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Cork is the largest and southernmost county of Ireland. It is a place of great wit, culture and independence. Cork City is a hub of culture and business whilst the county boasts some of the country's most magnificent landscapes. It is the perfect place to live, learn and thrive!

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Cork is ranked as one of Europe’s top eight ‘ideal cultural and creative cities’ by the European Commission

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Listed as one of the Top 10 places in the world to visit by the Lonely Planet

Cork City is a gateway to the Wild Atlantic Way

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Cork is widely regarded as the food capital of Ireland with more than 350 artisan producers located throughout the City and County

Cork plays host to 24 major festivals each year

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Pictured at University College Cork are (left to right): Gerry Davis, Vanessa Jones, Vera Klute and Julianne Guinee. The artists have been selected for Accenture’s Women on Walls at University College Cork (UCC), which will recognise the achievements of outstanding women in a series of commissioned portraits.
16 Apr 2025

Four artists announced for Accenture’s Women on Walls at University College Cork

Vera Klute, Vanessa Jones, Gerry Davis and Julianne Guinee have been awarded the commission. Artists will depict women including Edna O’Brien, Joanne O’Riordan, and Nano Nagle who are connected to Munster and have contributed to the betterment of society. The 11 women were selected through a public call for nominations via University College Cork, and the artists were selected through an open call process run by Business to Arts.
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Oscar-winning film producer Lord David Puttnam pictured at the screening of Peggy in the Aula Maxima, UCC. Lord Puttnam mentored eight UCC students as part of the Puttnam Scholarship programme.
11 Apr 2025

UCC Puttnam Scholars premiere short film 'Peggy'

Cork International Film Festival and University College Cork present the premiere screening of Peggy, by the 2024/25 Lord Puttnam Scholars. The Puttnam Scholars Programme offers UCC students from across disciplines an opportunity to collaborate with Lord David Puttnam
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Pictured are Cindy O'Shea, Programme Director of the BSocSc Youth and Community Work at UCC; Lord Mayor of Cork Councillor Dan Boyle; Eileen McBride, Programme Coordinator of the Diploma in Youth and Community Work at UCC; and Professor Cathal O'Connell, Interim Head of UCC College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences. Image: Marcin Lewandowski
11 Apr 2025

Lord Mayor honours UCC’s Youth and Community work education

The Lord Mayor’s Reception recognised the contribution and value of Youth and Community Work education in UCC to the people of Cork and to the Cork community. Over 5,000 UCC Youth and Community Work graduates have gone on to lead, support, and advocate within youth, community, and voluntary organisations, as well as in public service across Cork and Ireland. The event will highlight UCC’s ongoing commitment to working in partnership with national and local community organisations to strengthen the community and voluntary sector.
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Renowned academic, feminist and LGBT+ activist Ailbhe Smyth visited UCC this week to accept the University’s first Athena Swan Trailblazer Award. Photograph by Claire Keogh.
10 Apr 2025

Ailbhe Smyth receives UCC’s inaugural Athena Swan Trailblazer Award

Renowned academic, feminist and LGBT+ activist Ailbhe Smyth visited University College Cork this week to accept the University’s first Athena Swan Trailblazer Award.
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