climate-resilient grain crops in Africa has received funding from a national programme that aims to eradicate global poverty.

Large-scale modular shelters for rapid deployment and the development of a communications and risk assessment tool for major emergencies are two University College Cork (UCC) research projects that are awarded funding today to support the development of innovative defence and security systems.

Defining what distinguishes the unique actions of insulin and studying the role that certain bacteria play in metabolising bile acids in our guts in people with inflammatory bowel disease are the two University College Cork (UCC) projects to receive funding under the Research Ireland Frontiers for the Future Programme.

Leaders from conservation, business, research, and the media will again convene to discuss climate- and nature-related challenges and opportunities at the 2025 Sustainable Futures Forum.

Following a successful inaugural event last year, the Sustainable Futures Forum will return to the Glucksman Gallery at University College Cork (UCC) for a high-level thought leadership summit where critical climate and sustainability issues of national and international importance will be discussed.

Ireland must protect its transition towards net-zero emissions by 2050 from supply chain disruptions and geopolitical conflicts, according to a University College Cork (UCC) researcher leading a project on safeguarding Ireland’s energy transition.

A first known study exploring post stroke sexuality has found that stroke resulted in changes in relationships, intimacy, and sexuality in LGBTQI+ stroke survivors and LGBTQI+ stroke survivors’ partners. The main areas affected included sexual functioning, relationships, and identity.

A new experimental study has found that fostering critical thinking can be an effective method to reduce people's tendency to believe in conspiracy theories.

Expanding real-time suicide surveillance nationally and globally, implementing the ongoing delivery of high-quality impactful research and ensuring that the research undertaken by the National Suicide Research Foundation (NSRF) continues to inform policy and practice are amongst the strategic aims and ambitions of the new NSRF Strategic Plan (2025-2030): Leading Research, Shaping Change, launched today in University College Cork (UCC).

On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we celebrate the trailblazers who are pushing the boundaries of knowledge and driving solutions to some of our planet’s most pressing challenges.