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Sustainability and Nature Tour
Explore UCC's Green Campus with Irene, Greenshoots Programme Coordinator
Create Your Academic Timetable
Drop-in Clinics with the Skills Centre to put together your timetable
Connect with Clubs and Societies
Visit the Clubs/Societies stands and see if you're interested in joining!
See you on Saturday, 13 September!
Ready for the Fresher’s Fest? Read through the Freshers' Fest Brochure 2025 and the timetable below to see which workshops you’re interested in, then choose a workshop for each hour using the sign-up form below. There are useful sessions on all sorts of skills you need to succeed in your first year, from note-taking to critical thinking, starting your climate journey or coming out in college.
UCC’s Clubs and Societies will have lots of different stands throughout campus on the day, so don’t forget to plan a time to talk to them and sign up.
Family and friends are welcome too; they can check out the Open Door Welcome on the Freshers' Fest Brochure 2025 and choose a workshop or two, but no need to sign up for the Open Door Welcome.
Welcome to UCC!
Freshers' Fest 2025
| Time | Date | Title | Description | Topic | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10am - 10.45am | 13 Sep 2025 | Understanding your Academic Timetable | Find out the times and locations of your lectures | General | Kane Building | /en/study/undergrad/events/freshers-fest/10am-timetable.html |
| 10am - 10.45am | 13 Sep 2025 | Skills for Academic Success | Tips on how to manage your time, best approaches to note taking for lectures, plan assignments, study, and make the most of your academic journey in UCC | Skills Centre | Kane Building | /en/study/undergrad/events/freshers-fest/10am-skills-for-academic-success.html |
| 10am - 10.45am | 13 Sep 2025 | Start your Climate Journey in UCC | An interactive workshop about anxiety, nature benefits and building good habits | General | The Hub | /en/study/undergrad/events/freshers-fest/10am-climate-journey.html |
| 10.30am - 11.15am | 13 Sep 2025 | Developing Psychological and Emotional Competencies | Psychological competencies, emotional wellbeing and resilience building for student life | General | The Hub | /en/study/undergrad/events/freshers-fest/1030-developing-psychological.html |
| 10.30am - 11am | 13 Sep 2025 | Homes for All - Connolly Youth Society | CYS Housing talk by Experienced Tenant Organiser | Accommodation & Community Life | Main Quad - West Wing | /en/study/undergrad/events/freshers-fest/1030am-homes-for-all.html |
| 11am - 11.45am | 13 Sep 2025 | Thriving in Labs in the College of Science, Engineering & Food Science | Tips on writing Lab Reports and thriving in labs | Science | Kane Building | /en/study/undergrad/events/freshers-fest/11am-thriving-in-labs.html |
| 11am - 11.45am | 13 Sep 2025 | Paving Your Way to Success | Using the library's digital resources, collections, and services for your assignments | General | Boole Library | /en/study/undergrad/events/freshers-fest/11am-paving.html |
| 11am - 11.45am | 13 Sep 2025 | Academic Writing in the College of Arts, Celtic Studies & Social Sciences and the College of Medicine & Health | Top tips on how to approach an academic essay | Arts and Humanities | Boole Basement Lecture Theatres | /en/study/undergrad/events/freshers-fest/11am-academic-writing-cacssscomh.html |
| 11am - 11.45am | 13 Sep 2025 | Preparing for 1st Year in the College of Business and Law | Digital Literacy Skills, Study-Life Balance and Academic Writing | Business | Boole Basement Lecture Theatres | /en/study/undergrad/events/freshers-fest/11am-digital-literacy-cobl.html |
| 11am - 11.45am | 13 Sep 2025 | Cultural Exchange Meet and Greet - International Student Society | Connect with people from around the world! | Clubs and Societies | /en/study/undergrad/events/freshers-fest/11am-cultural-exchange.html | |
| 11am - 11.45am | 13 Sep 2025 | AI for Thinking, not Copying | How to use AI to enhance your academic success | Main Quad - West Wing | /en/study/undergrad/events/freshers-fest/11am-ai.html | |
| 11am - 1.30pm | 13 Sep 2025 | Open Door Welcome for Family and Friends | General | Aula Maxima | /en/study/undergrad/events/freshers-fest/11am-open-door.html | |
| 12pm - 12.30pm | 13 Sep 2025 | Skills for Academic Success | Tips on how to manage your time, best approaches to note taking for lectures, plan assignments, study, and make the most of your academic journey in UCC | Skills Centre | Kane Building | /en/study/undergrad/events/freshers-fest/12pm-skills-for-academic-success.html |
| 12pm - 12.45pm | 13 Sep 2025 | Paving Your Way to Success | Using the library's digital resources, collections, and services for your assignments | General | Boole Library | /en/study/undergrad/events/freshers-fest/12pm-paving.html |
| 12pm - 12.45pm | 13 Sep 2025 | Your Voice, Your Union | All you need to know about UCC Students' Union and how to get involved | Students Union | Main Quad - West Wing | /en/study/undergrad/events/freshers-fest/12pm-your-voice-your-union.html |
| 12pm - 12.45pm | 13 Sep 2025 | Tune In - Choral Society | Build your confidence to join the choir | The Hub | /en/study/undergrad/events/freshers-fest/12pm-tune-in.html | |
| 12.30pm - 1.15pm | 13 Sep 2025 | Your Creative Journey as an Academic Thinker | Academic inquiry might seem a dry, analytical process but it is a passionate, exciting, creative process where you are invited to inquire into yourself, others and the world | General | Main Quad - West Wing | /en/study/undergrad/events/freshers-fest/1230-your-creative-journey.html |
| 12.30pm - 1pm | 13 Sep 2025 | Intro to Improv - Dramat Society | Interactive improv workshop full of fun games such as "Letter of Complaint" and "Genres" | Electrical Engineering Building | /en/study/undergrad/events/freshers-fest/1230pm-intro-to-improv.html | |
| 1pm - 1.45pm | 13 Sep 2025 | Understanding your Academic Timetable | Find out the times and locations of your lectures | General | Kane Building | /en/study/undergrad/events/freshers-fest/1pm-timetable.html |
| 1pm - 1.45pm | 13 Sep 2025 | Thriving in Labs in the College of Science, Engineering & Food Science | Tips on writing Lab Reports and thriving in labs | Science | Kane Building | /en/study/undergrad/events/freshers-fest/1pm-thriving-in-labs.html |
| 1pm - 1.45pm | 13 Sep 2025 | Academic Writing in the College of Arts, Celtic Studies & Social Sciences and the College of Medicine & Health | Top tips on how to approach an academic essay | Medicine and Health | Boole Basement Lecture Theatres | /en/study/undergrad/events/freshers-fest/1pm-academic-writing-cacssscomh.html |
| 1pm - 1.45pm | 13 Sep 2025 | Preparing for 1st Year in the College of Business & Law | Digital Literacy Skills, Study-Life Balance and Academic Writing | Business | Boole Basement Lecture Theatres | /en/study/undergrad/events/freshers-fest/1pm-digital-literacy-cobl.html |
| 1pm - 1.45pm | 13 Sep 2025 | Flourish and Thrive! | Nurture your personal development to enhance your academic success | Graduate Attributes Programme | The Hub | /en/study/undergrad/events/freshers-fest/1pm-flourish-and-thrive.html |
| 1pm - 1.45pm | 13 Sep 2025 | AI for Thinking, not Copying | How to use AI to enhance your academic success | Main Quad - West Wing | /en/study/undergrad/events/freshers-fest/1pm-ai.html | |
| 1pm - 1.45pm | 13 Sep 2025 | Geoguessr Tournament - Europa Society | Main Quad - West Wing | /en/study/undergrad/events/freshers-fest/1pm-geoguessr.html | ||
| 1pm - 1.45pm | 13 Sep 2025 | Beginner's Loop - Knitting & Crocheting Society | Make friends over tea and learn the basics of crochet | The Hub | /en/study/undergrad/events/freshers-fest/1pm-beginners-loop.html | |
| 1.30pm - 2pm | 13 Sep 2025 | Skitstorm - a skit competition - Comedy Society | A prompt to come up with a 2-3 minute comedy skit | Boole Basement Lecture Theatres | /en/study/undergrad/events/freshers-fest/130pm-skitstorm.html | |
| 1.30pm - 2.15pm | 13 Sep 2025 | Getting involved in Student Life | How to get involved in Clubs & Societies and everything else in UCC | Clubs and Societies | Main Quad - West Wing | /en/study/undergrad/events/freshers-fest/1330-getting-involved.html |
| 1.30pm - 2.30pm | 13 Sep 2025 | Sustainability and Nature Tour of UCC's Green Campus | Get familiar with the diverse range of green spaces on campus on a tour led by UCC's Greenshoots team. During the tour, you'll be introduced to UCC Community Garden (open to students and staff), some of UCC's initiatives for biodiversity, wildlife on campus and more. | General | Main Quad | /en/study/undergrad/events/freshers-fest/130pm-greenshoots-tour.html |
| 2pm - 2.30pm | 13 Sep 2025 | Skills for Academic Success | Tips on how to manage your time, best approaches to note taking for lectures, plan assignments, study, and make the most of your academic journey in UCC | Skills Centre | Kane Building | /en/study/undergrad/events/freshers-fest/2pm-skills-for-academic-success.html |
| 2pm - 2.45pm | 13 Sep 2025 | Captivating your Audience | Presentation skills and strategies to engage your audience and communicate your message | General | The Hub | /en/study/undergrad/events/freshers-fest/2pm-captivating.html |
| 2pm - 2.45pm | 13 Sep 2025 | Student IT Training | Canvas, printing, UCC email and wireless | General | Boole Basement Lecture Theatres | /en/study/undergrad/events/freshers-fest/2pm-it.html |
| 2pm - 2.45pm | 13 Sep 2025 | Coming Out in College | A guide for Lesbian, Gay, Bi+ Students | General | Boole Library | /en/study/undergrad/events/freshers-fest/2pm-coming-out.html |
| 2pm - 2.45pm | 13 Sep 2025 | Sweet Start: Freshman Survival Session - Women in Business and Leadership Society | Tips on how to navigate and maximise first year | Main Quad - West Wing | /en/study/undergrad/events/freshers-fest/2pm-sweet-start.html | |
| 2.30pm - 3.15pm | 13 Sep 2025 | The First 90 Days | Using Hope Theory to develop success strategies in the pursuit and achievement of your goals | General | Boole Basement Lecture Theatres | /en/study/undergrad/events/freshers-fest/230pm-the-first-90.html |
| 2.30pm - 3.15pm | 13 Sep 2025 | Identifying as Trans | How to support one another | General | Boole Library | /en/study/undergrad/events/freshers-fest/230-identifying-as-trans.html |