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Advancement office staff pose on the quad with one of the ucc support dogs and copies of the new impact report — The Impact of Philanthropy at UCC

UCC's recently launched Philanthropy Impact Report showcases how gifts, both large and small, make a difference.

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Learn more about how the UCC Alumni Fund is making a difference and how you can get involved.

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UCC's Stakeholder Engagement Plan

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UCC Advancement, in partnership with the Cork University Foundation, builds strong connections with alumni and supporters to advance UCC’s mission. Through philanthropy and engagement, we support research, teaching, student life, and campus development, ensuring long-term impact and innovation. Together, we foster a culture of giving that empowers UCC’s future.

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The Bridge: Alumni Newsletter

The Bridge: Alumni Newsletter

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In the News

Shane Gilley (BComm 2018)

Shane Gilley - Founder, Define Aura

Shane Gilley's lifelong love of sport has shaped his interests, ambitions, and in turn, his business venture. A dedicated collector from a young age, he has always been drawn to the stories, memories and meaning behind sporting moments and the athletes behind them. His time studying commerce at UCC helped him turn his passion for sport and sports memorabilia into a business.

Evelyn Grant performing at the Accenture’s Women on Walls ‘In Conversation’ Event

Accenture’s Women on Walls Take Centre Stage at UCC ‘In Conversation’ Event

UCC staff, alumni, and friends gathered on 8 December for an unforgettable evening marking the recent unveiling of the historic new series of contemporary portraits. The event celebrated the artists and changemakers whose vision and contributions have profoundly shaped and enriched society.

Irene Buckley (BMus 1999; PhD 2013)

Alumni Spotlight: Irene Buckley - Composer

Composer Irene Buckley works across choral, operatic, orchestral, theatrical, film, and electronic music, and has collaborated extensively with filmmaker Pat Collins. She has earned multiple award nominations, including two IFTAs and a Cinema Eye Honors nomination for her film scores co-composed with Linda Buckley. Recent projects include live scores for silent films and her opera Lament for Art O’Leary, which was selected to represent Ireland at the 2025 International Rostrum of Composers.

Kevin Collins - Videographer, Podcaster and YouTuber

Kevin Collins is rethinking how we see Cork. His popular video, The Urban Fabric, has drawn over 58,000 views on YouTube and prompted plenty of discussion online for its clear and accessible take on urban planning in Cork. An Arts graduate, Kevin studied English and Geography at UCC with his interest in social geography shaping the content he creates today. His videos now blend research, storytelling and visual design to explore Cork’s architecture, history and the ways people interact with their city. Kevin reimagines some of the city’s most familiar streets to show what Cork could look like with better design and planning.

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Cork University Foundation is incorporated in Ireland as a limited liability company and a registered charity (CRN: 243605, RCN: 20033385, CHY11831). Room 2.12, Western Gateway Building, Western Road, Cork, T12 XF62

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