Nicola Sturgeon to deliver lecture at UCC this week

Former first minister of Scotland to deliver annual Philip Monahan Memorial Lecture at University College Cork at 12pm on Monday, exploring her career in politics and public service

Nicola Sturgeon: The first woman to serve as Scotland’s first minister, and remains the longest‑serving holder of the office.

Nicola Sturgeon, who as first minister led Scotland through Brexit, the covid‑19 pandemic, and multiple constitutional battles, will discuss her career in an address at University College Cork on Monday.

She will deliver the annual Philip Monahan Memorial Lecture at University College Cork at 12pm on Monday, March 9, exploring her career in politics and public service, as outlined in her 2025 memoir, Frankly.