Supports and Resources for Current UCC Research Students
- Your Research Milestones: Information and guides on the key events: Registration, Research Learning Plans, Annual Progress Reviews, Thesis Submission, and Viva Voces.
- Doctoral Skills Development: incorporates all the modules, training, and supports across UCC designed for researchers, including: PG Modules, Workshops, Events, AI supports, Funding support, Startup programmes.
- Admin and Systems: Information on the key systems and processes during your research at UCC, including GEM (Graduate Education Manager)
- Postgraduate Life and Supports: Discover the communities, clubs, societies and Supports available to all UCC students.
- Policies for Research Students: Review the key academic policies and regulations that govern postgraduate research at UCC.
Research Journey Milestones
Doctoral Skills Development
UCC and the Doctoral Institute offer a range of training and skills development for researchers. Postgraduate Modules are specifically designed for researchers and are aligned to the IUA Doctoral Skills statement.
The Doctoral Institute also holds training workshops for students throughout the year e.g. Viva Voce prep workshops, see more detail on the Doctoral Institute Sharepoint.
UCC's Skill Centre and offer academic skills training and resources for researchers. UCC recently launched the AI Academy which provides a diverse-set of courses and training, UCC Innovation offers programmes and support to researchers who want to translate their research into commercial and societal impact.
Systems and Admin
These are the key systems and processes that support your research. GEM is the main one for your research; it is the online platform for your full postgraduate research journey and the place where you initiate and record many of the key events in your research e.g. your learning plan; progress review reports; supervision meeting notes etc. GEM also provides automated reminders about upcoming milestones. My Student Admin is important for registration and fees, Canvas is UCC's online learning environment, see also links to Student IT and Fees information.
Postgraduate Life at UCC!
There's much more to UCC than world-class research. From Doctoral Institute events, Clubs & Societies, Peer Support, Student Media, the Glucksman, Mental Health supports, the Mardyke Arena, UCC Access, Accommodation support, exploring Cork's culture and history - there is so much to get involved in, and support for when you need it.
A great place to start is the UCC Community Life Booklet. It gives an overview and key contacts for your Community, your Wellbeing, UCC supports, and supports for Tenants.
- Sports: Explore all the Clubs available at UCC, from Archery to Volleyball, and the Mardyke Arena - UCC's gym and sports complex.
- Societies: One of the largest parts of student life, providing opportunities to meet people, explore interests, gain skills, and participate in events.
- Student Health: Find more information on all the supports available to UCC students for their physcial and mental health.
- Explore Cork City - from its vibrant food and café scene to historic landmarks, cultural attractions and lively streets. Take some time away from campus to explore the city, meet new people and make the most of student life in Cork.
- Accommodation: The Accommodation & Community Life office and the International Office in UCC provide support to students.
Policies for Research Students
View the policies that govern postgraduate research at UCC, the policies are split into Academic Research (e.g. Progress Reviews, Supervision, Exams) and Research Conduct policies (e.g. Export Control, Intellectual Property etc.).