Get creative and print your very own poster using traditional letterpress techniques! This hands-on event is perfect for festival goers of all ages. While you are here, don’t miss the chance to explore rare printed treasures from our Special Collections. Don’t miss out on this fun and interactive experience!
Examine soil and grass, play games, and try your hand milking with our cow simulators! Plus, lots of dairy goodies to be given away at this hands-on, family friendly experience. The UCD Institute of Food and Health is proud of its research expertise in global food systems. Soil has many functions, as well as producing… Continue reading Soil to Society
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure through the metaverse with UCD Innovation Academy as your guide. Immerse yourself in exciting and interactive VR experiences, from mini-golf and roller coasters to multi-brush art and VR storytelling. Suitable for curious minds over 13!
Join us at UCD Greenacre, our new sustainability hub, where learning comes to life through hands-on experiments and real-world applications. Dive into the circular economy with our unique coffee grounds to mushrooms project, and experience firsthand how everyday materials can be transformed sustainably. Learn about the impact of plastics and the possibilities of plastic recycling… Continue reading Greenacre, UCD’s Sustainability Hub
Check out our nature-based bioeconomy learning resources for all ages – Beo and Raja comics, animated videos, boardgames, homemade puppet show and the interactive BioBeo App to test your knowledge on the huge variety of trees as you stroll on the UCD Woodland Walk. Find out about efforts to protect our precious wading birds such… Continue reading BioBeo-BiOrbic Circular Bioeconomy Education
Step into an enlightening journey with UCD research scientists as they unveil the revolutionary impact of fluorescent proteins from marine organisms on biomedical research. Engage in captivating display items, immersive computer videos, and get hands-on with a real fluorescence microscope for a firsthand experience like no other.
Calling all aspiring vets! Here’s your chance to explore Veterinary Science through a series of interactive activities. Learn how to use a microscope and identify specimens from our Veterinary Diagnostic Labs. Discover what X-rays can tell us about our pet’s health and get up close with skulls and specimens used in teaching anatomy and pathology.… Continue reading Skulls, Specimens & Slides – Exploring Veterinary Science
Curious about the origins of good ideas? Have you ever explored the Metaverse? Visit the UCD Innovation Academy and unleash your creativity with virtual reality experiences and hands-on fun at our interactive creative stations. Try your hand at creative activities, experiment with different brainstorming approaches and prepare to showcase your innovative solutions. A space for curious… Continue reading UCD Innovation Academy – Ideation & Creation Station
See innovation come to life as you experience the magic of 3D printing. Experience this cutting-edge technology in action and witness the various stages involved in turning an idea into an object. Discover how UCD Innovation Academy leverages 3D printers to explore ideas and test designs, and develop solutions to real-life problems. These experiences are… Continue reading UCD Innovation Academy’s MakerSpace Technology Showcase
