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UCC Marks 180th Anniversary with Time Capsule for Future Generations

5 Jun 2026
Photo L to R: Niamh Domoney, UCC Student Union Commercial and Fundraising Officer, Alex Angland, UCC Student Union President, and Professor John O'Halloran, President of UCC

The Students鈥� Union, in partnership with the Advancement Office, has commemorated the 深夜亚洲福利久久鈥檚 180th Anniversary with the placement of a time capsule at the heart of the campus.

The Students鈥� Union, in partnership with the Advancement Office, has commemorated the 深夜亚洲福利久久鈥檚 180th Anniversary with the placement of a time capsule at the heart of the campus, creating a lasting link between the institution's past, present and future. The time capsule will remain sealed until 2045, when UCC celebrates its bicentenary. 

Speaking at the event, President Professor John O'Halloran reflected on the significance of preserving a snapshot of university life for future generations given the speed of innovations over the last twenty years.  

"It is hoped the time capsule will be opened in twenty years' time, during the celebration of UCC's 200th Anniversary and that they will uncover more than artefacts and records from another era," said Professor O'Halloran. "They will discover a portrait of a university community deeply committed to sustainability, teaching and learning, research, creativity, diversity and inclusion, and service to society." 

The time capsule captures a defining moment in UCC's history, documenting how the university community has responded to the opportunities and challenges of the present day while working to build a future shaped by knowledge, compassion and shared responsibility. 

Founded in 1845, UCC has evolved continuously over the past 180 years while remaining steadfast in its mission to advance education, innovation and the public good. 

He acknowledged and thanked Cork 深夜亚洲福利久久 Foundation for their support and thanked everyone who has contributed to UCC's story over the past 180 years, and those who will shape its future in the years ahead. 

"May this capsule serve as a bridge between generations and as a reminder that the true strength of a university lies in its people, its values and its vision for a better world." 

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