University Closure - Coronavirus (COVID-19) Safety Update

Following Government directives on the 12th and 24th March that higher education institutions should close, UCC’s physical campus will be closed from 12 March until 19 April. UCC remains open online, as staff work remotely. For detailed information visit our COVID19 Information and Updates website.

Did you know?

1. There are over 21,000 registered students in UCC. 1. There are over 21,000 registered students in UCC.

2. The Hub is the home of over 150 Student Clubs and Societies. 2. The Hub is the home of over 150 Student Clubs and Societies.

3. Our student media has won a number of national awards 3. Our student media has won a number of national awards

4. The Hub is the home of Ireland’s only 24/7 student radio station. 4. The Hub is the home of Ireland’s only 24/7 student radio station.

5. The Hub is home to the majority of key student support services. 5. The Hub is home to the majority of key student support services.

6. The original structure was constructed in 1850 as the Clarendon Building. 6. The original structure was constructed in 1850 as the Clarendon Building.

7. The original building was designed by the same architects as the main Quad. 7. The original building was designed by the same architects as the main Quad.

8. The original building was mentioned in James Joyce’s ‘Portrait of the Artist' 8. The original building was mentioned in James Joyce’s ‘Portrait of the Artist'

9. The new Hub was designed by award-winning architects O'Donnell+Tuomey 9. The new Hub was designed by award-winning architects O'Donnell+Tuomey

10. UCC is the first university in the world to win four green flags 10. UCC is the first university in the world to win four green flags

11. The Hub is the site of the first Changing Places facility in Cork. 11. The Hub is the site of the first Changing Places facility in Cork.

12. The Hub is designed by the same architects as the Cavanagh Bridge 12. The Hub is designed by the same architects as the Cavanagh Bridge

13. Fourteen student services are represented in the Hub. 13. Fourteen student services are represented in the Hub.