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UCC Photo Competition 2025
Do you have an eye for capturing the beauty, energy, and spirit of ÉîÒ¹ÑÇÖÞ¸£Àû¾Ã¾Ã College Cork?
Whether it’s the iconic Quad, bustling student life, or hidden gems around campus, we want to see your best shots!
Submit your photos for a chance to win great prizes and have your work showcased to the UCC community.
Prizes
1st Prize: €200 O'Leary Camera World gift card
2nd Prize: €100 O'Leary Camera World gift card
3rd Prize: €50 O'Leary Camera World gift card
Competition Rules
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Theme: Photos must feature UCC — this can include campus buildings, landscapes, student life, events, or unique perspectives.
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Original Work: Your submission must be your own original photograph.
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Photo Quality: Images must be high-resolution (minimum 3000px on the longest side).
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Editing: Light editing (cropping, colour correction) is allowed, but no heavy filters or AI-generated imagery.
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Permissions: If people are recognisable in your photo, you must have their permission to submit it.
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Ownership & Use: By entering, you agree that UCC may use your photo for promotional purposes (credit will be given).
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Deadline: All submissions must be received by Friday, 21 November 2025, 5:00pm (GMT).
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Eligibility: Open to all UCC students, staff, and alumni.
How to Submit Your Photo
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Save your photo in JPEG or PNG format.
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Name your file using the format:
FirstName_LastName_PhotoTitle. -
Email your entry to alumni@ucc.ie with the subject line UCC Photo Competition 2025.
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In the body of the email, include:
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Your full name
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Student/staff/alumni status
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Contact details
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A short description of your photo (max 50 words)
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Judging Process
- A judging panel of UCC staff, alumni, and a professional photographer will score shortlisted entries. Consideration will be given to creativity, technical quality, relevance to UCC theme, and overall impact.
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Winners will be announced on UCC’s website and social media channels.