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Why Europe Matters


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


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


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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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Latest news

25 Sep 2026

UCC ranks fourth worldwide for sustainability among over 1,700 universities

University College Cork has been placed fourth internationally in one of the world's most prestigious rankings on the sustainability of over 1,700 universities.  The latest UI GreenMetric World University Rankings were announced this week at a ceremony in Azerbaijan, where UCC’s fourth place was revealed – confirming that UCC has now ranked in the top ten in every year for the last decade.
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Professor Marguerite Nyhan, Professor of Engineering for Sustainability at UCC and UCC Sustainability Institute. Image: Clare Keogh.
23 Sep 2026

Arts and culture key to inclusive climate action - UCC research

Ireland’s cultural and creative sectors can strengthen engagement with climate change. Arts and cultural sectors can build the collective capacity needed to act on climate change in communities across Ireland.
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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
22 Sep 2026

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.
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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.
15 Sep 2026

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. 
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