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UCC celebrates International Women's Day 2026
UCC marks International Women's Day with a wide variety of events across the campus.
This year's theme is Give to Gain. Simply put, when we give, we gain.
Together, let's create gender equality through generosity and collaboration.
Give To Gain emphasizes the power of reciprocity and support. When people, organizations, and communities give generously, opportunities and support for women increase. Giving is not a subtraction, it's intentional multiplication. When women thrive, we all rise.
| Coordinator | Event | Date/Time | Location | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mná Women's Network | Give to Gain: Creating a Culture Where Generosity Multiplies Impact facilitated by Sinéad Hackett. A creative empowerment experience for the Mná Network using LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® |
3 March, 10:00-12:00 | Aula Maxima | Register here |
| Mná Women's Network | Collage: What does it mean to be Mná today? Facilitated by Dr. Caroline West. Collage offers accessible freedom of expression and is a versatile and dynamic medium that encourages creativity and experimentation. No previous experience is necessary. All materials provided. |
3 March, 12:00-13:00 | Aula Maxima | Register here |
| Staff Development | Empowering Women Through Advocacy and Alliance | 5 March, 10:00-11:00 | Online via Zoom | Sign up here |
| CUBS | Mentorship Session A morning of learning and reflection on mentoring, including professional, academic, and reverse mentorship with Ciara Heavin (UCC ENGAGE), and guest speaker Rachael O’Connor (Leeds University). |
5 March 10:15-11:30 | The Dora Allman Room | Register here |
| CUBS | ISWE International Women’s Day Panel Join moderator Emmet Oliver for a thought-provoking panel exploring how women are redefining leadership, value and resilience across business and society under this year’s Give and Gain theme. Panellists include Kate English, Seamus Coffey, Tara McIndoe Calder, and Meadhbh Hodnett. |
5 March 12:00-13:00 (followed by lunch and networking) |
The Dora Allman Room | Register here |
| APC Microbiome & College of Medicine and Health | Give to Gain: Make it Matter An event focused on advancing impact in women’s health, aiming to bring together students, researchers, professional services staff, innovators, and community partners. The afternoon will explore research, innovation, advocacy, and leadership in women’s health across career stages and disciplines. |
5 March 14:30-16:30 | The Dora Allman Room | All welcome |
| Women's Studies | "NoFappers, Tradwives, and Fitfluencers: the new ideological entrepreneurs of the manosphere" with Debbie Ging, Professor of Digital Media and Gender in the School of Communications at Dublin City University and Director of the DCU Institute for Research on Genders and Sexualities. | 5 March 16:15 | The Shtepps | All welcome |
| Staff Development | #GiveToGain: Making a Difference through Generosity, Community and Collective Action | 9 March 11:00-12:30 | The Dora Allman Room | Sign up here |
| UCC Subsidiaries | Please Save the Date for a very special International Women’s Day celebration! | 23 March 10:00-11:30 | Aula Maxima | All welcome |