Securing our Future - UCC Academic Plan 2026-2028

Introduction

The Academic Plan was approved by Academic Council February 2026. The Academic Plan sets out a clear direction for the University, with student success at its core. It aims to deliver a transformative, inclusive, and research-led education that prepares students to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

The plan centres our students and their experience at its heart and provides a series of targeted actions that enhance the UCC journey and empower students to flourish in an inclusive environment. UCC’s Academic Plan is aligned directly with the UCC Strategic Plan  2023-2028 and, in particular, is focused on Student Success Goal  2.1: Implement an academic plan to further embed the Connected Curriculum and lifelong learning, enabling educational and professional success for all students.

Our Focus

• A high-quality, student-centred learning experience
• Inclusion, diversity, and global engagement
• Excellence in teaching, research, and innovation
• Sustainable and future-focused academic development

Priorities Areas

1. Widening Access and Diversifying Student Cohorts
2. Embedding Inclusion Across our Learning and Assessment
3. Enhancing our Innovation and Research Culture
4. Strengthening and Developing Curricula and Quality Assurance Systems
5. Empowering Academic Excellence and Advancement for Staff

Securing our Future

This plan positions UCC to deliver an outstanding academic experience while responding to national and global challenges with confidence and creativity.

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