Bring your favourite stuffed animal toy to the Teddy Bear Care Centre to get a full health check! Healthcare professionals from UCD’s UCD College of Health and Agricultural Sciences have come together to help children learn about the role of looking after one’s health, dispelling fears surrounding medical scenarios, and normalising talking about one’s feelings… Continue reading Teddy Bear Care Centre
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
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
Go undercover with the DNA Detectives to combat crime! Engage in the techniques used by forensic scientists to solve crimes and help uncover the mystery of stolen information from Amgen. Can you crack the case?
In association with colleagues in Systems Biology Ireland and UCD Conway Institute, join us to explore some key tools of the Biotechnology Lab and get the chance to try your hand at micropipetting. The skills that scientists need to use this tool are usually taught in the lab, but at the festival join UCD researchers… Continue reading Master Micropipetting with Amgen
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!
Experience the Silent Disco, a safe space for kids of all ages to listen and dance and for parents to relax. With soft lighting, a sensory-friendly environment and a playlist of music chosen by kids, this space is perfect for overwhelmed kids or kids who want to dance like no one’s watching! We have created… Continue reading Silent Disco
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
Learn all about the fundamentals of engineering at our Engineering Experiments & Research display area. Explore exciting topics including the science of vibrations with the team from the Di-RAIL Research Project, and how engineers are working to give robots a sense of touch using sensors. Perfect for curious minds of all ages – come see… Continue reading Engineering Experiments & Research Display
