Discover the fascinating journey of Irish plant science from the Bronze Age and the Modern Age, to the Space Age at ‘Plants for the Future’. Learn about the ancient agricultural practices that shaped our environment, modern drone and vertical smart-farming, and the exciting potential for plants in space.
Have some fun and work up a sweat with UCD GAA and keep those ball handling skills sharp at the GAA Skill Zone. Located at the Sport Zone pitches.
Get ready for some serious bounce! The UCD Sport and Fitness team have created a fun inflatable area which will offer endless fun for the little ones. The lineup includes inflatable slides, obstacle courses, inflatable games and a bungee trampoline. There’ll be non-stop fun from start to finish!
How high can you jump? How strong is your grip? Have your jump height, take-off and landing forces measured in real time using the OptoJump, then have your grip strength assessed with a DynaMo.
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.
Experience the world’s first virtual reality community opera with Irish National Opera. ‘Opera like you’ve never encountered it before’ – The Irish Times This award-winning bilingual production reimagines opera for the digital age. With a VR headset, explore a stunning animated world where you can move, interact, and choose your own path through an immersive… Continue reading Irish National Opera presents Out of the Ordinary/As an nGnách
Reconnect, Relax, and Reminisce at the UCD Festival Alumni Lounge in the UCD University Club, located by the lake. Join us at the Alumni Lounge anytime from 12–6 pm. Whether you’re visiting with family or reconnecting with classmates, the Lounge is the perfect base for your day on campus. All alumni and their guests are… Continue reading UCD Alumni Lounge
Enjoy a host of Chinese Cultural Workshops in the beautiful Confucius Building. Join us for an interactive showcase featuring key aspects of Chinese culture, including: Paper cutting Chinese knot making Blow ink painting Art demonstrations Traditional chopstick ping-pong game Chinese instrument appreciation All are welcome!