Polity Magazine is published by University College Cork’s Government and Politics Society (more commonly known as GovPol).
UCC’s GovPol society is one of Irelands foremost university politics societies hosting renowned speakers and guests including US Ambassador Samantha Power, Professor David Runciman, TDs, Senators and MEPs as well as iconic campaigners, activists and journalists.
GovPol hosts a variety of events and initiatives and are eager to work with new partners to encourage more young people to take an active interest in politics and citizenship. Critically, UCC GovPol Soc remains as a non-partisan society and aims to promote engagement, debate and discourse across all political ideologies.
Please reach out! You can contact the society at: politics@uccsocieties.ie
Mission Statement
The UCC Government and Politics was founded in 1998 as a space for students to uplift and foster an interest in politics on a non-partisan basis. Proudly, as we stand 25 years on, we are still working to give students the chance to learn, explore, grow and participate in politics without joining a political party.
The objectives of the Society are to:
– Maintain close links and relationships with the UCC Department of Government and Politics;
– Highlight, in a non-partisan and impartial manner, issues of importance in politics and current affairs;
– Host and facilitate debates on issues of relevance and interest to our members;
– Extend knowledge of the academic study of politics, the professional practice of politics, and the various career opportunities available;
– Provide a forum for the interaction of the various political societies on campus as well as interested students with no stated political affiliation;
– Offer members a variety of social opportunities.
Committee 2024/25
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Awards
The society has won a number awards including, Best Society Cultural, Academic & Social (Large) 2023 at the annual Board of Irish College Societies (BICS) awards ceremony and Best Society 2022/23, Best Political and Activism Society in addition to Best Innovation at the UCC STARS awards 2023.
Join the Society:
Membership of the society is open to all registered UCC students. Just click the button below and login to the UCC Clubs and Societies Portal with your student email. In the ‘My Memberships’ section click ‘Join New’ and search for the society. Alternatively, look out for us on campus during the dedicated days when societies and clubs sign up new members in person.
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2022/23 Committee
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