University College Cork is committed to excellence in education and the Teaching Excellence Awards scheme at UCC is the longest-established scheme of its kind in Ireland. These awards recognise and celebrate staff who have made an outstanding contribution in the pursuit of teaching excellence, and who demonstrate innovative and creative forms of teaching, learning and assessment that enhances student learning and student outcomes.
In Dec 2022, the teaching team for the University Wide Module on Sustainability, coordinated by Dr Gerard Mullally, were conferred with an award for excellence in teaching and learning.