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Landmark portraits of Munster women unveiled as part of Accenture's Women on Walls at University College Cork
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November 28, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Landmark portraits of Munster women unveiled as part of Accenture's Women on Walls at University College Cork
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UCC hosts the inaugural Chris Williams Memorial Colloquium on Ireland and Wales
Commencing today, 'Gerald of Wales: Identity, Afterlives and Wonders' brings scholars together to explore Gerald of Wales' life, writing and lasting influence.
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Commencing today, 'Gerald of Wales: Identity, Afterlives and Wonders' brings scholars together to explore Gerald of Wales' life, writing and lasting influence.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:27 PM
UCC hosts the inaugural Chris Williams Memorial Colloquium on Ireland and Wales
Commencing today, 'Gerald of Wales: Identity, Afterlives and Wonders' brings scholars together to explore Gerald of Wales' life, writing and lasting influence.
Read: www.ucc.ie/en/cacsss/ne...
Commencing today, 'Gerald of Wales: Identity, Afterlives and Wonders' brings scholars together to explore Gerald of Wales' life, writing and lasting influence.
Read: www.ucc.ie/en/cacsss/ne...
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It was the honour of my academic career to co-nominate and co-deliver (with the amazing Ailbhe Ní Ghearbhuigh) the citation for Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin's Honorary Doctorate from @ucc.ie. ❤️
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Aosdána member and Saoi Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin awarded Honorary Doctorate of Literature by UCC - Aosdána
The trailblazing poet, scholar, editor, Saoi of Aosdána and former Ireland Professor of Poetry, Professor Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin was honoured the Honorary Doctorate by University College Cork (UCC) fo...
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November 17, 2025 at 10:22 AM
It was the honour of my academic career to co-nominate and co-deliver (with the amazing Ailbhe Ní Ghearbhuigh) the citation for Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin's Honorary Doctorate from @ucc.ie. ❤️
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An exhibition of fossils, said to be the biggest of its kind in the country, has been opened at University College Cork by the Taoiseach Micheál Martin
Dinosaur exhibition opened by Taoiseach in Cork
An exhibition of fossils, said to be the biggest of its kind in the country, has been opened at University College Cork by the Taoiseach Micheál Martin.
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November 15, 2025 at 3:06 PM
An exhibition of fossils, said to be the biggest of its kind in the country, has been opened at University College Cork by the Taoiseach Micheál Martin
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.
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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.
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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.
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Be sure to tune in to RTÉ 1 this evening at 8:30pm for Episode 1 of 'Ten Things to Know About'.
The episode features UCC Head of Sustainability and Climate Action Dr. Maria Kirrane, and highlights the UCC's “A Brush with Climate" project.
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The episode features UCC Head of Sustainability and Climate Action Dr. Maria Kirrane, and highlights the UCC's “A Brush with Climate" project.
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Episode 1 – Change – 10 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT…
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November 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Be sure to tune in to RTÉ 1 this evening at 8:30pm for Episode 1 of 'Ten Things to Know About'.
The episode features UCC Head of Sustainability and Climate Action Dr. Maria Kirrane, and highlights the UCC's “A Brush with Climate" project.
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The episode features UCC Head of Sustainability and Climate Action Dr. Maria Kirrane, and highlights the UCC's “A Brush with Climate" project.
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Think you’re paying too much for electricity?
There’s almost €800 price difference between the highest and lowest electricity plans for the same usage, Dr Paul Deane writes @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social.
There’s almost €800 price difference between the highest and lowest electricity plans for the same usage, Dr Paul Deane writes @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social.
5 tips to save money on your electricity bill
Taking a closer look at the appliances in your house can help you cut down the amount of electricity you use and pay for
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November 10, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Think you’re paying too much for electricity?
There’s almost €800 price difference between the highest and lowest electricity plans for the same usage, Dr Paul Deane writes @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social.
There’s almost €800 price difference between the highest and lowest electricity plans for the same usage, Dr Paul Deane writes @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
"Cop30 marks three decades of climate talks; time is no longer on our side," warns UCC President Prof. John O'Halloran (@joh2024.bsky.social) in today's Irish Times.
"We should not wait for others but lead a path that inspires action."
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"We should not wait for others but lead a path that inspires action."
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Cop30: as the window for meaningful action narrows fast, the stakes couldn’t be higher
Every year of delay locks in greater risk, higher costs and more irreversible damage
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November 6, 2025 at 12:10 PM
"Cop30 marks three decades of climate talks; time is no longer on our side," warns UCC President Prof. John O'Halloran (@joh2024.bsky.social) in today's Irish Times.
"We should not wait for others but lead a path that inspires action."
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"We should not wait for others but lead a path that inspires action."
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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.
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It was our great honour to award an Honorary Doctorate of Arts to broadcaster and writer John Creedon during our autumn conferring ceremonies.
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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...
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As we celebrate Halloween, or Samhain, @drjennybutler.bsky.social, Ireland’s leading authority on the academic study of contemporary Paganism, shares the Irish traditions and background of the festival. Read here: www.researchireland.ie/news/samhain/ @ucc.ie #Samhain #Halloween
October 31, 2025 at 1:10 PM
As we celebrate Halloween, or Samhain, @drjennybutler.bsky.social, Ireland’s leading authority on the academic study of contemporary Paganism, shares the Irish traditions and background of the festival. Read here: www.researchireland.ie/news/samhain/ @ucc.ie #Samhain #Halloween
Workplaces have a role in dealing with pregnancy loss
Recognising pregnancy loss as a workplace issue and in working lives is essential, writes Prof. Keelin O’Donoghue @irishexaminer.bsky.social
Recognising pregnancy loss as a workplace issue and in working lives is essential, writes Prof. Keelin O’Donoghue @irishexaminer.bsky.social
Workplaces have a role in dealing with pregnancy loss
Recognising pregnancy loss as a workplace issue and in working lives is essential, writes Professor Keelin O’Donoghue
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October 30, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Workplaces have a role in dealing with pregnancy loss
Recognising pregnancy loss as a workplace issue and in working lives is essential, writes Prof. Keelin O’Donoghue @irishexaminer.bsky.social
Recognising pregnancy loss as a workplace issue and in working lives is essential, writes Prof. Keelin O’Donoghue @irishexaminer.bsky.social
How will turnout in Friday’s presidential election affect the result?
Professor @theresareidy.bsky.social, political scientist and specialist in voting behaviour, comments on the latest predictions.
Professor @theresareidy.bsky.social, political scientist and specialist in voting behaviour, comments on the latest predictions.
How will turnout in Friday’s presidential election affect the result?
For the first time in a presidential election, there is a concerted campaign to persuade people to spoil their votes
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October 23, 2025 at 2:46 PM
How will turnout in Friday’s presidential election affect the result?
Professor @theresareidy.bsky.social, political scientist and specialist in voting behaviour, comments on the latest predictions.
Professor @theresareidy.bsky.social, political scientist and specialist in voting behaviour, comments on the latest predictions.
Childcare, finance and time-poverty preventing lone parents from accessing third-level education
New research calls for the government to move to an “education first” approach for lone parents.
@onefamilyireland.bsky.social
New research calls for the government to move to an “education first” approach for lone parents.
@onefamilyireland.bsky.social
Childcare, finance and time-poverty preventing lone parents from accessing third-level education | University College Cork
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October 21, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Childcare, finance and time-poverty preventing lone parents from accessing third-level education
New research calls for the government to move to an “education first” approach for lone parents.
@onefamilyireland.bsky.social
New research calls for the government to move to an “education first” approach for lone parents.
@onefamilyireland.bsky.social
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'.
'Tests of human endurance and discipline'
Prof. Theresa Reidy explores the reasons for the brutality of presidential elections @irishexaminer.bsky.social.
Prof. Theresa Reidy explores the reasons for the brutality of presidential elections @irishexaminer.bsky.social.
Theresa Reidy: Three reasons for the brutality of presidential elections
Theresa Reidy: Three reasons for the brutality of presidential elections: A comprehensive series of articles on this topic
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October 15, 2025 at 12:04 PM
'Tests of human endurance and discipline'
Prof. Theresa Reidy explores the reasons for the brutality of presidential elections @irishexaminer.bsky.social.
Prof. Theresa Reidy explores the reasons for the brutality of presidential elections @irishexaminer.bsky.social.
What Lidl's milk price cut tells us about supermarket price wars
The price drop represents the first skirmish of a potential price war, Dr Oliver Browne writes @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social.
The price drop represents the first skirmish of a potential price war, Dr Oliver Browne writes @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social.
What Lidl's milk price cut tells us about supermarket price wars
Lidl's price drop on milk was quickly matched by other retailers, representing the first skirmish of a potential price war
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October 15, 2025 at 10:06 AM
What Lidl's milk price cut tells us about supermarket price wars
The price drop represents the first skirmish of a potential price war, Dr Oliver Browne writes @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social.
The price drop represents the first skirmish of a potential price war, Dr Oliver Browne writes @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social.
'Your symptoms are part of being a woman'
Women in Ireland continue to face long and painful delays in getting diagnosed for chronic health conditions, Jenny Cooney-Quane and Dr Sarah Foley write.
Women in Ireland continue to face long and painful delays in getting diagnosed for chronic health conditions, Jenny Cooney-Quane and Dr Sarah Foley write.
'Your symptoms are part of being a woman': UCC study to explore diagnostic delays for women
Women in Ireland wait years for diagnosis of chronic health conditions — we need to focus on listening
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October 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
'Your symptoms are part of being a woman'
Women in Ireland continue to face long and painful delays in getting diagnosed for chronic health conditions, Jenny Cooney-Quane and Dr Sarah Foley write.
Women in Ireland continue to face long and painful delays in getting diagnosed for chronic health conditions, Jenny Cooney-Quane and Dr Sarah Foley write.
Who are the women supporting Trump?
25% of US voters think that the Republican party has a better plan for women’s rights than the Democrats, Dr Clodagh Harrington writes @theconversationuk.bsky.social.
25% of US voters think that the Republican party has a better plan for women’s rights than the Democrats, Dr Clodagh Harrington writes @theconversationuk.bsky.social.
Who are the women supporting Trump?
Donald Trump increased his backing from women voters in his second presidential run.
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October 14, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Who are the women supporting Trump?
25% of US voters think that the Republican party has a better plan for women’s rights than the Democrats, Dr Clodagh Harrington writes @theconversationuk.bsky.social.
25% of US voters think that the Republican party has a better plan for women’s rights than the Democrats, Dr Clodagh Harrington writes @theconversationuk.bsky.social.
The first Pregnancy Loss Support Policy for staff in an Irish university has been launched by UCC, marking a significant step forward in workplace wellbeing and inclusion.
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October 13, 2025 at 2:34 PM
The first Pregnancy Loss Support Policy for staff in an Irish university has been launched by UCC, marking a significant step forward in workplace wellbeing and inclusion.
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UCC research is revealing what the Cork Harbour area looked like pre- and post-Ice Age.
What did Cork Harbour look like 15,000 years ago? New study digs deep to reveal all
Samples showed the area of mudflats around Harper’s Island was once a woodland of willow, alder and oak
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October 12, 2025 at 5:26 PM
UCC research is revealing what the Cork Harbour area looked like pre- and post-Ice Age.
Does the road to hell begin in Cork?
One man's drink-induced unconscious trip in 12th century Cork reshaped how the Western world imagines eternal damnation, UCC Folklore's Angela Byrne writes @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social.
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One man's drink-induced unconscious trip in 12th century Cork reshaped how the Western world imagines eternal damnation, UCC Folklore's Angela Byrne writes @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social.
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Does the road to hell begin in Cork?
How one man's drink-induced unconscious trip in 12th century Cork reshaped how the Western world imagines eternal damnation
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October 9, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Does the road to hell begin in Cork?
One man's drink-induced unconscious trip in 12th century Cork reshaped how the Western world imagines eternal damnation, UCC Folklore's Angela Byrne writes @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social.
www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
One man's drink-induced unconscious trip in 12th century Cork reshaped how the Western world imagines eternal damnation, UCC Folklore's Angela Byrne writes @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social.
www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
‘See you in Valhalla’: how the FBI director waded into the far-right’s obsession with the Vikings
Professor Tom Birkett writes @theconversation.com.
Professor Tom Birkett writes @theconversation.com.
‘See you in Valhalla’: how the FBI director waded into the far-right’s obsession with the Vikings
Was the FBI chief sending a message to white supremacists? It’s more likely Patel’s Valhalla reference was a clumsy attempt to call Kirk a hero.
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October 1, 2025 at 1:51 PM
‘See you in Valhalla’: how the FBI director waded into the far-right’s obsession with the Vikings
Professor Tom Birkett writes @theconversation.com.
Professor Tom Birkett writes @theconversation.com.
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Researchers at @ucc.ie are developing smarter ways to predict and manage floods - reducing the damage caused by extreme weather⚠️
The government’s commitment to invest in third-level research can turn knowledge into real climate action. #budget2026
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The government’s commitment to invest in third-level research can turn knowledge into real climate action. #budget2026
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September 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Researchers at @ucc.ie are developing smarter ways to predict and manage floods - reducing the damage caused by extreme weather⚠️
The government’s commitment to invest in third-level research can turn knowledge into real climate action. #budget2026
🔗 www.iua.ie/betterirelan...
The government’s commitment to invest in third-level research can turn knowledge into real climate action. #budget2026
🔗 www.iua.ie/betterirelan...