Collage of students around UL campus and coffee cups in centre

Students often succeed when fully supported throughout their journey. 

Under the umbrella of the Student Affairs Division, the Student Engagement and Support Officers have set up a new Informal Outreach Initiative - Coffee and Chats for all our new and returning students. 

Location

Teach Fáilte, Student Courtyard

Time

Every Tuesday, 14:00-15:00PM

Refreshments

Free Coffee/Tea and Sandwiches are provided

 

Weekly Themes- Semester 1

Themes will evolve around touch point phases on the student cycle and other events.

Week 1

Meet your Student Engagement and Support Officers

Week 2

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 1

Week 3

Effective Study Skill/Tools 1

Week 4

Health and Wellbeing

Week 5

Students from Traveller Community

Week 6

Effective Study Skills/ Tools 2

Week 7

President Volunteering Award

Week 8

University of Sanctuary Students

Week 9

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 2

Week 10

Exam Preparation

Week 11

Christmas celebration

Week 12

16 Days Against Sexual Violence

Week 13

Pet Therapy

The aim of the initiative is to:

  • Connect students with a range of supports and services: We collaborate with colleagues from various departments within the University to showcase, create awareness and connect students with a range of supports and services.

 

  • Build communities: Coffee and Chats is a fantastic opportunity to build communities and enhance the student experience by establishing and broadening connections with peers and UL staff.

 

  • Create awareness of the Student Engagement and Support Officers and Student Financial Advisor roles

 

  • Promote Teach Fáilte as a safe and welcoming space for students to unwind over a cuppa, use the microwave at lunchtimes and, importantly, highlight the pastoral roles of the Chaplains.

Feedback

Offering in-person interactions encourages engagement in open dialogue about personal experiences and the provision of direct, constructive feedback. Please provide us with your feedback. Your feedback is confidential and will be used only to improve on what we do.

 

Contact us: Cynthia.Adubango@ul.ie / Andrea.Crockett@ul.ie

Follow us on Instagram: @ulstudentsupport