A symposium focused on Care, Caring and the upcoming referendum on article 41 took place this morning and was followed by the launch of an exhibition of 'Fostering a sense of belonging ...', an original research- and art-based collaboration between Professor Marie-Pierre Moreau and Sally Campbell Galman. Speakers were, Dr Seán ó Conaill, Dr Claire Edwards, Dr Carol Kelleher, UCC & Dr Laura Cahillane, UL, and chair Professor Conor O'Mahony.

Now in its seventh year, UCC's annual staff and student-led Refugee Week (February 19-24) covered a broad range of topics, from the rise of the Far Right to human trafficking to challenges faced by refugees accessing education. It also held more joyous moments, with a Sanctuary Run, a Sanctuary Swim and a wonderful Open mic Night featuring the Sauti Studio.

UCC was delighted to be awarded €1.7million in funding under the fourth national Programme for Access to Higher Education (PATH 4), to expand and further develop its course offerings for for students with intellectual disabilities (ID).