The UCC Alumni Association (UCCAA), in proud partnership with Lettin’ Loose, is excited to invite you to the official launch of the Menstrual Cupboard Initiative, a vital step in breaking the stigma, raising awareness, and ensuring that no student ever feels unprepared or unsupported during their period.

📍 Location: UCC Main Campus, Rooms 6 & 7
📅 Date: Friday, June 6, 2025
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM

This cupboard will be stocked with essential menstrual products and designed as a safe, stigma-free resource for all students who need it. 

We are honored to welcome Dr. Kimone Young, Founder of Luna Care, general practitioner, and public health specialist, as the guest speaker. Dr. Young brings critical insight into the intersection of health, equity, and community care.

Together, we are creating change one step, one student at a time.

The Rhodes Trust wishes to invite UCC Students to Rhodes Scholarship in Jamaica and the Caribbean Information Session.

 Date: Thursday 29th May 2025

 Time: 4PM JAM/5PM ET/10PM BST

 Location: Zoom

 Registration link: https://rb.gy/jyh9r8

During the session, our National Secretary for Jamaica, Mariame McIntosh Robinson, and our National Secretary for the Commonwealth Caribbean, Bertha Pilgrim, along with Rhodes Scholars elected from the Region will cover the application process, give tips and advices, speak about life in Oxford and their experience as Rhodes Scholars, as well as why the Scholarship is unique. The discussion will be followed by a Q&A.

Some key facts about the Rhodes Scholarship:

• It’s a fully funded, full time, postgraduate award which enables talented young people from around the world to study at the University of Oxford.

• Each year, 1 scholarship is awarded to a student from Jamaica, and 1 to a student from The Commonwealth Caribbean.

• A Rhodes Scholarship covers: All University and College fees; the University application fee; a living stipend  (£19,800 per annum for the 2024/25 year); fees for a student visa and associated International Health Surcharge (IHS), which enables international students to access the UK's National Health Service and two economy class flights to and from the UK, for the beginning and end of studies in Oxford.

• The application platform will open on the 2nd of June 2025 and will close on:

  • the 19th September 2025 for the Commonwealth Caribbean

  • the 25th September 2025 for Jamaica

• Successful applicants will start studying at Oxford University in October 2026

• More information can be found on the dedicated pages of our website here and there. This includes all the guidance documents and criteria to help students with their application as well as the course covered by the Scholarship.

We are looking forward to seeing you attend!

 YOU'RE INVITED – UCC FINANCIAL SEMINAR 2025!

We’re excited to invite you to the Financial Literacy Seminar, an initiative by the UCC Student Council, happening on May 2, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the UCC Main Campus.

Under the theme: “Creating a Foundation for Generational Wealth.”

You’ll gain valuable information on topics like investing, insurance, credit, budgeting, and home ownership—all designed to help you make smarter financial decisions as a student and beyond.

We’re especially proud to welcome guest speakers who are past UCC students, now thriving professionals in the financial industry. This is a great opportunity to learn from those who once walked the same halls and are now making an impact.

 Reserve your spot by registering here:
https://forms.gle/zhGxLvynK1fSBBgp9

Free entry, giveaways, and interactive booths will be part of the experience.
Don’t miss out!

Please see the flyer attached below.

We look forward to seeing you there!

You are Invited to the Tourism Career Exposition hosted by the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Event Management (M.I.C.E) at the UCC's Worthington Campus. 

This event aims to provide students with valuable insights into the industry's opportunities, innovations and professional pathways, fostering career exploration, networking, and mentorship.

📅 Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025

⏰ Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

📍 Location: Lecture Theatre, with displays in Room 6 & 7

Please see attached flyer for further details and the link below to register!

Tourism Career Expo Registration Form 

Get ready! JN Bank was held at the Worthington Campus on Thursday, March 13 from 11AM to 3PM. This event provided students with an easy way to open accounts through the ONEJN app, offerred access to credit facilities and a range of convenient banking services.

Additionally, Sangster’s Bookstore was present with stationery items and free gifts with purchases, and Jamaica Automobile Association shared exclusive deals on their driving school programme.