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16 Apr 2025
Four artists announced for Accenture鈥檚 Women on Walls at University College Cork
Vera Klute, Vanessa Jones, Gerry Davis and Julianne Guinee have been awarded the commission. Artists will depict women including Edna O鈥橞rien, Joanne O鈥橰iordan, and Nano Nagle who are connected to Munster and have contributed to the betterment of society. The 11 women were selected through a public call for nominations via University College Cork, and the artists were selected through an open call process run by Business to Arts.
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11 Apr 2025
UCC Puttnam Scholars premiere short film 'Peggy'
Cork International Film Festival and University College Cork present the premiere screening of Peggy, by the 2024/25 Lord Puttnam Scholars. The Puttnam Scholars Programme offers UCC students from across disciplines an opportunity to collaborate with Lord David Puttnam
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11 Apr 2025
Lord Mayor honours UCC鈥檚 Youth and Community work education
The Lord Mayor鈥檚 Reception recognised the contribution and value of Youth and Community Work education in UCC to the people of Cork and to the Cork community. Over 5,000 UCC Youth and Community Work graduates have gone on to lead, support, and advocate within youth, community, and voluntary organisations, as well as in public service across Cork and Ireland. The event will highlight UCC鈥檚 ongoing commitment to working in partnership with national and local community organisations to strengthen the community and voluntary sector.
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10 Apr 2025
Ailbhe Smyth receives UCC鈥檚 inaugural Athena Swan Trailblazer Award
Renowned academic, feminist and LGBT+ activist Ailbhe Smyth visited University College Cork this week to accept the University鈥檚 first Athena Swan Trailblazer Award.
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