Deputy President and Registrar News 2024
Conferring of Students with Intellectual Disability
It was a proud moment for 17 students with intellectual disabilities as they graduated from University College Cork on 11th November 2024. This was the second cohort of students to be conferred under the umbrella of the id+ Project.
Sponsored by the Deputy President and Registrar, the project promotes equality of opportunity for people with intellectual disabilities to attend third-level education and progress to paid employment.
During their time in college, the students brought a richness and diversity to the UCC community across our beautiful campus. They attended classes in 22 co-learning modules in a wide range of disciplines from all four Colleges, including Engineering, International Development, Public Health and Law, amongst others. They also engaged enthusiastically with a variety of clubs and societies, including the Dance Club, Trampoline Club, Musical Theatre Society and Dramat – thanks to the support of other students acting as Peer Buddies, who ensured they were fully included.
Congratulations to all the graduates!