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Irish and EU Flags fly from flag poles against a blue background — Why Europe Matters

UCC experts examine the impact of EU membership on Ireland over the past fifty years

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Graphic illustrating knowledge and investigation hovers above an open hand — Discover our Research

Explore our researchers, their areas of expertise, outputs, activities, collaborations and contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals.

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A carved stone in front of a window in UCC's North Wing building — Cúrsaí Staidéir in COC

Tá an iliomad cúrsaí in COC a bhfuil léann na Gaeilge go smior iontu. Táid seo dírithe ar mhic léinn fo- agus iarchéime, orthu siúd atá ag gabháil don aosoideachas leanúnach agus ar an bpobal i gcoitinne.

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Step through The Arch and explore our story. Our digital magazine showcases our research impact, teaching expertise and engagement, that together is seeking to shape a better future.

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Professor Dimitra Psychogiou, Head of the Advanced Technologies Group, Tyndall National Institute, one of UCC's flagship research centres. Image: Clare Keogh

Breakthrough microchip advances next-generation 6G communications

Researchers at Tyndall National Institute have helped develop a breakthrough microchip designed to enable future 6G and satellite communications. International research team combines world-leading expertise in semiconductor and wireless technologies.

Professor John O’Halloran, President of University College Cork; Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, Neale Richmond TD; Beth Moore, UCC Students’ Union Environmental and Sustainability Representative; and Dr John Barimo, Manager of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network Ireland (SDSN) at the major EU Presidency associated event discussing climate change, migration and the Sustainable Development Goals at University College Cork. Photo: Cathal Noonan.

EU Presidency event at UCC explores SDGs and Global Challenges

Climate change, migration and the Sustainable Development Goals were the focus of a major EU Presidency associated event at University College Cork.

UCC researchers have developed Ireland’s first national Coastal Exposure Index, pinpointing where communities, cultural heritage and other coastal assets face the greatest exposure. Mayo has the largest stretch of coastline classified as “Very High Exposure”, at 414.5 km. Pictured above: Achill Island, Co. Mayo.

First national map reveals where Ireland’s coast is most exposed to erosion and flooding

New research provides the first national-scale picture of coastal exposure to climate hazards around Ireland. The study identifies coastal communities and heritage sites along Ireland’s most exposed stretches of coastline. Findings show that 38% of Ireland’s coastline benefits from potential exposure reduction provided by coastal habitats.

Pictured at the launch of NorseMap are internationally acclaimed Norwegian musician Einar Selvik, founder of Wardruna, and Professor Tom Birkett, Principal Investigator of NorseMap and Senior Lecturer in Old English and Old Norse at UCC. Image: Clare Keogh.

Vikings return to Cork: Einar Selvik launches major EU project inviting public to help map the Viking legacy

Major €2 million European project invites public to help map the Viking legacy. Sounds of the Vikings will return to Cork after 1,000 years with an exclusive performance by Einar Selvik. The iViking App will allow users to discover Viking sites and stories while helping to map the enduring legacy of the Vikings across Europe.

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