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Immerse yourself in conversations and discussions in the stretch tents, don’t miss the main event with Chris Hadfield in O’Reilly Hall and enjoy meeting Roman Legionnaires who will bring Ancient Rome to life by the lake! The Alumni Lounge will be in the UCD University Club, it's a great spot for UCD graduates to share stories, memories and photos from their time at UCD.
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
A Masterclass in Writing for Screen and Stage
Join UCD Artist-in-Residence Mark O'Halloran for an insightful Masterclass in the art of writing for Screen and Stage.
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1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Christine’s Upcycling Workshop
At this event, you will learn the answer to where our clothes go when we get rid of them, the effects that fast fashion has had on the textile industry and how we can shop more consciously.
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1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Alumni Lounge at the UCD University Club
The Alumni Lounge is a place for UCD graduates to share stories, memories and photos from their time at UCD.
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1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
UCD Sculpture Trail: Remembering Ruth Ferguson
The Sculpture Trail comprises public works of art that form an integral part of UCD. This year we remember Ruth Ferguson, one of the trail's creators.
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1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Enjoy Life Size Chess
Stop for a while and play this timeless classic surrounded by the lake. There are benches for you to sit and contemplate your next move.
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1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
SAOL Sisters Outside Songs
The women of SAOL Project in Dublin’s north inner city sing heartfelt and original songs.
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1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
New Writing 2022
Catherine Prasifka, Aingeala Flannery, Danny Denton - moderator Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan.
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2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Screen and Stage Writing Panel
A panel discussion on writing for Screen and Stage with Q&A afterwards, join Mark O'Halloran, Eva O'Connor and moderator Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan.
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2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Bittersweet Symphony Live Podcast Episode
Bittersweet Symphony: A live Podcast episode. Cliodhna Ryan speaks with fellow musicians about what happened when the concert halls shut their doors, and the music stopped.
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3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Chris Hadfield In Conversation
Astronaut Chris Hadfield In Conversation with Dr Niamh Shaw. Talking space, science communication and writing fiction.
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4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
A Summer Wellness Talk
PhysioNow.ie Founder Colette O'Flynn, a UCD B. Physio (Hons) graduate, gives tips on staying energised, nourished, fit and happy this summer.
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4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Remote Relationships
Audrey Magee's The Colony and Sara Baume's Seven Steeples both deal with characters relationships in isolated spaces. They join moderator Rick O’Shea to discuss this.
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4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Reasons to be Cheerful: An Optimist’s Guide to Ireland at 100
Author and UCD alumni Mark Henry explains how Ireland’s last 100 years has been such a success and why we should be optimistic about the next 100.
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5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
Magdalene Laundries: Told, Acknowledged and Not Forgotten
This conversation examines how the Justice for Magdalenes campaign changed the mindset of Irish society.
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6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Pushing for Success: A History of Rugby in Leinster
Dr David Doolin, the Newman Fellow of History at UCD, will deliver a talk on his forthcoming book on the history of Rugby in Leinster.
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Intel Science & Innovation

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Engineering & Technology

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Family Fun Zone

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Mind & Body Zone

Mind & Body Zone

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Discovery Zone

Discovery Zone

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