News & Views
13 Dec 2024
Ireland’s food industry falls short on health and sustainability goals
Ireland’s food industry could be part of the solution to the health and sustainability crisis in our food system, but are trailing international counterparts, according to a report published today by researchers at University College Cork’s (UCC) School of Public Health.
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12 Dec 2024
UCC ranked fourth in global environmental rankings
University College Cork (UCC) is one of the most environmentally-friendly universities in the world, according to an international ranking of third-level institutions from around the globe. UCC has placed fourth in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings, announced at a ceremony in São Paulo, Brazil today.
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12 Dec 2024
Leading figures from film, sport and activism receive honorary degrees at UCC
Leading figures from film, sport and activism were awarded with honorary degrees by University College Cork (UCC) last night. Jeremy Irons, Adi Roche, Lord David Puttnam and Dominic Casey were all recognised for their achievements at a special ceremony in UCC’s Aula Maxima.
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10 Dec 2024
UCC generates €3.2 million every day for the Irish economy
University College Cork (UCC) generates €3.2 million every day for the Irish economy, according to a new report published last night. The independently verified report, Economic and Societal Impact of University College Cork, shows that the University supports almost 1 in every 13 jobs in Cork city and county and provides a return of €6 for every €1 of state investment.
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