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29/10/2026

🎓 Congratulations to our graduates who celebrated at the recent Joint UCC–MTU Conferrings!

Prof John O'Halloran and Prof Maggie Cusack welcomed graduates, family, friends and academic staff to a special ceremony at UCC celebrating this significant milestone.

From Architecture and Biomedical Sciences to Industrial Physics and Art & Design, graduates from a range of joint programmes came together to mark years of hard work, dedication and achievement.

🎉 Congratulations, Class of 2026! Your future starts here.

Photos: Bríd O'Donovan/UCC

27/10/2026

London Networking event for UCC alumni and friends🍀

Join fellow UCC graduates and friends from across industries and career stages for an evening of networking at the Irish Cultural Centre, Hammersmith on 3 November 2026.

Connect with alumni through a structured speed-networking session, followed by an informal reception with plenty of opportunities to continue conversations and build new professional connections.

📍 Irish Cultural Centre, Hammersmith
🗓 Tuesday, 3 November 2026
⏰ 6.30pm - 8.30pm
🎟 €10 (includes a complimentary drink and light bites)
https://lnkd.in/dVaNQFDE

Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended.

27/10/2026

💚 Congratulations to alumni Olivia Downey (BSc Occupational Therapy '20) and Daire McDonagh (BIS '20) on their wedding! 💍✨

It’s always wonderful to see UCC connections turn into lifelong partnerships. Having both graduated from UCC in 2020, Olivia and Daire have now embarked on an exciting new chapter together 💚

Wishing Olivia and Daire a lifetime of happiness, love, and unforgettable memories as they celebrate this special milestone and begin their married life together 💕🥂

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If you would like to be included in our Weddings at UCC series, please email your photo(s) to [email protected]. Also please include your names, your degree/s and year/s of graduation, your wedding date and your instagram handles, so we can tag you. Remember to include the name of your photographer so we can credit them in the caption.

22/10/2026

💚Looking back on a fantastic day with the CUBS Future Leaders Series!

Last Friday, we brought our BU2001 students together for a hackathon focused on a real-world challenge developed in collaboration with Down Syndrome Cork.

Experiences like these highlight the value of connecting classroom learning with real challenges, giving students the opportunity to develop their skills, learn from industry professionals and explore how business can make a difference in our communities.

A huge thank you to Deloitte for sponsoring the event and investing in our students, Down Syndrome Cork for sharing such a meaningful challenge, and to all our Deloitte and UCC mentors for sharing their expertise and supporting our teams throughout the day.

A special thank you to our Cork University Business School colleagues, for helping bring the day together!

We’re proud to create opportunities that connect our students with industry, our alumni and the wider community, and we’re already looking forward to what comes next. 💚

22/10/2026

Calling UCC Alumni in Sydney! Professor John Cryan, Vice President for Research and Innovation at UCC, will be connecting with Sydney-based alumni on the evening of Wednesday, 2 December.

If you would like to join the group, please indicate your interest using the link below
https://almabase.ucc.ie/f/ucc-alumni-sydney-2026

21/10/2026

☕ Building Influence Early: Scaling, Credibility & Leadership

Join us on Tuesday 17 November in the The Kingsley hotel for the next event in our UCC Alumni Breakfast Series, delivered in partnership with Deloitte!

Taking place at The Kingsley Hotel, Cork, this morning brings together UCC students, alumni and inspiring professionals for a conversation about building credibility, growing ideas and navigating leadership early in your career.

🎤 Meet our UCC alum panellists:
Conor Lyden – BE '16, Founder and CEO of Trustap, and Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe honouree.
☕ Gaby Mazur – BComm '24, Founder of Chilled Bean Co., Social Media Influencer, and currently working in Partnerships with Happy Stack.
💻 Ciarán Corkery – BIS'13 and Chief Product officer/Chief technology officer/ Co-founder of valid8Me, currently Director in engineering practice of Technology and Transformation, Deloitte.

The discussion will be moderated by Prof. Thia Hennessy, Head of College of Business and Law, UCC.

🧘 Start your morning with a wellbeing session from 7:15, led by Lauren O’Mahony, UCC alum and founder of Grounded Yoga, before joining us for breakfast and the panel from 8:00–9:00am.

Whether you’re a student with big ideas, an aspiring entrepreneur or an early-career professional, this is a great opportunity to gain insights, make connections and start your day inspired.

🎟️ Free to attend, but places are limited! Register now via the link in the comments to secure your spot!

Cork University Business School, UCC College of Science, Engineering and Food Science - SEFS

20/10/2026

💚 Congratulations to alum Rebecca Ronan (BA '16) and Patrick Grieve on their wedding! 💍✨

A special UCC connection was captured in one of their photos outside the Honan Chapel, where Rebecca posed with her father, who was a dedicated member of UCC staff for an incredible 44 years 💚

Wishing Rebecca and Patrick a lifetime of happiness, love, and wonderful memories as they begin this exciting new chapter together 💕🥂

📸 Photos by

If you would like to be included in our Weddings at UCC series, please email your photo(s) to [email protected]. Also please include your names, your degree/s and year/s of graduation, your wedding date and your instagram handles, so we can tag you. Remember to include the name of your photographer so we can credit them in the caption.

19/10/2026

16/10/2026

🎓 Your UCC journey doesn’t end at graduation- it’s only the beginning.

As we celebrate the first day of UCC Autumn Conferring Season, we’re welcoming a new generation of graduates into our global community of over 225,000 UCC alumni.

Wherever life takes you, your connection to UCC stays with you. From reconnecting with classmates and celebrating reunions to mentoring students, sharing your experience and meeting fellow alumni around the world, there are so many ways to stay part of the UCC community.
And who knows? We might see you back on campus in 10, 20 or even 50 years’ time! 💫

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Once a UCC graduate, always part of the UCC family.

15/10/2026

The BDS Class of 1996 reunited recently to celebrate their 30th reunion, reconnecting with classmates and sharing memories from their time at UCC.

The gathering brought alumni together for a memorable weekend of friendship, laughter, and reflection, offering a wonderful opportunity to catch up and celebrate three decades since graduation.

Thinking of organising a class reunion or exploring a class gift? We'd love to help. Get in touch at [email protected].

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