On 20-21 November 2023 UCC Futures: Collective Social Futures hosted a Festival of Social Science, including the launch of Professor Louise Ryan's new book, Social Networks and Migration: Relocations, Relationships and Resources; an evening of music and performance (see below); and a full-day symposium showcasing social science research across UCC.

Congratulations to Professor Maggie, Director of Collective Social Futures and ISS21 on receiving a Research Career Achievement Award at the 2025 UCC Research and Innovation Awards, held recentlyat the Lewis Glucksman Gallery.

Communities should be part of defining ethics is the principle underpinning a new Community-Based Research Ethics Resource poster and accompanying web pages developed through collaboration between community organisations, artists, researchers, university researchers, and public sector partners.