Alex Angland

Alex Angland is the president of the University College Cork (UCC) Student Union, where he represents the interests of the university's 26,000 students. He has been vocal about the ongoing struggle for student accommodation, highlighting that over a thousand UCC students find themselves living in 'digs' due to the severe housing shortage. Angland's leadership has focused on addressing the mental health impact of housing issues on students, advocating for solutions to improve their living conditions during their academic journeys.