• The annual IMRO awards recognise the voices on air and the production teams who contribute to the strength and diversity of Irish radio and broadcasting.

• Moderated by Professor Stephen Graham, the panel will feature Professor Theresa Reidy, Professor Gillian Murphy, Mick Clifford, and Dr Eoin O’Malley.
• Open to all, the event will explore how democratic societies can build and sustain public trust amid the growing influence of AI, geopolitical uncertainty and political polarisation.

Dr Clodagh Harrington, School of History, UCC

Thursday 10 September 2026, 16.00 (4 PM)

• Academic historians, local history researchers and heritage practitioners will explore the people, places and events that shaped Cork, from the medieval period to the present day.

• Academy of Korean Studies funding will expand opportunities for students, deepen international collaboration and strengthen UCC’s position as a leading European centre for Korean Studies.

• Lexi Linnane, UCC Early Years and Childhood Studies student, to represent Cork.
• Lexi is using her platform to raise awareness of stroke and support the work of Cork Stroke Support.

• Cork's LGBTQI+ community, with a focus on trans+, gender non-conforming, and gender-creative experience, to be celebrated in a new performance.
• The Queer Appear, Here! is led by Professor Yvon Bonenfant.

• Criminology conference explored challenges in crime, justice and social harm, from drug policy and prison education to political extremism and youth justice.
• 150 researchers, practitioners and students convened at event hosted at University College Cork.

• UCC Film and Screen to host special screening of Claude Chabrol's La Cérémonie as part of a city-wide celebration of French film and culture.
• Free programme of events celebrates Cork’s partnership with France during Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

• Dr Aoife Granville and Deirdre Granville launch new album Ceo Draíochta.
• New album is rooted in the living traditions of West Kerry.

• Award-winning poet and UCC lecturer in Modern Irish Ailbhe Ní Ghearbhuigh featured on BBC World Service's In the Studio.
• Celebrated Irish poet explores creative process, mythology, and motherhood.

• Life, Death, Legacy: Ireland’s Connected Bronze Age opens at Cork Public Museum.

• New book explores how the regular public transmission of news became one of the great inventions of the Renaissance.
• Launch event marked Professor Brendan Dooley’s retirement from University College Cork.

• New public debate series hosted by UCC College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences.
• First event in new series to explore if Ireland is falling behind where it matters.

• Major public symposium examined the significance of Ireland’s newly released 1926 Census records
• Genealogy clinic gave attendees practical support in tracing family histories and exploring connections within the census.

• Experts examined the future of translation, the impact of Artificial Intelligence and multilingual communication in Europe.
• Delegates from more than 24 countries explored access and innovation in postgraduate translator education and professional practice.

• New graphic novel brings together climate science, visual storytelling and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Co-designed with communities as part of the Met Éireann funded TRANSLATE project, with narrative composition by Dr Rosa Rogers, visual design by Rosa Kelly and Irish translation by Merlin Pearson.
• UCC and Met Éireann event to explore creative approaches to climate communication.

• Registration opens for UCC public symposium on 1926 census.
• The National Archives website has been visited nearly 40 million times since the 1926 census records were released in April.

• 'Here The Queer Appear' public light installation to take place on 2 May at Atlantic Pond, Cork city.
• Participatory public artwork by Professor Yvon Bonenfant, created with and for the LGBTQI+ community of Cork City.

• Misinformation, false conspiracy theories and the impact of technology on young people's health were among the topics explored through the lens of applied psychology.
• PsychSlam aims to showcase the breadth of applied psychology to students while equipping them with valuable insight into everyday behaviour, relationships, and real-world challenges.

• TY students explored gained practical insight into how applied psychology operates in real‑world contexts.
• The programme introduced TY students to the pathways and possibilities within Applied Psychology BA (CK120) and Applied Psychology and Computing BA (CK121) at UCC.

• More than 420 graduates from UCC’s College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences will join global alumni community at this week’s conferring ceremonies.

• UCC Film and Screen Media to host 'In Conversation with Régis Wargnier' on Monday, 2 March.
• A rare opportunity to hear from an Academy Award-winning master of cinema.
• The event presented in partnership with Cork French Film Festival, supported by Alliance Française de Cork and the French Embassy in Ireland.

• UCC hosts a celebration of 1926 silent cinema with live musical accompaniment.
• Experience silent film as it was meant to be seen: on the big screen, with live music, in UCC’s Aula Maxima.
• Movies will feature screen icons Clara Bow and Alice Joyce.

• UCC Director of Creative Writing Dr Kerri Andrews is named on the 2025 Highland Book Prize longlist of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
• The prize honours writing that recognises the rich talent, landscape and cultural diversity of the Highlands.

• The Puttnam Scholars programme offers UCC students from across disciplines an opportunity to collaborate with Lord David Puttnam, award-winning producer, educator and environmentalist. 

• UCC BA Arts-Music (Honours) student and UCC Quercus Creative and Performing Arts Scholar Ríona Hely wins Bonn Óir Seán Ó Riada Competition.
• The Seán Ó Riada Gold Medal competition is a prestigious traditional music competition that focuses on a different instrument every year over a four-year cycle.

• Talk series to explore Canty’s work from music videos to short and feature films
• Events announced as Christy receives 14 IFTA nominations after major international success.
• Lunchtime talk series hosted by UCC Department of Film and Screen Media

• UCC ceremony honoured outstanding student achievement across Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
• The ceremony highlighted the diverse routes students take to reach and excel at university.

• Alan Butler will share insights into his artistic practice examining how digital technologies shape culture, politics, and perception.
• Alan Butler is the first Arts Council Digital Artist in Residence at University College Cork.
• The residency celebrates diverse artistic voices and practices shaping Ireland’s creative landscape.

• COGG Scholarships awarded to B.EdGaeilge (CK124) students in University College Cork

• Acclaimed singer, multi-instrumentalist and 2025 Arts Council Traditional Artist in Residence at UCC collaborates with UCC Gamelan ensemble.
• UCC’s Javanese gamelan, which marks its 30^th anniversary, is an orchestra of over 60 instruments, from bronze gongs and metallophones to drums, flute and fiddle, combining to produce a distinctive sound.

• The collaboration strengthens the development of practical, trauma-informed supports for children, families, and practitioners within Tusla’s child protection and welfare services.
• Project embeds trauma-informed practices into everyday work through participatory initiatives.
• Showcase event demonstrated clear, workable ways to support practitioner resilience, improve transitions for children, and strengthen everyday practice.

• Transition years students unlock the potential of languages with Fluent Futures programme at UCC
• The three-day programme introduces students to language and communication skills that are in high demand across a wide range of sectors.

• Third annual festival highlights new research, new voices and ongoing questions across social science research.
• Hosted by UCC Futures – Collective Social Futures, sessions focused on inclusion, climate justice, care, gender and the realities communities face today.
• Seven days of panels, performances and discussion across UCC’s social science community.

• UCC PhD student Eoin Nash and Suisha Inclusive Arts have received a Zero Project Award, recognising their contribution to advancing the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
• Eoin’s doctoral research, based in UCC’s School of Film, Music and Theatre and School of Applied Social Studies, explores how art, disability, practice and rights intersect.
• Major award announced on International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

• UCC Professor of Modern History David Ryan to deliver public talk.

• Leading researchers to explore the legacy and impact of Gerald of Wales.
• The colloquium will honour Professor Chris Williams and his outstanding contributions to historical scholarship.

• Created by 2,000 Cork women and artists from the USA, the exhibition transforms climate data into a striking visual record of change.
• Twenty years after its creation, The Knitting Map joins The Tempestry Project in exploring how local stories reflect a global climate crisis.

• 10 new scholars join 16 existing Quercus Scholars within UCC College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences.
• The Quercus Talented Students’ Programme is a scholarship programme that supports and promotes excellence in academia, sport, creative and performing art, active citizenship, and innovation and entrepreneurship.

• UCC's Department of Music to host an Open Day on Saturday, 1 November from 1pm to 4pm.
• All are welcome to discover undergraduate music degrees at UCC, meet Faculty and explore what it's like to be a music student. 

• Systemic barriers such as inadequate financial supports, housing, childcare, and transport costs continue to block lone parents from pursuing education.
• The report calls for an “education first” approach, with adequate supports to enable lone parents to access higher education and attain well-paid, secure employment.
• New research led by UCC School of Applied Social Studies researchers in collaboration with Trinity College Dublin and One Family.

• The symposium will explore connections between music, film, theatre and health sciences.
• The event will honour the legacy of Dr. Danijela Kulezic-Wilson, a pioneer in interdisciplinary sound and film research
• It will showcase new voices in creative and scholarly practice.

• From Twin Peaks to The Batman: a career with sound with UCC alumnus Douglas Murray, sound editor and designer.
• Douglas Murray will discuss his collaboration with David Lynch and the distinctive sound world of Twin Peaks.
• An Oscar nominee and Emmy winner, Murray graduated from UCC with a MA in Experimental Sound Practice

• Hannah Fitzgerald named Ireland’s top literature essayist.
• Morpheas Hadjigeorgiou receives Highly Commended Award.
• Global Undergraduate Awards celebrate the best undergraduate work worldwide, with entries reviewed by international experts.

• Acclaimed singer, multi-instrumentalist and Arts Council/UCC Traditional Artist in Residence Inni-K unveils her new album Still A Day.
• The release marks the beginning of her Irish tour, launching with a special concert at UCC’s Ó Riada Hall on 9 October.

• Athena SWAN Bronze Award celebrates the breadth of gender equality initiatives led by UCC School of Applied Social Studies.

• UCC marked six decades of Applied Psychology with a conference highlighting the field’s contributions to society.
• The conference explored how UCC applied psychology research is improving mental health, countering misinformation, and improving healthy ageing.
• The event underlined psychology’s role in shaping solutions to current and future global issues.

• All first-year Arts and Arts International students invited to welcome event on 24 September at 1pm.

• The future of democracy and US presidential politics among topics to be explored.
• The conference marks 25 years of the Government and Political Science BSc degree at UCC.
• Free and open to the public — all welcome to attend. 

• Be part of UCC’s 2025–2026 Concert Season

• Cian Walsh, Government and Political Science BSc student and Quercus Active Citizenship Scholar, assessed the key themes explored and President von der Leyen’s outlook and priorities for 2026.
• The panel discussion included Frances Fitzgerald MEP, Former Tánaiste and Tom Hanney, Former Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Ireland to the EU.

• A new beer mat series created by researchers at UCC and UCD brings Ireland’s peatland archaeology and biodiversity into pubs across the country.
• The campaign aims to highlight Ireland’s rich peatland heritage, including archaeological finds like the Brockagh axe and Ralaghan figurine, and alien-like plants including the sundew and sphagnum moss.
• Researchers aim to spark conversations about the archaeological and cultural heritage value of Ireland’s bogs in parallel with natural environmental values.

• Three students awarded inaugural undergraduate prizes for excellence in academic writing.

• Landmark 80^th anniversary exhibition is a collaboration between Cork Public Museum and UCC’s Museum Studies MA students.
• The exhibition equips students with career-ready expertise, sharpening their skills in curation, public education, and audience engagement.

• The project features contributions from 21 students in this year’s MA Creative Writing at UCC.

• The remarkable literary partnership of Edith Somerville and Violet Martin, known under their pen name Somerville and Ross, will be explored at West Cork Literary Festival.
• Professor Claire Connolly has written prefaces for new prestigious riverrun editions of The Experiences of an Irish R.M. and The Real Charlotte.

• Taylor Berry shares her experience of starting fresh in a new country and studying the BA Anthropology. 
• From making friends to finding career inspiration, Taylor shares insights for anyone considering UCC and studying abroad.

• Applications open for one-year Masters by Research (MRes) valued at €14,000.
• The studentship is part of the Creating Together collaboration between UCC and Cork Opera House, aimed at fostering innovative, research-led artistic work for diverse communities.

• James Corcoran Hodgins shares how a lifelong love of the sea and a concern for biodiversity led him to study the MSc in Coastal and Marine Management at UCC.
• His research into puffin diets and time aboard the RV Tom Crean highlight the hands-on experiences that shaped his vision for protecting Ireland’s marine ecosystems.

• Marcella Smyth, Ireland’s Consul General to the South Western United States, reflects on how postgraduate study at UCC supported her diplomatic career.
• Marcella Smyth reflects on how UCC’s MA in Strategic Studies strengthened her career in global diplomacy.

• UCC workshop to explore how storytelling can enhance climate communication, foster public engagement, and inspire meaningful action.

• 70 transition year students competed in psychology competition at UCC.
• TY students investigated challenges using evidence-based psychology practice.

• Events explore themes of justice, representation, and global solidarity asking who gets heard in shaping our shared future.
• Researchers, activists, and community members from Ireland and across the globe come together to share insights, challenge assumptions, and imagine more inclusive futures.

• Scoláireacht Iarchéime sa Ghaeilge agus i nDlí na hEorpa

• Films created by UCC students will be screened at Fastnet Film Festival.
• UCC students will feature in festival programme alongside Nicola Coughlan, Domhnall Gleeson and Barry Keoghan.
• UCC is ranked in top 100 universities worldwide for performing arts.

• BA Folklore and Religions and Global Diversity student addressed the transdisciplinary conference Spirituality and the Arts at Harvard.

• Researchers from UCC’s College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences presented new and original work across a range of disciplines.
• Professor Vittorio Bufacchi, Dr Aoife Neary, and Dr Zelda Di Blasi received Impact Narrative Prizes.

• Banshee Press, co-founded by UCC lecturer in Creative Writing Eimear Ryan, nominated for British Book Award.

• Sociological Association of Ireland conference to explore conflict, inequality, and sociology’s role in navigating global turbulence.

• Ross Glavin shares how his UCC Bachelor of Arts experience shaped a global career at Shopify.
• Ross offers practical tips for students interested in an international career in marketing and commerce. 

• New work by UCC/Cork Opera House Masters of Research (MRES) student Joshua Dyson.
• Jodot to premiere at Cork Fringe, founded by UCC MA in Arts Management and Creative Producing graduates Daniel Cremin and Ineke Lavers

• Scholarship Opportunity: Fee waiver covering EU fees for selected taught Masters programmes at UCC School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures
• Open to EU and non-EU students starting their Masters in autumn 2025.
• Eligible postgraduate programmes: Asian Studies, Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages, Migration, Mobility and Culture, Translation Studies, and Applied Linguistics.

• Effective coastal and marine management ensures sustainable development of offshore wind, balancing energy infrastructure with marine biodiversity, fisheries, and coastal communities.
• Graduates of UCC’s MSc in Applied Coastal and Marine Management are uniquely equipped to lead in the offshore wind and marine energy sectors.

• Landmark event will bring together global leaders, scientists, activists, and policymakers to address the world’s most pressing environmental challenges.
• UCC experts in Indigenous rights and climate justice among speakers.

• Sue Viney, UCC Archaeology graduate, shares how she started a new professional chapter through postgraduate study.
• Aimed at graduates from diverse backgrounds, UCC's Archaeology HDip offers a pathway into the field of archaeology.

• Róisín Murphy, UCC Masters in Planning and Sustainable Development student, was named joint winner of the IPI Student Researcher of the Year Award at the 50^th Anniversary Conference of the Irish Planning Institute.
• Róisín was recognised for her innovate design strategy for the Tivoli Docklands.

• MA in Asian Studies and Bachelor of Arts graduate Daniel Linehan now works as Diplomatic Assistant in Public Diplomacy and External Relations at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Ireland.
• Daniel shares insights into his experience on the MA in Asian Studies programme and his journey into a career in international diplomacy.

• Kyle Banquer share his journey from UCC’s Planning and Sustainable Development (MPlan) to working as Transportation Planner in Connecticut.
• Kyle reflects on studying at UCC, career highlights so far, and tips for international students.

• In the Making is a collaborative project programmed and produced by the student producers of UCC's MA in Arts Management and Creative Producing.
• The festival is part of the UCC and Cork Opera House Creating Together partnership.

• International workshop for postgraduate students, researchers, and speakers to explore contemporary issues in global society.

• Benjamin reflects on how his background in fisheries and aquaculture management shaped his approach to coastal and marine conservation.
• He highlights the value of practical, hands-on learning, including fieldwork and time at sea aboard the RV Tom Crean.

• Angelia D’Souza announced as Young Writer Delegates for the 2025 Cúirt International Festival of Literature.
• From California, Angelia is a student on UCC’s Masters in Creative Writing.

• Callie shares her experience of the MA in Anthropology at UCC so far.
• As an international student, Callie highlights the supportive community in Cork and shares advice for students considering postgraduate study at UCC.

• UCC’s final year students tackle AI, pop music, professional football, politics and more at UCC Final Year Project Open Day.
• Students from BA Digital Humanities and Information Technology and the BA in Applied Psychology and Computing among those who will showcase their work.

• UCC MA in Creative Writing students and UCC Dramat Society members will present selected poetry works.
• Open to all, the free event will celebrate poetry's impact and honour literary voices. 

• UCC and Cork ETB celebrated the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Tertiary Route. 
• For more than 50 years, UCC has been at the forefront of social work education, research, and practice.
• This new collaborative initiative between UCC and Cork ETB provides an accessible route for students progressing from further education into higher education.

• Hayley-Jenifer Brennan, a graduate of UCC’s MA in Creative Writing and BA in English and Psychology, has achieved her dream of becoming a published author with the release of her debut novel, Kingdom of the Moon: The Stroke of Midnight.
• Originally intending to pursue a teaching career, Hayley-Jenifer discovered her passion for fiction writing during her undergraduate studies.
• In UCC's Alumni Series, Hayley-Jenifer shares insights into her writing process, advice for aspiring authors, and what’s next.

• Event is led by UCC B.Ed. Physical Education, Sports Studies and Arts students.
• B.Ed. students gain practical experience, developing leadership and organisational skills.
• The event promotes adapted physical activity and highlights the value of collaboration between UCC students as well as local and national partners.

• Conference to examine sustainable approaches to marine and coastal planning in Ireland.
• The conference is organised by students from UCC’s Master’s in Planning and Sustainable Development, showcasing their commitment to shaping the future of planning.
• It takes place amid rising demand for planning professionals in Ireland.

• Alísha Heffernan’s dissertation on Frankenstein in political cartoons earned the inaugural Chris Williams Prize in History, recognising excellence in historical research.
• Alísha shares insights on her decision to study Arts at UCC, the inspiration behind her dissertation, the impact of mentorship, and her plans for the future.

• UCC School of Film, Music and Theatre welcomes 22 secondary school students to its Creative Arts Programme.
• The programme offers an immersive experience in film, theatre, and music, and highlights the diverse career opportunities in creative industries nationally and internationally. 

• Sharon Akpofure Riamela and Anna-Katharina Priesterath share their insights on the day's significance, a day that has come to be marked just as frequently with celebration as it is with protest.
• International Women's Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.

• Eimear McBride presents her much anticipated new novel, The City Changes Its Face, an intense story of passion, possessiveness and family.
• All welcome at special event at UCC on 20 March.

• Julia Maria Celej was recognised by UCC School of History for her dissertation on the 2023 Polish Parliamentary Elections.
• Julia shares her insights on her journey so far and advice for students who want to explore big research ideas.

• UCC webinar to explore pathways to tech for graduates from diverse backgrounds.
• Arts and humanities graduates are critical to the future of tech.
• UCC graduates develop the practical skills needed to flourish in the digital age.

• Nancy Mai Harnett’s shares her journey from studying Arts at UCC to her successful career in marketing and the tech industry.
• Nancy shares advice for Arts and Humanities students looking to break into marketing and tech. 

• Plurilingual poet and writer of exploratory poetry Ellen Dillon to share her work at public event.
• Members of the public invited to engage with one of Ireland's most dynamic literary voices.

• Fiona Kelly, a UCC Music student, won the CHMHE Annual Undergraduate Musicology Prize for her dissertation on music's role in enhancing the well-being of older adults in residential care.
• Fiona graduated with a first-class honours Bachelor of Arts (BA) – Music and is now expanding on her undergraduate research through pursuing a Masters by Research at UCC.

• Ceremony honoured the achievements of undergraduate and postgraduate students.

• Cork Anthropology Day (+ Night) invites members of the public to discover the science of humanity.
• Anthropology is the study of what makes us human, exploring the complexity of cultures across all of human history.
• Hosted by University College Cork, the free event will explore the study of humans, human behaviour, and societies in the past and present.

• UCC CACSSS ceremony honoured student achievements across Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
• The ceremony highlighted the diverse pathways students take to university success.

A call for papers for the Social Pathologies of Contemporary Civilization conference “Enduring the Social Pathologies of (Late) Modernity: From Diagnosis towards Metanoia” is underway. The conference will take place in December 2025 at UCC. 

• Say Mayfire, a Choctaw-Ireland Scholar and MA in Experimental Sound Practice student at UCC, brings a unique blend of artistic exploration and cultural heritage to their studies.
• Say has embraced UCC’s creative approach to sound, fusing sound art and guerrilla theatre.
• In this interview, Say reflects on their journey so far at UCC and Ireland’s inspiring music scene.

• From UCC to the Electoral Commission, Anthony Trindle shares his journey from studying Arts at UCC to working with the Electoral Commission.
• Anthony shares insights into his work on electoral research, public engagement, and representation in Ireland.
• He shares practical tips for Arts and Humanities students looking to make an impact in politics and civic engagement.

• UCC students unite to form MDR, a new indie band with a distinctive original sound.
• The indie five piece release new single 'Sleeptalk'.

• UCC Arts graduate Patrick O’Donoghue shares his journey to becoming a Senior Commissioning Editor.
• Patrick shares some standout projects across his career in the Irish publishing industry and practical advice for aspiring publishers.

• UCC BSc in Government and Political Science and MPlan graduate Ciaran Dineen shares his journey to becoming a Planning Consultant.
• Ciaran shares how his work as a Planning Consultant allows him to play a vital role in creating vibrant, inclusive communities.

• Monika Mroczkowska, UCC BA World Languages student, was awarded a Dr HH Stewart Literary Prize for achieving the highest results in Italian in first year assessments.
• The award recognises Monika's excellence in Italian as the top first year student in Italian across all NUI universities.

• Emerging producers Daniel Cremin and Ineke Lavers announce Cork Fringe Festival.
• UCC Arts Management and Creative Producing MA graduates partner to develop new Cork Fringe.
• The festival is now open for applications for artists across theatre, comedy, music, visual art, film, and more

• Professor Ó Súilleabháin played a seminal role in the shaping of contemporary Irish culture.
• The Society for Music Education in Ireland Annual Conference explores innovation in music education and honours the legacy of those who have shaped the field.
• Thousands of students in Irish universities were influenced by Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin over four decades, through his pioneering work in Irish traditional music and the performing arts.

• Debut novel by UCC English graduate Kel Menton to be published in 2025.
• Little Island Books has signed A Fix of Light, a YA trans love story with a dark magical twist, as its spring 2025 lead title.
• Kel reflects on their journey to date and shares advice for students considering studying English at UCC.

• A workshop for researchers interested in learning more about how sustainability research and entrepreneurship can overlap.

• On World Town Planning Day, UCC Arts and MPlan graduate Rachel O'Callaghan shares her journey to becoming a Planner with Cork County Council.
• Rachel shares how her diverse undergraduate studies laid the groundwork for her current role and provides advice for students and aspiring planners. 

• 111 Professional Master of Education (PME) graduates celebrate at UCC’s autumn conferring ceremonies.
• The PME programme has been recognised for its commitment to inclusivity, global citizenship and sustainability education.
• Graduates have described the PME as a ‘transformative’ experience, preparing them to lead and inspire in diverse educational settings.

• Final year Criminology student Amelia McGrath Martin explains what it's like to study Criminology at UCC.
• Criminology BA (CK113) combines key topics in the social sciences and law with philosophy, history, cultural studies and languages.

• UCC Youth and Community Work student Shauna Pumphrey will graduate from UCC at the university's Autumn conferring ceremonies.
• Shauna received the inaugural Fórsa Finbarr O’Driscoll Social Justice Bursary to study music education and social impact.
• Ahead of graduation, Shauna shares her journey so far and advice for students considering a career in youth and community work.

Programme Dates: 3rd -7th March 2025.

• Dr James O'Sullivan addresses Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media.
• Dr O'Sullivan is a leading expert in digital humanities and digital literary studies.
• UCC is widely recognised for innovative study at the forefront of the field of digital humanities, exploring how new technologies impact our lives.

• Autumn webinars will focus on English and Digital Humanities, Applied Social Studies, Music and Women’s Studies.
• Webinars will help students navigate postgraduate options at UCC.
• Faculty will share key insights on programmes and career pathways.

• Are you a student with a passion for social media and content creation?
• UCC College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences is looking for social media ambassadors to join team to create and curate engaging and informative content about student life at UCC.

• Fern Higgins-Atkinson shares insights into her career in youth and community work.
• Fern shares advice for secondary students considering a BSoc Youth and Community work.
• BSocSc Youth and Community work graduates are highly sought after in diverse areas nationally and internationally.

• UCC will celebrate European Day of Languages across a series of free events for students and staff.
•  ‘Languages for peace’ will explore how linguistic diversity and language education can play a key role in promoting a culture of peace and democracy.
• UCC is in world’s top 250 universities for the study of Modern Languages, according to the World QS Rankings.

• UCC hosted the inaugural conference on teaching Irish at second level
• Comhdháil Teagaisc dírithe ar mhúinteoirí Gaeilge i Scoileanna T1 agus T2.

• Mike McCormack will give a public reading during a visit to UCC to meet Creative Writing, Arts and Humanities students.
• Members of the public invited to attend free event hosted by UCC School of English and Digital Humanities.

• Q&A with Ruby Walsh who graduated from UCC with a First Class Honours degree in Geography and Sociology.
• As a Bachelor of Arts (CK101) student, Ruby developed a strong interest in addressing social and urban issues.
• Ruby shares her Arts academic journey and advice to students considering a Bachelor of Arts. 

Audio-visual installation with durational performance by Roksana Niewadzisz. Granary Theatre, Lancaster Quay, Cork T12 VF64. Viewing open Thursday 19th and Friday 20th of September 2024 between 2pm and 5 pm

• Redesigning the Post-Industrial City (RePIC) postgraduate students recently explored Malmö as part of a week-long CityLab.

• RePIC aims to develop a new network of urban thinkers with the capacity to contribute to future-oriented thinking on the revitalisation of the post-industrial city

• Theatre and performance practices workshops for young people and adults as part of UCC's Culture Night celebrations.
• Workshops are open to everyone with a passion for theatre and those interested in exploring further training.

• UCC’s id+ Project supports people with intellectual disabilities to participate fully in society.

• Dr James O'Sullivan will work with the HEA to develop new national policies on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in teaching and learning.
• Dr O'Sullivan is a leading expert in digital humanities and digital literary studies.
• UCC is widely recognised for innovative study at the forefront of the field of digital humanities, exploring how new technologies impact our lives.

• MA in Creative Writing student Abigail Johnson writes summer soap series.
• The series will be featured in print and online on The Echo.
• UCC’s MA in Creative Writing aims to unlock the potential of emerging or aspiring future writers.
  

• Spotlight on UCC Drama and Philosophy graduate Éadaoin Fox
• Theatre and Film Director is currently working as assistant director on critically acclaimed Dancing at Lughnasa at The Gate Theatre Dublin.
• Éadaoin is collaborating with leading cast, crew and creative team that includes Caroline Byrne, Jean Butler and Paul Keogan.

• Feminist Walk of Cork explores rich contributions of women and women led organisations.
• Members of the public are invited to take a winding walk across Cork city.
• There are no monuments to women in Cork city; the walk writes women into the spaces and topography of the city.

• UCC Sports Studies and Physical Education with Irish student Margaret Cremen is ready for this summer’s Olympics in Paris.
• Margaret Cremen and UCC graduate Aoife Casey will compete in the Lightweight Women's Double Sculls.
• 8 UCC students and graduates will represent Ireland on world’s biggest stage.

• Cork squad are out to make their own history.
• Students and graduates from UCC to feature on panel for All-Ireland Hurling decider.

• Édith de Faoite to forge links through innovative teaching of the Irish language.
• MA in Modern Irish Scholar to work in Elms College, Massachusetts.

• The latest research in German Studies, equality, access and diversity addressed at international Women in German Studies conference.
• Annual event brought experts from across the world to UCC for three days of discussion and debate.
• UCC is ranked in Top 200 for the study of Modern Languages.

• Accenture's Women on Walls at UCC will recognise the pioneering achievements of outstanding women.
• Public call for nominations is now open.
• It aims to enhance the visibility of women leaders from, or with links to, the Munster region.

• More than 320 candidates graduate from University College Cork.
• UCC graduates join a community of more than 215,000 alumni worldwide.

• Digital Toy Library to offer free way for families to donate and find toys.
• The Toy Library is founded by Giorgia Anile, PhD student in Human Computer Interaction at UCC School of Applied Psychology.
• It aims to tackle the increasing problem of toy waste and make playtime more sustainable and accessible for all children.

• Smartphones, wearable devices and smart home systems could improve the quality of life for older people living at home.
• Loneliness poses a risk to older people’s physical and mental health and impacts every community in post-pandemic Ireland.
• Ireland is the loneliest country in Europe.

• One-Year Masters by Research is open to artists across all disciplines.
• Unique studentship invites artists to explore immersive creative practice.
• The studentship is a key element of the Creating Together partnership between UCC and COH.

• Visiting guest lecturer Dr Iva Šmídová will host three research seminars at UCC in June.

• Researchers at UCC College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences among those celebrated at UCC's Research and Innovation Awards 2023.
• Awards celebrate internationally-leading work spanning all aspects of climate action, social sciences and humanities. 

• Community partners and collaborators are invited to attend Research Showcase Day at UCC College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences.

• UCC lecturer in Irish Traditional Music, award-winning musician and composer features on TG4 music series.
• The traditions and imaginations of diverse contemporary Irish and international artists are showcased.
• TG4 music series is a new approach to music television, blending concert film with intimate observational documentary and candid interview.

• Ireland’s construction sector will continue to disrupt housing markets unless systematic changes are implemented, a leading planning expert has warned.
• Dr Nicholas Mansergh MIPI will address UCC public lecture on 20 May.
• Event hosted by UCC Centre for Planning Education and Research and the Irish Planning Institute.

• Films created by UCC students will be screened at Fastnet Film Festival.
• UCC students will feature in festival programme alongside Paul Mescal, Daisy Edgar Jones and Lenny Abrahamson.
• UCC is ranked in top 100 universities worldwide for performing arts.

• Emmy award winning and Oscar nominated sound designer Douglas Murray funds UCC scholarship.
• The scholarship honours Dr Danijela Kulezic-Wilson, a distinguished scholar of music and lecturer at UCC School of Film, Music and Theatre.
• The successful candidate will be awarded a scholarship of US$38,750 over three years.

• Applications now open for free or 90% funded Postgraduate Diploma in Innovation through Design Thinking.
• Dr Tom Spalding and Dr Briony Supple, UCC Department of Education, explain the importance of Design Thinking.

• Radical responses to our times of crisis to be explored at UCC conference.
• More than 150 experts will address global and planetary challenges across contemporary politics, economics, culture and society.
• The Radical Humanities Laboratory at UCC offers a space for transformative interdisciplinary research and practice across the University's four colleges.

• UCC Film and Screen Media alum Amy Louise O'Callaghan publishes debut book.

• 100 transition year students to compete in psychology competition at UCC.
• As social media channels fuel misinformation, TY students will investigate real world challenges using evidence-based psychology practice.
• Future psychologists to explore the factors that influence good health and wellbeing.

• Four UCC Bachelor of Arts students will awards at National Student Media Awards.

Professor Andrew Cottey, Department of Government and Politics - Wednesday 15th May, 5-6.30pm

Dr Tatiana Vagramenko - Wednesday 17 April 2024, 5-6pm

• UCC’s position in the Performing Arts rankings recognises it a world leader for study and research in the Performing Arts including music and sonic art, theatre and interdisciplinary practices. 

Thursday 11 April 2024, 16:00 (4 PM) - Dr Jennifer Redmond (Maynooth) and Dr Deirdre Foley (TCD)

Wednesday 10 April, 5-6pm - Mriganka Mukhopadhyay 

• Commissioner McGuinness discussed the reality of working in European Union institutions.

• University community mourns the loss of Professor Chris Williams. 

• The conference brings world-leading experts together to explore the study of music in social and cultural contexts, including in times of war and migration.
• Ethnomusicology embraces music from around the world, old and new, traditional and newly invented, and applies research for social improvement.

• The event will celebrate and showcase the university’s Artists in Residence across film, literature, theatre and music.
• It will explore their outstanding contributions to the cultural landscape in collaboration with national and international communities, creative and cultural partners.

• One day festival at Cork Opera House to celebrate Cork’s vibrant arts and culture scene.
• Artists and culture creators will join forces to present work across all genres.
• The festival is produced by the students of the MA in Arts Management and Creative Producing students at the Department of Theatre (School of Film, Music & Theatre), UCC.

• Declining trust in institutions and false claims about election fraud will be examined during the free public seminar.

Michael Booth

Dr Matthew O'Brien, University College Dublin (UCD)

• Q&A with Professor Maggie O'Neill, Professor of Sociology & Criminology and Director of UCC Futures – Collective Social Futures, and ISS21.
• Social justice is at the core of her work, with a long history working in interdisciplinary ways across sociology, biographical sociology and arts practice to create change.

• On IWD, UCC highlights Wuraoluwa Ayodele, Nigerian lawyer and women's rights activist, currently pursuing a Masters in Women’s Studies at University College Cork.

• UCC Traditional Music Society, UCC Harp Ensemble and Bobby Gardiner performed at celebration.
• Starting in September 2024, UCC's MA in Irish Traditional Music provides a practical and theoretical immersion in Irish Traditional Music practice and scholarship. 

BA Anthropology Programme, and SENSA Lab (Laboratory for Semiotics, Ethnosemiotics, Nonfictional Studies and Audiovisuality) - 
Prof Francesco Marsciani (University of Bologna)

Study of Religions Department  Dr Margaret Lyngdoh

Alan Gibbs - English department

Dr Yael Dansac

Dr Martin O'Donoghue, Max Planck Institute, Frankfurt am Main, Germany

English | John Connolly

• Online flexible programme offers students the opportunity to develop specialist expertise in social policy and social justice.
• Graduates work in diverse areas including international NGOs, local government and human rights organisations.
• Find out more about the Masters and meet Faculty on a webinar on 2 March.

• Conference will showcase diverse postgraduate research activity at UCC College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences.

• Education professionals will develop skills required to support English as an Additional Language students.
• Multilingual learners can face significant challenges in their learning, with some students struggling to effectively communicate their basic needs.
• According to census 2022, there are almost 54,000 students whose mother tongue is not English or Irish in Irish primary schools.

Dr Róisín Healy, Department of History, University of Galway

Wed. Feb 14, 3-4pm
 ORB (O'Rahilly Building) 2.2

• The event will feature Traveller artists, sustainability activists and UCC environmental researchers.
• It will explore how past practices of reuse, recycling and thrift can shape a sustainable future.

Dr David Nicoll (History, TCD & UCD)

The UCC Puttnam Scholars 2022/23 recently screened their short film ‘Close Shave’ at Cork International Film Festival.

Last week, The Festival of Social Sciences, UCC Futures – Collective Social Futures first event took place. The festival comprised a full day symposium showcasing social science research across UCC, an engaging evening of music and spoken word performances and a book launch.

Dr Adam Hanna, Lecturer in Irish Literature in the School of English and Digital Humanities, will be speaking at an event in Seanad Éireann to mark the centenary of the award of the Nobel Prize for Literature to W. B. Yeats.

UCC is the official Academic Partner of the 68th Cork International Film Festival, and the university has collaborated across many stands of this year’s festival. 

Tue 21 Nov @ 2pm & Wed 22 Nov @ 2pm

 UCC Event with TUSLA Child And Family Agency

A classic film from the silent era will have a gala screening in Cork next week – almost 100 years after it first captivated Leeside audiences in one of the city’s former cinemas.

Professor Ana Lucia Araujo, Howard University (USA)

Konstantinos Thomaidis

The eighth annual public lecture series of the Centre for Local and Regional Governance (CLRG) takes places in UCC on the night of Thursday 9 November, under the theme of ‘In Defence of Councillors’.

6pm, Tues 14 November

Joe Humphreys (Irish Times)

Sept 22 – Nov 17, 2023

This October, Professor Mel Mercier will lead the Irish Gamelan Orchestra (IGO) and special guests in GUIDING BELLS, a musical celebration of his contribution to artistic life and education in Cork and Ireland.

• New exhibit celebrates life of Professor Jan Łukasiewicz, Polish genius of Logic, philosopher, and post-war refugee in Ireland.
• Ambassador-Designate of the Republic of Poland to Ireland, His Excellency Professor Arkady Rzegocki attends exhibition launch.
• “He was a refugee like the Ukrainians today”.

Mary P. Murphy, Maynooth University and author of Creating an Ecosocial Welfare Future (2023, Policy Press)

Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh

Jenny Butler, CACSSS Rossana Henriques, SEFS

Tuesday 26th September, 2-4pm

The Hub Room 172 Shtepps

Tuesday 26th September, 6.30 - 7.30 pm

Everyman Theatre bar, 15 MacCurtain Street, Cork, T23EO94

School of Irish Learning

Over at Cork Opera House, This House, A Home is an audio performance created as part of a Masters by Research studentship with UCC and Cork Opera House by Angela O’Callaghan, in collaboration with the Lantern Project and its participants.

Friday 22nd September is Culture Night and it’s a fantastic opportunity to explore and enjoy cultural attractions in Cork and beyond. From dance and theatre to food and heritage there is a virtual cornucopia of events to choose from.

Department of French

• Munyurangabo Benda, Queen’s Foundation, Birmingham, UK
• Caroline Williamson Sinalo, UCC, Ireland
• Claver Irakoze, Aegis Trust, Rwanda

Earlier this summer, second-year BA Irish and Economics student Jack Fitzgerald packed his bags and travelled to the USA for an exciting internship courtesy of Project Children. Jack is of 14 current interns in this unique programme spread across New York, Pennsylvania and Colorado.

• Expert in international migration studies secures €2.5m ERC Advanced Grant.
• The grant will support a global study of international migration and mobility.
• The UCC project highlights the importance of humanities and social sciences research in a rapidly changing world.

IMMERSE End of Project Ireland Conference

Congratulations to the editorial team of Double Space, who have just launched the journal's second issue.

We are delighted to see Department of Theatre graduate Leah McNamara starring in a leading role in the upcoming Sky Max series, Then You Run.

The College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences at University College Cork conferred the first group of graduates from the Digital Egypt Builders Initiative with an MA in Digital Cultures on Saturday 17th June 2023. Eighteen students were conferred at a conferring ceremony in Cairo.

A collaboration between UCC students, the Heritage Council and Cork City Council was recently celebrated at the launch of two Collaborative Town Centre Health Check (CTCHC) summary reports.

The School of Film, Music and Theatre, which hosts a collective of world-leading experts in the creative arts, recently launched the exciting Film, Music and Theatre (FMT) Doctoral School.

Two professors from University College Cork (UCC) were today elected to the Royal Irish Academy (RIA), the highest academic honour in Ireland. The UCC professors newly elected to the RIA are Professor Maggie O’Neill and Professor Chris Lynch.

UCC Creative is once again hosting this event for the first time since the pandemic

Diane Sheey, BA Arts International student, is one of five national awardees of the prestigious Iveagh Fellowship Programme for 2023