• Monika Mroczkowska, UCC BA World Languages student, was awarded a Dr HH Stewart Literary Prize for achieving the highest results in Italian in first year assessments.
• The award recognises Monika's excellence in Italian as the top first year student in Italian across all NUI universities.

• Emerging producers Daniel Cremin and Ineke Lavers announce Cork Fringe Festival.
• UCC Arts Management and Creative Producing MA graduates partner to develop new Cork Fringe.
• The festival is now open for applications for artists across theatre, comedy, music, visual art, film, and more

• Professor Ó Súilleabháin played a seminal role in the shaping of contemporary Irish culture.
• The Society for Music Education in Ireland Annual Conference explores innovation in music education and honours the legacy of those who have shaped the field.
• Thousands of students in Irish universities were influenced by Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin over four decades, through his pioneering work in Irish traditional music and the performing arts.

• Debut novel by UCC English graduate Kel Menton to be published in 2025.
• Little Island Books has signed A Fix of Light, a YA trans love story with a dark magical twist, as its spring 2025 lead title.
• Kel reflects on their journey to date and shares advice for students considering studying English at UCC.

• A workshop for researchers interested in learning more about how sustainability research and entrepreneurship can overlap.

• On World Town Planning Day, UCC Arts and MPlan graduate Rachel O'Callaghan shares her journey to becoming a Planner with Cork County Council.
• Rachel shares how her diverse undergraduate studies laid the groundwork for her current role and provides advice for students and aspiring planners. 

• UCC's Department of Music to host an Open Day on Saturday, 9 November from 11am to 2pm.
• All are welcome to discover undergraduate music degrees at UCC, meet Faculty and explore what it's like to be a music student. 

• 111 Professional Master of Education (PME) graduates celebrate at UCC’s autumn conferring ceremonies.
• The PME programme has been recognised for its commitment to inclusivity, global citizenship and sustainability education.
• Graduates have described the PME as a ‘transformative’ experience, preparing them to lead and inspire in diverse educational settings.

• Final year Criminology student Amelia McGrath Martin explains what it's like to study Criminology at UCC.
• Criminology BA (CK113) combines key topics in the social sciences and law with philosophy, history, cultural studies and languages.

• UCC Youth and Community Work student Shauna Pumphrey will graduate from UCC at the university's Autumn conferring ceremonies.
• Shauna received the inaugural Fórsa Finbarr O’Driscoll Social Justice Bursary to study music education and social impact.
• Ahead of graduation, Shauna shares her journey so far and advice for students considering a career in youth and community work.

Programme Dates: 3rd -7th March 2025.

• Dr James O'Sullivan addresses Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media.
• Dr O'Sullivan is a leading expert in digital humanities and digital literary studies.
• UCC is widely recognised for innovative study at the forefront of the field of digital humanities, exploring how new technologies impact our lives.

• Autumn webinars will focus on English and Digital Humanities, Applied Social Studies, Music and Women’s Studies.
• Webinars will help students navigate postgraduate options at UCC.
• Faculty will share key insights on programmes and career pathways.

• Are you a student with a passion for social media and content creation?
• UCC College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences is looking for social media ambassadors to join team to create and curate engaging and informative content about student life at UCC.

• Fern Higgins-Atkinson shares insights into her career in youth and community work.
• Fern shares advice for secondary students considering a BSoc Youth and Community work.
• BSocSc Youth and Community work graduates are highly sought after in diverse areas nationally and internationally.

• UCC will celebrate European Day of Languages across a series of free events for students and staff.
•  ‘Languages for peace’ will explore how linguistic diversity and language education can play a key role in promoting a culture of peace and democracy.
• UCC is in world’s top 250 universities for the study of Modern Languages, according to the World QS Rankings.

• UCC hosted the inaugural conference on teaching Irish at second level
• Comhdháil Teagaisc dírithe ar mhúinteoirí Gaeilge i Scoileanna T1 agus T2.

• Mike McCormack will give a public reading during a visit to UCC to meet Creative Writing, Arts and Humanities students.
• Members of the public invited to attend free event hosted by UCC School of English and Digital Humanities.

• Q&A with Ruby Walsh who graduated from UCC with a First Class Honours degree in Geography and Sociology.
• As a Bachelor of Arts (CK101) student, Ruby developed a strong interest in addressing social and urban issues.
• Ruby shares her Arts academic journey and advice to students considering a Bachelor of Arts. 

Audio-visual installation with durational performance by Roksana Niewadzisz. Granary Theatre, Lancaster Quay, Cork T12 VF64. Viewing open Thursday 19th and Friday 20th of September 2024 between 2pm and 5 pm

• Redesigning the Post-Industrial City (RePIC) postgraduate students recently explored Malmö as part of a week-long CityLab.

• RePIC aims to develop a new network of urban thinkers with the capacity to contribute to future-oriented thinking on the revitalisation of the post-industrial city

• Theatre and performance practices workshops for young people and adults as part of UCC's Culture Night celebrations.
• Workshops are open to everyone with a passion for theatre and those interested in exploring further training.

• UCC’s id+ Project supports people with intellectual disabilities to participate fully in society.

• Dr James O'Sullivan will work with the HEA to develop new national policies on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in teaching and learning.
• Dr O'Sullivan is a leading expert in digital humanities and digital literary studies.
• UCC is widely recognised for innovative study at the forefront of the field of digital humanities, exploring how new technologies impact our lives.

• MA in Creative Writing student Abigail Johnson writes summer soap series.
• The series will be featured in print and online on The Echo.
• UCC’s MA in Creative Writing aims to unlock the potential of emerging or aspiring future writers.
  

• Spotlight on UCC Drama and Philosophy graduate Éadaoin Fox
• Theatre and Film Director is currently working as assistant director on critically acclaimed Dancing at Lughnasa at The Gate Theatre Dublin.
• Éadaoin is collaborating with leading cast, crew and creative team that includes Caroline Byrne, Jean Butler and Paul Keogan.

• Feminist Walk of Cork explores rich contributions of women and women led organisations.
• Members of the public are invited to take a winding walk across Cork city.
• There are no monuments to women in Cork city; the walk writes women into the spaces and topography of the city.

• UCC Sports Studies and Physical Education with Irish student Margaret Cremen is ready for this summer’s Olympics in Paris.
• Margaret Cremen and UCC graduate Aoife Casey will compete in the Lightweight Women's Double Sculls.
• 8 UCC students and graduates will represent Ireland on world’s biggest stage.

• Cork squad are out to make their own history.
• Students and graduates from UCC to feature on panel for All-Ireland Hurling decider.

• Édith de Faoite to forge links through innovative teaching of the Irish language.
• MA in Modern Irish Scholar to work in Elms College, Massachusetts.

• The latest research in German Studies, equality, access and diversity addressed at international Women in German Studies conference.
• Annual event brought experts from across the world to UCC for three days of discussion and debate.
• UCC is ranked in Top 200 for the study of Modern Languages.

• Accenture's Women on Walls at UCC will recognise the pioneering achievements of outstanding women.
• Public call for nominations is now open.
• It aims to enhance the visibility of women leaders from, or with links to, the Munster region.

• More than 320 candidates graduate from University College Cork.
• UCC graduates join a community of more than 215,000 alumni worldwide.

• Digital Toy Library to offer free way for families to donate and find toys.
• The Toy Library is founded by Giorgia Anile, PhD student in Human Computer Interaction at UCC School of Applied Psychology.
• It aims to tackle the increasing problem of toy waste and make playtime more sustainable and accessible for all children.

• Smartphones, wearable devices and smart home systems could improve the quality of life for older people living at home.
• Loneliness poses a risk to older people’s physical and mental health and impacts every community in post-pandemic Ireland.
• Ireland is the loneliest country in Europe.

• One-Year Masters by Research is open to artists across all disciplines.
• Unique studentship invites artists to explore immersive creative practice.
• The studentship is a key element of the Creating Together partnership between UCC and COH.

• Visiting guest lecturer Dr Iva Šmídová will host three research seminars at UCC in June.

• Researchers at UCC College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences among those celebrated at UCC's Research and Innovation Awards 2023.
• Awards celebrate internationally-leading work spanning all aspects of climate action, social sciences and humanities. 

• Community partners and collaborators are invited to attend Research Showcase Day at UCC College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences.

• UCC lecturer in Irish Traditional Music, award-winning musician and composer features on TG4 music series.
• The traditions and imaginations of diverse contemporary Irish and international artists are showcased.
• TG4 music series is a new approach to music television, blending concert film with intimate observational documentary and candid interview.

• Ireland’s construction sector will continue to disrupt housing markets unless systematic changes are implemented, a leading planning expert has warned.
• Dr Nicholas Mansergh MIPI will address UCC public lecture on 20 May.
• Event hosted by UCC Centre for Planning Education and Research and the Irish Planning Institute.

• Films created by UCC students will be screened at Fastnet Film Festival.
• UCC students will feature in festival programme alongside Paul Mescal, Daisy Edgar Jones and Lenny Abrahamson.
• UCC is ranked in top 100 universities worldwide for performing arts.

• Emmy award winning and Oscar nominated sound designer Douglas Murray funds UCC scholarship.
• The scholarship honours Dr Danijela Kulezic-Wilson, a distinguished scholar of music and lecturer at UCC School of Film, Music and Theatre.
• The successful candidate will be awarded a scholarship of US$38,750 over three years.

• Applications now open for free or 90% funded Postgraduate Diploma in Innovation through Design Thinking.
• Dr Tom Spalding and Dr Briony Supple, UCC Department of Education, explain the importance of Design Thinking.

• Radical responses to our times of crisis to be explored at UCC conference.
• More than 150 experts will address global and planetary challenges across contemporary politics, economics, culture and society.
• The Radical Humanities Laboratory at UCC offers a space for transformative interdisciplinary research and practice across the University's four colleges.

• UCC Film and Screen Media alum Amy Louise O'Callaghan publishes debut book.

• 100 transition year students to compete in psychology competition at UCC.
• As social media channels fuel misinformation, TY students will investigate real world challenges using evidence-based psychology practice.
• Future psychologists to explore the factors that influence good health and wellbeing.

• Four UCC Bachelor of Arts students will awards at National Student Media Awards.

Professor Andrew Cottey, Department of Government and Politics - Wednesday 15th May, 5-6.30pm

Dr Tatiana Vagramenko - Wednesday 17 April 2024, 5-6pm

• UCC’s position in the Performing Arts rankings recognises it a world leader for study and research in the Performing Arts including music and sonic art, theatre and interdisciplinary practices. 

Thursday 11 April 2024, 16:00 (4 PM) - Dr Jennifer Redmond (Maynooth) and Dr Deirdre Foley (TCD)

Wednesday 10 April, 5-6pm - Mriganka Mukhopadhyay 

• Commissioner McGuinness discussed the reality of working in European Union institutions.

• University community mourns the loss of Professor Chris Williams. 

• The conference brings world-leading experts together to explore the study of music in social and cultural contexts, including in times of war and migration.
• Ethnomusicology embraces music from around the world, old and new, traditional and newly invented, and applies research for social improvement.

• The event will celebrate and showcase the university’s Artists in Residence across film, literature, theatre and music.
• It will explore their outstanding contributions to the cultural landscape in collaboration with national and international communities, creative and cultural partners.

• One day festival at Cork Opera House to celebrate Cork’s vibrant arts and culture scene.
• Artists and culture creators will join forces to present work across all genres.
• The festival is produced by the students of the MA in Arts Management and Creative Producing students at the Department of Theatre (School of Film, Music & Theatre), UCC.

• Declining trust in institutions and false claims about election fraud will be examined during the free public seminar.

Michael Booth

Dr Matthew O'Brien, University College Dublin (UCD)

• Q&A with Professor Maggie O'Neill, Professor of Sociology & Criminology and Director of UCC Futures – Collective Social Futures, and ISS21.
• Social justice is at the core of her work, with a long history working in interdisciplinary ways across sociology, biographical sociology and arts practice to create change.

• On IWD, UCC highlights Wuraoluwa Ayodele, Nigerian lawyer and women's rights activist, currently pursuing a Masters in Women’s Studies at University College Cork.

• UCC Traditional Music Society, UCC Harp Ensemble and Bobby Gardiner performed at celebration.
• Starting in September 2024, UCC's MA in Irish Traditional Music provides a practical and theoretical immersion in Irish Traditional Music practice and scholarship. 

BA Anthropology Programme, and SENSA Lab (Laboratory for Semiotics, Ethnosemiotics, Nonfictional Studies and Audiovisuality) - 
Prof Francesco Marsciani (University of Bologna)

Study of Religions Department  Dr Margaret Lyngdoh

Alan Gibbs - English department

Dr Yael Dansac

Dr Martin O'Donoghue, Max Planck Institute, Frankfurt am Main, Germany

English | John Connolly

• Online flexible programme offers students the opportunity to develop specialist expertise in social policy and social justice.
• Graduates work in diverse areas including international NGOs, local government and human rights organisations.
• Find out more about the Masters and meet Faculty on a webinar on 2 March.

• Conference will showcase diverse postgraduate research activity at UCC College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences.

• Education professionals will develop skills required to support English as an Additional Language students.
• Multilingual learners can face significant challenges in their learning, with some students struggling to effectively communicate their basic needs.
• According to census 2022, there are almost 54,000 students whose mother tongue is not English or Irish in Irish primary schools.

Dr Róisín Healy, Department of History, University of Galway

Wed. Feb 14, 3-4pm
 ORB (O'Rahilly Building) 2.2

• The event will feature Traveller artists, sustainability activists and UCC environmental researchers.
• It will explore how past practices of reuse, recycling and thrift can shape a sustainable future.

Dr David Nicoll (History, TCD & UCD)

The UCC Puttnam Scholars 2022/23 recently screened their short film ‘Close Shave’ at Cork International Film Festival.

Last week, The Festival of Social Sciences, UCC Futures – Collective Social Futures first event took place. The festival comprised a full day symposium showcasing social science research across UCC, an engaging evening of music and spoken word performances and a book launch.

Dr Adam Hanna, Lecturer in Irish Literature in the School of English and Digital Humanities, will be speaking at an event in Seanad Éireann to mark the centenary of the award of the Nobel Prize for Literature to W. B. Yeats.

UCC is the official Academic Partner of the 68th Cork International Film Festival, and the university has collaborated across many stands of this year’s festival. 

Tue 21 Nov @ 2pm & Wed 22 Nov @ 2pm

 UCC Event with TUSLA Child And Family Agency

A classic film from the silent era will have a gala screening in Cork next week – almost 100 years after it first captivated Leeside audiences in one of the city’s former cinemas.

Professor Ana Lucia Araujo, Howard University (USA)

Konstantinos Thomaidis

The eighth annual public lecture series of the Centre for Local and Regional Governance (CLRG) takes places in UCC on the night of Thursday 9 November, under the theme of ‘In Defence of Councillors’.

6pm, Tues 14 November

Joe Humphreys (Irish Times)

Sept 22 – Nov 17, 2023

This October, Professor Mel Mercier will lead the Irish Gamelan Orchestra (IGO) and special guests in GUIDING BELLS, a musical celebration of his contribution to artistic life and education in Cork and Ireland.

• New exhibit celebrates life of Professor Jan Łukasiewicz, Polish genius of Logic, philosopher, and post-war refugee in Ireland.
• Ambassador-Designate of the Republic of Poland to Ireland, His Excellency Professor Arkady Rzegocki attends exhibition launch.
• “He was a refugee like the Ukrainians today”.

Mary P. Murphy, Maynooth University and author of Creating an Ecosocial Welfare Future (2023, Policy Press)

Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh

Jenny Butler, CACSSS Rossana Henriques, SEFS

Tuesday 26th September, 2-4pm

The Hub Room 172 Shtepps

Tuesday 26th September, 6.30 - 7.30 pm

Everyman Theatre bar, 15 MacCurtain Street, Cork, T23EO94

School of Irish Learning

Over at Cork Opera House, This House, A Home is an audio performance created as part of a Masters by Research studentship with UCC and Cork Opera House by Angela O’Callaghan, in collaboration with the Lantern Project and its participants.

Friday 22nd September is Culture Night and it’s a fantastic opportunity to explore and enjoy cultural attractions in Cork and beyond. From dance and theatre to food and heritage there is a virtual cornucopia of events to choose from.

Department of French

• Munyurangabo Benda, Queen’s Foundation, Birmingham, UK
• Caroline Williamson Sinalo, UCC, Ireland
• Claver Irakoze, Aegis Trust, Rwanda

Earlier this summer, second-year BA Irish and Economics student Jack Fitzgerald packed his bags and travelled to the USA for an exciting internship courtesy of Project Children. Jack is of 14 current interns in this unique programme spread across New York, Pennsylvania and Colorado.

• Expert in international migration studies secures €2.5m ERC Advanced Grant.
• The grant will support a global study of international migration and mobility.
• The UCC project highlights the importance of humanities and social sciences research in a rapidly changing world.

IMMERSE End of Project Ireland Conference

Congratulations to the editorial team of Double Space, who have just launched the journal's second issue.

We are delighted to see Department of Theatre graduate Leah McNamara starring in a leading role in the upcoming Sky Max series, Then You Run.

The College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences at University College Cork conferred the first group of graduates from the Digital Egypt Builders Initiative with an MA in Digital Cultures on Saturday 17th June 2023. Eighteen students were conferred at a conferring ceremony in Cairo.

A collaboration between UCC students, the Heritage Council and Cork City Council was recently celebrated at the launch of two Collaborative Town Centre Health Check (CTCHC) summary reports.

The School of Film, Music and Theatre, which hosts a collective of world-leading experts in the creative arts, recently launched the exciting Film, Music and Theatre (FMT) Doctoral School.

Two professors from University College Cork (UCC) were today elected to the Royal Irish Academy (RIA), the highest academic honour in Ireland. The UCC professors newly elected to the RIA are Professor Maggie O’Neill and Professor Chris Lynch.

UCC Creative is once again hosting this event for the first time since the pandemic

Diane Sheey, BA Arts International student, is one of five national awardees of the prestigious Iveagh Fellowship Programme for 2023