Would you like to contribute to UCC's involvement in an alliance of universities across Europe? The UNIC UCC office is seeking two students as UCC UNIC student representatives (paid roles) for the period June 2026 to end of May 2027.

The UNIC team from University College Cork (UCC) contributed to a UNIC Strategy Retreat at Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR), 16-17 March 2026. The retreat was hosted by the UNIC co-ordinating unit at EUR, chaired by Alliance Co-ordinator Prof. Semiha Denktas.

UNIC Programme Manager in University College Cork (UCC), Aoife Dowling, and Greenshoots Co-ordinator in UCC, Irene Ní Shúilleabháin, contributed a case study to the 'EngageAll' publication showcasing student engagement in European Universities Alliances.

This new online module provides an exciting opportunity for undergraduate students at University College Cork, Erasmus University Rotterdam, University of Oulu and University of Deusto to explore global health and wellbeing challenges facing today's society.

UCC staff and students are invited to view the shortlisted entries of the UNIC photo competition currently on display in the Hub Atrium and to cast their vote for their favourite photograph. A display of the shortlist was opened today by the Director for UNIC at UCC, Dr Jean van Sinderen-Law and will be in place until March 6th. Jean was joined by the UNIC student representatives, Margarita Linetska and Sadhbh Tierney, whose leadership and initiative brought this competition and exhibition to life. 

Thank you to all students who entered the recent UNIC Photo Competition. Our judges have been busy shortlisting the fantastic submissions. The shortlisted photos will be on display in the Hub Atrium from next Monday, February 23rd.

Why not stop by the Hub any time between February 23rd and March 6th to view the photographs!

UCC staff and students can cast their vote on their favourite photograph. A QR code will be available throughout the display to vote.

This competition invites UCC students to explore UNIC’s themes, including sustainability, post‑industrial cities, arts and creativity, and diversity across Europe. 

UNIC has launched two awards, the Thematic Lines Best Paper Award and Thematic Lines CityLabs Award 2026. UCC staff are encouraged to apply.