A welcome message from Professor John O'Halloran, President of University College Cork.

Fresh from his major win at the Irish Book Awards, broadcaster and UCC alumnus John Creedon chats to Marjorie Brennan about the importance of remaining curious and how learning is a lifelong journey.

Autumn at UCC was marked by song and celebration as the entire university community came together for a series of on-campus events. Here, we look back on special moments from Other Voices: Bringing It All Back Home, our October Open Day, and another joyous season of conferrings.

Theo Dorgan hails the latest release from Cork University Press, The Book of the Skelligs, as both a ‘monumental work’ and a ‘magisterial gift to the world’.

Ábhar inspioráide ab ea an t-iarthar do scríbhneoirí riamh anall. Caitear súil anseo ar an dlúthchaidreamh idir Coláiste na hOllscoile Corcaigh agus Ollscoil Montana in iarthar na Stát Aontaithe. Le Katie Ní Loingsigh 

As we face into the stark reality of a warming world, Dr Jean O’Dwyer poses the question: how are we, the people, going to cope with climate change?

When para-athlete and UCC alumnus Patrick O’Leary announced his retirement from sport this past autumn, it was not only a special moment for him but also the wider sporting community, who responded with an outpouring of heartfelt tributes. Here, we acknowledge Patrick and his outstanding career, along with other inspiring para-athletes who have worn UCC’s skull-and-crossbones with pride.

It has been a wonderful year for the Glucksman Gallery, having recently been awarded the prestigious title of European Art Museum 2022. Here, gallery director Professor Fiona Kearney reflects on this incredible achievement and its significance for the entire university community. In conversation with Marjorie Brennan

Four inspirational alumni have been honoured with one of the highest accolades given by the university – UCC Alumni Achievement Awards. By Molly Tynan

It’s officially the season of giving, and as 2022 draws to a close, we have a special competition for you, our readers.