{
  "id": 19472553,
  "title": "UCC to tackle green transition upskilling with Sustainability Academy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/ucc-to-tackle-green-transition-upskilling-with-sustainability-academy",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-11T09:13:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Silicon Republic",
    "slug": "silicon-republic",
    "url": "https://www.siliconrepublic.com/careers/ucc-tackle-green-transition-upskilling-sustainability-academy-education"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "University College Cork (UCC) has unveiled the Sustainability Academy, a new program aimed at equipping businesses, public bodies, organizations and individuals with the skills necessary to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the green transition. The Academy will offer a practical, flexible and accredited education and training to address the growing skills shortage across Ireland's workforce in sustainability.\n\nDesigned to meet the evolving needs of industry, the Academy will deliver a range of short, stackable courses. These courses will be developed in collaboration with UCC's research expertise, including the Sustainability Institute, specialist sustainability trainers, and industry practitioners. The initiative is a testament to UCC's ongoing commitment to sustainability leadership and its dedication to working with society to accelerate Ireland's green transition.\n\nSpeaking at the launch, UCC President Prof John O'Halloran emphasized the role of universities in addressing the climate challenge. He highlighted the importance of equipping people with the skills needed for meaningful change, stating that the UCC Sustainability Academy builds on the university's established sustainability leadership and demonstrates its commitment to collaborative efforts for a more sustainable future.\n\nMinister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless also spoke at the event, expressing his support for the Academy. He emphasized its significance in equipping learners from both the public and private sectors with the knowledge and practical skills required to drive the transition to a more sustainable economy and society. Lawless highlighted that the Academy will help develop the talent and capabilities needed to meet climate ambitions, while leveraging UCC's expertise in sustainability education and training.\n\nThe establishment of the Sustainability Academy marks an important investment in Ireland's future, according to Lawless. By turning ambition into action, the Academy aims to ensure that Ireland has the necessary skills and expertise to achieve a greener, more resilient future.",
  "summary": "The Academy will provide a practical, flexible and accredited education and training to businesses, public bodies, organisations and individuals. Read more: UCC to tackle green transition upskilling with Sustainability Academy",
  "key_points": [
    "UCC launches Sustainability Academy to upskill workforce in green transition.",
    "Academy offers short, stackable courses developed with industry and research experts.",
    "Minister Lawless supports Academy's role in achieving Ireland's climate goals."
  ],
  "editors_take": "By offering stackable and accredited training, the new academy positions the university as a critical bridge between academic research and the practical workforce needs of Ireland's evolving green economy.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}