UCC President welcomes delegation from Minzu University of China to UCC

2 Nov 2026

The College of Science, Engineering and Food Science welcomed a delegation from Minzu University of China to UCC on 29 October, led by Vice President Professor Peng Yong.

The visit marked an opportunity to strengthen the successful Dual BSc in Environmental Science with Environmental Management programme, delivered jointly by the School of Biological Earth and Environmental Sciences (BEES) and Minzu University of China since 2019, while also exploring future teaching and research collaborations.

The delegation met with colleagues from BEES and the School of Chemistry University College Cork, including Professor Astrid Wingler, Professor Prof. Andy Wheeler, Dr Markus Eichhorn, Professor John Wenger and Dr Davide Tiana. They were welcomed by Professor Alan Kelly, Interim Head of SEFS, and Professor Maurice O'Sullivan, SEFS Vice Dean Global. The group was also joined by students from Minzu University who are currently studying at University College Cork.

The visit concluded with a welcome from UCC President Professor John O'Halloran, including an exchange of gifts and a visit to the The Glucksman Gallery to view the historic Annals of Inisfallen.

The visit was facilitated by Emma Connolly and colleagues in the UCC International Office. We look forward to continuing this valued international partnership with Minzu University.