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The Odyssey Programme UCC
UCC's Odyssey Programme aims to enable Research Staff and final year PhD students to pursue rewarding careers beyond academia. The programme is called The Odyssey Programme as it is a career journey. The programme launched as a pilot in July 2018. Since then over 300 of UCC's Researchers and PhD students have participated in the 2 day programme in transformative training.
The programme is designed to enable researchers in UCC to adapt, integrate and expand on their existing expertise to prepare for the many diverse career choices ahead of them. It also highlights the significant differences and/or advantages to the many workplace cultures that exist beyond academia. In a time of increasing career complexity, researchers must pursue professional opportunities not only in academia but also in industry, government, non-profits, and entrepreneurship. **
Odyssey Programme 2026
The UCC Odyssey Programme 2026 is now closed for registration.
Programme Details
Below you will find information on the Odyssey Programme, modules and content, and, learning outcomes of the programme.
Contact
For further information on the UCC Odyssey Programme please contact Carol O'Dwyer HR Research Advisor UCC email: Carol.odwyer@ucc.ie
Department of People and Culture - Research
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