Working from Home Policy during COVID -19
This policy was approved by Governing Body on 15th September
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Update (23rd December) to Guidance on working arrangements during COVID-19 for the Civil and Public Service
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Duty of Respect and Right to Dignity Policy Updated
Approved by GB on 1st December 2020
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Department of Human Resources
UCC Heroes
UCC Heroes
In this new initiative, we honour those UCC Heroes who have made an exceptional, if hidden contribution to the university community, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nominations can be made by any person with respect to an individual or team worthy of celebration as a UCC Hero or Heroes.
Submissions are to be emailed to traininganddevelopment@ucc.ie
Sophie Gahan, Office of the Vice-President for Teaching and Learning
Sophie was nominated by Susan Joyce of the School of Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Here, Susan tells us why she nominated Sophie.
Find Out MoreDanny Keane, Disability Support Service
Danny was nominated by his colleague, Gavin Deady. Here, Gavin tells us why he nominated Danny.
Find Out MoreGerard Horgan, Department of Management & Marketing
Gerard Horgan of the Department of Management & Marketing, Cork University Business School was nominated by Prof. Anthony McDonnell.
Find Out MoreProfessor Jerry Murphy, Dr Paul Bolger and Dr Jeremy Gault
Our latest UCC Heroes were nominated by Anita Maguire, VPRI and Sarah Culloty, Head of College of SEFS. Here, they tell us why they nominated Professor Murphy, Dr Bolger and Dr Gault.
Find Out MoreColette Cunningham, School of Public Health
Colette was nominated by Justina Hurley. Here, she tells us why she nominated Colette.
Find Out MoreKathryn Neville, College of Medicine & Health
Kathryn was nominated by Dr Ger Culley. Here, he tells us why he nominated Kathryn.
Find Out MoreNóirín Uí Bhreithiúnaigh, UCC Research Office
Next up, is Nóirín Uí Bhreithiúnaigh, UCC Research Office. Nóirín was nominated by Paul Bolger, Jerry Murphy, Jeremy Gault, John Cryan, Stephen Byrne, Sally Cudmore, Mairead Kiely, and Paul O’Toole. Here, we find out why she is so deserving of this acknowledgement.
Pat Henn, ASSERT Centre
Pat was nominated by Nick Chisholm and members of the Centre for Global Development Steering Committee. Below, we find out why Pat is so deserving of this acknowledgement.
Find Out MoreDaniel Blackshields, Dept of Economics
Daniel was nominated by Dr Aileen Murphy. Below, we find out why Daniel is so deserving of this acknowledgement.
Find Out MoreRoisin Downing, Cork University Business School
Roisin was nominated by Professor Thia Hennessy, Dean of Cork University Business School. Below, we hear why Roisin is so deserving of this acknowledgement.
Find Out MoreCarol Veiga, Graduate Attributes Coordinator
Carol was nominated by Eleanor Donoghue, Graduate Attributes Programme Manager. Here, Eleanor shares why Carol is so deserving of this acknowledgement.
Find Out MoreEimear Kenneally, Dept of Human Resources
Eimear was nominated by Anne Gannon and Tracy Eagles in Human Resources. Below, they share why Eimear is so deserving of this acknowledgement.
Find Out MoreProfessor Josephine Hegarty, Nursing & Midwifery
Professor Josephine Hegarty was nominated by the staff of the School of Nursing and Midwifery. Below, we hear why Josephine is so deserving of this acknowledgement.
Find Out MoreIndian Alumni Committee
The Committee of the Indian Alumni Community was nominated by Karen Kelly, Head of International Alumni Relations and Chapters. Here, Karen shares why the group is so deserving of this acknowledgement.
Find Out MoreCUBS Technical Support Services Team
The team was nominated by Professor Thia Hennessy, Dean of the School of Business. Below, we hear why the team is so deserving of this acknowledgement.
Find Out MoreDr Birgit Greiner, School of Public Health
Birgit was nominated by Dr Zubair Kabir. Below, we hear why Birgit is so deserving of this acknowledgement.
Find Out MoreElaine Deasy, School of Law
Elaine was nominated by her colleagues in the School of Law. Below, we hear why she is so deserving of this acknowledgement.
Find Out MoreMartin O'Driscoll, UCC Library
Martin was nominated by Ann Byrne and Alan Carbery, on behalf of UCC Library. Below, they share why Martin is so deserving of this acknowledgement.
Find Out MoreThe Student Records and Examinations Office
The Student Records and Examinations Office team was nominated by Dr Eithne Hunt. Below, she explains why they are so deserving of this acknowledgement.
Pat Rice, IT and Multimedia Officer, School of Law
Pat was nominated by his colleagues in the School of Law. Below, they share why Pat is so deserving of this acknowledgement.
Find Out MoreChristopher McElligott, IT Services
Christopher was nominated by the Staff Wellbeing and Development (HR) team. Below, they share why he is so deserving of this acknowledgement.
Find Out MoreCork University Dental School and Hospital Team
The team at the Cork University Dental School and Hospital (CUDSH) was nominated by Siobhan Lynch, School Manager. Below, she explains why they are so deserving of this acknowledgement.
Find Out MoreAaron Bolger and Derek Walsh, Technical Support Team, School of Applied Psychology
Aaron and Derek were nominated by the staff of the School of Applied Psychology. Below, we hear why they are so deserving of this acknowledgement.
Find Out MorePatrice Cooper, Lawrence Dooley and Linda Murphy, Management and Marketing
Patrice Cooper, Lawrence Dooley and Linda Murphy were nominated by Dympna O’Donovan. Dympna shares:
Find Out MoreYvonne Pennisi, Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Yvonne Pennisi was nominated by her colleagues, Eithne Hunt and Linda Horgan. They share:
Find Out MoreProfessor Mark Poustie, Dean of the School of Law
Professor Mark Poustie was nominated by his colleagues in the School of Law. They share:
Find Out MoreThe Staff IT Service Desk Team
The Staff IT Service Desk Team was nominated by their supervisor, Niamh Lynch. Niamh shares:
Find Out MoreProfessor Joe Eustace, Dr Ruben Keane and Máire McCarthy, HRB CRF Clinical Research Facility
Professor Joe Eustace, Dr Ruben Keane and Máire McCarthy have been nominated by Marie Claire O’Regan, Centre Manager. Below, we hear why the team is so deserving of this acknowledgement.ll;k
Find Out MoreAnne Wallace, Student Recruitment and Liaison Officer, College of Business and Law
Anne Wallace has been nominated by Professor Ursula Kilkelly, Head of College. Below, we hear why Anne is so deserving of this acknowledgement.
Find Out MoreVirginia Conrick, Boole Library
Virginia Conrick has been nominated by colleagues in the School of Law. Below, they outline why Virginia is so deserving of this acknowledgement.
Find Out MoreClinical Operations Team, Clinical Research Facility (CRF-C)
The Clinical Operations Team of the Clinical Research Facility was nominated by Maeve Kelsey, Site Management Operations Manager. Below, Maeve shares why the team is so deserving of this acknowledgement.
Find Out MoreAnna Glavin, Student Records & Examinations Office
Anna Glavin has been nominated by Joan Buckley (Chair) and fellow members of the University Mitigation Committee. Below, they share why Anna is so deserving of this acknowledgement.
Find Out MoreThe Library Acquisitions and E-Resources Teams: Ronan Madden, Thomas O’Carroll, Norma Garde, Fergal Gaynor and Ger O’Sullivan (Acquisitions); Rose Buttimer and Orla O’Sullivan (E-Resources)
The Library staff have nominated the Acquisitions and E-Resources teams. Find out why the Team are so deserving of this acknowledgement
Find Out MoreJason Sheehan, Noel O’Sullivan, Niamh Kelly
The Adult Continuing Education Administration Team have nominated Jason Sheehan, Noel O’Sullivan and Niamh Kelly of Systems Administration as UCC Heroes. Below, they explain why the team is so deserving of this acknowledgement.
Find Out MoreKate Liffey-Faherty, School of Law
Kate was nominated by her colleagues in the School of Law. Find out why she is so deserving of this nomination
Find Out MoreDr Kay Taafe, School of Law
Kay has been nominated by her colleagues in the School of Law. Read more to find out why she is so deserving of this acknowledgement.
Find Out MoreKathryn Sheehan, Disability Support Services
Kathryn was nominated by Mary O'Rourke. Read more to find out why she is so deserving of this acknowledgement
Find Out MoreThe Staff Sports & Social Club were nominated by Mary O'Rourke.
Find Out MoreDr Jorge Oliveira, Head of the School of Engineering & Architecture
Dr Jorge Oliveira has been nominated by the disciplinary Heads of the School of Engineering & Architecture. Below, they explain why Dr Oliveira is so deserving of this acknowledgement.
Find Out MoreJoe Scanlon, School of Mathematical Sciences
Joe Scanlon, of the School of Mathematical Sciences, has been nominated by Professor Ivan Perry. Professor Perry explains why Joe is so deserving of this acknowledgement.
Find Out MoreThe CUBS Postgraduate Programmes Team
The CUBS Postgraduate Programmes Team has been nominated by Professor Thia Hennessy and Alison O’Connell.
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