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TY Week 2026
'the bakery workshop was the most interesting, I liked learning about yeast and gluten'
2026 Transition Year Schools Programme
Annual Transition Year Experience Programme - School of Food and Nutritional Sciences
The School of Food and Nutritional Sciences hosts an annual Transition Year Experience Programme in April, designed to promote an understanding and appreciation of Food and Nutritional Sciences while highlighting the wide range of career opportunities within these fields. The programme provides students with a unique opportunity to participate in a variety of 'hands-on' practical activities and laboratory experiences across our School. These include sessions in the School bakery, workshops in the meat processing hall and dairy processing facilities, and practical classes in Nutrition focusing on nutritional assessment techniques and performance nutrition. Students also engage with researchers from APC through an interactive workshop exploring the microbiome and health. In addition, participants learn about the sensory evaluation of foods through taste panel activities comparing different food products.
The following link will allow you to view the schedule of activities from TY Week 2026 (as an example of how the week is formatted. TY Week Sample Schedule from 2026
Please note that programme activities may vary from year to year as we continually update and enhance the experience to reflect emerging research, innovation, and developments within Food and Nutritional Sciences.
TY Week 2027
A provisional date, April 12th to 16th, has been set for TY Week 2027.
Students attending our TY week must be available to attend all 5 days (9:30am to 4:00pm). Places on the programme are limited and in high demand.
Students who are interested in taking part may express their interest by contacting the course coordinator, Dr Therese Uniacke-Lowe (t.uniacke@ucc.ie or 021-4901385). Please include the name of the school you attend and contact details (name, email and mobile phone number) of a parent/guardian. In September, applicants will be invited to complete a short application form before the final selection process takes place.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch with any enquiries or requests for further clarification.
Photo Gallery
Photos of some of the activities enjoyed by TY students on our TY programme
Scroll through our spotlight carousels below to read some feedback comments from TY students who attended our week of activities in 2025 and 2026
School of Food and Nutritional Sciences
Contact us
School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, Room 240 Food Science Building, University College, Cork