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UCC Community Garden Tea and Coffee
Garden Open All Day - Come Visit!
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, 12 September!
Ready for the Fresher’s Fest? Read through the Freshers Fest Brochure 2026 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 2026 and choose a workshop or two, but no need to sign up for the Open Door Welcome.
Welcome to UCC!
Freshers' Fest 2026
| Time | Date | Title | Description | Topic | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10am - 10.45am | 12 Sep 2026 | 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 | 12 Sep 2026 | 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 |
| 10.30am - 11.15am | 12 Sep 2026 | Finding your Feet at UCC | Top tips from UCC staff and students on settling into learning and life at UCC | General | Main Quad - West Wing | /en/study/undergrad/events/freshers-fest/1030am-finding-your-feet-at-ucc.html |
| 12.30pm - 1.15pm | 12 Sep 2026 | Developing Psychological and Emotional Competencies | Psychological competencies, emotional wellbeing and resilience building for student life | General | The Hub | /en/study/undergrad/events/freshers-fest/1230-developing-psychological.html |
| 1pm - 1.45pm | 12 Sep 2026 | Nature and Well-being Walk | A walk with activities to reflect on climate action and our connection to nature | General | The Hub | /en/study/undergrad/events/freshers-fest/1pm-nature-and-well-being-walk.html |
| 11am - 12pm | 12 Sep 2026 | 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 | 12 Sep 2026 | 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 | 12 Sep 2026 | 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 | 12 Sep 2026 | 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 | 12 Sep 2026 | Practical Transitions | Settling into Life in Cork as an International Student | International Students | The Hub | /en/study/undergrad/events/freshers-fest/11am-practical-transitions.html |
| 11am - 12pm | 12 Sep 2026 | AI for Thinking, not Copying | How to use AI to enhance your academic success | General | Main Quad - West Wing | /en/study/undergrad/events/freshers-fest/11am-ai.html |
| 11am - 1pm | 12 Sep 2026 | Open Door Welcome for Family and Friends | General | Aula Maxima | /en/study/undergrad/events/freshers-fest/11am-open-door.html | |
| 12pm - 12.45pm | 12 Sep 2026 | 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 | 12 Sep 2026 | 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 | 12 Sep 2026 | 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 | 12 Sep 2026 | Queering 101 | The Hub | /en/study/undergrad/events/freshers-fest/12pm-queering-101.html | ||
| 12.30pm - 1.15pm | 12 Sep 2026 | 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 |
| 1pm - 2pm | 12 Sep 2026 | 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 | 12 Sep 2026 | 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 | 12 Sep 2026 | 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 | 12 Sep 2026 | 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 | 12 Sep 2026 | 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 | 12 Sep 2026 | 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 | 12 Sep 2026 | 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 | |
| 12.45pm - 1.30pm | 12 Sep 2026 | Tours: Mardyke Sports Arena | Sport & Physical Activity | Main Quad | /en/study/undergrad/events/freshers-fest/tours-mardyke-sports-arena.html | |
| 2pm - 2.45pm | 12 Sep 2026 | Céilí Mór - Irish Dancing Madness | Irish Dancing Madness | Aula Maxima | /en/study/undergrad/events/freshers-fest/2pm-ceili-mor.html | |
| 1.30pm - 2.15pm | 12 Sep 2026 | 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 - 2.15pm | 12 Sep 2026 | FiRE UP! Financial Readiness for Life: Want to improve your personal financial knowledge skills? Join us to learn how! | Centre for Co-operative, CUBS | General | Boole Basement Lecture Theatres | /en/study/undergrad/events/freshers-fest/130pm-fire-up.html |
| 2pm - 2.45pm | 12 Sep 2026 | 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 | 12 Sep 2026 | 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 | 12 Sep 2026 | 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 | 12 Sep 2026 | Coming Out in College | A guide for Lesbian, Gay, Bi and Trans+ Students | General | Boole Library | /en/study/undergrad/events/freshers-fest/2pm-coming-out.html |
| 2.30pm - 3.15pm | 12 Sep 2026 | Speed Friending: Find an Activism Buddy | Main Quad - West Wing | /en/study/undergrad/events/freshers-fest/230pm-speed-friending.html | ||
| 2.30pm - 3.15pm | 12 Sep 2026 | Identifying as Trans | How to support one another | General | Boole Library | /en/study/undergrad/events/freshers-fest/230-identifying-as-trans.html |