UCC Archaeology

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

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/

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

Lecturer (Below the Bar) in Archaeology (Western European Prehistory) in Cork, County Cork | University College Cork (UCC) 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.

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

How Newgrange's spectacular Solstice light show was rediscovered Those who flock to Newgrange on 21 December owe much to the excavation work of archaeologist Michael J O'Kelly in the 1960s

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/

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

UCC open day 2025 Archaeology and Anthropology stand

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

Coverage in the Irish Times of our MA in Museum Studies class of 2025 exhibition at Cork Public Museum

Artefact facts: Garryduff bird takes flight as part of Cork museum exhibition Women have played a significant role in the Cork Public Museum since its earliest days

And a lovely write up by the College of the current MA Museum Studies class exhibition at Cork Public Museum

Great coverage of our MA in Museum Studies exhibition at Cork Public Museum by the Irish Examiner earlier this week

Back to the future: Cork Public Museum celebrates 80 years with new exhibition Colette Sheridan fastens her seatbelt for some time travel as Cork Public Museum celebrates its landmark 80th anniversary