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

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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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08 Dec 2025

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.

10 Nov 2025

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.

Photo (L-R): Professor Mark Tangney, POI-2 Grant Holder at Cancer Research @UCC, Deirdre Stuart, Secretary of Cork University Foundation, Professor Roisin Connolly, Director of Cancer Research @UCC. Image credit: UCCTV

08 Oct 2025

New €28M national strategic partnership to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of cancer patients

Researchers at University College Cork (UCC) will partner with a consortium of Irish Universities, charities and international companies in a unique strategic partnership aiming to deliver next generation cancer care in Ireland.

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01 Oct 2025

UCC Photo Competition 2025

Do you have an eye for capturing the beauty, energy, and spirit of University College Cork? Whether it’s the iconic Quad, bustling student life, or hidden gems around campus, we want to see your best shots! Submit your photos for a chance to win great prizes and have your work showcased to the UCC community.

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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

Introducing #UCCGivingWeek

The Impact of Philanthropy at UCC

The UCC Alumni Fund

Strengthening our Connections

UCC Alumni Online