UCC Archaeology

26/06/2026

Our MA Museum Studies exhibition on the Bronze Age in Ireland in cooperation with Cork Public Museum was recently launched and is now open

Learn, Study and Research in UCC, Ireland's first 5 star university. Our tradition of independent thinking will prepare you for the world and the workplace in a vibrant, modern, green campus.

19/06/2026

Congratulations to Dr Maggie McCabe who graduates today with her PhD entitled "Repatriation Claims on Cultural Material from former British Colonies in Museums in Britain and Ireland: Using Experiences to Effect Change."

This is a groundbreaking study that is based on the lived experiences of both claimant communities and museums in dealing with the repatriation of cultural material. While it focuses on British colonies, its findings have global significance and application for museums that wish to pursue indigenous-led repatriation practice.

27/03/2026

We are delighted to report that Archaeology at UCC is in the top 151-200 in the QS World University Rankings

05/03/2026

CONFERENCE PROGRAMME now available:

New Pastures - Livestock and Lifeways of the Irish Iron Age
15-16 April 2026 University College Cork

https://www.ucc.ie/en/archaeology/newpastures/

10/01/2026

We are currently recruiting for a permanent Lectureship in Archaeology (Western European Prehistory)

View details and apply for this Lecturer (Below the Bar) in Archaeology (Western European Prehistory) job in Cork, County Cork with University College Cork (UCC) on IrishJobs.

20/12/2025

https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2025/1219/1549633-newgrange-winter-solstice-light-show-sunrise-discovery-michael-j-okelly/

Those who flock to Newgrange on 21 December owe much to the excavation work of archaeologist Michael J O'Kelly in the 1960s

18/12/2025

Conference Announcement:

New Pastures - Livestock and Lifeways of the Irish Iron Age

15-16 April 2026 University College Cork

Details on submissions and registrations see:
https://www.ucc.ie/en/archaeology/newpastures/

04/12/2025

Our students on the MA Museum Studies are currently enjoying a week of fieldtrips to museums across Munster. Pictured here at Waterford's impressive Medieval Museum

11/10/2025

UCC open day 2025 Archaeology and Anthropology stand

10/10/2025

Looking forward to UCC Open Day tomorrow. You will find our stand in the Main Rest and there will be talks on both Archaeology and Anthropology throughout the day.

We’re counting down to UCC’s biggest event of the year – our Open Day 2025

Whether you’re a student exploring your next step or a parent/guardian interested to learning more, this is your chance to experience life at University College Cork.

From course talks to campus tours, student supports, clubs, and societies – it’s the perfect opportunity to discover UCC.

All welcome on Saturday, 11 October from 10am - 3.30pm.

Register at bit.ly/UCCOpenDay25