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Former Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe, pictured right with UCC President Prof. John O'Halloran, was presented with an honorary award of Doctor of Economic Science at University College Cork’s Summer Conferrings Ceremony on Friday. The Honorary Doctorate was awarded in recognition of his distinguished contribution to economic policy and public finance, and his service to Ireland, Europe and the wider global community. Over 260 students from across UCC’s four colleges graduated at ceremonies held on Friday. Photo by Provision.

Paschal Donohoe awarded Honorary Doctorate by UCC

Paschal Donohoe was today presented with an honorary award of Doctor of Economic Science by University College Cork (UCC).

UCC continues to rise in latest QS World University Rankings

University College Cork (UCC) has risen twenty-six places in one of the world’s leading education rankings. The 2026/2027 edition of the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings, released today by the global higher education analyst, sees UCC placed 220 in the world.

Professor John O’Halloran, President of University College Cork; Amy O'Connor, Cork senior camogie team player and UCC alumnus; Ben Cunningham, Cork senior hurling team player and UCC student and Jarlath Burns, Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael at the announcement of a new partnership between UCC and the GAA to publish Atlas of the GAA in the award-winning Atlas Series from Cork University Press. Photo: Marcin Lewandowski

GAA to partner with UCC on landmark Atlas of the GAA

The GAA has announced a new partnership with University College Cork (UCC) to publish an Atlas of the GAA, a major new publication that will explore, map and celebrate the cultural significance of the organisation both nationally and internationally.

Isabelle Huppert brings the words of Guy de Maupassant to life in a special reading presented by Cork Midsummer Festival and University College Cork on 14 June, followed by a discussion with Neil Jordan.

Cork Midsummer Festival and UCC spotlight leading literary voices

Isabelle Huppert, Doireann Ní Ghríofa and Adania Shibli among the authors and artists featured in a literature programme presented by Cork Midsummer Festival and University College Cork.

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