REVEALED: University college cork | Vintage Vibes

Ursula von der Leyen: No one does more for Gaza than EU

The European Commission President said there was a lot of activity by senior EU figures on Israel-Gaza, but no consensus on how to proceed.

Evening Standard · Jul 3

Damage control over prevention: Health system 'closing gaps instead of pushing forward'

François Picard is pleased to welcome Anne Moore, Professor of Biochemistry at University College Cork. She is warning about the seriousness of the latest Ebola outbreak linked to the rare Bundibugyo strain. While tests and vaccines exist for the Zaire strain, Professor Moore says “we don’t yet have proof that…

France 24 · May 18

Mysterious fossil may rewrite story of skin and feather evolution in reptiles

A delicate, innocuous little fossil reptile known as Mirasaura grauvogeli – “Grauvogel’s wonder reptile” – is forcing a rethink about the evolution of skin and its appendages such as feathers and hair.

The Conversation · Jul 23, 2025

Tanaiste ‘worried’ about lack of debate on college campuses

Micheal Martin said the ‘very purpose of being a student’ is to be open to different views and perspectives.

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2023

Missing Titanic submersible pilot has family in Cork as fellow divers hold out hope

The 77-year-old gave a talk at University College Cork in 2019 where he spoke about his many trips to the Titanic’s final resting place.

Irish Mirror · Jun 21, 2023

Tributes to young student who died after getting into difficulty swimming in sea in Waterford

Local Councillor in Old Parish, Cllr Seamus O’Donnell said that the tight knit community 'is in total shock at the tragedy'. Locals described Cian 'as a gentleman’' who often returned home from college to help out on the family farm at weekends.

Irish Mirror · Apr 29, 2023

This diet helps your mental health by boosting your gut health

A recent study shows evidence that the psychobiotic diet, which consists of prebiotic and fermented foods, is linked to improved mental wellness.

Inverse · Nov 14, 2022

Richard Harris archive donated to Cork University

Late Irish actor’s poems, photos, plaques and even his wedding list among items handed over by family

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2022

45 million years later, a paleontologist realizes fossil frogs died having sex

Paleontologists find that frogs from the Eocene likely died while mating in a swamp rather than from starvation.

Inverse · Jul 8, 2022

Thousands of randy frogs killed after swamp romp as Irish researchers solve mystery

Researchers at University College Cork analysed the long-legged fossils found in the Geiseltal area in central Germany

Irish Mirror · Jul 8, 2022