Refugee Week at University College Cork 2026
Refugee Week takes place at University College Cork from 09 - 15 Feb and the Office of the Vice President for Global Engagement is delighted to share this schedule of academic, social and fund-raising events in celebration.
Many thanks to UCC Fáilte Refugees Society, our faculty and students across the University and to our partners and collaborators for the hard work and initiative in organising these fantastic events.
| Date | Event | Description | Location | Time | Registration? | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Feb 2026 | Anti-racism Bystander Intervention and Panel Discussion | Anti-Racism Bystander Intervention Training and panel discussion | Aula Maxima | 11am - 3pm | Yes | 1922551 |
| 9 Feb 2026 | Film Screening: “The Wanted 18” | Film Screening: “The Wanted 18” Palestinian Film and Q&A with two participants in the film | Áras na Laoi, G.30 | 6.30pm - 9.30pm | Yes | 1922553 |
| 9 Feb 2026 | Refugees in Ireland Annual Conference | UCC Fáilte Refugees, Social Democrats, Cork Migrant Centre, The Open Doors Initiative bring the Refugees Ireland Annual Conference to UCC | Western Gateway Building (WGB), G.05 | 4pm - 8pm | No | 1922554 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | Pilates | Bring your own mat | The Hub, Dora Allman Room (4th Floor) | 10am - 11am | No | 1922555 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | Paint and Sip | In collaboration with UCC Scribble Society | Liberty Bar, 92 South Main St., Cork City | 7pm - 9pm | No | 1922556 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | Research Symposium | Asylum, Migration and Community - bridging research, advocacy, and activism through creative and socially engaged research | Aula Maxima | 10am - 4pm | Yes | 1922557 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | STAND Global Solidarity Fair | Interactive exhibition | The Hub | 11am - 2pm | No | 1922558 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | University of Sanctuary Ireland Steering Committee Meeting | National meeting of committee members | 2pm - 4.30pm | Yes | 1922559 | |
| 11 Feb 2026 | Film Screening: Sisterhood and Sanctuary | Film Screening of the Saoirse Women Enterprise Documentary "Sisterhood and Sanctuary" | Kane Building, B.10.B (Basement Auditorium) | 6pm - 8pm | Yes | 1922560 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | “The Reality of Charities in Ireland” | Panel Discussion on “The Reality of Charities in Ireland” - All are welcome | Main Quad, Council Room | 6pm - 8pm | No | 1922561 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | Migrant Rights in Europe - Experiences from the Basque | Join us for a webinar on migrant rights in Europe, looking at experiences from the Basque (Join Link to follow) | Online | 3pm - 4pm | Yes | 1922565 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | Coffee Morning/Bake Sale | Boole Library, Outside | 11am - 2pm | No | 1922562 | |
| 12 Feb 2026 | Music by Candlelight | Lisa O’Neill, Ukrainian Voice Choir, Trad Soc, String Quartet present Music by Candlelight with all proceeds going to Medical Aid for Palestinians | Honan Chapel | 6.30pm - 8.30pm | No | 1922563 |
| 13 Feb 2026 | Sanctuary Runners Event | Gentle 45 mins run or fast walk finishing at Beantown Café for a social coffee | Student Centre (Áras na Mac Léinn), Meet outside | 1pm - 2pm | No | 1922564 |
| 14 Feb 2026 | International Potluck | Celebrating flavors of the world, The Hub Atrium, UCC Campus | The Hub, Atrium | 11am - 3pm | No | 1922566 |
| 9 Feb 2026 | STAND Global Solidarity Festival Exhibition: “What If…?” | Outdoor exhibition | Boole Library, Outside | 9am - 9am | No | 1922570 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | Iranian Massacre Public Lecture | Public Lecture (Max Capacity 20 People - First come basis) | The Hub, Áine Hyland Room | 1pm - 2pm | No | 1922572 |
| 9 Feb 2026 | A Decade of Creative Agency: Celebrating the voices and views of refugees and asylum seekers | Outdoor exhibition | Glucksman Gallery, Outside | 8am - 8am | No | 1922573 |
Global Engagement
Caidreamh Domhanda
Contact us
G17, North Wing, The Quad | University College Cork | College Road | Cork | T12 K8AF| Ireland,
- vpglobal@ucc.ie
- Professor Ursula Kilkelly, Vice President Global Engagement - vpglobal@ucc.ie
- Elaine O’Brien, PA to VP Global Engagement - elaineobrien@ucc.ie