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European Space Agency opens centre in Cork

The European Space Agency is establishing a centre in Cork to support Irish start-up companies developing space age technology.
News • 07 Sep 16

UCC discovery links microbes and brain health

Scientists in Cork have discovered that the microbes that live within our bodies can play a major role in regulating the substance that surrounds and impacts on the effectiveness of our nerve and brain tissue.
News • 05 Apr 16

Court rules ESB must pay 60% of UCC costs

The High Court has ruled that the ESB must pay 60% of University College Cork's costs of lengthy legal proceedings over extensive flood damage to buildings at the college.
News • 04 Dec 15

Study shows berry compound kills leukaemia cells

A molecule developed by scientists at University College Cork, derived from the berries of the Bloodhorn tree, has shown "a very significant reduction in tumour size," particularly leukaemia cancer cells.
News • 17 Nov 15

Coral habitat discovered off coast of Dingle

A previously unknown area of cold-water coral habitat has been discovered in Irish waters.
News • 24 Jun 15

TCD falls in Times university rankings

Trinity College Dublin has slipped 19 places in the latest world university rankings, but remains the highest-ranked Irish university.
News • 03 Oct 13

Emigration study finds evidence of 'brain drain'

A year-long study of Irish emigration has found clear evidence that a disproportionate number of highly-educated young people are leaving the country, with rural Ireland affected most.
News • 29 Sep 13

Obesity costs State €1bn a year - UCC study

A study has estimated that the annual cost arising from people who are overweight or obese in the Republic of Ireland is more than €1bn.
News • 28 Nov 12

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