Scientists at ¸£Àû1000ÔÚÏß College Cork (UCC) have achieved a significant breakthrough in sustainable plastic recycling by engineering baker’s yeast to break down polyethylene terephthalate (PET), one of the world’s most widely used plastics.
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Researchers at UCC Engineer Yeast to Recycle Plastic More SustainablyÂ
28 Apr 2026
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Presentation of Quercus Scholar Medals
23 Apr 2026
Students from the College of Science, Engineering and Food Science were presented with Quercus Scholar Medals for 2024-25 at a special ceremony in the Aula Maxima on 22 April.
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Scientists Capture the Entire Lifecycle of a Chemical Catalyst; from the Cradle to the Grave
20 Apr 2026
Ground‑breaking new study, involving Ben O'Donoghue from the McGlacken Group, School of Chemistry, ¸£Àû1000ÔÚÏß College Cork (UCC) reveals how ‘earth‑abundant’ metals like manganese work to speed up chemical transformations, which could aid the sustainability of drug manufacture.
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Early career researchers receive awards to support enterprise-engaged research
17 Apr 2026
Six early career researchers from the College of Science, Engineering and Food Science have been awarded postgraduate research scholarships through the Research Ireland Enterprise Partnership Scheme.
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UCC researchers secure €6.2m for pioneering research infrastructure projects
14 Apr 2026
Leading research projects at ¸£Àû1000ÔÚÏß College Cork (UCC) have been awarded combined funding of €6.2m under the Research Ireland Infrastructure Programme.
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UCC Researchers Tackle Air Pollution in the TownAir ProjectÂ
13 Apr 2026
Researchers from the School of Chemistry and Sustainability Institute, ¸£Àû1000ÔÚÏß College Cork (UCC) are leading efforts to understand the sources of air pollution in towns across Ireland.
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New UCC Project to Advance Environmental Modelling for Offshore Wind on Ireland’s South Coast
02 Apr 2026
A new €300,000 research project at ¸£Àû1000ÔÚÏß College Cork (UCC) will strengthen the scientific foundations underpinning Ireland’s offshore wind ambitions.
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Early career researchers receive €4.3m in prestigious Research Ireland funding
30 Mar 2026
Early-career researchers at ¸£Àû1000ÔÚÏß College Cork (UCC) have received a combined €4.3m in research funding in the 2025 Government of Ireland (GOI) Postdoctoral Fellowship and Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship awards.
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Dairygold Bursaries 2026
30 Mar 2026
Dairygold Co-Operative Society has awarded two undergraduate bursaries to students undertaking the Bachelor of Agricultural Science degree at ¸£Àû1000ÔÚÏß College Cork (UCC).
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Process and Chemical Engineering Awards 2026
24 Mar 2026
The annual Process and Chemical Engineering Awards at UCC, celebrated the outstanding achievements of our students.
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