So you survived the first week of lectures. Now you deserve a break to de-stress from all of those really tough introductory sessions. Jokes aside, there are some really great evening events on this week. Why not stay in college a little longer so you can have a good time? I’m sure you’re too tired to study after 7 pm right?
Monday:
At 6pm this evening, Dublin University Computer Science Society (DUCCS) and Internet Society (netsoc) are hosting a Microsoft coding competition. The night will involve a series of “fun coding challenges” which each team will be required to decipher. Teams have a max of three members, with first years more than welcome to go along and be assigned to a team. The winning team will receive a $100 gift card for each team member. There will also be free pizza at the event. So, if this interests you then you should head on over to LG35/36, which is to the left of the steps outside the Hamilton.
Tuesday:
Two unlikely compatriots, Juggling and Circus Society and Maths Society, join forces to bring you the mathematics of juggling. This event will involve an introductory talk about the maths behind juggling techniques. There will be live demonstrations at the event and afterwards all are welcome to stay and solve some maths exercises just for the sheer fun of it all. Head over to the Synge Lecture theatre in the Hamilton for this wonderfully inventive event.
For those non-mathsy people out there, fear not. Dublin University Film Society are hosting a screenwriting workshop on the basics required for any good film script. This workshop is the first of three in a series that will help any budding writers to broaden their writing styles and to learn the tricks of the trade for film scripts. The workshop commences at 7pm.
Wednesday:
Wednesday brings us some very diverse events. At 7pm in room 2041 in the Arts Block, DU Archaeology Society will hold their inaugural lecture. This year the guest speaker is Dr Jacopo Tabolli, who will discuss the importance of field excavations and how they can lead to new discoveries.
At the same time in the Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute (TBSI), the Chinese Society will host their mid-autumn festival. There will be a few quizzes that will test your knowledge of the festival, so you better have a quick read up before you head over. Any and all participants in the event will be rewarded with a vast array of mooncake and Chinese tea.
Thursday:
Trinity’s newest society, Trinity Space Society, have organised a panel discussion for 6pm. The panel, which will consist of Dr Arthur Wallace, Dr Ernst De Mooij, Daniel Dunleavy, a third-year zoology student and Kate Finucane from Trinity Space Society, will discuss the prospect of extra-terrestrial life. The event will be held in room 3074 in the Arts Block.
Friday:
Dublin University Law Society (LawSoc) are hosting a talk on mental health resilience in the Global Room at 1pm. The talk will be presented by Niall Breslin, also known as Bressie. Breslin will focus on how to create positive mental health in your life, as well as discussing all of the potential obstacles that could prevent that. Although it’s still early in the year, this talk will be of benefit to anyone, no matter what year they are in. Bressie is a renowned advocate for being aware of your mental health and this event is sure to fill up quickly. You’ll want to head over a bit early to secure your spot.
At 2pm, Trinity Literary Society (LitSoc) will host their first Literary Lock-in of the year. Lock-ins provide a space to write whatever you’ve been working on in a quiet environment. You can also discuss your work with those who are there, or even read it out to the group, if that takes your fancy. The sessions ensure a positive environment for creativity, where any budding writer can use their peers as a springboard for their ideas, or even find inspiration from the various creative aids provided by the LitSoc committee. This first session takes place in the Attic in House Six and is open to all LitSoc members.
