Hands-On Chemistry

10/6/18 NO REPRO FEES - In excess of 15,000 people descended on the UCD campus, on Saturday, 9th June as temperatures soared for the third annual UCD Festival, fast becoming one of the country’s most popular fixtures on the summer family festival calendar. PICTURED IS Annabel Purdy from Delvin, County Westmeath experimenting with liquid Nitrogen.Festival goers were invited to open their minds and let loose their imaginations as they explored a taste of the innovation, creativity and research that takes place on UCD campus every day. Attendees were greeted with a jam-packed schedule of fun and interactive events, with six festival zones and over 100 free events to enjoy. The huge numbers on campus immersed themselves in a day of hands-on fun and discovery. Festival goers got to experience UCD’s Folklore Collection, jumped into the Family Fun zone, found out more about diverse views and life experiences with talks and debates and got a little closer to the latest advances in Science, Engineering, Innovation and Technology. This year's festival was kindly sponsored by Intel, Microsoft, Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council and UCD Sport and Fitness. ENDS For further press information, please contact TRA Brands | The Reputations Agency Suzie O’DeaSuzie@thereputationsagency.ieM. 086 331 8800 Nicole FennerNicole@thereputationsagency.ieM. 086 8641544 Stephanie CaslinStephanie@thereputationsagency.ieM. 087 9634408 .Photo:Barry Cronin/www.barrycronin.com

Don’t miss this hands-on, fun, educational event to pinpoint how chemistry is applied in society, technology, and green transition. Come to see Chemistry in action in a fun and interesting way!

Interactive Archaeology

Don’t miss a visit to the Centre for Experimental Archaeology and Materials Culture, where we will have a range of specialists from the UCD School of Archaeology talking to visitors about their area of expertise with the aid of demonstrations, guided handling of ancient artefacts (man-made objects) and other sample material (human and animal bone,… Continue reading Interactive Archaeology

Immersive Medtronic Showcase

Get ready to be inspired in an immersive showcase! A not-to-be-missed and unique opportunity to connect with the Medtronic team of engineers and innovators, who are using exciting technology to tackle major health challenges and making a real difference in the world. WARNING – NOT TO BE MISSED  

I-Form, the Research Ireland Centre for Advanced Manufacturing

Advanced manufacturing is transforming how things are made through digital technologies such as 3D printing & AI. Visit the I-Form area to see a preview of the next industrial revolution in action, and meet the brilliant engineers who are driving the change and making it happen!

Know Your Numbers!

Come learn about Biometric Measurement at this interactive stand. You can have your height and weight measured, get an estimate of your body composition and chat to us about healthy eating.  

Healthy UCD – Be Sun Smart

A health promotion event focusing on what it is to be “Sun Smart”. Meet the Healthy UCD team at our stand, who will have resources available to help keep your skin safe this summer and all year round. Play in the sand pit, customise your own sun hat and get your very own pocket sized… Continue reading Healthy UCD – Be Sun Smart

Meet UCD Lyons Farm Goat Herd

Meet UCD Lyons Farm Goat Herd

Join us for an educational experience with our goat herd! Learn about their care, behaviour, and their role in sustainable farming. Discover fun facts, like their brilliant climbing skills and unique eye shape. See how we teach vet students about rearing and managing a healthy herd. In Ireland, goats play a key role in producing milk… Continue reading Meet UCD Lyons Farm Goat Herd

VR Lab Demos

Embark on an adventure with UCD Computer Science where reality meets the extraordinary! Enter Virtual Reality (VR) worlds run by AI that are powered by Large Language Models, which can teach you a lesson on any topic you like or generate a whole new world described by you. Through two cutting-edge demonstrations, you can witness… Continue reading VR Lab Demos

Digital Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture

Digital Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture:

Explore the future of farming with Digital Agricultural Technology (AgTech) and its key role in a sustainable food future. Join us to explore, operate, and test some cutting-edge technologies and how they are being applied in food production. Discover how these innovations are helping farmers and growers increase efficiency and create a sustainable food future.