The objective of this event is to help UCC postgraduate students to develop and/or nurture a range of transferable skills, in an applied learning environment. This will be done by exploring and putting in to practice the power of interdisciplinary thinking and collaboration.

In this 12-hour innovation challenge you will become an integral member of an interdisciplinary team that will be tasked with crafting a solution to a challenge identified by UCC that needs to be addressed. The Challenge will consist of workshops that will help provide guidance and practical advice for the work that you and your fellow team members will be performing during the event. Refreshments will be served throughout the day and there will also be prizes for the winning teams.

What benefits will you accrue by taking part in the UCC Postgraduate Showcase and Challenge 2022?

• Learn from successful interdisciplinary teams and develop a greater understanding of the power and impact that interdisciplinary teams possess.
• Develop creative and critical thinking skills by solving a real-world problem in a new team.
• Develop/nurture a diverse range of transferrable skills, such as time management, project management, teamwork, people management, communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Meet fellow postgrads from UCC’s other Colleges and build a new network of contacts.
• Challenge yourself to operate outside your comfort zone.

Schedule for February 11th 2022