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18 Dec 2024
UCC confirms the return of historical objects to Egypt
A number of objects from UCC's Heritage Collection have been transported to Egypt, as part of a previously announced donation to the Egyptian State.
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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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