UCC College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences

UCC Creative Writing student selected for prestigious young writer programme at Cúirt Congratulations to Angelia D'Souza, MA in Creative Writing student, who has been selected as one of five Young Writer Delegates for the 2025 Cúirt International Festival of Literature. The Irish Writers Centre and Cúirt International Festival of Literature programme offers emerging writers the opportunity to immerse themselves in one of Ireland’s leading literary festivals. "It’s an honour to be selected as a Young Writer Delegate, since I’ll have the chance to not only represent UCC, but other young South Asian women like me who have a passion for writing. I’m thrilled to experience the festival and attend poetry readings and workshops, but I’m most looking forward to the showcase where I’ll be able to read some of my work with the other delegates," Angelia said. From California, Angelia moved to Ireland to study Creative Writing at UCC. Read more about her experiences so far at: https://lnkd.in/eZTKwHdz UCC Alumni and Friends | University College Cork #CreativeWriting #IrishWriting #StudyAbroad

A celebration years in the making ⁣Congratulations to UCC’s newest graduates - across Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences - who celebrated with family, friends and faculty at our spring conferring ceremonies. UCC Alumni and Friends | University College Cork Photos: Clare Keogh

We're looking forward to celebrating UCC's newest graduates at our spring conferring ceremonies. Today's ceremonies will celebrate the achievements of more than 420 graduates across Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences. Today is an important milestone, a special opportunity to reflect on their journey so far and celebrate their achievements with Faculty, friend Join us online: http://bit.ly/UCCSC25 UCC Alumni and Friends | University College Cork

Offshore wind is one of the fastest-growing areas in global energy - and Xiana Santacreu Froxan is stepping into the field with confidence After studying Marine Sciences in Spain, Xiana came to UCC for a hands-on, practical approach to coastal and marine management.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Now, on the MSc in Applied Coastal and Marine Management, Xiana diving into management and policy-making, developing her thesis on offshore windfarms, and getting real-world experience aboard the Tom Crean and at MaREI, the world-leading SFI Research Centre for Energy, Climate and Marine. Applications are now open for the MSc in Applied Coastal and Marine Management. Learn more https://lnkd.in/d5pwaBCe Aaron Lim, PhD | University College Cork

Bringing industry professionals and students together ⁣ ⁣ Huge thanks to our panel of UCC Music graduates for joining us at the UCC Music Careers Expo.⁣ ⁣ They shared insights into their diverse career journeys, offered advice to students, and provide valuable insights into diverse creative industries.⁣⁣ ⁣ Thanks to (left to right)⁣:⁣ ⁣Aisling Fitzgerald, freelance Creative Producer and Opera Administrator who holds BAMus and BMus honours degrees and Higher Diploma in Education (Music and English) from UCC.⁣ ⁣ Louise O'Brien, Entrepreneur, Co-Founder of RHEA and UCC Bachelor of Music graduate.⁣ ⁣ Hannah Kate Healy, music therapist, community musician, PhD researcher and UCC Bachelor of Arts - Music and Computer Science graduate ⁣ Alannah Murray, Gallery Manager at Kevin Kavanagh Contemporary Art Gallery and UCC MA in Arts Management and Creative Producing and UCC Bachelor of Music graduate. ⁣ Kate Twohig, festival producer, Co-Founder of 'When Next We Meet' and UCC BMus (Honours) graduate ⁣ and⁣ ⁣ Susan McManamon, participatory music projects producer, pianist, choral music director and UCC MA in Experimental Sound Practice graduate.⁣ ⁣ Our graduates are pictured with Dr Eva McMullan (centre), lecturer at UCC's Department of Music.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ UCC Alumni and Friends | University College Cork #Music #MusicIndustry #MusicCareers⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣

For over 50 years, UCC has been a leader in social work education and practice. On World Social Work Day, UCC and Cork Education and Training Board celebrated the Bachelor of Social Work Tertiary Route - a major milestone in social work education. The Bachelor of Social Work Tertiary Route ensures that aspiring social workers have the opportunity to to make a meaningful impact in society. "On this World Social Work Day, we not only celebrate this academic pathway but also reaffirm our commitment to the values of social work - sustainability, human rights, social justice, and community empowerment," UCC President Professor John O'Halloran said. Denis Leamy, Chief Executive of Cork ETB, said: "The BSW Tertiary Route is a shining example of how we can break down barriers to education. Through this partnership, we are not only strengthening individual learning journeys but also preparing compassionate, skilled professionals to serve our communities." Read more: https://lnkd.in/eriMH-PV National Tertiary Office | University College Cork #WorldSocialWorkDay #SocialWork

Celebrating Irish culture, arts and creativity on St Patrick’s Day ☘️ ⁣ UCC Writer-in-Residence Ellen Dillon recites her poem ‘TOWNESONG I’ as part of UCC’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations.⁣ ⁣ Today is a special occasion marked by parades, performances, and diverse expressions of Irish heritage - the culture and creativity of all people who call Ireland home. ⁣ ⁣ Happy St Patrick’s Day. ⁣ Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh. ⁣☘️ ⁣ UCC College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences | The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon

Happy St Patrick's Day. Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona dhaoibh go léir. ☘️ ⁣ Today, we wish our students, alumni and all those who have a connection with Ireland, an interest in Irish culture, folklore and history, wherever you may be in the world, a joyful St Patrick's Day.⁣ ⁣ Photo: UCC Alumni Bridge by Jim McCarthy⁣ UCC Alumni and Friends | University College Cork

Ireland’s pre-dawn parades⁣ ☘️🐍 ⁣ Thousands of people will throng towns, cities, villages all over the country for St Patrick’s Day festivities.⁣ ⁣ But those in Dingle and Achill will be the first to wake to join in Ireland’s earliest parades.⁣ ⁣ Dr Aoife Granville, lecturer in the Department of Folklore and Ethnology/Béaloideas at UCC, explores these much-loved traditions on RTE. Read: https://lnkd.in/eHAPx6Ak ⁣ #StPatricksDay #LáFhéilePádraig UCC Alumni and Friends | University College Cork ⁣

500 Transition Year students take part in UCC’s Wheelchair Basketball4All Event 2025 Organised by UCC B.Ed. Physical Education, Sports Studies and Arts students, the popular event reflects UCC's ongoing commitment to making physical activity more inclusive and accessible to all. By coordinating this event, B.Ed. students apply theoretical knowledge in real-world settings, enhance their organisational and leadership skills, and promote physical activity within the community. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eBA_Ua3w Learn more about the B.Ed. Physical Education, Sports Studies and Arts: https://lnkd.in/enENNr7w Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) | Diarmuid Lester Mardyke Arena UCC | Tara Singleton