College Roundup: Refreshers' Week, First Dates, Rainbow Week and more
We're starting a daily update of events going on around colleges and universities in Ireland, so let's kick-off our first update with some big events to put in your calendar.
Stay tuned for more updates on what you need to know at your college, Monday to Friday.
DCU
Refreshers' Week
30 Jan - 3 Feb
Monday
- Back from the Farm Day: Petting zoo on Glasnevin Campus, followed by Christy Moore
tribute act Liam Byrne in Nubar - Official After Party with WhyNot Networks - Jax Jones, live at Wrights Venue
Tuesday
- The hilarious Sex Magician Shane Quilty will be in the Grumpy Mule at 1pm St Patrick's Campus followed by our first Shite Night of semester 2.
Wednesday
- DCU Dunk Tank - Watch your SU get dunked on Glasnevin Campus from 1pm, all for charity of course!
- Race Night - DCUSU virtual horse racing night, commentated by
the Hardy Bucks Owen Colgan.
Thursday
- Beg, Borrow, Steal - Launch on Glasnevin campus from 9.30am at the Helix.
- Stevie Starr - The amazing America's Got Talent Finalist will be performing on St Patricks campus from 1pm.
Friday
- International night in Nubar with Music from DCU DJ soc.
Alumni Awards
February 17
The DCU Alumni Awards are presented annually to graduates who have made substantial achievements in their chosen fields, or who have contributed in a significant way to the social, artistic or economic development of Ireland.
Reserve tickets here
Maynooth
First Dates
MSU are looking for 100 candidates to take part in MSU's first ever First dates. Food will be provided and candidates will have to take part in fun tasks and will be weighted on by the MSU Sabbatical officers
Sign up here
Open Day
April 1
Come to Maynooth's Spring Open Day on April 1st to see the growing campus and to meet students and lecturers who will explain how the skills developed at Maynooth will prove invaluable in work and life - whatever you decide to do.
Trinity College
Rainbow Week
Jan 23 - 27
Rainbow week is here! The week celebrates LGBTQ life on campus with a broad range of events taking place over the course of the week.
You can see more details of the events on the TCDSU Facebook page.
Here's the rest of the week's events:
Thursday
- 12-3pm: QSoc Coffee Hours - QSoc Room
- 1-3pm: Clothes Swap - SU Kitchen
- 3pm: Non-Binary 101 & Ally Workshop - 4053 Arts Block
- 4pm: LGBT+ History Talk with Tonie Walsh - The Parlour, Goldsmith
- 5pm: Sexual Health for Trans People - 3025 Arts Block
- 6pm: Trans Closed Space - QSoc Room
- 7pm: Film Screening with DUGES: "But I'm A Cheerleader" 2.03 Aras an Phiarsaigh
- 8pm: 'Liquid Courage' Mocktail Party - GSU Common Room
- 8pm: GayCR Predrinks - Oldham House, Halls
- 10pm: Prhomo Night Out - The Hub, Temple Bar
Friday
- 11am-1pm: Recovery Breakfast - SU Kitchen
- 12pm: Queer Closed Space - 5052 Arts Block
- 1-3pm: QSoc Coffee Hours - QSoc Room
- 3pm: GBT Closed Space - Eliz Rooms, House 6
- 3pm: Lesbian/Bi+ Closed Space - 5039 Arts Block
NUIG
Filmsoc - Trainspotting screening
January 26 @ 6pm
GMIT
Mindfulness and meditation course
Starts January 26 for nine weeks
Join here
UCD
UCD is looking for volunteers to help out in their community garden! Contact the Horticulture Soc on Refreshers Day next Tuesday to get involved.
UCC
The Student Union are conducting a survey on virginity. If you'd like to help them out, complete the survey here
DIT
DIT are looking for interest in Irish language classes starting soon. You could become an expert in Gaelic! Cool.
Register here
RCSI
'Protecting Minds - Epilepsy'
February 2
At the lecture, healthcare experts will discuss current treatments for epilepsy and will look at cutting-edge research into future treatments of the condition. Our speakers will discuss patient journeys and will give advice on lifestyle issues associated with epilepsy
Register here
MIT
BELL - Beyond English Language Learning specialises in creative, engaging and innovative English language Summer camps throughout Italy, and they want fun, enthusiastic and energetic individuals to join as English tutors this Summer! Our Summer camps facilitate and encourage learning through games, songs, creative activities such as arts & crafts and performance showcases.
Find out more here
AIT
How to access your exam results tomorrow
DKIT
All DkIT students can access a free copy of Microsoft Office!
Download it here
WIT
WIT's Got Talent
30th Jan - 2 Feb
WIT’s Got Talent is taking place from 30th January- 2nd February in WIT Dome Bar!
1st Semi Final: 30th January
2nd Semi Final: 31st January
Final: 2nd February
Prizes
Winner: €300 & opportunity to perform at WITSU Raise & Give week.
2nd Place: €200
3rd Place: €100
If you have any events coming up at your college you'd like to let us know about, email info@collegetimes.com