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University College Cork : One of the Oldest Universities “ Imparting Innovation and Knowledge ”
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UCC is competent in the delivery of flexible , leading-edge education , training and development , through interdisciplinary collaboration , by making STEM learning fun , interactive and educational to inspire the future scientists , technologists , engineers and mathematicians .
A STEM qualification provides a strong foundation to make an impact in people ’ s lives and environment through new devices , technologies , products , drugs and medicines , new processes and cleaner economies . University College Cork aims to light the student ’ s fire of curiosity and passion for exploring and learning about the amazing world by engaging them with STEM education from an early age .
The university was founded in 1845 as one of the three Queen ’ s Colleges located in Belfast , Cork , and Galway . It became University College , Cork , under the Irish Universities Act of 1908 . It provides a full range of discipline , serving regional , national and international students . UCC attracts disproportionately high number of top school leavers compared to other universities . It offers programmes in the arts , humanities , social sciences , business , law , engineering , architecture , science , food science , medicine , dentistry , pharmacy , nursing and the clinical therapies . The College of Science , Engineering & Food Science department is particularly proactive in targeting students at an early stage at both primary and secondary levels . As part of a research-led University , the department takes pride in embedding research into the curricula across their portfolio of programmes . Their degrees have a strong focus on the laboratory experience across all disciplines of STEM and most of the degree programmes incorporate formal placement as part of the curriculum .
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• UCC has over 80 active societies and 50 different sports clubs . There are academic , charitable , creative , gaming / roleplaying , political , religious , and social societies and clubs incorporating field sports , martial arts , watersports as well as outdoor and indoor team and individual sports .
• In 2010 , University College Cork was the first third level education institute worldwide to receive the Green Campus Award along with the Green Flag for environmental friendliness .
• Several of Ireland ’ s top research centres are based in UCC , including Tyndall National Research Institute ( microsystems , photonics , and nanotechnology ) and the APC Microbiome Institute ( alimentary health , functional foods ), both recognized as global leaders .
• A science degree in UCC not only provides a foundation in a specific discipline , it also provides graduates with key attributes and skills such as critical thinking , problem solving , creativity and innovation , and communication .