STAND Festival at TU Dublin
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From 13–17 October, TU Dublin will come alive with a vibrant programme of events as part of the STAND Global Solidarity Festival, a nationwide celebration of creativity, connection, and collective action, followed by the TU Dublin Global Issues Courses.
At the heart of the week is the “What if?” outdoor exhibition on the Grangegorman campus. This large scale outdoor installation invites us to reimagine how we live, learn, govern, care, and create by exploring bold scenarios for a more just and sustainable world.
The week also features an exciting mix of activities across campuses. In Tallaght (14 Oct), Art for All will bring students together through art, music, and storytelling in a joyful day of creative expression. Back at Grangegorman, a provocative show debate (14 Oct) will ask: “This house supports eco-terrorism”, initiating a dialogue on climate justice and the power of activism.
On 15 Oct, the Global Justice Fair takes over the Central Quad Foyer with NGOs, student societies, VR experiences, food, and hands-on workshops...plus free ice cream! That evening, Yoga for Solidarity will offer a reflective way to connect personal wellbeing with global justice.
Rounding off the week on 17 Oct, Dipping Your Toes in Activism (for Enactus and SVP societies) will support students in turning ideas into meaningful action. Alongside the festival, students can also join the Global Issues Course (1 Oct – 25 Nov), a certified six-week deep dive into the challenges shaping our shared future.
Here is a schedule for the events happening as part of the Festival. More events coming soon:
- STAND Outdoor Exhibition: What if? – Grangegorman Campus, 13th–17th October, hosted by STAND (The exhibition aims to spark radical imagination and hopeful dialogue around how we live, learn, govern, care, and create using provocative “What if?” prompts and expressive visuals)
- Art for All – A Day of Creative Expression and Joy – Tallaght Campus, 14th October, 1–3pm
- Debate: “This House Supports Eco-terrorism” – East Quad Room 112, Grangegorman Campus, 14th October, 6:30–7:30pm, hosted by the Debating Society
- Global Solidarity Fair – Central Quad Foyer, 15th October, 11am–2pm, hosted by STAND (The festival flagship event, bringing together NGOs, student societies, creative performances, and interactive campus activations, as well as mini-grant supported events led by students and staff, not to mention some fun student give-aways.)
- Yoga for Solidarity – Lower House Room LH231, Grangegorman Campus, 15th October, 5:30–6:30pm, hosted by the Nutrition Society
- Dipping your Toes in Activism – 17th October, 4–6pm, hosted by Enactus and SVP society and facilitated by STAND> (open to Enactus students & SVP society members only). Sign up here.
- TU Dublin Global Issues Course – 1st Oct–25th Nov, 6–8pm, hosted by STAND (first & last sessions in-person at TU Dublin; others hybrid)