PICTURES: UCC Medicine Graduations – May 2017
26 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Photographer Gerard McCarthy was at this weeks UCC graduation ceremony for Medicine.
EDUCATION: University College Cork wins ‘Best Student Campus’ at the Education Awards.
26 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie University College Cork has been named the winner of Best Student Campus at the Education Awards. The final of the Education Awards, recognising excellence in the third-level sector in Ireland, were held this week at a ceremony in Dublin, attended by hundreds of education professionals. “We’re delighted to […]
EDUCATION: Some Cork Secondary Schools are overcrowded – warns Sinn Fein TD who wants Department of Education to act
24 May 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, has criticised the Minister for Education for the failures of the Department of Education in delivering long promised Permanent, and Temporary Accomodation, for 2 Cork Schools Deputy Ó Laoghaire was speaking during the course of a Topical issue debate, with the Minister […]
MEDIA: Cork radio station – UCC 98.3FM – has licence renewed
23 May 2017 By David O’Sullivan david@TheCork.ie The Cork radio station UCC 98.3FM – which is the Campus station of University College Cork – has had it’s licence renewed. The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland Chief Executive of the BAI, Michael O’Keeffe, said: “Community radio plays an important role in facilitating active citizenship and in promoting access […]
EDUCATION: Colaiste Stoifain Naofa – CSN – Mature Student Open day
22 May 2017 By Tom O’Sullivan tom@TheCork.ie Friday 26th of May is a date for the diaries of mature students to explore their potential at the CSN Open Day from 10am – 1pm at the Tramore Road campus. This morning is specifically geared towards mature students to come visit the college, talk to staff and […]
BANKING: KBC Mortgage open day in Cork City Hall
22 May 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Making Mortgage Sense with KBC Bank at City Hall Cork Bringing together property, mortgage and legal advisors at one event to help first time buyers and homeowners considering a move, the KBC Mortgage Lounge returns to Cork’s City Hall on Thursday, 25 May 2017. From bidding on your […]
HEALTH FUNDRAISER: Cork bands – including The Frank and Walters – lend support to Midleton school fundraiser
21 May 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie When: Thursday, May 25th Where: Midleton CBS Sports Hall On Thursday, May 25th, Cork bands The Frank and Walters, Goldfish Syndrome and August Walk will take to the stage in Midleton and play a special fundraising concert to raise crucial funds for two Midleton CBS students. The fundraising […]
EDUCATION SPINS OFF PROFITABLE BUSINESSES: New consortium called ‘The Bridge Network’ includes UCC, Teagasc, Cork IT, and IT Tralee
18 May 2017 By David O’Sullivan david@TheCork.ie Multiparty Consortium, led by UCC, Develops Excellence in Technology Transfer A new consortium called The Bridge Network was launched this week at University College Cork. Led by UCC, the consortium comprises 4 technology transfer offices from University College Cork, Teagasc, Cork Institute of Technology and Institute of Technology […]
PICTURES: Lord Mayor inspects new roof on Grand Parade branch of Cork City Library
18 May 2017 By David O’Sullivan david@TheCork.ie
OPEN DAY: Leaving Cert students learn how to #MakeITWork with BIS at University College Cork
15 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie On Friday, May 12th, Leaving Cert students from a number of schools around Cork attended a #MakeITWork event in UCC. The event for prospective Business Information Systems (BIS) students gave them the opportunity to experience university life and get a taste of what the BIS degree programme entails. […]