UCC’s University of Sanctuary mission is to ensure that UCC is a place where people learn about what it means to seek sanctuary, develop a sustainable culture of welcome for asylum seekers, refugees and other migrants, and share good practice with other institutions.

The University College Cork Strategic Plan 2023 - 2028, under Goal Three: Global Engagement, seeks to: Promote greater diversity among our staff and students in line with our values, including through UCC's role as a University of Sanctuary (Goal 3.4). University College Cork's commitment to Sanctuary is further set out in the Global Engagement Plan with the aim to: Strengthen UCC's position as a University of Sanctuary, reflecting our responsibilities as a global citizen at home and abroad (Priority Action 4, Global Citizenship).

Fulfilling our mission

UCC is proud to fulfil its sanctuary mission through a range of activities including:

• Sanctuary Scholarships and Fellowships
• Refugee Week
• A series of Public Talks and Engagements
• Research Excellence

UCC is a member of the Scholars at Risk Network and also participates in University of Sanctuary Ireland and the IUA Sanctuary Network. University College Cork was designated a University of Sanctuary in 2018.
 
University of Sanctuary activities are advanced and coordinated with the support of a Sanctuary sub-committee which reports to the ULT Global Engagement Committee.

General Enquiries

For general enquires relating to UCC as a University of Sanctuary please email vpglobal@ucc.ie