Welcome to TU Dublin Orientation 2026
Welcome to TU Dublin! Today marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter, a chance to meet new people, discover new ideas and find your place in a university community that is helping shape a more sustainable future.
TU Dublin Orientation will take place between 07 September – 11 September 2026, and we are delighted to welcome new and returning students to campus for the start of the 2026-2027 Academic Year. During Orientation all incoming students at TU Dublin will participate in a programme of sustainability and climate action activities, including an Introduction to Sustainability workshop session.
During Orientation and the extended Student Life Festival and Student Volunteering Fair, meet fellow students, staff, and leaders who are shaping a brighter, greener future. You will learn about new and exciting sustainability initiatives that you can get involved in, such a sustainable travel, waste reduction, climate action, volunteering, and societal engagement with our community partners.
Most importantly, we value what #TUDublinSustainability means to you. Come visit us at our TU Dublin Sustainability stand during orientation and have a chat with us. Whether you have a big idea or want to make a new small everyday choice, you have an opportunity to make a difference from day one.
You’re joining a university that is making a real difference. TU Dublin has been ranked 1st in Europe and 17th in the world for sustainability in higher education, recognising the work happening across our campuses to create a more sustainable university. We’re also ranked 1st in Ireland for Climate Action and Affordable & Clean Energy, showing our commitment to tackling some of the biggest challenges facing our world. From promoting walking, cycling and public transport to becoming Ireland’s first multi-campus university to achieve a university-wide Green Flag, TU Dublin is taking action.
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Semester One - Sustainability Events
Students are encouraged to visit the sustainability stand during orientation, where they can sign up to Green-Campus, Smarter Travel for Campuses, and Healthy Campus programmes and learn more about our campaigns and events – we have fun challenges with lots of prizes to be won! Check out the TU Dublin Sustainability 2026-2027 calendar.pdf of events included in your welcome pack.

Dates for your diary
September
- Sunday 07 September - UN International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies
- Tuesday 09 - Friday 12 September - Orientation (First Years)
- Monday 15 September - Classes Commence
- Tuesday 16 September - EU Mobility Week / Student Life Fest (Aungier Street)
- Wednesday 17 September - Student Life Festival (Grangegorman) / Volunteering Fair
- Thursday 18 September - Student Life Festival (Blanchardstown) / Volunteering Fair
- Friday 19 - Sunday 28 September - Ireland's SDG Week
- Monday 22 September - Student Life Festival (Bolton Street & Tallaght) / TUDSU Freshers Week / Volunteering Fair
- Thursday 25 September - Active Travel Day
- Sunday 28 September - National Walking Day
October
- Wednesday 01 - Friday 31 October - Walktober
- Wednesday 01 - Friday 31 October - Black History Month
- Monday 06 October - Mental Health Week / Quit Smoking & Vaping Programme
- Friday 10 October - World Mental Health Day
- Saturday 11 October - National Coming Out Day
- Monday 13 October - Peer Mentor Visit Week / STAND Festival / Climate Action Week
- Thursday 16 October - Global Donut Day / World Food Day
- Friday 17 October - UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
- Monday 20 October - TUDSU Halloweek
- Sunday 26 October - Intersex Awareness Day
November
- Saturday 01 November - World Vegan Day
- Saturday 01 - Sunday 30 November - Movember
- Tuesday 04 November - Smarter Travel Light Up Your Life (Free Bike Lights)
- Wednesday 05 - Sunday 09 November - Dublin Book Festival
- Monday 10 November - TUDSU SHIFT Week
- Monday 17 November - International Students Day / TUDSU Mini RAG Week / Peer Mentor Visit Week
- Wednesday 19 November - International Men's Day
- Thursday 20 November - Trans Day of Remembrance
- Tuesday 25 November - International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
- Wednesday 26 November - UN World Sustainable Transport Day
December
- Monday 01 December - TUDSU Christmas Week
- Wednesday 03 December - UN World Day of Persons with Disabilities
- Friday 05 December - International Volunteer Day / World Soil Day
- Monday 15 December - Winter Break Starts / #TUDublinisSwitchingOff
- Thursday 18 December - International Migrants Day
January
- Friday 02 January - All Campuses Reopen
- Monday 05 January - Exams & Assessments Begin
- Friday 16 January - Exams & Assessments End
- Saturday 24 January - International Day of Education
- Monday 26 January - UN Day of Clean Energy / Classes Commence
February
- Sunday 01 - Saturday 28 February - LGBTQ+ History Month
- Monday 02 February - World Wetlands Day
- Monday 09 February - TUDSU SHAG Week / Peer Mentor Recruitment Starts
- Tuesday 10 February - Healthy Campus Couch-to-5K Series Starts
- Monday 16 February - Healthy Campus Cookbook / TUDSU RAG Week
- Friday 20 February - World Day of Social Justice
- Monday 23 February - Seachtain na Gaeilge / Peer Mentor Visit / TUDSU Election Nominations Open
- Tuesday 24 February - Healthy Campus Healthy Food Made Easy Starts
- Friday 27 February - TUDSU Election Nominations Close
March
- Sunday 01 - Tuesday 31 March - Marchathon / Quit Smoking Month
- Monday 02 March - TU Dublin Green Week
- Tuesday 03 March - World Wildlife Day
- Sunday 08 March - International Women's Day
- Tuesday 10 - Thursday 12 March - TUDSU Elections
- Tuesday 17 March - St Patrick's Day (Public Holiday)
- Friday 20 March - TU Dublin Societies Awards
- Saturday 21 March - International Day of Forests
- Sunday 22 March - World Water Day
- Monday 23 March - Peer Mentor Awards Ceremony
- Thursday 26 March - Earth Hour
- Monday 30 March - International Day of Zero Waste / Spring Break
April
- Wednesday 01 April - Student Volunteering Awards
- Thursday 02 April - World Autism Day
- Tuesday 07 April - World Health Day
- Wednesday 08 April - International Traveller & Roma Day
- Sunday 22 April - International Mother Earth Day
- Friday 24 April - TUDSU Awards / Students Ball
- Monday 27 April - TUDSU Mental Health Week
May
- Friday 01 - Sunday 31 May - No Mow May
- Monday 04 May - Public Holiday / Review Week
- Monday 11 May - Exams & Assessments Begin
- Monday 18 May - Biodiversity Week
- Monday 19 May - UN Global Road Safety Week
- Wednesday 20 May - World Bee Day
- Friday 22 May - Exams & Assessments End
- Monday 25 May - Africa Day
June
- Monday 01 - Tuesday 30 June - Pride Month
- Wednesday 03 June - World Bicycle Day
- Friday 05 June - World Environment Day
- Monday 08 June - World Oceans Day
- Thursday 18 June - Sustainable Gastronomy Day
- Friday 19 June - Semester Ends
- Saturday 20 June - World Refugee Day
July
- Wednesday 01 - Friday 31 July - Plastic Free July
- Wednesday 15 July - World Youth Skills Day
- Friday 17 July - World Day for International Justice
- Tuesday 28 July - World Nature Conservation Day
August
- Sunday 09 August - International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
- Wednesday 12 August - International Youth Day
- Tuesday 17 August - Supplemental Exams Start
- Wednesday 19 August - World Humanitarian Day
- Thursday 27 August - World Lake Day
- Friday 28 August - Supplemental Exams End