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'Quirkey' food truck launches in Cork

A new food truck has popped up in the Kinsale and Innishannon area, in County Cork — run by CUBS alum Siobhan Quirke.

Alumni Spotlight: Dónal Traynor - CEO, Community Finance Ireland

Dónal Traynor, CEO of Community Finance Ireland, talks professional development and studying his Masters in Co-operative and Social Enterprise at CUBS.

Dermot Crowley to Cast Optimistic Eye Toward Post Pandemic Recovery at UCC Event

Dermot Crowley of the Dalata Hotel Group will describe how Ireland’s hospitality industry can rapidly recover from the impact of COVID-19 in an online discussion with Professor Thia Hennessy.

CUBS Alumni Profile: Jo Linehan, Sustainability Journalist and Co-Founder of Gaff Interiors

Jo Linehan left CUBS in 2008 to pursue a career as a fashion and lifestyle journalist. Since then, her career has blossomed with her work being featured regularly in national and international media.

‘Stepping into the working world was a notable jump’

BSc Food Marketing & Entrepreneurship graduate Liam O’Connell is a Jameson brand ambassador based in Australia. Read about Liam's career path in the Irish Times.

‘Take some time to consider the path you want to take’

MSc Management and Marketing graduate Cian O’Connor is part of Aldi’s Graduate Area Manager Programme. Read about Cian's career path in the Irish Times.

Dr Sheng Zhu to speak at Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings on Economic Sciences

Dr Sheng Zhu, a recent graduate of the Financial Economics PhD programme at the Department of Economics, CUBS, has been selected to speak at the 7th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting on Economic Sciences.

Golf app offering live scoring and pace of play monitor teed up by BIS graduate

Business Information Systems graduate, Aidan Power brought his hobby and his IT background together to create PowerThru Golf, a software start-up specialising in technology solutions for golf clubs.

Seán Noonan and Judy Walsh - Quarantine in the Caribbean

When UCC alumni, Seán Noonan and Judy Walsh set off on the trip of a lifetime, little did they know that their travel plans would be thrown into disarray by the onslaught of a global pandemic.

Engaging events provide CUBS alumni opportunity to network

More than 160 CUBS alumni connected with CUBS leadership and faculty at two events earlier this year.

UCC Alumni Spotlight: Will Moylan - Brand Ambassador, Malaysia

Since graduating from the BComm International, Will Moylan has been busy kickstarting his career with Jameson’s Graduate Programme.

Aideen Driscoll Leverages Masters in Accounting to Pursue Diverse Career at KPMG

When Aideen Driscoll first graduated from CUBS with a Masters in Accounting, she didn't fully appreciate the diverse range of career options available to her.

Alternative Marketing on the International Stage Paves Way for Mark Hogan’s Career Success

Being given the time and space to develop your career “off-Broadway” can be extremely rewarding, particularly when it exposes you to unconventional experiences and ideas.

AIB CEO Describes How The Banking Industry Can Help Tackle Climate Emergency

Colin Hunt, CEO of AIB, spoke candidly with Professor Thia Hennessy, Dean of Cork University Business School, about the challenge posed by the climate crisis.

UCC Event to Hear How the Banking Industry Can Help Tackle Climate Emergency

Colin Hunt, CEO of AIB, will candidly discuss the future of the banking industry and the role it can play in tackling the climate emergency with Professor Thia Hennessy, Dean of CUBS.

Kerry Group and CUBS build on past alliances at alumni event

Over seventy alumni attended a UCC networking breakfast in Kerry Global Technology Innovation Centre in Naas, Co. Kildare, last Wednesday 22 January.

CUBS Alumni Profile: Sharon Cunningham, Co-founder of Shorla Pharma

Read our alumni profile with Sharon Cunningham, Co-founder of Shorla Pharma and the winner of Ireland's Best Young Entrepreneur 2019.

Lived Experience Key to Killian O’Keeffe’s Ambition to Support People With Dyslexia

For many of us, there is a certain amount of alchemy attached to the entrepreneurial journey.

CUBS Emerging Alumni of the Year to recognise recent graduates

A new annual event will celebrate early-career CUBS graduates who have made an impact on the world of business, entrepreneurship and public life.

Learning applied: How Ray Lahart developed a successful career in the food industry

Ray Lahart is someone that doesn’t just know what he wants, but is the type of person who builds a cohesive plan that will help him secure his goals.

Entrepreneurial CUBS student brings innovative new product to market

Guided by passion and resilience, Luke Pottinger’s entrepreneurial journey can be characterised as being filled with a mixture of risk and opportunity.

Putting Theory into Practice: The Story Behind the Remarkable Rise of Legit Fit

In today’s dynamic work environment, there is a growing number of people working in fields not directly associated with the discipline in which they graduated.

How Rachel O’Donnell Turned Theory Into Practice at Brook Foods

For some students, the work placement module can often act as an extended interview, where they have an opportunity to showcase their talent to management teams.

UCC Alumni Spotlight: Niall Horgan and Diarmuid McSweeney, Gym+Coffee

BComm graduates Niall Horgan and Diarmuid McSweeney are two of the founders of Gym+Coffee, an athleisure company that has gone from strength to strength

Growing a Sustainable Brand - one artisan food business worth its salt

“We began by boiling seawater in our kitchen until we eventually made salt” - Maebh O'Malley, CUBS graduate and Marketing Manager for Achill Island Sea Salt.

Alumni Spotlight – Melissa Deane, Wedding Planner

From the BCOMM to the Big Apple: UCC Alumni Spotlight on New York-based Melissa Deane living the American dream.

CUBS Alumni Profile: Barry Murphy, Deputy General Manager of the FDC Group

Read our alumni profile below with Barry Murphy, Deputy General Manager of the FDC Group and a proud member of the UCC BComm class of 1995

The natural networker: Alumni spotlight on Pádraig Haughney

Describing himself as a “natural networker”, Pádraig Haughney has an enviable ability to subtly lead conversations in such an engaging way that he prompts follow up questions.

CUBS Alumni Profile: Honor Moore: Partner in Deloitte

As part of our series of alumni profiles, Honor Moore, Partner in Deloitte, speaks to us about her successful career & her strong connection with UCC.

CUBS Alumni Profile: Brian Mehigan, Kerry Group Chief Strategy Officer

As part of our series of alumni profiles, Brian Mehigan, Chief Strategy Officer with Kerry Group, sat down to speak with us about his career, strategic development and the future of the food industry.

Innovation and Collaboration Land David Meaney Prestigious International Award

Alumni David Meaney (MSc Innovation and European Business) has been awarded a French Government Medal and an NUI Prize for Distinction in Collaborative French-Irish Degree programmes in 2018.

Student blog: BIS grad reflects on his time at University College Cork

“Only a fool leaves UCC with just a degree” - Darragh Meaney BSc Business Information Systems graduate, reflects on his time at UCC as part of the new Cork University Business School.

CUBS Alumni Profile: Ruth Cotter, Chief Human Resources Officer at AMD

Read our alumni profile with Ruth Cotter, Chief Human Resources Officer & Senior VP of Worldwide Marketing & Investor Relations at AMD, and a proud member of the BA Economics & History class of 1992.

Alumni Spotlight: Eoin Leonard - Owner I3PT

Eoin Leonard is a UCC Executive MBA graduate, Owner of I3PT, and has been nominated for an 2018 EY Entrepreneur of the Year award.

Alumni Spotlight: Eleanor Hayes – MTV Events Manager

Eleanor Hayes is a BSc Finance graduate and Events Manager with iconic entertainment channel, MTV.

Alumni Spotlight: Tom Meade- Digital Director (CIO) at the Registers of Scotland

Tom Meade is a BIS graduate and Digital Director (CIO) at the Registers of Scotland.

CUBS Alumni Profile: Andrew Keating, Bank of Ireland CFO

Read our first alumni profile with Andrew Keating, Bank of Ireland CFO and a proud member of the UCC BComm class of 1992.

Professor Thia Hennessy appointed Dean of Cork University Business School

The appointment of Professor Thia Hennessy as Dean of Cork University Business School comes at a very exciting time for everyone associated with CUBS.

2018 UCC Alumni Achievement Awards

Each year UCC honours alumni who have achieved outstanding success in their chosen fields. Alumni are are invited to consider nominating a distinguished UCC alumnus for this year's Alumni Achievement

From Kinsale to Kenya

Sophie Healy-Thow, Food Security campaigner & one of the most influential teens on the planet.

How to work for the next big thing

MSc Management & Marketing alum Owen Barnes reflects on his masters experience at CUBS and being recruited by the world’s leading tech firms.

Alumni Spotlight: Paul Wycherley, General Manager of Cork City FC.

Paul Wycherley is a BSc Finance graduate and General Manager of Cork City FC following a period in the UK working for the likes of Millwall FC, Queens Park Rangers FC and AFC Wimbledon.

BIS Alumni Tom Meade wins prestigious UK IT industry award

Tom Meade, a BIS graduate, has been recognised as chief information officer (CIO) of the year at the recent UK IT Industry Awards in London

Developing the Nation’s Workforce

Speaking ahead of Dr Catherine Kavanagh’s economics lecture last Tuesday evening, Ibec’s Sophie Crosbie argued that Ireland possessed an economy of substance which provides opportunities to graduates

Alumni Spotlight: Aidan Murphy - Co-founder of Galway Hooker Brewery

Aidan Murphy is a BSc Food Business graduate and co-founder of Galway Hooker Brewery, one of Ireland’s leading craft breweries.

Alumni Spotlight: Sarah Dineen - Founder of Amplify Digital Conference

Sarah Dineen is a commerce graduate and the founder of Amplify Digital Conference, Ireland’s Largest Digital Marketing Conference.

‘Nobody took me seriously’: Irish woman on starting a farm machinery company at 16

Former BComm student, Marie Martin, invented a top selling product to improve farm safety and to help farmers to protect their health.

Alumni Spotlight: Paul Moore- Co-founder, Rebel Chilli

Paul Moore set up the Rebel Chilli sauce brand while studying BIS at CUBS.

Alumni Spotlight: Emerald de Leeuw - CEO, EuroComply

Emerald de Leeuw is a BIS graduate and the CEO of EuroComply, a software company that helps companies manage their Data Protection compliance.

Alumni Spotlight: Ciara Crosson - Founder of Weddingdates.ie

Ciara Crossan, is a BIS graduate and the founder of Weddingdates.ie, a website which enables couples to book their wedding venue online.

European Innovator of the Year Award

Congratulations to Emerald De Leeuw.

Alumni Spotlight: Ross O’Dwyer - Co-Founder, Pundit Arena

Bcomm graduate, Ross O’Dwyer, is a co-founder of Pundit Arena alongside fellow UCC alumni Richard Barrett.

Alumni Spotlight: Sarah O'Connor - Co-Founder, Cool Beans

Queen Bean Sarah O'Connor, co-founder of award winning Irish start-up food company Cool Beans, chats to us about her days as a Bcomm student.

Outstanding success for UCC Master of Accounting graduate

Master of Accounting graduate takes first place in Chartered Accountants Ireland exams

UCC's Finance graduates among highest paid in University

Graduates of the BSc and Masters degrees in Finance are amongst the highest paid alumni of the university according to salary data compiled by Emolument.com

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