Transition Year Programmes and STEM Events
Our Transition Year programmes are a fun, interactive, and immersive way for secondary school students to experience studying STEM at UCC. We also host a range of STEM related events throughout the year.
| Date | Time | Event | Description | Location | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 May 2027 | 10am | STEPS Engineering Your Future Programme | This three-day TY Programme will give students a taster of the Engineering disciplines offered at UCC through interactive workshops and talks. | UCC Main Campus | https://www.engineersireland.ie/Schools/Engineering-Your-Future |
| 19 Apr 2027 | 10am | Chemistry Transition Year Week | The School of Chemistry Transition Year (TY) activities take place every year towards the end of April. Details will be announced in due course. | Kane Building | https://www.ucc.ie/en/chemistry/outreach/typrogramme/ |
| 2 Feb 2027 | 9am | Tyndall Transition Year Programme | The programme will take place over 4 days from the 2nd February – 5th February 2027. Applications will open at 10am on 19th October and close at 5pm on the 25th October 2026. | Tyndall National Institute | https://www.tyndall.ie/education/tyndall-transition-year-programme/ |
| 2 Dec 2026 | 3pm | UCC Chemistry Information Afternoon | Hear first-hand from our programme directors, and current undergraduate and postgraduate students, about what it's like to study Chemistry at UCC! | Kane Building | https://www.ucc.ie/en/chemistry/outreach/ |
| 8 Feb 2027 | 9am | Microbiology Transition Year Programme | This programme offers a valuable opportunity for Transition Year students to experience university life, develop practical scientific skills and learn more about potential study and career pathways in the life sciences. | Food Science & Technology Building | https://www.ucc.ie/en/microbiology/ |
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