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The Impact of Philanthropy at UCC


UCC's recently launched Philanthropy Impact Report 2024-25 showcases how gifts, both large and small, make a difference.


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UCC Advancement, in partnership with the Cork University Foundation, builds strong connections with alumni and supporters to advance UCC’s mission. Through philanthropy and engagement, we support research, teaching, student life, and campus development, ensuring long-term impact and innovation. Together, we foster a culture of giving that empowers UCC’s future. 

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The cover of the Philanthropy Impact Report 2024-25 features Dr Evelyn Grant performing in front of newly unveiled portraits in the Aula Maxima as part of Accenture’s Women on Walls ‘In Conversation’ Event at UCC.

UCC Launches Philanthropy Impact Report 2024-25

2024–2025 was a year of meaningful impact across the University, with philanthropy supporting a wide range of initiatives spanning research, student support, sustainability and the arts. 
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Beth Patterson - Musician

Beth Patterson has been a full-time musician for over three decades. First and foremost a bouzouki and bass player, she divides her time between New Orleans and the east coast of the States. She writes music in various styles, from the folk idiom to progressive rock. Patterson has appeared on over two hundred recordings, performed in over twenty countries, and doesn’t sleep much.
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Shane Gilley (BComm 2018)

Shane Gilley - Founder, Define Aura

Shane Gilley's lifelong love of sport has shaped his interests, ambitions, and in turn, his business venture. A dedicated collector from a young age, he has always been drawn to the stories, memories and meaning behind sporting moments and the athletes behind them. His time studying commerce at UCC helped him turn his passion for sport and sports memorabilia into a business.
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Evelyn Grant performing at the Accenture’s Women on Walls ‘In Conversation’ Event
10 Dec 2025

Accenture’s Women on Walls Take Centre Stage at UCC ‘In Conversation’ Event

UCC staff, alumni, and friends gathered on 8 December for an unforgettable evening marking the recent unveiling of the historic new series of contemporary portraits. The event celebrated the artists and changemakers whose vision and contributions have profoundly shaped and enriched society.
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