Global Justice Education, University College Cork
By Dr. Gertrude Cotter, University College Cork In recent years, the rise of far-right ideologies across Europe has sounded a warning for societies to take proactive measures. In Ireland, this trend is marked by an increase in anti-immigrant rhetoric, hate crimes, and far-right demonstrations. Education, Read More …
Empowering Youth and Taking Action on Climate Justice Yesterday, we had the privilege of hearing from Ineza Umuhoza Grace, an eco-feminist and climate advocate from Rwanda, alongside Garry Walsh, Trócaire’s Campaigns and Digital Outreach Manager. Both speakers brought powerful perspectives on climate justice, youth engagement, Read More …
The War on Gaza – Statement from members of staff and students in University College Cork Please read the statement below and add your name if you wish to be listed as a signatory when this letter is published. To date it has been signed Read More …
UCC offers multiple opportunities for students to participate in activities and events involving global citizenship on campus: Cultural societies Cultural societies like the Japanese Society, Indian Society, Korean Society, Chinese Society, and African Society, organise intercultural exchange activities, including: Spicy Noodle Challenge, Bollywood Nights, Read More …
Various Societies came together to organise a simulation of the climate conference held by the United Nations in November 2021. The purpose was to give an insight to students about how international negotiations work in real life and to make them reflect on the current Read More …
Ref-EU-gee event series Uncovering the role of the European Union in the lives of Refugees. ‘REF-EU-GEE’ was an event series created to highlight the challenges and constraints of refugees and migrants trying to enter the European Union. This event series comprised a month-long fundraising and Read More …
UCC had its first climate assembly in February 2020. Build Back Better was a series of workshops based on the college’s sustainability plan that allowed students and staff to have a role in future policy development. Build Back Better was inspired by Ireland’s Citizens’ Assembly Read More …
Green Campus ran a Christmas campaign to incorporate sustainability in Christmas celebrations. It included suggestions like buying potted Christmas trees, gifting experiences, minimising food waste, switching to a plant-based dinner and many more events. The following posters show an insight into the campaign close to Read More …
UCC Green Campus is a student and staff programme that aims at making UCC a more sustainable place involving the participation of the wider community. Their motto: “Student-led and research informed!” The Green Campus team keeps the UCC community informed and aware of sustainability, climate Read More …
Other events organised by the Students’ Union under the global citizenship theme:
