Governance

University Civic and Community Engagement Committee

The University Civic and Community Engagement Committee is the main contact point for civic and community engagement at UCC. The committee, nominated by our Colleges and University Offices, has overall responsibility for the strategic direction and implementation of the UCC Civic and Community Engagement Plan. A Community Advisory Council and an International Advisory Group will be established to advise the committee. Students are represented on the committee by the Students Union President

Community Based Research and Learning Sub-Committee

The Community Based Research and Learning Sub-Committee has a university-wide focus on the curricular  integration of community-based research and learning, developing accredited programmes and modules, and staff professional development. Members include a community representative and the Students Union Education Officer. Other members with engaged research and pedagogy expertise are nominated from our Colleges and University Offices.

Research Culture, Engagement and Impact

Engaged Research is an integral part of the research culture at UCC and engaged research generally drives impact on our grand societal challenges such as the Sustainable Development Goals. Engaged research is an inclusive approach that moves beyond the mind-set of conducting research for society and it includes practices such as citizen science, public patient involvement, or participatory action research as well as concepts such as co-production or co-creation of research. This work is advanced under The Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation at UCC. 

• Dr Martin Galvin, Head of Research Culture, Engagement and Impact
• Ciara O'Halloran, Programme Officer, Research Culture, Engagement and Impact
• Matteo Pallocca, Research Support Officer