Arts and Culture

Read "Igniting UCC's Creative Potential", UCC's arts and culture plan 2022 - 2026.

Arts and Culture Officer

We are delighted to welcome Seán Kelly as UCC's first Arts and Culture Officer. 

Read more about Seán's appointment. 

Marketing and Brand Impact

The Office of Marketing and Brand Impact is responsible for the university's brand and marketing activities. The office manages UCC's key channels as well as supporting key university outreach activities and strategic university events. 

Learn more about the Office of Marketing and Brand Impact.

UCC Group Brand Refresh Project

In line with our new Strategy, UCC is reviewing its brand, messaging, and visual identity to ensure that UCC, its subsidiaries, co-brands and affiliates are distinctive, inclusive and reflective of the value that UCC brings to its stakeholders and audiences locally, nationally and globally.

The 18-month project, which commenced in May 2023, will ensure that all entities that form part of the UCC Group are aligned to our brand architecture and contribute to the success of the University’s strategic plan. Find out more about the project (internal to UCC).

Media and Communications

The Office of Media and Communications promotes public understanding of UCC's research, learning and teaching, and engagement. 

Learn more about the Office of Media and Communications. 

Language Centre

UCC's Language Centre is a leading centre for English language learning in Ireland and beyond. 

Learn more about the UCC Language Centre.

UCC Global Initiatives

UCC is committed to the developing innovative and deep global partnerships that further our research, education and impact. UCC Global encompasses:

University of Sanctuary

University College Cork is proud to be accredited as a University of Sanctuary, first awarded in 2018. Key to this is our Sanctuary Scholarship which offers undergraduates in direct provision the opportunity to apply for supports to access university education.

Palestine Solidarity Response

The University has adopted a number of commitments as part of its Palestine Solidarity Response. Read more about this response. 

UNIC

University College Cork is one of the founding partners of UNIC, the European University of Cities in Post-Industrial Transition. UNIC is an alliance of ten universities across Europe who are working with their cities and with one another to tackle urban challenges and develop shared, sustainable futures.

The UNIC university partners are University College Cork, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Koç University Istanbul, University of Deusto in Bilbao, University of Liège, Ruhr University Bochum, University of Oulu, University of Zagreb, University of Lodz, Malmö University.

Find out more about UNIC at UCC. 

Confucius Institute

Alongside offering credit Chinese courses at University College Cork (UCC), the UCC Confucius Institute is also actively involved in Chinese language teaching across primary and secondary schools in Cork, Ireland.

Find out more about the Confucius Institute at UCC.