University College Cork (UCC) researchers will lead a €4 million European-wide project aimed at sourcing new mineral deposits to assist the European Union’s (EU) climate objectives and targets in the mining of materials within the EU and will partner in three other cutting-edge projects to receive funding under the HORIZON Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Networks programme.

Rethink Ireland and Cork City Council funding awarded to five projects to transform Cork’s green and digital future. Led by UCC PhD student Giorgia Anile, The Toy Library offers a free way for families to donate and find toys. The Toy Library recognised for commitment to sustainability, community building and circular economy.

UCC and RTÉ co-production documents major milestone in global communications and the birth of modern telecommunications. Two remote communities made history when the world’s first transatlantic cable was laid between Valentia Island in Kerry and Heart’s Content in Newfoundland. 99% of all internet and mobile communications are powered by undersea cable.