UCC Societies Magazine 2023/24

SOCIETIES EXECUTIVES

Chloe Boland (they/them) Elliott Mulhall (they/them) Reuban Murray (he/him) Egan Reeve (Em) (they/he)

President president@uccsocieties.ie

VP, New Societies and Awards, SEFS Rep vp@uccsocieties.ie, newsocieties@uccsocieties.ie

Secretary and Sustainability, Arts, Cultural and Debating Rep secretary@uccsocieties.ie

Ní Céileachair (they/them) Alex Angland (he/him)

Trainings and Education, Socials Rep trainings@uccsocieties.ie

PRO and Development, Business & Law, Med & Health Rep pro@uccsocieties.ie

Events and Engagement, Creatives Rep events@uccsocieties.ie

Ciara Barrett (Any Pronouns) Ethan Hussey (he/him) Jill Mortell (she/her)

Welfare and Accessibility, Charitable and Religious Rep welfare@uccsocieties.ie

Finance and Sponsorship, Political and Activism Rep finance@uccsocieties.ie

SU Rep ents@uccsu.ie

For more information on getting involved with a society or setting a new society up please reach out to one of our team!

PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS

Dia

dhaoibh,

My name is Chloe Boland and I am your Societies President for the year 2023/24. Firstly, I want to congratulate you on getting into UCC! This is such an exciting time and I really hope you get to make the most out of your time here. Being in UCC is so much more than your lectures and we are so lucky to have such an active student life with so much on offer. There are so many opportunities to gain new experiences, meet new people and grow as a person.

We have almost 120 societies covering so many different topics and interests. We have everything from Netsoc to Musical, and Science to Macra. No matter what you are interested in, there is a society for you! Societies are for students and by students, and do so much for the UCC Community and our students here. There is so much to be gained from the Society Community. Societies are a chance to meet like minded people and get involved in something you are interested in but it is so much more than this. Societies give students the chance to grow as people, to learn new skills, and to be presented with so many incredible opportunities. Just last October Enactus travelled to Puerto Rico for the Enactus World Cup. Surgeon Noonan has a team of student doctors who work across Africa to support healthcare. The Law Society has held events and presented awards to Sir Bob Geldof and Niall Breslin. This is just a small testament to the amount of incredible things that our societies do!

If you want to learn more about what Societies do be sure to follow us on social media, you can find us on Instagram, TikTok and even BeReal @uccsocieties. Most societies also have their own individual social media accounts so if there are societies that you are interested in be sure to check out their social media as well! If you want to learn more and actually chat to societies be sure to join us for Societies Day in the Hub on September 19th, and Clubs and Socs Day in Western Gateway Building and Brookfield on September 26th.

And if you can’t find something that interests you, don’t worry! You can also set up your own society. We are eager to help grow the UCC Community and ensure everyone has a space they feel they can be themselves and meet similar people!

Societies are an amazing part of the UCC Community and personally were the highlight of my time in college. I am so excited for the year ahead and getting to meet as many of you as possible!

Le grá, Chloe Boland, They / Them, Societies President 2023/24.

SOCIETIES LIST

Arts, Cultural & Debating Business & Law, Med & Health Charitable & Religious

An Chuallacht Accounting & Finance

Alzheimers

Ancient History & Civilisation AMSI Cancer

Arabic Business Information Systems

Archaeology Clinical Therapies

Christian Union

Engineers Without Borders

Bangladesh Commerce FLAC

Chinese Consulting

Friends of MSF

Criminology Dental Guide Dogs

English Dermatology HOPE Foundation

Folklore E&S

Islamic

French Economics Jewish

German Emergency Care SÁMH

Hispanic Enactus Simon

Historical GP Surgeon Noonan

International Relations Law

Italian Medical

Japanese Medical Research and Technology

Korean Pharmacy

Pakistani Public Health

Philosophical Surgical Planning Translational Medicine

Psychology

SSPE

Creative Political & Activism

Science, Engineering and Food Science

An Cumann Drámaíochta Disability Activism & Awareness Architecture

Choral Environmental Biology

Socials

Africa and Caribbean

Dodgeball

Comedy Europa Biomedical Erasmus & International Students

DJ Feminist Chemical Harry Potter

Dramat Fianna Fáil Engineering Fashion

Film & Photography Labour Foodies

Irish Traditional Music People Before Profit Genetics

Journalism Sinn Féin BEES

Knitting Social Democrats Maths

Music Socialists Physics

Musical Students for Sensible

Drug Policy Science

Horse Racing

Indian

LGBTQ

Macra na Feirme

Netsoc

Neurodiversity

Orchestra Vegan WiSTEM Pop Culture

Young Fine Gael Biochem & Biotech Sci-Fi

Fáilte Refugees Data & Analytics

Government & Politics

Co-operative and Community Action

Global Justice

Simpsons

Slavic

South East Asia

WARPS

Yoga & Meditation

SOCIETIES

AN CHUALLACHT

An Chuallacht

Is sinne An Chuallacht, cumann Gaelach Choláiste na hOllscoile Corcaigh.

Cumann is ea sinn ina dtagann daoine le chéile chun an Ghaeilge a labhairt, chun í a fhoghlaim, agus chun craic is spraoi a bheith againn trí mheán na Gaeilge. Eagraímid imeachtaí sóisialta, Pop-Up Gaeltachtaí, díospóireachtaí, ciorcail chomhrá, tráthanna na gceist, ceardlanna fostaíochta, céilithe, agus ar ndóigh, Bál bliaintiúil na Gaeilge.

Is cuma más mac léinn Gaeilge thú nó má tá ábhar eile ar bun agat, má tá an Ghaeilge uait i do shaol, is sinne an Cumann duitse. Bígí linn i saol corraitheach, spreagúil agus spleodrach na Gaeilge, agus bí mar bhall den Chuallacht.

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UCC ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY

UCC Alzheimer’s Society

The Alzheimer’s Society aims to educate and raise awareness about Alzheimer’s in Ireland and worldwide. By hosting events, talks and fundraisers. All proceeds raised throughout the year go back to Bessboro Day Care Center in Ireland.

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UCC AMSI SOCIETY

UCC AMSI Society

The Association of Medical Students, Ireland (AMSI) is the National Member Organization to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA). Founded in 2013, AMSI engages every day with an inspiring and engaging network of thousands of medical students from all 7 medical schools in the whole of Ireland. At UCC, AMSI focuses on public health, sexual and reproductive health, human rights and peace, general medical education, and professional exchange programs. AMSI brings people together to exchange, discuss and initiate projects to create a healthier world. It gives its members the skills and resources to be health leaders. It advocates for pressing issues that matter to shape the world we want. Our campaigns and our activities positively impact the physiciansto-be and the communities they serve!

UCC ANCIENT HISTORY AND CIVILISATION SOCIETY

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UCC Ancient History and Civilisation Society

We are a new society founded by individuals interested in mythology and ancient cultures.

We found there was no society that filled that role in UCC and so we decided to change that.

We’re pretty quirky and a wide range of people and ideas. Though our society’s main idea was a reforged Classics Soc that quickly changed as we decided it should be for all cultures and we try for it to be as inclusive as possible.

We plan on hitting the ground running with monthly book clubs on various mythesc books.

We also plan on running a trip up to the Newgrange day centre in the year where if interested we can explore the passage tombs of Newgrange.

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UCC ARCHAEOLOGY SOCIETY

UCC Archaeology Society

The Archaeology Society is the society for anyone who wants to experience the world of archaeology. From prehistory to modern discoveries, the Archaeology Society is a great opportunity to see it all! The society provides opportunities to enhance your archaeological knowledge and interest. Our year includes field trips, quizzes, Archaeochats and so much more! Our society allows you to explore interpretations and knowledge with like- minded people in a fun environment. Everyone is welcome to join, no matter what experience or lack of you have with archaeology!

UCC ARCHITECTURE SOCIETY

UCC Architecture Society

The Architecture Society is an outlet through which students and staff with an interest in architecture can connect and explore architectural and design related issues in a social setting. Primarily consisting of students of the B.Arch and M.Arch, the society acts as student representatives within the Cork Centre for Architectural Education, as well as being an informal way for students of different years to get to know each other. Our ‘Back to the Drawing Board’ Guest Lecture Series is held throughout the academic year, where we invite architects and people of interest to discuss their view of what architecture is, primarily relating back to topics of local and national importance.

The society is a place where we can take what we learn and apply it to the real world, with particular importance placed on the city of Cork. In recent years we have paid particular attention to the chronic dereliction which is endemic across our city, and finding ways in which we, as future architects, can help resolve this problem. This culminated in our Design Charette, a form of student protest, in which we occupied the School of Architecture building for 24 hours in order to highlight this issue with the local authorities and wider community. We tried to highlight how dereliction is vandalism, for which we were awarded Best Campaign at the 2023 STARS Awards.

As well as this, we organise informal social evenings for all students of architecture to enjoy and to get to know each other, including the annual Architecture Ball held in semester two.

UCC BANGLADESH SOCIETY

UCC Bangladesh Society

Hello everyone! We are the Bangladesh Society (BSoc) who recently launched in UCC. On behalf of the Bangladesh society we would like to welcome all the new students here at UCC. Our goal at BSoc is to represent the Bangladeshi culture and build a strong community for all students. We want to show the beauty of the country’s traditions, music, dance, art, cuisine, and language through events and activities organised throughout the academic year. These would include religious festivals such as Eid and cultural ones such as Pohela Boishak and even collabs with other UCC societies. We aim to enable students to explore and appreciate Bangladeshi culture first-hand through these events.

Bsoc is open to all staff and students from diverse backgrounds, both Bangladeshis and non-Bangladeshis alike. We promote cultural diversity, understanding and want to help students appreciate and respect each other’s differences. We hope that by joining our society, you will learn and experience our beautiful culture and create long lasting friendships. This is also a great way of escaping the pressures of university life and engage in activities that offer a refreshing break from your academic responsibilities, promoting a healthy and holistic student experience. Stay connected with us on our social media platforms, Instagram and TikTok, @uccbangladeshsociety where we will post event highlights, facts about Bangladesh and the most recent news from BSoc. We are proud to celebrate and embrace the essence of Bangladesh through this society. We hope you enjoy your time at UCC during the next few years and we can’t wait for you to meet us and join our society, as we embark on an exciting journey together.

UCC BEES Society

UCC BEES SOCIETY

BEES Society is welcome to everyone interested in or studying the Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences. Ranging from ecology to geology to plant science, we hold both educational and fun events relating to the natural world around us including guest talks, quizzes, film screenings, field trips and the highlight of our year being BEES Ball. If you love rocks, plants or animals, we hope to see you at the many exciting events we’ll be holding throughout the year!

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UCC BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS SOCIETY

UCC Business Information Systems Society

The BIS Society are a group that organises both social and educational events for students within and outside the BIS department. Our members are from all BIS years, from undergrad to postgrad and we also welcome any members from other courses who wish to attend our events.

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UCC CANCER SOCIETY

UCC Cancer Society

We are the UCC Cancer Society. We are a charitable society dedicated to raising much needed funds and awareness for cancer charities across Ireland. We do this through by putting on a wide variety of events across the year including quizzes, dog and coffee mornings and of course Relay for Life. We hope to see you at some if our amazing events, keep an eye out for us.

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UCC CHEMICAL SOCIETY

UCC Chemical Society

The Chemical Society was founded in 1925 (so we’ll be celebrating 100 years very soon!) and is a place for chemists and chemistry enthusiasts to explore the subject further and meet other appreciators of chemistry. We run both academic and social events including industry tours, research talks, information sessions, quizzes, a ball and many more! The society works closely with the academic department throughout the year to support students and provide information on degree stream choices, presentation skills and post-graduate options, as well as having lots of fun along the way :)

UCC CHORAL SOCIETY

UCC Choral Society

Choral society welcomes students of all levels and experience who simply love to sing! We offer three Choirs within the society which vary in size and difficulty, ‘Choral’ and ‘Singers’ who rehearse weekly and regularly take part in concerts and competitions throughout the academic year, and the International Choir who represent the University abroad annually in worldwide choral competitions for our more advanced singers. In recent years many studies have been done on how singing, and particularly singing in a choir hugely benefits your mental and physical health. We see these benefits each week in rehearsals through spending time with friends as well as improving respiratory health and cognitive stimulation. There is never enough emphasis put on simply singing away the small stress and worries of student life alongside like-minded music lovers too! We rehearse in GGLT at 7-9pm on Tuesday evenings and are open to all students and look forward to welcoming our new members this year. To stay up to date on events and rehearsals, see our Instagram @uccchoralsociety!

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UCC CHRISTIAN UNION SOCIETY

UCC Christian Union Society

The UCC Christian Union Society (CU) is an inclusive community of students who seek to deepen their faith, grow in their relationship with God, and engage with the world around them. Our society, which is based on the truth and love, offers a warm environment where students from all backgrounds can learn about Christianity, ask questions, and find support.

Our weekly gatherings are designed to inspire and equip students to grow in their relationship with God, develop a biblical worldview, and navigate the challenges of university life with faith and integrity. Our activities include: small group bible studies, games night, worship night, prayer meetings, Q&A night, iCafé. These gatherings offer a space for members to forge deep friendships, share experiences, and support one another on their search.

Whether you are exploring Christianity for the first time, seeking to deepen your faith, or simply looking for a supportive community on campus, the Christian Union welcomes you with open arms! Looking forward to seeing you there! The only student run society on UCC campus with Jesus at its center and is seeking to serve you!

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UCC CO-OPERATIVE AND COMMUNITY ACTION SOCIETY

UCC Co-Operative and Community Action Society

UCC Co-Operative and Community Action society are a society based around the development of co-operative movements and activism among students and the wider community! What does that mean? Well - we support sustainable living and communal sufficiency, direct action, grassroots and mutual democratic movements, community based activism and the power of people against forces of oppression. We run info nights, workshops, educational activism events, community gatherings and socials, charity events and much more. We also have our very own DIY zine publication, made by students for students. If you have an interest in cooperatives or community action, or if you’re just looking to get involved with student activism in a dynamic and welcoming space, then Co-Op is for you!

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UCC COMEDY SOCIETY

UCC Comedy Society

Woahhhh you’re actually reading this??? Fair play to you. At least all my sleepless nights and tireless work typing up these 250 words have not gone to waste. Unless you stop reading now.... Aghhjghghhh Wait no where are you going?? Stopppp! I’m here to tell you about UCC Comedy society, UCC’s Official MOST IMPROVED society 2021/22!

Our aim is to spread infectious laughter around campus through our frequent comedy events. We are known for putting on weekly stand-up workshops with a professional comedian free of charge where students can learn These skills can be practiced at our frequent open mics and our Annual Big Show.

If you’re interested in just pointing and laughing, we put on frequent live shows where you can come and enjoy our comedians putting on UCC versions of shows such as Mock the Week, Taskmaster and Countdown. We also do screenings of your favorite comedy specials and movies so we can all have a giggle at people who disappointed their parents by becoming a stand up comedian!

Our Social media is extremely active, particularly Instagram @ucccomedy we post regular updates about events as well as plenty of satirical posts to keep you entertained. Through Instagram we also run a meme competition annually so keep an eye out for that! If you’re looking for a space where nothing is taken seriously we are the society for you! I would keep going but I’m running out of word count and

UCC COMMERCE SOCIETY

UCC Commerce Society

The UCC Commerce Society is Cork’s largest and most active business orientated university Societies. The Society endeavors to cater for the needs of students of the Business & Law Faculty and all other students in every way possible.

The UCC Commerce Society has evolved from having a single focus on certain business elements to becoming UCC’s most prestigious society that hosts some of the most highly anticipated events on the UCC Calendar, most notably the Commerce conference which brings together some of Ireland’s top business representatives.

The Society heavily embraces the academic side of college and provides support and training to ensure you get the grades you aspire to achieve. We are committed to creating a strong communication link between Faculties/Departments, Class Representatives and the student body to ensure that the Society is at the core of all matters pertaining to our members.

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UCC DATA AND ANALYTICS SOCIETY

UCC Data and Analytics Society

Does Data Science intimidate you? - Well it doesn’t have to. At the Data & Analytics Society we try to have the perfect blend between data science and fun. You don’t need to have any knowledge of data science to join an interesting community of people from all backgrounds and attend events from academic talks, career talks, quizzes and workshops. In only our 3rd Year as a society in UCC, we have an amazing year planned filled with entertaining events and socials.

Don’t forget about all the free pizza and the chance to meet people from many different courses in UCC. We are excited about the year ahead and our first year where we will be fully in person.

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UCC Dental Society

UCC’s Dental Society is the society with the biggest smile! We represent our dental, dental hygiene and dental nursing students and do our best to create memorable experiences and connect the different years through all the fun events we run. Students can look forward to welcome back parties, quiz nights, sporting events, Dentball and much much more!

Regardless of what year you are in, Dentistry can be overwhelming and stressful. Dentsoc is made up of a wonderful group of students who are in the same shoes as you and are ready to help and support you in your journey through the course. We also host a wide range of educational talks, conferences, and guest speakers to help broaden your awareness on relevant dental issues.

Dentsoc is very excited to welcome the incoming first years and the rest of the course back to campus and the dental hospital. We understand it can be tough settling in, so we have implemented a buddy system. Each incoming first year is paired with a second-year dental student who will welcome, connect and support the first year in their transition to dental school. Be sure to attend our welcome back and mixer events to help you get acquainted with your year and other years, and feel free to reach out to us at any time.

We look forward to the year ahead, creating fun and inclusive events and watching the dental community in UCC go from success to success in each other’s company. We can’t wait to see you!

UCC DJ SOCIETY

UCC DJ Society

UCC DJ Society plays a big role in the social life of the college. From running standalone events for Fresher’s, R&G etc, to providing the sound for many college balls, DJ Society is heavily involved in UCC. Also provided are workshops for new members, to learn the art of DJing and electronic music production.

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UCC DRAMAT SOCIETY

UCC Dramat Society

We here at UCC’s Dramat Society seek to foster a passion for theatre and performance in all we do. We organise two main stage production every year, along with a panto in aid of charity, regular improv gatherings and theatre workshops. Exploring everything from tragedy to comedy, we organise a variety of events that cater to the those in UCC with a passion for theatre and performance, whether your a veteran thespian or have never been on a stage before - all are welcome!

This year, UCC is the host of the Irish Societies Drama Awards, which will see a swathe of talent from universities across the country travelling to perform and earn nominations across a broad variety of categories. If you have any interest in theatre at all (whether that be onstage or backstage, acting or tech), you’d be right at home in Dramat.

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UCC E&S SOCIETY

UCC E&S Society

The E&S Society is the Entrepreneurial and Social Society which runs a wide range of events every year to cover both these areas. Our motto “No Risk, No Reward” highlights our commitment to promoting entrepreneurship and providing students with the skills to become successful entrepreneurs while having the best college life experience. Some highlights in the society’s past year include our Annual Mental Health Conference, our Start Up Conference and our Women in Entrepreneurship event.

But like everyone, E&S also has a fun side. In the past few years we have hosted some hugely successful events like the Annual UCC Winter Break, The Iron stomach Competition and DJ events during RAG week. This year promises be bigger and better than ever for E&S with a number of exciting events in store over the course of the year!

So check out our Instagram page (@ucc_eands) and make sure you join in on the fun and party your way to becoming a billionaire. And don’t forget - No Risk, No Reward

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UCC ECONOMICS SOCIETY

UCC Economics Society

Do you want to learn more about the hidden ways economics impacts our lives?

Do you want to build connections with industry leaders? Do you want to have fun?

The Economics Society focuses on Educational, Networking and Social opportunities for our members. We want you to better understand the world around us, and enjoy yourself while doing so!

You don’t need to be an economics student to get involved, we make sure our events are easy to understand for those new to economics but also interesting for those with more knowledge.

Follow us on Instagram @UCCEconSoc for updates

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UCC EMERGENCY CARE SOCIETY

UCC Emergency Care Society

Welcome to UCC! Societies are an exciting way to engage with your new classmates and to meet others beyond your course or year with similar interests. The Emergency Care Society (ECS) seeks to foster an interest in pre-hospital and emergency medicine among students from all courses.

Throughout the year we aim to arrange a number of practical workshops with local doctors, tutoring students in how to manage a variety of acute medical and surgical emergencies. We tailor our sessions to make them easily accessible to all, from beginners to final years and beyond!

Our unique practical, simulated approach to learning offers students the chance to practice their clinical skills, receiving feedback from local doctors while bridging the gap between learning and clinical practice.

We hope to see you at some of our events this year and look forward to sharing skills which will last a lifetime!

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UCC ENACTUS SOCIETY

UCC Enactus Society

Enactus is an international non-profit organization that brings together students, academics, and business leaders to create positive social change through entrepreneurial action. The name “Enactus” stands for “ENtrepreneurial ACTion for others to create a better world for US all.”

Enactus operates in universities and colleges across the globe, providing a platform for students to develop and implement community outreach projects that address social, economic, and environmental challenges. These projects are designed to empower people, improve livelihoods, and foster sustainable development.

Here in UCC we have many projects such as ReFrame, a project that focuses on turning plastic waste into cool products like skateboards. Or UnderCover, a project that focuses on creating a safer environment on nights out by giving people access to anti-drink spiking covers and other safety projects.

Ultimately, joining Enactus offers a unique platform to apply your skills and knowledge to make a positive impact in the world. It allows you to contribute to society, gain practical experience, build a strong network, and develop essential skills that can shape your future endeavors.

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UCC ENGINEERING SOCIETY

UCC Engineering Society

UCC Engineering Society is a society for all students at University College Cork, primarily focused towards students within the school of Engineering. We host social and academic events throughout the year and hope to see you there!

UCC English Literature Society

The English Literature Society welcomes anyone with an interest in reading, writing and everything in between. In the last few years we have hosted a myriad of events such as ‘Read Dating’, Open Mic Nights and our screenings of ‘Twilight’, which we hope to mirror in the coming year. Our doors are open for anyone, regardless of their course or previous exposure to all things English, and we always aim to create a space in which you feel welcome to socialise with likeminded people.

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UCC ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIETY

UCC Environmental Society

EnviroSoc- UCC’s one stop shop for Gardening, KeepCups and Environmental Activism. UCC’s EnviroSoc is a student led activist group focused on sustainability and green thinking! We organise events surrounding biodiversity and appreciation of nature and our planet, such as a Bat Trail event and Seaweed Foraging Trip to Derrynane in County Kerry! We also organise talks and debates surrounding environmental topics and issues. This year we also showcase our craftiness at events like Repair and Mend sessions and Pumpkin Carving. If you are interested in getting involved in UCC’s community garden, EnviroSoc is the place to go, with the garden sub-committee serving as an affiliated group to EnviroSoc. We look forward to another year of striving to make UCC a green (plastic free) machine!

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UCC ERASMUS AND INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY

UCC Erasmus and International Society

The UCC Erasmus and International Society aims to welcome new students to Cork and ease their transition to studying in a new country. Keep an eye on our social media for local trips getting to know Cork and the beauty of Ireland as well as social events to get to know other internationals!

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UCC ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS SOCIETY

UCC Engineers Without Borders Society

Are you ready to embark on a journey that combines your passion for engineering with a meaningful purpose? Look no further than the UCC Engineers without Borders (EWB) Society! We are thrilled to invite you to join our vibrant and dedicated community of engineers, students, scientists who want to make a real difference in the world through engineering.

As a student branch of EWB Ireland, we aim to promote awareness of issues surrounding sustainable development, assist communities, provide a resource of knowledge and experience for sustainable engineering, and inspire the next generation of development professionals!

By joining, you step beyond the lecture halls and experience engineering in a global context. You’ll have access to workshops and conferences that enhance your technical, leadership and management abilities. These skills set you apart in your future career and empower YOU to make a real impact!

We offer more than just that! We are a platform to connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for engineering and social responsibility. Forge lifelong connections, collaborate on exciting initiatives, and grow both personally and professionally.

If you are interested in joining, please feel free to contact us via Instagram, or alternatively, come meet us on Societies Day 2023! You can also access us via email at ewb@uccsocieties.ie. Looking forward to a great year and we cannot wait to meet you all!

UCC Fáilte Refugees Society

UCC REFUGEESFÁILTESOCIETY

In Fáilte Refugees Society we are dedicated to create a student-led movement through which refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants are welcomed by UCC students and staff and empowered within our communities. We do this by promoting refugee, asylum seeker, and migrant rights by running campaigns, events, and social activities. Our events vary hugely, from panel discussions, workshops, fun games and quizzes, fundraisers, poetry and music, movie screenings, to specific projects with the community and much more! These events and activities also provide safe spaces for both self-expression, discussion and an opportunity to connect and meet others. Moreover, we promote and foster an actively anti-racist university environment, through campaigns, educational workshops and other events.

We also provide UCC students and staff with opportunities to volunteer with and fundraise for refugee-support organisations and campaigns. We often work with local, Irish and international organisations such as Cork Migrant Centre, Creativity and Change, Nasc, Doras Masi, Refugee Rescue and many others. We also have the privilege to work with different departments in UCC, such as the UCC Sanctuary group and UCC Equality Diversity and Inclusion, with whom we also collaborate for UCC Refugee Week, occurring in Semester 2. During that week, we host and prepare several events, including our Annual Refugee Week Conference. Additionally, we also often work on very special projects with the Gluksman. Likewise, we enjoy collaborating with several UCC societies and clubs, as well as the student union. We are passionate about promoting an inclusive and connected community.

UCC FASHION AND STYLE SOCIETY

UCC Fashion and Style Society

The UCC Fashion & Style Society is a diverse group for all students who have an interest in the world of Fashion & Style. Whether you want to be the next editor of vogue or you just fancy having a browse through the rails at one of our vintage markets, the UCC Fashion & Style Society is a family that will welcome you with open arms. We run weekly events ranging from our ‘best dressed on campus’ competition to our hugely successful series of fashion shows.

We are one of the most creative and accepting spaces on campus so, if you’re looking for a break from the stress of college why not pop into one of our events and say hello :)

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UCC FEMINIST SOCIETY

UCC Feminist Society

The Feminist Society (or FemSoc as we’re better known as) is a super welcoming and inclusive society! We are really active in fighting for gender equality and promoting feminism both on campus and in the wider community. We hold really amazing events and work on different campaigns throughout the year. Our annual FemPower Conference is a super fun festival where we invite incredible feminists to come and talk on different topics and provide exciting workshops. It is always a really exciting and inspirational event. Some of our campaigns at the moment include introducing consent classes for everyone in UCC and fighting period poverty on campus. We work hard to help make our campus a more equal place while also having lots of fun! We welcome everyone to join us in making a change and having a good time while doing so! We want everyone to feel safe and welcome both in our society and at UCC. If you’re interested in feminism and gender equality FemSoc is the perfect place to get involved and make some incredible friends! Every year brings fantastic new ideas and projects and we cannot wait to show you everything we have planned for this year!

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UCC FILM AND PHOTO SOCIETY

UCC Film and Photo Society

Film and Photo Soc has many fun activities throughout the year such as film table quizzes, photography nature walks, workshops and film screenings. We also provide cameras at our events to allow all students to join and explore their camera creativity!

UCC FOLKLORE SOCIETY

UCC Folklore Society

It is our aim to provide you the opportunity to engage in the rich tapestry of traditions that are contained within Irish folklore. Through events, collaborative programming and fun hands-on workshops we hope to provide the opportunity to relate the interest of folklore to everyday life in the present.

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UCC FRENCH SOCIETY

UCC French Society

UCC French Society aims to promote all aspects of Francophone culture (and French language) in order to make you fall in love with this culture as much as us. Our friendly committee and lovely members will welcome you all year with language exchanges, movie screenings, crêpes, Erasmus info sessions, our French intervarsity and other exciting events ! Joining French society is an amazing way to experience French culture in college and also build new friendships with people from all over the world. So if you are Francophone, if you are a beginner or if you do not speak french at all, you are all welcome to spend time with us !

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UCC GENETICS SOCIETY

UCC Genetics Society

The Genetics Society was set up by students of the Genetics course here in UCC. However, The society is open to everyone, not just genetics students. We are a relatively small society with a keen interest in all things Genetics! Throughout the year we host a number of events such as our First Year Q&A and our Careers Night. Every year we also run Cystic Fibrosis week which is an entire week jam packed with fundraiser events in order to raise money for CF Ireland. Last year we ran an instagram takeover, a bake sale, a movie night and a quiz night and raised €1,355.47 for the charity! Overall, our society aims to raise awareness for genetic disorders as well as creating a space for students to socialise and support each other.

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UCC GERMAN SOCIETY

UCC German Society

The German Society is committed to the promotion of German Culture and Customs throughout campus. We do that through events that we host throughout the academic year such events include inviting guest speakers and organising film nights as well as collaborating with the many other societies throughout campus to make all the students college experience as fun as possible. We hope to see you in the coming Academic Year!

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UCC GLOBAL JUSTICE SOCIETY

UCC Global Justice Society

Do you care about issues of global justice? International human rights? Equality and equity worldwide? Join us at the Global Justice Society!

We raise awareness of and campaign on global justice issues. This includes areas such as aid, governance, health, nutrition, education, poverty reduction, gender equality, climate change, economics, the environment, development, and human rights. The issues that we focus on in any one year are guided by our committee and our society members, so if there is something you are passionate about - please let us know!

We aim to support you in being an active citizen, including supporting your well-being when engaging with difficult topics and issues so that you can ensure that you are able to continuously engage with issues of global justice without burning out or becoming overwhelmed - we know that climate anxiety and activism burnout can hit hard!

We organise events and information on how you can have a career in the areas of human rights, global justice and international development, with several of our alumni working within international bodies, such as the United Nations, and NGOs.

Come help us campaign for a more equitable world, or simply join our events to learn more about global justice. Follow us on social media for regular updates!

UCC GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS SOCIETY

UCC Government and Politics Society

The UCC Government and Politics Society was founded as a space for students to uplift and foster an interest in politics on a non-partisan basis. We work to give students the chance to learn, explore, grow and participate in politics at every level outside of party politics. We have grown significantly over the past year and have garnered several awards, most notably the Best Cultural Academic & Social Society from a large college at the 2023 Board of Irish College Societies Awards. We aim to continue to build the society by engaging with students through our established annual events, such as the Working For Change Careers Fair, in addition to new exciting events we intend to provide for the year ahead.

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UCC GUIDE DOGS SOCIETY

UCC Guide Dogs Society

UCC Guide Dogs Society was set up in 2021 with the aim of raising money and awareness for the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind Charity. Joining the guide dogs is a great way to get involved with a society that fundraises for a great cause and gives back to society, as well as meeting new people. All committee members will also be registered as volunteers with the official charity. We are looking forward to meeting many more students (and dogs) this year as our society continues to grow.

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UCC HARRY POTTER SOCIETY

UCC Harry Potter Society

The Harry Potter society is dedicated to bringing Harry Potter fans within UCC together. The society was created in 2015 with the intent of promoting the Harry Potter films and books for fans’ enjoyment. If you love Harry Potter and wish to share your love with like-minded people in UCC, we encourage you to join our society! We provide our members with a wide variety of events, such as screenings of the movies, quizzes surrounding various features of the Harry Potter universe, debates surrounding characters and theories, art competitions and other events. Our collaborations with other societies in UCC have provided our members with many fantastic events and has cemented a reputation for being a really friendly and active society, allowing you to enjoy the full college experience. Both our society and individual committee members have won many awards in the past due to our dedication, hard-work and generosity. We pride ourselves in having a strong relationship with many businesses and charities in Cork and our events are useful avenues to raise and donate money for various charities and good causes. This society fully believes that Harry Potter is more than the author and will continue to fight bigotry with solidarity and kindness. We prioritize in keeping a loving, respectful and inclusive environment, welcomes and encourages everyone, regardless of their race, gender or sexual orientation, to make new friends, express their passion for Harry Potter, to be their own authentic self, and most importantly, have a tremendous amount of fun.

UCC HOPE FOUNDATION SOCIETY

UCC Hope Foundation Society

The Hope Foundation Society is a charitable society that helps to fundraise and create awareness for The Hope Foundation, a charity that raises money for the street and slum children of Kolkata, India. We aim to raise vital funds for the projects set up by the Hope Foundation in Kolkata that help to improve the quality of life of these children and give them a better future. Hope’s vision is, ‘A world where it should never hurt to be a child’. More info about Hope can be found on their website: www. hopefoundation.ie. We organise various events and fundraisers throughout the academic year, all in aid of Hope, such as table quizzes, and movie nights and you’ll also find us around campus selling Hope chocolate bars too! The Hope Foundation is a great society to be a part of as you get to meet new people and participate in fun events, all while raising money for a great cause and helping make a difference in the lives of these children. You can find us on Instagram @hopefoundationucc. Join us! Bigí linn!

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UCC INDIAN SOCIETY

UCC Indian Society

UCC Indian Society stands for the representation of Indian students in the university. We have a diverse group of committee members coming from different parts of India, which makes us a vibrant group. We are known to hold big cultural events such as Diwali (festival of lights), Holi (festival of colours), inter-county trips etc. We have developed deep friendships over our work in the society events and have always pitched in to do our best. A highly motivated group of individuals who like to splash the Indian culture in Ireland and deepen these ties. We warmly welcome you all to join the society and be a part of our celebrations.

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UCC RELATIONSINTERNATIONAL SOCIETY

UCC International Relations Society

UCC’s International Relations Society (or IR, for short) is a society for all students from any degree programme to come together and talk about politics and current affairs in a format which simulates the United Nations. At our weekly events, each member represents a country of their choice to discuss global issues ranging from the deforestation of the Amazon, to the role of UN Peacekeepers, to Putin’s Russia. Pre-pandemic, we sent students to locations such as Edinburgh, Hamburg and Budapest to show off the skills they have learned at our weekly Model UN sessions and we hope to revive this tradition before the year is out! We also run the National Model UN (or NatMUN) conference on UCC grounds for secondary schools, maybe you took part in the past. With a big focus on socials and a unique premise, IR is a great way to meet new people, see new places, develop new skills and make memories that will last for years to come. We hope to see you around!

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UCC ISLAMIC SOCIETY

UCC Islamic Society

The UCC Islamic Society (ISOC) aims to bring Muslim students together while fostering relationships of understanding and respect among students of all faiths. We are looking forward to a great year with many philanthropic events planned to help the needy in Cork and around the globe! As the prophet peace be upon him said, “The best of people are those that bring the most benefit to the rest of mankind.” [Daraqutni, Hasan] The Islamic society at UCC holds events throughout the academic year ranging from learning classes to Ramadan challenges to cultural collaborations with other societies. We will give our members opportunities to meet other students and enjoy their time with us. We are very much open to feedback and ideas for events, if there is one that particularly interests you, we will do our best to make it happen. ISOC is a safe space for all, and we hope that by interacting with other students from a similar background or with similar interests, you feel a sense of belonging and are able to make strong friendships. If you wish to learn more about Islam, the various cultures in the Islamic world and their history or if you simply want to expand your social circles by meeting new people then the Islamic Society is just the right place for you.

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UCC JAPANESE SOCIETY

UCC Japanese Society

どうぞよろしく!

(Nice to meet you!)

We at the Japanese Society would like to welcome all those interested in Japanese language and culture regardless of you’re just beginning or well learned. Every week we offer a wider array events ranging from origami workshops to language lessons, games nights, even movie screenings and much more.

Throughout the year we also offer more seasonal and timely events. Like our tea and mochi at the start and end of the academic year or our collaborative Winter Wish Writing Event and our spring time Hanami Trip where we go to Experience Japan’s festival up in Dublin.

We also do collaborative events with other societies in UCC, like our shared Kareoke Night with the Korean Society, Lunar New Year with the Chinese Society, Monster Mash organised by the Sci-Fi Society and so much more.

We want to warmly welcome students of all nationalities and create an environment where we can benefit from our shared love for Japan here in UCC.

ではまたね! (See you soon!)

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UCC JOURNALISM AND MEDIA SOCIETY

UCC Journalism and Media Society

Welcome to University College Cork! We are here to support your journalism interests, be that contributing to the many on campus publications at UCC (such as the UCC Express, Motley magazine and more), getting involved in radio and podcasting or simply broadening your horizons through our events. Also, Campus Narrative is our very own publication which we will be relaunching this year.

We hold events where we explain how to get involved in student media and introduce you to editors, graphic designers and others already involved, guest speaker events, practical skills based events for improving your writing and knowledge and more.

The past year we had the pleasure of collaborating with the journal.ie, the Government and Politics society, the Law Society as well as holding our own events. Journalism covers many areas of conversation and we love to work with other societies and publications!

UCC KNITTING AND CROCHET SOCIETY

UCC Knitting and Crochet Society

The Knitting and Crochet society is a super friendly and welcoming society for yarn enthusiasts of all skill levels.

If learning to knit or crochet has you in knots, pop into one of our beginner classes. Here you can learn the basics of the craft, or advance your skills. All materials are provided!

Our iconic ‘Stitch & Bitch’ sessions are a great destresser. The cosy atmosphere will leave you feeling refreshed and ready! These events are very popular, and are a great way to meet others with similar interests.

We also host a range of events and workshops to keep you busy throughout the year!

If any of these are of interest to you, be sure to find us on Clubs and Socs day where you can meet some of the fabulous committee and sign up for more information!

UCC LAW SOCIETY

UCC Law Society

Run by students for students, the Law Society within UCC is one of the oldest and most established societies. Year on year, we have continued to develop and grow in order to produce events for every student regardless of what you are studying. From House Meetings on topical issues, to hosting a calibre of speaker such as Sir Bob Geldof or Bressie, to holding important talks within the Diversity & Inclusion space, the Law Society is definitely one to get involved in. Plus, if you see yourself as the next Harvey Specter or just want to witness the environment of a courtroom, then our moot, mock trial and debating events are just for you.

Importantly, the ability to access networking events will allow you to explore the vast array of legal opportunites available to everyone. What’s more, even if those don’t take your fancy, then the Law Ball and Law Dinner are inevitably not ones to be missed! We very much welcome you to UCC and we look forward to seeing you at our events!

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UCC LGBTQ SOCIETY

UCC LGBTQ Society

LGBTQ Society is your main stop for all fruity fun at UCC. From Speed-dating, to political activism to socials like movie showings - We have something for everyone!

This year we have some massive plans. Every week we’re hosting a ‘Come out and Chat’ coffee evening with different societies so you can meet every kind of person in UCC. We’re throwing a classic Masquerade Ball, so everyone can have a real college ball experience, and even hosting an authentic queer Ballroom (as seen on Pose). We’re bringing queerness back to campus with all the Pride in the rainbow.

As you know Trans students are not only facing the brunt of a social backlash led by certain media circles, but are left completely to the wolves by a healthcare system that simply does not provide the care needed. We aim to launch a Raise and Give week to create a Trans fund for people to better afford their transition. This will be an entire week of fun charity games, competitions and events like Mario Kart Tournaments or Egg and Spoon Races.

We aim to release our first publication, a collection of Fairy Tales, queer stories of Magic for a younger audience, and would love new writers and readers. Or maybe you’d like to help with our Queer Ed Tiktoks? Anyway you would want to get involved, in something fun or something serious, we would love to have you.

Because the most important letter in LGBTQ... Is U.

UCC MATHS SOCIETY

UCC Maths Society

Is being good at maths your only personality trait? Does leaving cert maths still give you nightmares? No matter what your relationship status with maths - enemies/hopelessly devoted/its complicated - our society is sure to have an event for you in the upcoming year.

Mathsoc, Ratsoc, UCC’s greatest treasure, are all names that circulate around this society. This year, we’re solidifying our number 1 status as we aim to bring back all the events we’ve missed out on in the last few years, as well as improve our usual shenanigans (not sure if that’s possible but we’ll try)

These include: Boole Prize (UCC lecturers judge whether competitors are better at lecturing than them), SIG Cup (we attempt to play soccer), IMSA (investigating if other universities’ maths-goers are as good looking as us) and Superbrain (we discover who’s brain is indeed the most super). We also host UCC’s biggest event - Maths and Physics Ball. Last year the ball was casino themed, and let’s just say you can bet on having a top class night if you decide to attend - we highly highly recommend.

To keep up-to-date with all things Mathsoc, follow us @ uccmaths on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

P.S. Look out for available positions on our committee at our upcoming EGM.

UCC MEDICAL RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY SOCIETY

UCC Medical Research and Technology Society

UCC Medical Research and Technology Society (MRT) promotes student research and progress in medical tech. Our mission is to educate the students of UCC with medical backgrounds on non-traditional career options in the research, technology and business fields. Equally, we encourage STEM and business & law students to pursue interests in research, medical devices, and technology development. We aim to bridge the gap between the domains of healthcare, business, and technology - paving the path to the future of MedTech and AI-assisted healthcare. We are dedicated to encouraging and enhancing medical research at UCC, and aim to find new ways for students to get involved in medical research.

In addition to hosting technology, innovation, research, and ethics-based events accessible to all students, we also aim to provide research opportunities for students in a variety of fields and interests. Our academic workshops are designed to assist students with research-based essays, FYPs, literature reviews, etc.

Our past events include: - Publishing UCC’s first-ever Student Research Journal - Hosting research and tech conferences, - Organizing UCC’s MedTech Challenge Hackathon, - Hosting workshops on coding, data analysis, and AI - Helping students secure summer research placements through our Research Matchmaking Schemes. At MRT we promote equality, activism, and education for all by providing talks aimed at inspiring students to break barriers and advocate for themselves in their careers. Are you passionate about science, research, technology, making a difference, and standing out? Then MRT is the Society for you.

UCC MEDICAL SOCIETY

UCC Medical Society

MedSoc is an active society which hosts a wide range of events every year, encompassing both social and academic aspects. These include a variety of career talks, guest speakers, our annual buddy night for first year students, night club events, sporting events such as our annual ‘Med Cup’ soccer tournament as well as ‘Med Run’, our Teddy Bear Hospital, in which we invite children from local primary schools to treat their unwell teddy bears, and our annual Med Ball, which always promises to be a great night. MedSoc is also active in fundraising for charity, especially on Med Day, in which students volunteer to participate in bucket collections on the streets of Cork. Movember is another charity event of note in which MedSoc participates each year. MedSoc also has a number of sub committees, including the Paediatrics Society, the Internal Medicine Society and the North American Irish Medical Student Assocation (NIMSA). MedSoc’s primary aims are to provide for all our members’ needs, to support them both academically and socially, and to make their time here with us in UCC as memorable as possible.

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UCC MUSIC SOCIETY

UCC Music Society

UCC Music Society is the only all-genre music society in UCC. We were voted UCC’s best society in 2022. We also won Best Event in UCC for our hugely popular Open Mic Nights. We host a number of events throughout the year from our Singer-Songwriter competition and our Battle of the Bands competition to our highly successful Speed Date for a Band Mate events. Any lover of music is welcome at our events, whether you perform yourself, or you just like to watch, UCC Music Society has you covered!

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UCC MUSICAL THEATRE SOCIETY

UCC Musical Theatre Society

Hi there! We are UCC Musical Theatre Society. We are a creative society specialising in all things musical theatre! Through the year we run many events; some of our previous ones include open mic nights, quizzes, lip sync battles and our annual ‘Broadway Backwards’. We also have a full-scale production in Semester 2 every year! Last year our show was ‘All Shook Up’. As for this year’s show, you’ll have to keep an eye on our Instagram @UCCMTS. If you love to perform, be backstage, or love theatre in general this society is perfect for you! You don’t have to be a performer to join our society, it is a place for every theatre lover to get involved!

UCC NETWORKING SOCIETY

UCC Networking Society

Netsoc - Networking, Gaming, and Technology. Join our vibrant community here in UCC where we unite all gaming and technology nerds on campus. At Netsoc, we share a common passion for video games, staying up-to-date with the latest trends in computing and technology, and also enjoying hanging out together at our casual weekly events! We provide a welcoming and inclusive space for all students, whether you’re a hardcore gamer or a casual watcher. As well as gaming, we also are technology enthusiasts. As part of Netsoc, you will also be informed of the latest trends, innovations and breakthrough in the tech world. If you’re looking for a more competitive setting, Netsoc also have its own Esports team, the Netsoc Rebels, for games like Rocket League, Valorant, League of Legends and much more. Stay connected with us on our Discord server, which you can find on our Instagram page or visit our website at Netsoc.co and we hope to see you soon!

UCC NEURODIVERSITY SOCIETY UCC PAKISTANI SOCIETY

UCC Neurodiversity Society

Our society aims to provide a place for neurodivergent and neurotypical people to come together and make friends. We also advocate for the needs of neurodivergent people on campus and in the wider community. Most importantly we provide space where neurodivergent people do not need to mask and can feel valued for their uniqueness. We host weekly Neurodiversiteas, which can range from a Halloween party, to a movie night, to a guest speaker or to a discussion on a particular topic. We also host a conference in April, featuring guest speakers and walking debates.

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UCC Pakistani Society

The UCC Pakistani Society is a brand-new society that began last year, and achieved runner up for the Best New Society Award. This society came together as an effort to organise events inspired by Pakistani traditions.

One of our regular events last year were the Chai-Shai/ Game Nights. These were very popular where students got to play games and meet people in a fun and relaxed environment, with traditional Pakistani games like Ludo and Carrom Board.

One of our bigger events of the year was the Gol Gappa Competition which had a huge turnout. Everyone from competitors to spectators enjoyed the race to eat the gol-gappe (snacks) as fast as they could. It is safe to say this event will be returning annually. Our biggest event was Mock Mehndi night. It was a night full of fun where everyone dressed up and enjoyed the mehndi themed party, with a photography corner, Dholki, dinner sponsored by Lavish/Ignite, and a wonderful dance performance by the Aatma dance team. We also had many collaboration events such as the cricket match screenings and an in-person cricket tournament day with the Indian Society and UCC Cricket Club. In Ramadan, the society partnered with the UCC Islamic Society to hold an Iftaari together, gathering more than 80 students.

We have many enjoyable events coming this year, so become a member of the UCC Pakistani Society to join us!

For all updates, follow us on Instagram @uccpaksoc. Hope to see you at our next event!

UCC PHARMACY SOCIETY UCC PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY SOCIETY

UCC Pharmacy Society

The Pharmacy Society (more commonly known as PharmSoc) is one of UCC’s most active societies, and this year marks our 17th year in action! We host a range of events throughout the academic year promoting the further learning and development of pharmacy students through a variety of educational, wellbeing-based, and social events for all students from first to fifth year. Our annual events range from educational and career-based talks, to the highly anticipated Winter Social and Pharmacy Ball.

There are countless reasons to join the society, and we promise that this year will bring a combination of enjoyment and education to all students involved. If you are interested in joining, please feel free to contact us via Instagram or Facebook, or alternatively, come meet us on Societies Day 2023! You can also access us via email at pharmacy@ uccsocieties.ie. Looking forward to a great year and we cannot wait to meet you all!

UCC Physics and Astronomy Society

Here at UCC Physics and Astronomy Society we put the phun in physics. Fascinated by astronomy, but don’t know where to start? Looking to build lifelong friendships within your physics class? Then look no further than Physoc. Our pop-up telescope nights are the perfect introduction to all things astronomy, and our hugely popular overnight stargazing trips will leave you with some truly stellar memories. Flex your math skills at our annual Integration Bee, or face the heat at Astronomically Hot; our spicy food eating competition. All these events and more (*cough cough* Physics and Maths Ball *cough cough*) await you this academic year as a Physoc member. Perhaps more importantly, being an active member of Physoc can be a wonderful support to physics students. Physics can be tough at times, but having the Physoc community is a huge help. It’s an excellent opportunity to get to know the older physics students and learn from the wisdom they have to offer. Whether you’re a physics student or not, Physoc is sure to enrich your college experience with phun, phriends and a whole lotta physics!

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UCC PLANNING SOCIETY

UCC Planning Society

The Planning Society is a friendly and engaging society for anyone with an interest in urban planning and sustainable development. We welcome students from all disciplines and encourage everyone to join in!

We plan (yes, pun intended!) to host various events throughout the year, including movie and quiz nights, a themed ball, talks, field trips, and our annual planning conference.

We want to run fun social events for students to socialise, helping bring students from different years and backgrounds together and collaborate with other societies!

Planning is an exciting and engaging discipline. Whether you are just interested in planning or want to meet new people, we would love to have you join!

Reach out to us by email, send us a message on social media and look out for us on societies day!

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UCC POP CULTURE SOCIETY

UCC Pop Culture Society

The Pop Culture Society (PopSoc!) is a brand new society on campus for 2023/24 and we’re so excited to welcome you all to UCC in September! *cue taylor swift*

What is Pop Culture? Well, it’s essentially popular things at any given time - think celebrities, art, literature, fashion, film/television, music and popular memes and viral videos. Our goal this year is to create an inclusive and empowering environment centred around popular culture where everyone is welcome to get involved.

We have so many plans for this year ranging from club nights to radio shows - we hope to see you get involved!

Email us: PopCulture@UCCSocieties.ie Instagram: @UCCPopSoc

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UCC PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY

UCC Psychological Society

The UCC Psychological Society is a friendly community of those interested in all things psychology. The aim of PsychSoc is to encourage all UCC students from both psychology and other courses to get involved in all the fun events throughout the year. From academic talks and psychology workshops, to scavenger hunts and quiz nights, with even a PsychSoc ball along the way, this society that has something for everyone.

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UCC SÁMH SOCIETY

UCC SÁMH Society

UCC SÁMH or the Suicide Awareness and Mental Health Society aims to promote positive mental health and wellness across campus and beyond. Mental health in Ireland and across the world is a pervasive and stigmatised issue, further worsened by the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and recent global economic recession. The primary objective of our society is to not only reduce the stigmatisation of mental illness, but also promote positive attitudes and approaches to mental well-being. To accomplish our goals, we run events such as Tea N’ Chats, an open, non-judgmental forum where we host discussions regarding various topics of mental health; conferences themed around mental health and well-being; board game and wellness activities; arts- and exercise-themed campaigns (Sea Swims at Fountainstown and Garrettstown!); and a concert that helps raise funds towards mental health and homeless communities across Ireland.

Our compassionate and empathic team is always willing to collaborate with other societies within UCC to host events that are fun and help improve the mental wellbeing of students and beyond.

Our society persevered through the post-pandemic transition and remained successful in achieving our goals. Still, as mental illness remains a global epidemic, the need for more kind and caring people to promote positive mental health and wellbeing is now greater than ever. We welcome new and current students this academic school year with literal open arms!

UCC SCI-FI SOCIETY

UCC Sci-fi Society

As the Sci-fi, horror, fantasy and anime society of UCC we run a wide variety of events across the four genres. From screenings and panels, discussion nights, chill socials and the odd cinema trip, as well as our trip away to Akumakon anime and Manga convention in Galway there is something for everybody! We also won the Best Social Society at UCC’s Stars Awards last year.

Our sub-committee also runs UCC’s own anime and manga convention KaizokuCon. Taking place across three days and attended by over 2,300 people the convention has guest speaker panels and discussions (with last years headline guests being voice actors Jonah Scott and Leah Clarke and cosplayer Akakioga), a bustling trade hall and a charity auction. It’s a jampacked weekend of nerdy delight!

We always aim to run between one and two events a week, making us one of the most active societies on campus! (So keep an eye on our socials for more details). We pride ourselves on having good chill vibes and being a safe space/ home-away-from-home for the nerds of UCC.

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UCC SCIENCE SOCIETY

UCC Science Society

Whether you study science or simply have a love for it, you’re always welcome at the UCC Science Society! We as a society run all sorts of events through out the academic year from academic talks with guest speakers, to social events such as quizzes and the infamous Science Ball. Whether you just wish to become a member to attend events or if you would like to join our committee to get involved in organising the fun we have a place for everyone. Be sure to keep an eye out for us on our socials at uccsciencesoc. We are proudly sponsored by Alcon.

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UCC SCRIBBLE SOCIETY

UCC Scribble Society

Do you like arts, crafts, drawing, painting, moulding, folding or otherwise making cool stuff? Then Scribble Soc is the society for you! We’re UCC’s most creative society, and we offer a wide variety of arts and crafts meet-ups throughout the year, from pumpkin carving to Bob Ross painting! Scribble Soc frequently collaborates with other societies, giving our members the chance to try just about everything, from making protest signs with Femsoc to Studio Ghibli art with Filmsoc! Feel free to join up or just come along, even if you haven’t drawn anything since Junior Cert art. The most important aspect of our events is meeting people, chilling out and having fun, no previous experience required.

But just don’t take our word for it, here are the testimonials from a few of our dedicated scribblers! “UCC Scribble Society has such a welcoming and kind presence throughout the college, and their events have been some of the highlights of my university experience! Scribble Soc has allowed me to try different forms of media and art styles with fun activities, and have a great time doing it”

“Scribble Soc. has pushed the boundaries of what societies can accomplish in UCC. Each event has been unique, well thought out and a ton of fun. They’ve made art accessible, inclusive and entertaining. Even if you don’t think you’re good at art you have a place in scribble soc!”

UCC SIMON SOCIETY

UCC Simon Society

The UCC Simon Society works to raise both funds and awareness in support of people who are homeless, supporting their journey back to independent living.

We run lots of fundraiser events throughout the year, including sporting, musical and awareness events to support the Cork Simon Community.

If you would like to get involved in Cork Simon’s mission of working towards a society without homelessness, please do not hesitate to contact us via instragram, facebook or email! :)

Email: simon@uccsocieties.ie

Instagram: @uccsimonsoc

Facebook: UCC Simon Society

UCC SIMPSONS SOCIETY

UCC Simpsons Society

We are a society that is very excited about everything Simpsons. We do events such as screenings of episodes, quizzes, games night’s and collabs with other societies. Our events also act as social events for students to get to meet new people and other like minded Simpsons enthusiasts. We are proudly Ireland’s first and only Simpsons Society established in 2016 and welcome anyone who is interested in our society to come to one of our events.

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UCC SLAIVC SOCIETY

UCC Slaivc Society

Are you a Slav? Or maybe you are interested in Central and Eastern European countries such as Poland, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Croatia, and Russia amongst many more? Maybe you don’t know what Slavic means but want to meet new people, have fun and eat delicious food? If you said yes to any of the above or have your own reasons, then UCC Slavic Society is a perfect choice for you!

Join us to celebrate and learn about our culture through a variety of exciting events and our world-renowned cuisine! Joining us you will get the chance to learn Slavic languages through our workshops and language exchanges, taste and learn to make Slavic food, play cultural board games, watch movies, and many more to explore the culture!

Also consider joining our Slavic Soc family/committee and suggesting your own event ideas!

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UCC SOCIAL DEMOCRATS SOCIETY

UCC Social Democrats Society

The Social Democrats Society is a home for any UCC student that wants to get involved in fighting for genuine equality with compassion and integrity. We’re one of the newest parties in Ireland, with a young membership and the only party that can say over 50% of our elected reps are women. Despite being new, we’ve been at the forefront of real change, campaigning for Repeal but also creating the Slaintecare healthcare policy, which has received support from all parties.

We’re here to fight for better working conditions for workers, especially student nurses. For an affordable Cost of Living with housing that isn’t covered in mould, and or miles away from college. We fight for our environment and against a Climate Catastrophe, but in ways that ensure middle and low income families aren’t left behind. We’re a party that’s serious about inclusion for everyone, from the rural Irish, to the new Irish we welcome from all corners of the world.

Our party is here to make the world a better place, a more equal, equitable and democratic Ireland. We need you to help bring that to a reality. We are not a society to simply waste your time asking for votes, but to lobby and campaign for change that starts today. That starts with voter registration, door knocking, letter writing, and just plain hanging out!

Is there an issue you want to address? Let us know, and we can start the fight together. Stronger le cheile.

*No party affiliation required.

UCC Surgeon Noonan Society

UCC SURGEON NOONAN SOCIETY

“Surgeon Noonan is a registered charity (CHY10103) run voluntarily by 4th year medical students from UCC. Each year, our goal is to raise over €150,000 all of which goes directly towards underfunded rural hospitals in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Each Summer, over forty students travel to hospitals in Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Ghana, and Zambia, bringing with them much needed medical supplies and financial aid. These students complete an elective placement with the UCC School of Medicine.

Students cover all travel expenses themselves; ensuring that 100% of funds raised goes towards our beneficiary hospitals. We have a strong accountability policy, which involves monitoring what our beneficiary hospitals intend on spending the funds on, as well as stringent follow-up on what the money is spent on annually.

We run a variety of fundraising events throughout the academic year, including the annual Surgeon Noonan Ball, Grand Raffle, Blood Pressure Clinics, Race Night, Table Quiz as well as Coffee Mornings and weekly Flag Days. This year, we are proud and excited to be introducing several new events which we hope will be a success.

The finance which we provide to these hospitals not only serves as maintenance funding, but also subsidises larger projects. Examples of such developments undertaken with the aid of the Surgeon Noonan Society include the building of new wards, a surgical unit and the introduction of an HIV Outreach Clinic.

As we enter the next academic year, we invite any new medical and non medical students who may wish to contribute to the society to get involved in any way they can.

UCC SURGICAL SOCIETY

UCC Surgical Society

The Surgical Society is an academic society whose aim is to promote an interest in surgery among students at UCC. We hold a variety of surgery-related events throughout the year, including speciality talks, surgical suturing, laparoscopy competitions and much more! Every year we also hold a 2-day conference comprising of various speciality talks and workshops where participants learn surgical skills such as radial plating and tendon repair. The objectives of our society are to provide students with the opportunity to explore basic surgical skills, educate students on the various surgical disciplines and provide clear cut information on the different surgical training pathways.

UCC TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SOCIETY

UCC Traditional Irish Music Society

UCC’s renowned traditional Irish music society, UCC TradSoc, is back for another year of craic agus ceol in 2023/24! The society’s principle aim is for the promotion and celebration of traditional Irish music, song and dance, and it prides itself in being one of the most active TradSocs nationwide. Every week there are loads of opportunities for students of all abilities to play, listen and learn. The hugely popular weekly sessions took place in Mr.Bradley’s every Monday evening last year, and will continue from September 2023 (check out our Facebook and Instagram for confirmation!) Every Wednesday at 1.10pm in An Seomra Caidrimh (ORB) we host our lunchtime concert series where we invite esteemed guest musicians to perform in the venue now synonymous with trad in UCC, with all concerts streamed live on our social media pages. On top of our week-to-week activities is a calendar jam-packed with events which bring the very best talent in trad music to UCC. Highlights include our Harp Day concert, Culture Night, Ceol by Candlelight series, and many collaborative events with An Chuallacht Ghaelach and other socs. This year we are also hoping to continue the tradition of society trips to trad festivals both home and abroad. Like every other year, the society’s work will culminate with UCC TradFest. Society Chairperson Iona Ritchie has a festival bigger and better than ever in the pipeline, featuring concerts, sessions, competitions and more! As always, be sure to sign up with the society and follow our social media (@ucctradsoc) for updates.

UCC VEGAN SOCIETY

UCC Vegan Society

Vegan, vegetarian or simply interested in consuming less meat - join our society for advice, fun & friendship!

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UCC WARPS SOCIETY

UCC WARPS Society

We are UCC`s society for tabletop gaming. During our weekly gamenights we play boardgames, RPGs (Roleplaying games), CCGs (Collectible Card games) and wargames.

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UCC WISTEM SOCIETY

UCC WiSTEM Society

WiSTEM is a society founded in August 2018, our aim is to support women and minorities in UCC in achieving their full potential in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. We are part of a growing movement that is making STEM a more diverse and accepting field to work in. Our goal is to inspire and aid women and minorities in furthering their careers in STEM, help them build the skills they need to succeed and find role models and connections in their particular industry. We will be hosting a variety of exciting events throughout this academic year. These include talks from inspiring people in STEM, workshops to help you develop the workplace skills you need to do well in any field as well as tours of industries to help you gain insight into your potential career. If you would like to find out more feel free to drop us a message or email us at wistem@uccsocieties.ie. We look forward to meeting you all!

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UCC YOGA & MEDITATION SOCIETY

UCC Yoga & Meditation Society

UCC’s Yoga & Meditation Society aims to provide students with an inclusive setting to hold regular yoga & mediation sessions, and to build a community of individuals who share an enjoyment of yoga & meditation. If you are interested in participating in our events, please join our society on the UCC’s Clubs & Societies portal: https://candsportal.ucc.ie/. If you are interested in becoming an instructor, please reach out to us at: yoga@uccsocieties.ie

HOW TO GET

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4. Search for the Society/ies that you want to join

5. Click Join Now

6. You’re all signed up!

You can scan the QR below to go straight to our linktree which has the link to the portal. We will be having a Societies Day on Tuesday September 19th in the Hub and a Clubs and Socs Day in Western Gateway Building and Brookfield on 26th September. Be sure to stop by and get the chance to chat to our incredible societies!