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UCC Global Cultures Week 2026
UCC Global Cultures Week is a student-led celebration marking 180 years of diversity, unity and community at University College Cork. This vibrant week brings together the UCC community in a collaborative effort to showcase, honour, and celebrate the rich cultural diversity that defines life at UCC.
The aim of Global Cultures Week is to provide an inclusive and welcoming opportunity for people to creatively express what the celebration of diversity means to them, highlighting the values of belonging, respect, and shared identity that we are proud of at UCC.
| Start Date | Event | Time | Description | Location | More info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Feb 2026 | Crafting Session | 1pm | Everyone is welcome — no experience needed, no registration required, and all materials are provided. Get creative with us as we make flags, decorations, and other cultural items celebrating cultures from around the world. | Boole Library, Creative Zone | /en/international/studentinfohub/afteryouarrive/globalculturesweek/crafting-session.html |
| 9 Feb 2026 | Foreign Short Film Showing | 5pm | Boole Library, Creative Zone | /en/international/studentinfohub/afteryouarrive/globalculturesweek/foreign-short-film-showing.html | |
| 10 Feb 2026 | Crafting Session | 1pm | Everyone is welcome — no experience needed, no registration required, and all materials are provided. Get creative with us as we make flags, decorations, and other cultural items celebrating cultures from around the world. | Aula Maxima | /en/international/studentinfohub/afteryouarrive/globalculturesweek/crafting-session-2.html |
| 10 Feb 2026 | Global Silent Disco | 5.30pm | Join us for our Global Silent Disco! A free, fun, interactive dance experience. | Boole Library, Creative Zone | /en/international/studentinfohub/afteryouarrive/globalculturesweek/silent-disco.html |
| 12 Feb 2026 | Cultural Showcase | 11am | Join us for a celebration of the diverse cultures in UCC. There will be performances, a crafts exhibition, and many other expressions of culture. Everyone is welcome! | Aula Maxima | /en/international/studentinfohub/afteryouarrive/globalculturesweek/cultural-showcase.html |
| 11 Feb 2026 | Culture Quiz | 7.30pm | Student Centre (Áras na Mac Léinn) | /en/international/studentinfohub/afteryouarrive/globalculturesweek/culture-quiz.html | |
| 11 Feb 2026 | Global Music Bingo | 1pm | Boole Library, Creative Zone | /en/international/studentinfohub/afteryouarrive/globalculturesweek/global-music-bingo.html | |
| 12 Feb 2026 | Cultural Party | 7pm | Aula Maxima | /en/international/studentinfohub/afteryouarrive/globalculturesweek/cultural-party.html |