UCC's 'living classroom' for students goes countrywide 

UCC's 'living classroom' for students goes countrywide 

UCC’s arboretum, which dates back to the foundation of the university in 1845, was chosen among 50 projects by Science Foundation Ireland for funding as a way to boost understanding of maths and science among students.

The majesty and wonder of the trees around University College Cork (UCC) as a "living classroom" for students has inspired the concept to go countrywide.

Two years ago, UCC’s arboretum, which dates back to the foundation of the university in 1845, was chosen among 50 projects by Science Foundation Ireland for funding as a way to boost understanding of maths and science among students.

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