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Mapping Climate Change at Cork's newest art venue
Jools Gilson, Professor of Creative Practice at UCC, brings art, science and community together in a new exhibition now open at 1 Horgan's Quay.
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Jools Gilson, Professor of Creative Practice at UCC, brings art, science and community together in a new exhibition now open at 1 Horgan's Quay.
www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar...
November 11, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Mapping Climate Change at Cork's newest art venue
Jools Gilson, Professor of Creative Practice at UCC, brings art, science and community together in a new exhibition now open at 1 Horgan's Quay.
www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar...
Jools Gilson, Professor of Creative Practice at UCC, brings art, science and community together in a new exhibition now open at 1 Horgan's Quay.
www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar...
UCC joined many across Cork in #GoingGreen last night to show our support for @corkcityfc.ie ahead of tomorrow's FAI Cup Final.
As City's proud Academic Partners, we wish the Rebel Army the very best of luck, especially to our students Matthew Kiernan, Rory Maloney and Matthew Murray.
#CCFC84
As City's proud Academic Partners, we wish the Rebel Army the very best of luck, especially to our students Matthew Kiernan, Rory Maloney and Matthew Murray.
#CCFC84
November 8, 2025 at 12:48 PM
UCC joined many across Cork in #GoingGreen last night to show our support for @corkcityfc.ie ahead of tomorrow's FAI Cup Final.
As City's proud Academic Partners, we wish the Rebel Army the very best of luck, especially to our students Matthew Kiernan, Rory Maloney and Matthew Murray.
#CCFC84
As City's proud Academic Partners, we wish the Rebel Army the very best of luck, especially to our students Matthew Kiernan, Rory Maloney and Matthew Murray.
#CCFC84
Honouring Dr Cónal Creedon, an extraordinary storyteller who has reshaped how we think about Cork life and legends
UCC proudly conferred an Honorary Doctorate of Literature on Dr Cónal Creedon, celebrating a creative force who captures the soul of Irish identity with humour, honesty, and heart.
UCC proudly conferred an Honorary Doctorate of Literature on Dr Cónal Creedon, celebrating a creative force who captures the soul of Irish identity with humour, honesty, and heart.
November 7, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Honouring Dr Cónal Creedon, an extraordinary storyteller who has reshaped how we think about Cork life and legends
UCC proudly conferred an Honorary Doctorate of Literature on Dr Cónal Creedon, celebrating a creative force who captures the soul of Irish identity with humour, honesty, and heart.
UCC proudly conferred an Honorary Doctorate of Literature on Dr Cónal Creedon, celebrating a creative force who captures the soul of Irish identity with humour, honesty, and heart.
Honouring Dr John Creedon, a true voice of Ireland
It was our great honour to award an Honorary Doctorate of Arts to broadcaster and writer John Creedon during our autumn conferring ceremonies.
Read: www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
It was our great honour to award an Honorary Doctorate of Arts to broadcaster and writer John Creedon during our autumn conferring ceremonies.
Read: www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
November 4, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Honouring Dr John Creedon, a true voice of Ireland
It was our great honour to award an Honorary Doctorate of Arts to broadcaster and writer John Creedon during our autumn conferring ceremonies.
Read: www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
It was our great honour to award an Honorary Doctorate of Arts to broadcaster and writer John Creedon during our autumn conferring ceremonies.
Read: www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
From Twin Peaks to Cork city 🎞️
Emmy award-winning film sound designer and UCC alumnus Douglas Murray joined UCC Film and Screen Media BA students for a special screening of 'Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me'.
Emmy award-winning film sound designer and UCC alumnus Douglas Murray joined UCC Film and Screen Media BA students for a special screening of 'Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me'.
October 16, 2025 at 9:08 AM
From Twin Peaks to Cork city 🎞️
Emmy award-winning film sound designer and UCC alumnus Douglas Murray joined UCC Film and Screen Media BA students for a special screening of 'Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me'.
Emmy award-winning film sound designer and UCC alumnus Douglas Murray joined UCC Film and Screen Media BA students for a special screening of 'Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me'.
Landmark study on symptom dismissal and diagnostic delays in women’s health launched
The study will explore women's experiences of medical gaslighting and issues including diagnostic delays and patient–doctor interactions.
Read: www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
The study will explore women's experiences of medical gaslighting and issues including diagnostic delays and patient–doctor interactions.
Read: www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
September 26, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Landmark study on symptom dismissal and diagnostic delays in women’s health launched
The study will explore women's experiences of medical gaslighting and issues including diagnostic delays and patient–doctor interactions.
Read: www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
The study will explore women's experiences of medical gaslighting and issues including diagnostic delays and patient–doctor interactions.
Read: www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
We’re delighted to meet prospective students at #Ploughing2025 and share information on our programmes, including our new Sustainability BSc.
If you’re one of the 300,000 people visiting this week, drop by our booth and say hello.
If you’re one of the 300,000 people visiting this week, drop by our booth and say hello.
September 17, 2025 at 12:23 PM
We’re delighted to meet prospective students at #Ploughing2025 and share information on our programmes, including our new Sustainability BSc.
If you’re one of the 300,000 people visiting this week, drop by our booth and say hello.
If you’re one of the 300,000 people visiting this week, drop by our booth and say hello.
Author Cónal Creedon welcomed UCC's international students with readings from his works and a rich discussion on culture, belonging, and the meaning of place.
On this International Literacy Day, we celebrate the power of words to connect us across backgrounds and borders.
#ILD2025
On this International Literacy Day, we celebrate the power of words to connect us across backgrounds and borders.
#ILD2025
September 8, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Author Cónal Creedon welcomed UCC's international students with readings from his works and a rich discussion on culture, belonging, and the meaning of place.
On this International Literacy Day, we celebrate the power of words to connect us across backgrounds and borders.
#ILD2025
On this International Literacy Day, we celebrate the power of words to connect us across backgrounds and borders.
#ILD2025
Major EU project led by UCC to investigate false memories
Dr @gillian-murphy.bsky.social has been awarded a €1.5m @erc.europa.eu Starting Grant to lead groundbreaking research on false memories.
Read: www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
Dr @gillian-murphy.bsky.social has been awarded a €1.5m @erc.europa.eu Starting Grant to lead groundbreaking research on false memories.
Read: www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
September 4, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Major EU project led by UCC to investigate false memories
Dr @gillian-murphy.bsky.social has been awarded a €1.5m @erc.europa.eu Starting Grant to lead groundbreaking research on false memories.
Read: www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
Dr @gillian-murphy.bsky.social has been awarded a €1.5m @erc.europa.eu Starting Grant to lead groundbreaking research on false memories.
Read: www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
First round CAO offers are out - huge congratulations to everyone joining us at UCC!
Next up: finding the right place to live. 🏡
Here’s 3 top tips to help you on your search - from Kate Moriarty, our Accommodation and Community Life Officer.
Next up: finding the right place to live. 🏡
Here’s 3 top tips to help you on your search - from Kate Moriarty, our Accommodation and Community Life Officer.
August 27, 2025 at 3:36 PM
First round CAO offers are out - huge congratulations to everyone joining us at UCC!
Next up: finding the right place to live. 🏡
Here’s 3 top tips to help you on your search - from Kate Moriarty, our Accommodation and Community Life Officer.
Next up: finding the right place to live. 🏡
Here’s 3 top tips to help you on your search - from Kate Moriarty, our Accommodation and Community Life Officer.
What impact do music festivals have on the environment?
Dr @michellemckeown.bsky.social, Lecturer in Environmental Geography at UCC, explains.
#SustainingOurFuture #AllTogetherNow #ElectricPicnic #festivals #music #ATN25 #EP25
Dr @michellemckeown.bsky.social, Lecturer in Environmental Geography at UCC, explains.
#SustainingOurFuture #AllTogetherNow #ElectricPicnic #festivals #music #ATN25 #EP25
July 30, 2025 at 2:17 PM
What impact do music festivals have on the environment?
Dr @michellemckeown.bsky.social, Lecturer in Environmental Geography at UCC, explains.
#SustainingOurFuture #AllTogetherNow #ElectricPicnic #festivals #music #ATN25 #EP25
Dr @michellemckeown.bsky.social, Lecturer in Environmental Geography at UCC, explains.
#SustainingOurFuture #AllTogetherNow #ElectricPicnic #festivals #music #ATN25 #EP25
The All-Ireland Hurling final takes place this weekend.
26 players on the Cork GAA panel will have worn the skull and bones of UCC Sport, while Tipperary GAA will have another 5.
UCC wishes both sides the very best of luck this Sunday.
#AllIrelandHurlingFinal
26 players on the Cork GAA panel will have worn the skull and bones of UCC Sport, while Tipperary GAA will have another 5.
UCC wishes both sides the very best of luck this Sunday.
#AllIrelandHurlingFinal
July 16, 2025 at 2:55 PM
The All-Ireland Hurling final takes place this weekend.
26 players on the Cork GAA panel will have worn the skull and bones of UCC Sport, while Tipperary GAA will have another 5.
UCC wishes both sides the very best of luck this Sunday.
#AllIrelandHurlingFinal
26 players on the Cork GAA panel will have worn the skull and bones of UCC Sport, while Tipperary GAA will have another 5.
UCC wishes both sides the very best of luck this Sunday.
#AllIrelandHurlingFinal
Celebrating the life and legacy of Richard Harris
Now open at the Hunt Museum, a new exhibition from ‘Dickie to Richard’ – Richard Harris: Role of a Lifetime offers a unique look at one of Ireland’s most iconic actors.
www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
Now open at the Hunt Museum, a new exhibition from ‘Dickie to Richard’ – Richard Harris: Role of a Lifetime offers a unique look at one of Ireland’s most iconic actors.
www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
July 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Celebrating the life and legacy of Richard Harris
Now open at the Hunt Museum, a new exhibition from ‘Dickie to Richard’ – Richard Harris: Role of a Lifetime offers a unique look at one of Ireland’s most iconic actors.
www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
Now open at the Hunt Museum, a new exhibition from ‘Dickie to Richard’ – Richard Harris: Role of a Lifetime offers a unique look at one of Ireland’s most iconic actors.
www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
Richard Harris: Role of a Lifetime
Ahead of the first public exhibition of the Richard Harris archive at the Hunt Museum, Jared Harris reflects on his father's legacy on @rteradio1.bsky.social.
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
Ahead of the first public exhibition of the Richard Harris archive at the Hunt Museum, Jared Harris reflects on his father's legacy on @rteradio1.bsky.social.
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
July 3, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Richard Harris: Role of a Lifetime
Ahead of the first public exhibition of the Richard Harris archive at the Hunt Museum, Jared Harris reflects on his father's legacy on @rteradio1.bsky.social.
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
Ahead of the first public exhibition of the Richard Harris archive at the Hunt Museum, Jared Harris reflects on his father's legacy on @rteradio1.bsky.social.
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
"It is so important that we support research across the board."
The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless TD this week formally opened the largest Astronomical conference ever held in Ireland.
The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless TD this week formally opened the largest Astronomical conference ever held in Ireland.
June 25, 2025 at 1:13 PM
"It is so important that we support research across the board."
The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless TD this week formally opened the largest Astronomical conference ever held in Ireland.
The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless TD this week formally opened the largest Astronomical conference ever held in Ireland.
Today is the United Nations World Refugee Day 2025.
UCC is a proud University of Sanctuary since 2018.
UCC has partnered with UNHCR Ireland and Nasc to offer Education Pathways scholarships for refugees in Uganda.
#WorldRefugeeDay
Learn more: shorturl.at/fWnWD
UCC is a proud University of Sanctuary since 2018.
UCC has partnered with UNHCR Ireland and Nasc to offer Education Pathways scholarships for refugees in Uganda.
#WorldRefugeeDay
Learn more: shorturl.at/fWnWD
June 20, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Today is the United Nations World Refugee Day 2025.
UCC is a proud University of Sanctuary since 2018.
UCC has partnered with UNHCR Ireland and Nasc to offer Education Pathways scholarships for refugees in Uganda.
#WorldRefugeeDay
Learn more: shorturl.at/fWnWD
UCC is a proud University of Sanctuary since 2018.
UCC has partnered with UNHCR Ireland and Nasc to offer Education Pathways scholarships for refugees in Uganda.
#WorldRefugeeDay
Learn more: shorturl.at/fWnWD
University College Cork has risen 27 places to 246th in one of the world’s leading education rankings, the QS World University Rankings, which are published today.
This year marks the third successive increase in UCC's placing, and is our highest ranking in ten years.
www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
This year marks the third successive increase in UCC's placing, and is our highest ranking in ten years.
www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
June 19, 2025 at 10:05 AM
University College Cork has risen 27 places to 246th in one of the world’s leading education rankings, the QS World University Rankings, which are published today.
This year marks the third successive increase in UCC's placing, and is our highest ranking in ten years.
www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
This year marks the third successive increase in UCC's placing, and is our highest ranking in ten years.
www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
“Into the Reef”, created by Italian-Brazilian artist Neto Vettorello, offers a three-dimensional journey through a colourful reef, home to marine species and is available to view on campus in our Student Hub for the next two weeks.
#WorldOceanDay
#WorldOceanDay
June 8, 2025 at 9:25 AM
“Into the Reef”, created by Italian-Brazilian artist Neto Vettorello, offers a three-dimensional journey through a colourful reef, home to marine species and is available to view on campus in our Student Hub for the next two weeks.
#WorldOceanDay
#WorldOceanDay
Over 8 million tonnes of plastics are discharged into our oceans every year.
Today is #WorldOceanDay and the BlueMissionAA project, with the support of UCC and TIDAL ArtS, has organised the inauguration of a street art mural focused on the protection of marine ecosystems.
Today is #WorldOceanDay and the BlueMissionAA project, with the support of UCC and TIDAL ArtS, has organised the inauguration of a street art mural focused on the protection of marine ecosystems.
June 8, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Over 8 million tonnes of plastics are discharged into our oceans every year.
Today is #WorldOceanDay and the BlueMissionAA project, with the support of UCC and TIDAL ArtS, has organised the inauguration of a street art mural focused on the protection of marine ecosystems.
Today is #WorldOceanDay and the BlueMissionAA project, with the support of UCC and TIDAL ArtS, has organised the inauguration of a street art mural focused on the protection of marine ecosystems.
First public exhibition of Richard Harris Archive in Limerick
The Hunt Museum, in collaboration with UCC and the Harris family, presents a landmark exhibition celebrating the life, legacy, and creative spirit of Richard Harris.
Opening on 4 July: www.huntmuseum.com/whats-on/fro...
The Hunt Museum, in collaboration with UCC and the Harris family, presents a landmark exhibition celebrating the life, legacy, and creative spirit of Richard Harris.
Opening on 4 July: www.huntmuseum.com/whats-on/fro...
May 26, 2025 at 9:51 AM
First public exhibition of Richard Harris Archive in Limerick
The Hunt Museum, in collaboration with UCC and the Harris family, presents a landmark exhibition celebrating the life, legacy, and creative spirit of Richard Harris.
Opening on 4 July: www.huntmuseum.com/whats-on/fro...
The Hunt Museum, in collaboration with UCC and the Harris family, presents a landmark exhibition celebrating the life, legacy, and creative spirit of Richard Harris.
Opening on 4 July: www.huntmuseum.com/whats-on/fro...
Ancient Rome's lessons for turbulent times
Dr Vittorio Bufacchi @vittorio66.bsky.social will join Prof. Arlene Holmes-Henderson for a sold out discussion on his book 'Why Cicero Matters' at Classics Fest in Newcastle this evening.
www.litandphil.org.uk/event/classi...
Dr Vittorio Bufacchi @vittorio66.bsky.social will join Prof. Arlene Holmes-Henderson for a sold out discussion on his book 'Why Cicero Matters' at Classics Fest in Newcastle this evening.
www.litandphil.org.uk/event/classi...
May 15, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Ancient Rome's lessons for turbulent times
Dr Vittorio Bufacchi @vittorio66.bsky.social will join Prof. Arlene Holmes-Henderson for a sold out discussion on his book 'Why Cicero Matters' at Classics Fest in Newcastle this evening.
www.litandphil.org.uk/event/classi...
Dr Vittorio Bufacchi @vittorio66.bsky.social will join Prof. Arlene Holmes-Henderson for a sold out discussion on his book 'Why Cicero Matters' at Classics Fest in Newcastle this evening.
www.litandphil.org.uk/event/classi...
Celebrating UCC's Artists in Residence
From poetry to film, music to translation — UCC's 2025 Artists in Residence shared a glimpse into their evolving creative practices and the impact of their residencies so far.
www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
From poetry to film, music to translation — UCC's 2025 Artists in Residence shared a glimpse into their evolving creative practices and the impact of their residencies so far.
www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
April 30, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Celebrating UCC's Artists in Residence
From poetry to film, music to translation — UCC's 2025 Artists in Residence shared a glimpse into their evolving creative practices and the impact of their residencies so far.
www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
From poetry to film, music to translation — UCC's 2025 Artists in Residence shared a glimpse into their evolving creative practices and the impact of their residencies so far.
www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
Four acclaimed Irish artists announced for Accenture’s Women on Walls at University College Cork
Vera Klute, Vanessa Jones, Gerry Davis and Julianne Guinee will create new paintings honouring 11 trailblazing women.
www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
Vera Klute, Vanessa Jones, Gerry Davis and Julianne Guinee will create new paintings honouring 11 trailblazing women.
www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
April 16, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Four acclaimed Irish artists announced for Accenture’s Women on Walls at University College Cork
Vera Klute, Vanessa Jones, Gerry Davis and Julianne Guinee will create new paintings honouring 11 trailblazing women.
www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
Vera Klute, Vanessa Jones, Gerry Davis and Julianne Guinee will create new paintings honouring 11 trailblazing women.
www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
Harnessing storytelling and the arts to inspire climate action
Former UN Ambassador David Donoghue, key negotiator of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, shared his perspectives at UCC.
www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
Former UN Ambassador David Donoghue, key negotiator of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, shared his perspectives at UCC.
www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
April 2, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Harnessing storytelling and the arts to inspire climate action
Former UN Ambassador David Donoghue, key negotiator of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, shared his perspectives at UCC.
www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
Former UN Ambassador David Donoghue, key negotiator of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, shared his perspectives at UCC.
www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
To mark #WorldDownSyndromeDay 2025 over 60 UCC staff, students and VIP guests came together to rock their funky socks and to create a unified global voice to advocate for the rights, inclusion and well-being of the people with Down syndrome in our lives, our communities, here and all over the world.
March 21, 2025 at 12:02 PM
To mark #WorldDownSyndromeDay 2025 over 60 UCC staff, students and VIP guests came together to rock their funky socks and to create a unified global voice to advocate for the rights, inclusion and well-being of the people with Down syndrome in our lives, our communities, here and all over the world.