Art in Latin America & Iberia

17 Apr 2019

The Department of Spanish, 

Portuguese and Latin American Studies

 is delighted to invite you to the event series: 

Art in Latin America and Iberia

Student Retreat, 23rd February 2019

23 Mar 2019

The Chaplaincy Department is leading a student retreat to Glenstal Abbey on Saturday 23rd February.   Glenstal Abbey is home to a community of over thirty monks who strive to live according to the Rule of St Benedict and the precepts of the gospel. A place of great natural beauty, of prayer and of work, Glenstal offers our guests and visitors an invitation to open their lives and their hearts to the promptings of the Holy Spirit.

UCC International Office Finalist in Education Awards 2019

21 Feb 2019

The Education Awards 2019 will take place on Thursday, February 21st at the Ballsbridge Hotel, Dublin.  The Awards is part of the Business River Network Solution which hosts over 12,000 senior level business professionals at over 30 events with a wider business network of over 25,000 people.

UCC is proud to be nominated for:

• Best Erasmus Programme
• Best Third Level Institution
• Best Business & Third Level Institution Collaboration
• Best Student Experience Award
• Best Student Campus Award
• Student Engagement & Communications Award
• Best Research Project

UCC GAA Club Reaches Sigerson Cup Final

20 Feb 2019

Following a hard fought but brilliant win on Sunday over NUIG in the semi-final, the college senior football team have now reached the Sigerson Cup final for 2019. St Mary’s Belfast are our opponents and the game will be played on this coming Wednesday 20^th in O ‘Moore Park, Portlaoise.

Ireland Ranks Fourth In The World For Living Conditions

19 Feb 2019

Quality of life rising faster here than anywhere else, says human development index

Chinese Spring Festival Gala Feb 18th 2019

18 Feb 2019

We would like to cordially invite you to our UCC CI  Spring Festival Gala to be held in the city Hall on Feb. 18th 2019 .

UCC Animal Welfare Society Presents...14th Feb

14 Feb 2019

Kittens on Campus!

UCC Animal Welfare Society is for UCC students interested in the area of animal welfare and/or people who want to get involved in the area of animal welfare.

Blackstone Launch Pad at UCC

14 Feb 2019

Blackstone LaunchPad at UCC is a campus-based experiential entrepreneurship programme open to all UCC students, staff and alumni offering
coaching, ideation and venture creation support. It is modeled on a successful programme originated at the University of Miami and was further
developed and expanded by the Blackstone Charitable Foundation.

• Have an idea? We can help you flush out your initial concepts and help you plot a roadmap to progress your idea further.
• Already formed a company? We can help you to overcome obstacles as you look to grow and scale your business.
• Just curious? Participate in discussions & events, join our online community, or sign up for free mentorship.
• Want to mentor? Let us know what your areas of expertise are and we will connect you with student entrepreneurs.

The Blackstone LaunchPad at UCC team is comprised of Peter Finnegan (Director), Trish Gibbons (Manager), Alexis Amaye (Maanger) and a team of UCC Student Ambassadors.

Warps Blind Date - 13th February

13 Feb 2019

Join UCC Sci-Fi Society, UCC Netsoc, and UCC WARPS Society for a Blind Date!! 

ISS Trash Music Night- Feb 13th

13 Feb 2019

We are just feeling so nostalgic for the music we grew up with and loved to hate. Come on down and party the night away with us and listen to that music that you hate to love.

Galway Trip Ticket Sales

11 Feb 2019

Great news for people who missed out on the last sale. We have a number of tickets left for the trip.

UCC Knitting 'Stitch & Scribble' - 11th February

11 Feb 2019

Meet with us and UCC Scribble Society UCCs newest art society at our Stitch 'n' Scribble event where we will be knitting, drawing and making pompoms. Please bring a reusable cup for tea, coffee and hot chocolate.

Lunar New Year Party 9th Feb

09 Feb 2019

UCC is supporting the Vietnamese community in Cork in organising a Lunar New Year Party for UCC Vietnamese students.  It will be a fantastic opportunity to meet and celebrate the occasion with other Vietnamese nationals living and working in Cork.

Time:   12:00 noon 9 February 2019 

Venue: To be confirmed

Food:    Banh Chung, gio cha & catering

Vintage Carnival Foodies Ball, 7th February

07 Feb 2019

UCC's Foodie Society is for Food Science, Nutritional Science, Food Marketing & Entrepreneurship students and all food lovers in general! 

Ladies and gents this is the moment you’ve waited for!  The theme of this year’s ball is Vintage carnival, so dust off your top hats and canes and we’ll take you to the other side on the 7th of February in the Cork international hotel.  

UCC GAA

07 Feb 2019

There are two senior championship games in the Mardyke on Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th in the Sigerson and Fitzgibbon Cups.  First up, on Wednesday at 7pm our senior football team play the quarter final of the Sigerson Cup against IT Carlow in the Mardyke GAA Grounds.  Then on Thursday at 7pm our senior hurling team again play IT Carlow in the quarter final of the Fitzgibbon Cup, also in the Dyke.

International Office Supporting Penny Dinners

06 Feb 2019

I am delighted to inform you that €350 was raised by Clare Murphy for local charity, Cork Penny Dinners.  The money was raised from the very generous donations given by UCC staff for the 2019 International Office Study Abroad Calendar.  Thank you to everyone for your generosity and for supporting a very worthy cause.

Happy Chinese New Year!

05 Feb 2019

Wishing all our Chinese friends, colleagues and partners every good wish for the Year of the Pig. We look forward to a wonderful year of collaboration, throughout 2019 which marks 40 years of official diplomatic ties between Ireland and China.

UCC Bystander Intervention Week

31 Jan 2019

The online delivery of the bystander intervention module will allow all UCC students to access education and skills training to become positive contributors to a safe, supportive university experience and marks the further progression of our work in addressing issues of sexual and gender based violence at UCC. The Bystander Intervention Programme imitative at UCC has been led and developed by Dr Louise Crowley, School of Law.   The conference will be attended by the Minister for Higher Education Mary Mitchell O’Connor, who recognises the importance of this work as an effective means of ending sexual violence and ensuring a culture of safety and respect across all Higher Education Institutions. 

Bystander Intervention @ UCC are proud to host the Inaugural Bystander Intervention Week. Running from 28th January to 1st February.

The Inaugural Bystander Intervention week marks the Launch of the new Blended-learning Bystander Intervention Programme at UCC. This University-wide Programme aims to challenge the prevalence of sexual assault among students at third level. 

Morning Mindfulness

30 Jan 2019

Brighten your day with a morning Mindfulness class. Learn the core Mindfulness practices and tools that will help you navigate stress and reduce anxiety.  Daily mindfulness also helps you to tap into its numerous, for example: 

• Navigate stress and reduce anxiety
• Improve your health—physical and mental
• Sharpen your focus, performance, productivity
• Deepen your relationships with loved ones
• Rewire your brain with new habits that are kinder to yourself and others.
• Refresh your connection with what matters most in your life.

UCC Sci-Fi Presents...Jan 30th

30 Jan 2019

Screening of 'Super 8'.  

During the summer of 1979, a group of friends witness a train crash while filming a movie and investigate unexplained events in their small town.

UCC Recruitment Fair Tuesday 29th January

29 Jan 2019

UCC Career Services would like to take this opportunity to invite you to our Spring Recruitment Fair on UCC Campus.  We are delighted to be hosting 43 top graduate recruiters next Tuesday 29^th January 2019, running from 11am to 3pm in Devere Hall at the Student Centre.  

SAMH Presents...

28 Jan 2019

'Great Minds Think Alike'.

UCC SAMH soc is a new society dedicated to changing the face of mental health on campus and beyond, through fundraisers, education and support.

Visiting Students Photo Competition

27 Jan 2019

Congratulations to Charlene Dos Santos, Erasmus student from France, for successfully finding all of the correct Cork landmarks in our recent competition!  Charlene collected her prize from our office this morning and snagged some fab UCC goodies. 

WarpCon - 25th January

25 Jan 2019

WARPCON is UCC's premiere, top notch gaming convention with a focus on Board Games, CCGs, Wargames, RPGs, Video Games, Special Guests and more.

Languages Jobs Roadshow- Wednesday January 23rd

23 Jan 2019

Many companies are looking to recruit graduates with strong language skills across a wide range of disciplines. The rise in foreign direct investment,  and the influx of MNCs (multi-national companies) using Ireland as their gateway to Europe, the Middle East and Asia (and beyond), combined with the requirement for indigenous Irish companies to succeed in an international business environment has put a focus on language skills like never before.

Spring 2019 Orientation

22 Jan 2019

The UCC International Office recently welcomed 505 international students who will spend their spring semester here in Cork.  Orientation was carried out over 2 days which included academic information, social information and a jam packed welcome programme.  

Welcome Back Craft Night - 21 January

15 Jan 2019

The first KnitSoc event of the New Year! If you've made a resolution to pick up a new hobby (or even if you haven't) we can help!

Free Coffee Monday 21st January a.m.

21 Jan 2019

Did someone say free coffee?

UCC Student's Union

15 Jan 2019

WELCOME BACK!!

We hope everyone had a great break and is ready to get back to business again. We've a few bits organised this week to settle you back into the swing of things, everything from an ABBA tribute band to Pop Up condom shops!

As always we are here to help and want to give you the best possible college experience so never be afraid to drop us a message! Heres to 2019!!!

UCC Campus Just Got Even Leafier

14 Jan 2019

A new ‘living wall’ was installed in the Quad Reading Room, transforming what was once a boring space into a beautiful and functional piece of living art.

International Office Spring Welcome Programme

07 Jan 2019

The Welcome Programme is organised by the International Office for newly arrived international students. It is specifically designed to help with the initial adjustment to living in Cork and studying at UCC.  The programme is full of events and activities providing a great opportunity to make new friends- both with Irish students and other internationals. The range of activities includes a familiarisation tour of UCC campus, a practical walking tour of Cork city, cinema, day trips, as well as Irish music and Irish dancing. Participation is free of charge, however, there is a limited number of places for some events, such as day trips, and they book out quickly. Feedback from previous participants has been extremely positive.  We look forward to meeting you and your participation in the programme.

UCC Named One of World’s ‘Most Sustainable’ Universities

07 Jan 2019

Christmas Wishes To All Our International Students

20 Dec 2018

Delighted to welcome Arif Wibisono, Amna Shifia Nisafani and their gorgeous daughter Nina to the International Office today.  They are currently pursuing their PhD studies and are looking forward to spending their first Christmas in Cork.

Utrecht Network Young Researchers’ Grant

19 Dec 2018

UCC is a member of a European-wide network called the Utrecht Network. 

Glow Christmas Festival

21 Nov 2018

Experience the festive season as A Cork Christmas Celebration, the most loved free festival organised by Cork City Council. In 2011 the festival attracted over 150,000 visitors making it Cork's most successful festival. It is expected that the festival will attract even greater numbers this year.

Making a difference: UCC volunteers beat the stats

17 Dec 2018

New research launched in UCC shows that 46% of UCC students volunteered with local community organisations, clubs and campus groups in the last six months.

Leaving Party- 19th December

19 Dec 2018

We know that saying goodbye to your friends can be hard sometimes, so what could be better than a party to make it a little easier? It's the perfect occasion to celebrate the end of finals and mark an end to this amazing semester! So come to Cyprus Avenue on the 19th December and make saying goodbye a bit less sad.

When: 19th December 
Time: 10pm
Where: Cyprus Avenue 

Student ID required.

UCC Student Newsletter -Issue 99

06 Dec 2018

Its the Final Countdown.

Morning Mindfulness

30 Oct 2018

Brighten your day with a morning Mindfulness class. Learn the core Mindfulness practices and tools that will help you navigate stress and reduce anxiety. 

Invitation from UCC Chaplaincy, Tues 11 Dec

11 Dec 2018

The chaplaincy department invite you to join them at their annual Christmas coffee morning today Tuesday 11th December.  From 10.30 to 1200 they will be serving complimentary tea/coffee, mulled wine, mince pies and some festive cheer. 

Hope to see you all there.

Christmas Party- 12th December

12 Dec 2018

Christmas is arriving, so let's all celebrate the joy of the season with a Christmas party! Join us on the 12th December in Cyprus Avenue for the most wonderful time of the year.

When: 12th December 
Time: 10pm
Where: Cyprus Avenue 

Student ID required.

Cork on Ice- 7th December

07 Dec 2018

Who here likes ice skating? Come to Cork On Ice with your friends on the 7th December and show your skating skills!  The price will be 13€/person and you'll have to get there on your own (bus is around 40 minutes and 1.60€). 

We'll get there around 4pm, but there is a park, a cinema and a mall to spend the day in, so feel free to be there earlier and enjoy the day! 

Cookies and Coco- 5th December

05 Dec 2018

Join us for a cup of coffee or hot chocolate Wednesday 5th of December at the common room of the Student Union 100hrs-1200hrs. Take a break from you exams and essays and meet new people.  

Christmas Movie Night- 5th December

05 Dec 2018

As Christmas (and exams) are fast approaching we're inviting you to get into the spirit of the holidays, if you haven't done that already, by hosting a screening of 'Elf' at Boole basement this Wednesday at 8.  Come along and bring your ugly (or pretty) Christmas sweater.

UCC Student Newsletter -Christmas Issue

04 Dec 2018

Christmas Carols with UCC Choir

Unesco Grants Special Cultural Status to Hurling and Camogie

29 Nov 2017

GAA welcomes ‘prestigious’ listing recognising impact on ‘intangible cultural heritage of humanity’.

Exam Prep Workshop- 22nd Nov & 4th Dec

22 Nov 2018

Student Counselling & Development are offering one-off workshops on understanding and managing stress and anxiety. Facilitated by Anne Cooke, these sessions will look at causes of anxiety, including exam stress, and explore practical ways to reduce stress. These sessions are free of charge and available to all UCC students.

Singing Competition In Chinese, 29th November

29 Nov 2018

The Confucius Institute will  host  “Chinese Cultural Month” continuing with" Singing Competition In Chinese " On 29th Nov 2018.  You are all welcome to join us!  We will prepare special gifts for the first/second/third prize.  The registration deadline is 20th Nov 2018. You can email me to register. 

Student Retreat, 23rd & 24th November

23 Nov 2018

The Chaplaincy Department is leading a student retreat to Glendalough on 23rd & 24th November.  Glendalough is one of Ireland’s most beautiful visitors’ destinations renowned for its spectacular scenery, rich history, archaeology and abundant wildlife.   You will also get a chance to visit the breathtaking Wicklow Mountains.

Movember

26 Nov 2018

Our fathers, partners, brothers and friends face a health crisis that isn’t being talked about. Men are dying too young. We can’t afford to stay silent.  

Lunchtime Exam Prep Sessions

14 Nov 2018

Preparing For Exams - UCC Skills Centre Sessions.  

Immigration Advisory

22 Nov 2018

It has come to our attention that some of our customers have been contacted by telephone by a person purporting to be from INIS.  The caller tells the person that they are the subject of a Deportation Order from the authorities in their country of origin and that they face deportation that day. They are told that INIS is acting on behalf of their own Government to recoup an administration payment which will prevent their immediate deportation.  This is an attempted fraud. 

UCC Launches Bio Green Cafe

21 Nov 2018

Ellie O’Byrne has lunch at UCC’s Bio Green Café, where there are no single-use plastic utensils or plastic packaging.

UCC Student Newsletter -Issue 98

19 Nov 2018

UCC Wins International Choral Festival

Nerd Quiz - 20th November

20 Nov 2018

Calling all nerds! Netsoc, Sci-Fi and Warps have organised a quiz to decide who is the ultimate and undisputed champion of UCC nerd pop culture. Join us in the upstairs café at 7pm November 20th. There is full access to New Bar for the event too! €2 entry per person of teams of up to 4. There's also a raffle with some fantastic prizes, with all of this in aid of a good cause, Jigsaw, the youth mental health charity. We hope to see you all there!

UCC Choral Society Presents...

28 Nov 2018

UCC Choral Society is one of the longest running, and largest societies on UCC campus. Now in its 81st year, the aim of the Choral Society is to promote a love of singing and music, and make lifelong friends while doing so.

House Pride Knitting - 19th November

19 Nov 2018

Show your House Pride with keyrings and scarves to keep you warm watching quidditch. Whether you are Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw or Hufflepuff we'll have the wool for you. Tea and Coffee available— with UCC Harry Potter Society. 

MENTAL WELLBEING WEEK

14 Nov 2018

The Student’s Union are running a series of events for Mental Wellbeing Week in UCC.  Events are open to students and staff.  Below is a schedule of events taking place so please feel free to attend.  

Cork Film Festival - 9th-18th November

09 Nov 2018

Ireland’s first and largest film festival, the 63rd Cork Film Festival will take place 9th – 18th November 2018.

UCC Student Newsletter -Issue 97

14 Nov 2018

#SaveOurSpark 

UCC Community Gardens Workshop, 14th November

14 Nov 2018

UCC Community Gardens is a food-growing initiative that respects agro-ecological techniques, promotes DIY problem solving and is open to all.

Foodie Society Food Crawl, 14th November

14 Nov 2018

Hello all you Foodies!  November the 14th we'll be holding our annual Food Crawl, so keep your schedule and stomach clear because major good times are coming. 

Mindfulness Manga - 13th November

13 Nov 2018

This Tuesday as part of Mental Wellbeing Week at UCC, join UCC Sci-Fi Society and UCC Psych Soc for a relaxing evening of drawing or colouring some manga while having a nice cup of tea or coffee!!

Mindfulness in the Garden, 13th November

13 Nov 2018

UCC Community Gardens is a food-growing initiative that respects agro-ecological techniques, promotes DIY problem solving and is open to all.

UCC Diwali- 12th November 2018

13 Nov 2018

Welcome one and all.  Namaste.  UCC Indian society presents the Festival of Lights Diwali- 2018.  This is an auspicious day celebrated across India and we would like to share that happiness with everyone present here in cork as well.

Mindfull Knitting - 12th November

13 Nov 2018

Learn how to knit mindfully with Knitsoc and SÁMH. We will teach the benefits of knitting and mental health and have some cool patterns. Tea and coffee provided. 

UCC Student News Issue 96

06 Nov 2018

Comhghairdeas Nada Ni Chuirrin!

Careers Workshop- Wednesday November 7th

06 Nov 2018

Come along on Wednesday 7th November to learn how to write a winning personal statement. 

International Student Forum - 6th & 7th November

17 Oct 2018

ICOS has worked with the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) to hold events bringing together students from a range of countries and higher education institutions to discuss issues of importance to their studies and overall experience in Ireland.  Each forum event has a particular theme and is written up as a report.  The issues identified by students are very important to our work on policy and good practice.

Knitting Teddy Bears for Africa - Nov 6th

31 Oct 2018

Surgeon Noonan and Knitting Society will be coming together once again to knit teddy bears for this year's Noonanites to give to African children.  Whether you're a dab hand with a thread and needle, or you just have an interest in helping out then come along on the night to help out in our cause in a unique way!

Coffee & cake morning in aid of Pieta House, Today

01 Nov 2018

Adult Continuing Education have organised a Coffee and cake break in The Laurels (next to the IO office) this morning in aid of Pieta House.  There are lots of nice cakes if anyone would like to pop in and support them.

Dragon of Shandon Samhain Parade Tonight

31 Oct 2018

The Dragon of Shandon will take place at 7pm on 31st October 2018 on the streets of Cork.

The Guinness Cork Jazz Parade - Thursday October 25th

23 Oct 2018

The Guinness Cork Jazz Parade will be unleashing its fantastic talents on the streets of Cork on the 25th of October.

How to Shine at Job Interviews - Wed 24th October

23 Oct 2018

A career talk delivered by careers advisorS helping you to prepare for those upcoming job interviews.

Knitflix and Chill: What We Do In The Shadows

22 Oct 2018

UCC Knitting Society Presents 'Knitflix and Chill'!  Tonight, Boole 6, 7pm.

Cork Harvest Food Festival, October 20th 2018

18 Oct 2018

The Cork Food Harvest Festival held by Cork Food Policy Council takes place this weekend, celebrating the wealth of community food and growing initiatives across Cork. The festival boasts a packed schedule of free events, tours, workshops, talks, demonstrations and tastings around the city and county.  These initiatives provided opportunities for the public to come and learn about food – how to grow it, cook it, share it and enjoy it.

Gougane Barra day trip Oct. 20th

17 Oct 2018

The chaplaincy department invites you to their mini camino to Gouganne Barra this weekend.  For more details, see below.

Foodies Experience Tapas Night, Tonight, Thursday October 18th

18 Oct 2018

After many years of our much loved Food Crawl, we are now adding another night of fab food to our events calendar! 

Mental Health Stories

18 Oct 2018

Following on from Mental Health Week watch brave stories of battles with ill mental health.

World Mental Health Day - Wednesday 10th October

10 Oct 2018

World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health.

UCC Recruitment Fair Wednesday 10th October

09 Oct 2018

Just a quick reminder of tomorrow’s Recruitment Fair in the Mardyke Arena which starts at 11am.  

We have a team of careers advisors who will also be present throughout the day -  The free pop-up Career Clinic is one of our main attractions at the UCC Recruitment Fair, providing all students with the chance to have one-on-one time with a careers professional. Our careers advisors will be on hand throughout the day to give advice on designing the best CV to suit UCC students and to help them find the right job; to help with job interview preparation; and advising on how students can maximize their current skills and attributes.

Mental Health Week 2018

09 Oct 2018

Mental Health Ireland and our volunteers will be celebrating Mental Health Week from the 7th – 13th October 2018. 

George Mitchell Scholars

04 Oct 2018

Anjali Misra and Hadley Pfalzgraf, George Mitchell Scholars studying their postgraduate degrees in UCC, visit President Patrick G. O'Shea.

Cork Indie Film Festival

04 Oct 2018

The IndieCork Film and Music Festival 2018 takes place from Sunday 7th to Sunday 14th October.

Congratulations Clare Murphy!

04 Oct 2018

Congratulations to our esteemed colleague Claie Murphy who won one of the prestigious University Staff Recognition Awards, 2018.  Clare will take away the Enhancing the Student Experience Award this evening at a celebratory event hosted by the President.  Clare is the Erasmus Co-ordinator for both staff and students of UCC.  We are extremely proud of her here at the International Office.  Well done Clare!

Invitation from UCC Chaplaincy, October 4th

03 Oct 2018

The chaplaincy department is hosting a series of conversations promoting social awareness and spirituality for staff and students. The first in this series takes place this Thursday evening (October 4th) from 5pm to 7pm in the chaplaincy centre. Our first conversation features Caitriona Twomey, the co-ordinator of Cork Penny Dinners - the well known and respected charity that feeds the homeless in our city. Caitriona received an honorary doctorate of laws from UCC earlier in the summer. We are delighted to welcome her back to UCC for this special event.  All are welcome. 

Urban October, Cork

01 Oct 2018

Cork City Centre is the only place to be this coming October. You are invited to look at the city through fresh eyes and to celebrate its attractions and experiences. Come enjoy ‘life in the city’ this month with plenty to see and do for all ages and interests. Urban October showcases how well designed and managed public spaces have a positive impact on people who live in, visit or work in the city. It also highlights the many groups who are working together to make our city a better place to live and work in.

Cork Festival Guide

02 Oct 2018

Pure Cork is a strategic initiative, started in 2015, which set out to brand Cork as a visitor destination. In developing the brand, the name Cork has been used to represent both the county and city of Cork. The strategy, led by Cork City and County Councils and a high-level Tourism Strategy Group, set out a vision and action plan which gives cohesive direction to the future growth of tourism in Cork.

Read Thach Nguyen's Student Testimony

01 Oct 2018

Thach Nguyen is excited to start his exchange year at the University of California - Berkeley (UC-Berkeley) as a part of his Civil Engineering degree at the University College Cork (UCC).

Scéal to Storia Research Talk

27 Sep 2018

Scéal to Storia is a collaborative research project between two postgraduate university students from UCC and Geneva. The project aims to explore cultural heritage through innovative media with primary school children and also creates a cultural exchange between the two schools which are based in Cork and Milano.

Frisbee at UCC

26 Sep 2018

UCC Ambassador Sophia Fonseca shares her experience of the UCC Frisbee Team.

UCC Student News Issue 90

24 Sep 2018

Read on to be in with a chance to win a free iPad! 

Culture Night, Friday 21st September 2018

19 Sep 2018

Switch on Culture Night with venues and public spaces across the island of Ireland as they open their doors to host a programme of free late-night entertainment, as part of an all-island celebration of arts, heritage and culture. Now in its thirteenth year, Culture Night returns on Fri Sep 21st 2018.

Chaplaincy Events

19 Sep 2018

UCC Chaplaincy is a multi-faith Christian chaplaincy; our chaplaincy team consists of members from different faiths and backgrounds. The Chaplains are experienced at listening and offering spiritual guidance, prayer, support, friendship, fun and entertainment.

Free 6 Week Stress Control Course

18 Sep 2018

Stressed? Trouble sleeping? Worried? Under pressure? Want to learn how to manage stress better?  As part of the latest Cork Beats Stress Initiative between HSE Psychology, GAA and City Council STRESS CONTROL courses are being delivered FREE of charge. Courses last for 6 weeks.

UCC Volunteering Fair Tuesday 18th September

17 Sep 2018

The annual Volunteering Fair is on tomorrow, Tuesday 18th September, in Devere Hall from 11am to 2pm.

UCC boasts Ireland's First Plastic Free Cafe

13 Sep 2018

UCC Green Campus is delighted to team up with KSG in launching Ireland's first single-use plastic free cafe in the Biosciences Institute.

Nicole Schroyer's Ireland Experience

11 Sep 2018

Nicole Schroyer of the Washington College Varsity Athletics Field Hockey team spent the spring 2018 semester in UCC, Ireland.  Here she writes about her time on the emerald isle.

Careers Workshop, Monday September 17th

12 Sep 2018

Build Your Career in Ireland Workshop.  Gain valuable insights on developing employability skills in Ireland as an international student of UCC.

UCC Student Newsletter

11 Sep 2018

Back To School...Back to Reality!

UCC Freshers issued with reusable bamboo coffee cups

07 Sep 2018

Coffee; you can’t get through a college year without it.  But all those disposable coffee cups mount up, causing a huge environmental headache. In fact, 200 million beverage cups are disposed of annually in Ireland. That equates to 22,000 every hour.

5 things to do during your first weeks studying abroad

03 Sep 2018

Welcome to Ireland! You’re part of a whole wave of fresh faces that have just arrived on our shores ready to take on the world and study abroad! It can be a little daunting we know so here’s five things you should do to help with the transition…

Scroll Free September: 5 reasons it might be good for your well being

31 Aug 2018

If you often find yourself subconsciously reaching for your phone when you should be busy doing something else, you’ll know how easy it is to get sucked into a black hole of endless scrolling on social media apps like Instagram.

Visa and Immigration Workshop, Wednesday 29th August 2018

29 Aug 2018

Come along to our Immigration/Visa workshop today in Room A1 Food Science Building.  Map below (No. 39 Grid E6):  https://www.ucc.ie/en/media/academic/languagecentre/UCC_campus_map_Edition1_2010-new.pdf

Fáilte Ireland's Talking Statues Project

28 Aug 2018

Michaela McMahon, UCC visiting US student, writes winning script for Dublin's famous Molly Malone statue. 

National Heritage Week

20 Aug 2018

Heritage Week 2018 kicked off on Saturday 18 August and runs until Sunday 26 August and there’s lots for everyone to enjoy.  Here’s just a taster of some of the free events happening around Ireland over the first weekend.

Money saving and budgeting tips for students

17 Aug 2018

Estimating your costs and budgeting accordingly will pay off in the long run.  By having a planned budget, you can allocate spending money for going out for dinner, coffee dates, cinema trips and nights out, and not worry afterwards that you went too wild. 

Tips for surviving your first year in collegel

16 Aug 2018

First year in third level can be a challenge but there are steps you can take to help ease the transition.

Cork Voted Third Friendliest City In The World

14 Aug 2018

Cork has been voted the third friendliest city in the world in a new poll.  According to Condé Nast Traveller's 2018 Friendliest Cities in the World, the magazine’s editors cited the Cork's "picturesque, riverfront location" and "cozy pubs and beer gardens where you can enjoy the outdoors while sharing a table with friendly locals" as some of the elements contributing to its charm.

Top 10 Things To Do in Cork

13 Aug 2018

Colourful towns, beautiful coastline and a charming city … Tourism Ireland invites people everywhere to put cork city and county on their bucket list!

UCC Community Gardens

13 Aug 2018

UCC Community Gardens is a food-growing initiative that respects agro-ecological techniques, promotes DIY problem solving and is open to all.

Find Out Why This Irish City Is A Hit with Art Aficionados

09 Aug 2018

Move over Paris; Cork has the wind in its sails.

Behold, Cork

07 Aug 2018

A welcoming and mesmeric city on the south coast of ireland.  An arresting combination of lush landscapes, idyllic countryside, miniature volcanoes, and sweeping coastlines, all of which encircle a thriving metropolis at its centre.

Ireland's Endless Summer

07 Aug 2018

There’s a new mini-heatwave on the way!

Peer Support Leader Awards 2018

18 Jul 2018

Congratulations to our three international students Udaya Khandavilii, Yuqing Zhang & Walaa Albazroon who took away a well deserved award at the Peer Support Leader Awards in April 2018. 

UCC Student Ambassador Paige Annelayne Talks Cork Coffee Shops

17 Jul 2018

A town is only as good as its coffee shops, and Cork, Ireland does not disappoint. This little slice of heaven has a coffee spot haven for everyone. I studied abroad in this beautiful town in the fall of 2017, and spent most of my months there wandering in and out of the different coffee shops, finding my favorite, and returning again and again. Since the town is home to University College Cork (UCC), many other book laden individuals followed in my path.

UCC International Medical Pre Graduation Dinner, May 2018

12 Jul 2018

Congratulations to the Medicine Class of 2018 on your examination results.  Well wishes from all at the International Office.

Cork’s Long Table, 24th June 2018

24 Jun 2018

Ten of Cork’s finest independently run restaurants and chefs are collaborating to showcase Cork’s world class food culture and seasonal produce capturing the essence of the midsummer. 

Ireland's Biggest Free Summer Festival

21 Jun 2018

Over 300 spectacular show & activities to enjoy.  1/4 million are expected at Laya Healthcare's City Spectacular in Dublin's Merrion Square & Cork's Fitzgerald Park this July.

Cork Midsummer Festival

13 Jun 2018

UCC Creative is excited to announce Can I Kick It? / Yes You Can! UCC Hip Hop Takeover in association with Cork Midsummer Festival Saturday 16th June 2018.

Looking for activities in Cork?

12 Jun 2018

Caela Provost, North American Ambassador for University College Cork, tells us whats happening in Cork City and County.

Cork Bike Week 2018

11 Jun 2018

Cork BikeWeek 2018 will run until next weekend (9-17 June), as part of National BikeWeek.

International Office Wins Staff Well being Competition!

07 Jun 2018

To celebrate Ireland’s National Workplace Wellbeing Day UCC ran a University-wide wellbeing compeition.  We were asked to take responsibility for introducing workplace wellbeing in our own department, and our efforts paid off.  We walked away with one of the two runners up prizes!  Below is our submission.

Summer in the Park- Fitzgerald's Park

29 May 2018

Cork City Council is delighted to present summer in Fitzgerald’s Park in Cork’s largest and most beautiful park.

Ramadhan Greetings

29 May 2018

Wishing all muslim colleagues and students ramadhan greetings and peace.

Spring Open Day

17 May 2018

16^th and 17^th of May.  Our International Office attended the UCC Spring Open Day.

'In your Personal Space'

17 May 2018

Congratulations to Sarah Jameel & Mishaim Mian our two dentistry students, for a wonderful and original art exhibition.

Congratulations Ran and Patel!

10 May 2018

All of us at the international office would like to congratulate Ran and Patel for their amazing achievements.  Well done!

Erasmus Partnership with the University of Alicante, Spain

10 May 2018

Ireland, The Land Of Destiny

02 May 2018

Study Tips from UCC Health Matters

02 May 2018

24 Hour Study Space

02 May 2018

Student Newsletter- Issue 87

30 Apr 2018

10 Easy Ways to Bring Your Stress Levels Down

23 Apr 2018

See below to learn some helpful tips and hints to stay calm and resourced during exam time: 

Student Newsletter- Issue 86

23 Apr 2018

Chaplaincy Events

23 Apr 2018

Chapliancy is open for free tea and coffee.  Mindfulness classes also running daily to support you during exam time.

Exam Support Services

23 Apr 2018

Student Counselling & Development provide crisis support during the exam period.

Managing Stress and Anxiety Workshop, Tuesday 24th April

24 Apr 2018

Student Counselling & Development are offering one-off workshops on understanding and managing stress and anxiety. Facilitated by Anne O’Connell, these sessions will look at causes of anxiety, including exam stress, and explore practical ways to reduce stress. These sessions are free of charge and available to all UCC students.

Céilí Mór Friday Tonight 20th April

20 Apr 2018

Scoil an Cheoil agus na hAmharclannaíochta, UCC
School of Music and Theatre, UCC
20^thApril 2018 8pm-10pm in Cork Cricket Club on the Mardyke

'How to Prepare for Exams- A Practical Guide' Workshop Tuesday 17th April

17 Apr 2018

The Skills Centre have a wide variety of excellent workshops and skills sessions available free of charge for all students in the run up to exams. 

Student Newsletter- Issue 85

16 Apr 2018

Day Trip to Gougane Barra, Saturday 14th April

14 Apr 2018

The UCC Chaplaincy will be hosting a day trip to Gougane Barra and Ballyvourney, Saturday 14th April. 

Live Traditional Iranian Music - Fri 13th April

13 Apr 2018

Forthcoming FUAIM Concert presenting Ramtin Nazarijou, santour & tombak, Friday 13th April 2018, Glucksman Gallery, UCC, 1.10pm

Student Newsletter- Issue 84

09 Apr 2018

'How to Prepare for Exams' Workshop, Monday 9th April

09 Apr 2018

The Skills Centre have a wide variety of excellent workshops and skills sessions available free of charge for all students, in the run up to exams. 

UCC Clubs & Societies Ball 2018

03 Apr 2018

Congratulations to the International Student Society who walked away with 5 awards at the recent UCC Clubs & Societies Ball 2018.

Top 21 Things To Do in Cork

26 Mar 2018

Cork Lifelong Learning Festival 2018

23 Mar 2018

UCC Student Ambassador Sydney Burris Talks Specials at Local Eateries & Pubs

22 Mar 2018

Sydney Burris explores Cork city to discover the weekday specials you need to know about.

Free Mindfulness Day, 20th March

20 Mar 2018

A Day of mindful practice and meditation with monks of Plum Village in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh .

Student Newsletter- Issue 83

19 Mar 2018

2018 Irish Survey of Student Engagement (ISSE)

18 Mar 2018

The Irish Survey of Student Engagement (ISSE) 2018 has launched in UCC.  We are asking for your support in encouraging students to participate in the survey.  The greater the response-rate, the richer and more reliant the dataset gathered.

St. Patrick's Weekend Festival 2018, Cork

17 Mar 2018

Welcome to the Cork St. Patrick's Festival 2018!  Join us as the city comes alive with colour, music and pagentry for this year’s St. Patrick’s Day parade.

St. Patrick's Day Competition

16 Mar 2018

Thank you for entering the St. Patrick’s Day Competition!  We had lots of entries and are delighted to announce the winners.

Student Achievement Awards Ireland 2018

16 Mar 2018

The Student Achievement Awards, now in its fifth year, is the annual opportunity for the student movement in Ireland to recognise the contribution of students to the life of Ireland and the student community.  The awards will take place on the 19th of April, 2018.

Sino-Irish Education Cooperation

14 Mar 2018

A number of UCC’s partners in Cork’s sister city of Shanghai were honored to spend time with An Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, TD on Tuesday evening.  Discussions ranged from existing student staff and research collaboration and future plans to increase mobility in both directions.

Book Launch, Thursday 15th March

15 Mar 2018

UCC Hispanic Society will host the 'Hello in There' book launch on Thursday 15th of March, at Boole Library, 6pm.

Spanish 80-year-old Snags Erasmus Study Grant, Packs his Bags for Italy!

14 Feb 2018

History student Miguel Castillo has a quadruple bypass but promises to try to party like the youngsters.

Free Weekly Mindfulness Classes

14 Mar 2018

Learn simple mindfulness practices to help de-stress and build resilience. Drop in any Wednesday to WGB368 1.15 to 1.45pm. No experience necessary. Open to both students and staff.

Erasmus Scheme Expansion to Benefit Thousands of Irish Students

13 Mar 2018

Taoiseach says one of his ‘big regrets’ is not taking opportunity to study abroad.

Student Newsletter- Issue 82

12 Mar 2018

To see whats happening on campus click here:

UCC Indian Society celebrates Holi

10 Mar 2018

UCC Indian Society welcomed everyone on Saturday 10th March, 2018 to throw some colours around, play, laugh and have fun in celebration of Holi.

President's Athena SWAN Symposium - March 8th

08 Mar 2018

As part of UCC’s Equality Week 2018, the President will host an Athena SWAN Alumni Symposium on Thursday, March 8^th International Women’s Day in Devere Hall, 2 – 5 p.m.

International Women's Day, March 8th

08 Mar 2018

Cork County Library will host a panel discussion at the Council Chambers, County Hall on International Women’s Day, 8th March 2018 at 12.30pm to mark the 100th anniversary of Women’s Suffrage.

UCC Student's Union Elections 2018

07 Mar 2018

As Students Union Elections kick off the campus is buzzing with excitment and energy.  With one more day of campaigning to go before results are officially released there is still time to cast your vote.  Make sure to be heard!

Celebrating UCC Equality Week 2018

07 Mar 2018

The UCC LGBT Staff Network, in conjunction with our Tyndall National Institute branch, are proud to present a very special event for UCC Equality Week 2018: ‘How to be a good LGBT ally: at home, at work, and in everyday life’.

President Patrick O'Shea launches Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Unit

06 Mar 2018

The Unit was launched by President Patrick O'Shea yesterday Tuesday, March 6th 2018. The launch included a panel discussion on advancing the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Agenda in Higher Education. The panel was chaired by Dr. Mark Chu, Head of the Department of Italian UCC, and also involved:

• Professor Eithne Guilfoyle, Vice President for Academic Affairs (Registrar) DCU
• Professor Ita Richardson, Department of Computer Science and Information Systems UL and Special Advisor to President of UL on Equality and Diversity
• Dr. Karl Kitching, Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, UCC

'A Snapshot of Dingle'

06 Mar 2018

Lily Baker, UCC Student Ambassador from Siena College, New York tells us about her visit to beautiful Dingle, Kerry.

Transgender Pride Flag flying at UCC in ‘first’ for Irish universities

05 Mar 2018

University College Cork will become the first university in Ireland to fly the Transgender Pride Flag this afternoon (March 5), marking its commitment to trans and non-binary staff and students.

Student Newsletter- Issue 81

05 Mar 2018

UCC Closure Due to Snow

28 Feb 2018

Due to adverse weather conditions classes/labs etc. will end today (Wednesday Feb 28) at 3pm. 

UCC Farmer's Market Today, Tuesday 27th Feb

27 Feb 2018

Minister for European Affairs, Ms. Helen McEntee TD to visit UCC

22 Feb 2018

Visiting Students Photo Competition

22 Feb 2018

Congratulations to Marco Speciale (Erasmus) and Ayden Johnson (Visiting US) for successfully finding all of the correct Cork landmarks in our recent competition!  

Building Resilience Workshop

19 Feb 2018

Come along to our Building Resilience Workshop- Monday 19th Feb, 3pm 

Spring Conferrings 2018

21 Feb 2018

Juliet Haykal, International student from Columbia proudly celebrating her graduation in MA International Relations.  ¡Felicidades Juliet!

Meeting Prospective Students in India and Sri Lanka

21 Feb 2018

Anamaría Espinoza from UCA, El Salvador visits UCC

21 Feb 2018

Student Newsletter- Issue 79

21 Feb 2018

Academic Writing Workshop- Tuesday 20th Feb, 12pm

20 Feb 2018

This workshop will allow you to identify the level of academic critique expected from UCC and help you to develop your academic voice.  

UCC Wins HEA Mobility Grant.

19 Feb 2018

Armida de la Garza and Cliona Maher were awarded a Government of Ireland HEA (Higher Education Authority) Mobility Grant to Mexico for a project on internationalisation of the curriculum/internationalisation at home.

UCC CI celebrates CNY

16 Feb 2018

Cork Tops European Small City Rankings.

14 Feb 2018

Take a look at what's happening this week.

13 Feb 2018

Pancakes in the Chaplaincy- Tuesday 13th Feb

13 Feb 2018

Come along to our Journalling and Creative Writing Workshop- Monday 12th Feb, West Wing 7, 3pm

12 Feb 2018

FGM screening of 'Girls from Earth' today Thursday 8th February WGB Room G04, 4pm

08 Feb 2018

Guests from liberia will share their experiences on fgm with those who will be attending the screening.

Come along to our Careers Workshop- Tomorrow, Thursday 8th Feb

08 Feb 2018

CVs and interviews tips for international students presented by deirdre parker, careers advisor.  thursday 8th february 2018, 2-3pm in western gateway building 226.

There’s a treat for gluten-free diners this week at Electric

07 Feb 2018

See ya later, gluten!

Celebrating UCC's University of Sanctuary Status & Supporting Cork City's bid to become a City of Sanctuary

05 Feb 2018

Admission free to all events. continue reading for timetable of events.

An Indian perspective: applying for a student visa in Ireland

31 Jan 2018

Tariq is an indian and nui Galway ambassador and he gives us the lowdown on how to apply for a student visa in ireland… (please note: visa processes are subject to change).

Syrian refugee opens bakery business in Cork

21 Jan 2018

UCC ranks in world’s top 10 ‘Green’ universities

03 Jan 2018

36 Hours in Cork, Ireland (and Beyond)

14 Dec 2017

Immigration Advisory

01 Aug 2018

Please be advised of some recent changes to Immigration guidelines for students registering at Cork Immigration in Anglesea Street Garda Station.