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Alumni Spotlights

  • Emma Armshaw - Marine & Coastal Policy Officer

    28 Jul 2025
    Emma Armshaw - Marine & Coastal Policy Officer

    With world leaders pledging to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030, the spotlight turns to those working on the frontlines of marine conservation. We speak with Emma Armshaw, a graduate of UCC’s MSc in Marine Biology, to talk about her work with Fair Seas and the Sustainable Water Network (SWAN Ireland) and how now more than ever, we must engage in ocean protection efforts.

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  • Alumni Spotlight: Tara Finn - Head of Business Development, Cork Airport

    01 Jul 2025
    Alumni Spotlight: Tara Finn - Head of Business Development, Cork Airport

    Tara Finn (BSc 2015) is a graduate of UCC's Biological and Chemical Sciences degree programme and works at Cork Airport. She began her career as a retail assistant at the airport before earning her Commercial Pilot’s License and an MSc in Aviation Management from Portobello Institute. She now leads out on Business Development and Communications for the airport. Her journey through various roles has given her a deep understanding of the aviation industry and has led to a career that Tara has found incredible fulfillment in. 

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  • Cailean Coffey - Publicist, MCD Promotions

    15 May 2025
    Cailean Coffey - Publicist, MCD Promotions

    From UCC Psychology to the PR spotlight!
    Meet Cailean Coffey (BA ’19, MA ’20), who turned a passion for music journalism into a thriving career in music and events PR.
    With a strong foundation in research, communication, and real-world experience gained during his time at UCC, Cailean now works behind the scenes on some of the biggest shows in the country.

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  • Ailis Crowley - Founder of FASH Forward

    03 Mar 2025
    Ailis Crowley - Founder of FASH Forward

    Ailis Crowley is championing sustainability with her innovative business, FASH Forward. At the forefront of Ireland’s sustainability movement, FASH Forward is inspiring businesses to reimagine their role in a circular economy. By partnering with repair, upcycling, and zero-waste experts, Ailis delivers workshops that help businesses adopt sustainable practices and reduce waste.

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  • Deirdre Lovett - Front Office at The Kingsley

    02 Dec 2024
    Deirdre Lovett - Front Office at The Kingsley

    As part of the Certificate in Social Citizenship with the id+ Project, Deirdre Lovett was one of 15 students in 2022/23 who completed a rewarding paid work placement. After a summer of hard work on her placement at The Kingsley, Deirdre went on to sign a permanent contract with the hotel. 

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  • Dr Paul O'Dwyer - Dental Surgeon & Healthcare Manager

    09 Dec 2024
    Dr Paul O'Dwyer - Dental Surgeon & Healthcare Manager

    I studied dentistry, graduating in 1997. However, like most students, I had an insatiable curiosity for other subjects – and in the first two years on campus, occasionally attended other lectures – particularly Sociology, History, Politics and French … (shhhh – don’t tell the Fees Office!!!)

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  • Dr Nishi Bhopal - Sleep Doctor & Youtuber

    01 Nov 2024
    Dr Nishi Bhopal - Sleep Doctor & Youtuber

    Nishi Bhopal MD is board certified in Psychiatry, Sleep Medicine, and Integrative Holistic Medicine. She graduated from the School of Medicine at UCC, completed her Psychiatric residency at Henry Ford Health System, and a fellowship in Sleep Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School. 

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  • Caitríona Ní Chonaill - Multimedia Officer, Oireachtas Na Gaeilge & Gaeilgeoir

    01 Oct 2024
    Caitríona Ní Chonaill - Multimedia Officer, Oireachtas Na Gaeilge & Gaeilgeoir

     Caitríona Ní Chonaill ina hOifigeach Ilmheán le hOireachtas na Gaeilge, eagraíocht a eagraíonn raon leathan imeachtaí cultúir, ealaíne, siamsa i rith na bliana, go háirithe Oireachtas na Samhna, ar siúl um Shamhain gach bliain.

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  • How We Met: Cynthia and Sean Canty

    01 Aug 2024
    How We Met: Cynthia and Sean Canty

    Back on campus for the Golden Jubilee celebration on 7 June, we caught up with alumni Sean Canty (BComm ’74) and Cynthia Bruce Canty (JYA ‘74) who told us about their chance encounter in 1973 at a student house party, and how it unfolded into building a life together in the US.

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  • Graduate of the Year 1956, James Hyland

    01 Sep 2024
    Graduate of the Year 1956, James Hyland

    1956’s Graduate of the Year, James ‘Jim’ Hyland, returned to campus, 60 years after graduating, to reflect on his time at college studying commerce. The visit was prompted by his daughter Judy (BComm ‘84), who at her recent class reunion, spotted her father’s name on a Roll of Honour in the Graduates’ Room in the North Wing of the Quad.

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