Professor Fluffy Bookmark Competition

Who is Professor Fluffy?
Professor Fluffy is an initiative aimed at increasing awareness and engagement with further and higher education. Delivered through the PLUS Programme (Providing Links to Underrepresented School Leavers), the Professor Fluffy Programme reaches linked DEIS Primary Schools via classroom workshops and campus visits. The Bookmark Competition serves as a way to engage all 28 DEIS primary schools in Cork City, fostering conversations about education and inspiring students to consider their future academic paths.
For more information on our primary school outreach programme visit the Access UCC website with the QR code below.

About the Competition

The Professor Fluffy ‘Design a Bookmark Competition’ has been running since 2016 to grow our engagement with DEIS primary schools across Cork City. This competition encourages 5th Class students to design a bookmark during College Awareness Week
Key Details:
• The winning design will be printed as the official Professor Fluffy Bookmark 2025-26, distributed to Cork City DEIS primary schools and Cork City Libraries.
• Prizes include a behind the scenes class trips to Fota Wildlife Park and the Mardyke Arena UCC, book tokens & more.
• This initiative aims to spark conversations about college and university, emphasizing the importance of early educational discussions.
• Prize winners will be invited to UCC for the Bookmark Launch and receive a replica of their design.