A welcome message from Professor John O'Halloran, President of University College Cork.

As the first woman to hold the role of Managing Director of News and Current Affairs at RTÉ, UCC alumna Deirdre McCarthy is a force to be reckoned with in the Irish media landscape. Here, Deirdre reflects on her college days, her lucky break into media, and the importance of being a role model for the next generation of journalists. In conversation with Marjorie Brennan.

The launch of Securing Our Future: UCC Strategic Plan 2023 – 2028 marks an exciting new chapter for University College Cork. UCC President Professor John O’Halloran shares key insights into an ambitious strategy which is focused on ‘people and planet’. In conversation with Jane Haynes

Actress Jennifer Barry became an instant star when she graced our screens as Siobhan in the beloved Irish sitcom The Young Offenders. As filming begins on season four of the show, the UCC student and Quercus Scholar reflects on her decision to return to education, her love of learning, and her drive to make her dreams a reality. In conversation with Jane Haynes

Tá áit ar leith ag mí na Márta i mbéaloideas na muintire agus i dtimthriall na beatha is na bliana in Éirinn, faoi mar a phléann Ciarán Ó Gealbháin anseo thíos.

Dr Aoife Daly is a human rights law academic specialising in children’s rights. Following her recent awarding of prestigious European Research Council funding, Dr Daly shares an insight into her research on the growing trend of child and youth climate activism, and its impact on our legal landscape.

Deborah Oniah recently spoke at UCC’s annual Refugee Week about what it is like to navigate the parenting framework as a Nigerian mother-of-four living in Ireland. Here, the lawyer and UCC Sanctuary Scholar shares how parenting between two cultures has become her ‘superpower’.

It has been a stellar year for UCC Gaelic football, with our senior team claiming the coveted Sigerson Cup. Here, Jane Haynes relives the joy of this glorious victory with captain Jack Murphy, teammate Brian Hartnett and UCC Gaelic Games Development Officer, John Grainger.

As part of a collaborative campaign with The Slow Camera Exchange, we asked couples who met in UCC to share their stories of love. Following an overwhelming response from UCC students and alumni, and with the help of award-winning photographer Artem Trofimenko, these unique and special stories were brought to life. Words by Jane Haynes

Campus was abuzz with activity as more than 600 prospective students descended upon The Hub for UCC’s first in-person Postgraduate Expo in three years. With a key focus on self-care and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, explore the highlights below.