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Cork is the largest and southernmost county of Ireland. It is a place of great wit, culture and independence. Cork City is a hub of culture and business whilst the county boasts some of the country's most magnificent landscapes. It is the perfect place to live, learn and thrive!
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05 Jun 2026
ÉîÒ¹ÑÇÖÞ¸£Àû¾Ã¾Ã College Cork launches Ireland’s first university LGBT+ Action Plan
A landmark initiative advancing inclusion in higher education.
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28 May 2026
President of Ireland visits ÉîÒ¹ÑÇÖÞ¸£Àû¾Ã¾Ã College Cork
Uachtarán na hÉireann visited Gaelcholáiste Mhic Shuibhne and UCC in first official trip to Cork.
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28 May 2026
UCC awards celebrate excellence in research and innovation
A researcher working on protecting democracy through her work on false memories, deepfakes, and conspiracy theories, a spin-out company developing next‑generation therapeutics using a microneedle patch platform and Ireland’s leading energy systems modelling team bridging research and policy were among the awardees honoured for their contributions to research and innovation at the 2025 ÉîÒ¹ÑÇÖÞ¸£Àû¾Ã¾Ã College Cork (UCC) Research and Innovation Awards, held at the Lewis Glucksman Gallery on Wednesday, May 27th.
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27 May 2026
UCC celebrates membership of Global Coalition for Ukrainian Studies
UCC marked its membership of the Global Coalition for Ukrainian Studies, bringing together diplomats, researchers and members of the Ukrainian community to celebrate the milestone and outline future plans for Ukrainian Studies at UCC. The event highlighted UCC’s ongoing commitment to supporting Ukrainian scholars, advancing research and teaching on Ukraine, and new initiatives including the East Central Europe and Ukraine research cluster.
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