A panel discussion about the problems facing creatives living and working in Dublin and in urban centres more broadly. Author Karl Geary and writer/director Maeve Stone join Roe McDermott to explore whether Dublin city has become a gleaming glass and steel vault for capital, rather than a city for its people. They will ask –… Continue reading The Hollow City – Why Artists Can’t Survive In Dublin in 2025
Join Andrew Smyth, aerospace engineer and Great British Bake Off finalist, and Dr Niamh Shaw, scientist, performer and space explorer, for all things space, food and baking. They will explore the surprising connections between everyday bakes and the extraordinary engineering that helps keep astronauts alive in space. This live demonstration, with tastings and audience participation,… Continue reading Baking in Space
Flying people into space is hard – getting to space and staying there in a sustainable way is even harder. Astronauts can no longer rely exclusively on supplies and support from Earth. They will increasingly need to live off what resources they find locally. Join Irish scientist Dr Aidan Cowley from the European Space Agency’s… Continue reading Keeping Astronauts Alive on the Moon
Our trusty Space and Earth explorer, Niamh Shaw, returns to the UCD Festival for the next instalment of her life’s mission to report from space. Join Niamh as she shares her journey and what drives her to pursue her dream of witnessing the unique view of Earth from the Space Station, the Moon or maybe… Continue reading Mission to the Moon – Part 3
What is Sensory Marketing? Some fascinating insights on what you “see” and “feel” in the shops you visit! Dr Suhas will introduce you to sensory marketing- helping you understand how our own senses, as well as the ambient environment around us, can play a role in influencing our decision-making. The talk will include examples of… Continue reading Behavioural Marketing – Understanding Environmental and Sensory Influences – Dr Suhas Vijayakumar
This talk will examine how advancements in AI, analytics, and business strategy are taking the Moneyball philosophy to new heights and changing the way sports teams and organisations operate on and off the field.
Join this conversation exploring Ireland’s rich and complex LGBTQ+ history with Dr Páraic Kerrigan, author of the Irish Times bestseller Reeling in the Queers: Tales of Ireland’s LGBTQ Past. A researcher and Assistant Professor at UCD’s School of Information and Communication Studies, Páraic brings powerful stories to life through a unique lens of media, identity, and… Continue reading Reeling In The Queers with Dr Páraic Kerrigan and Moderator Chandrika Naryanan-Mohan
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from one of Ireland’s most inspiring voices. Sinéad Burke is a writer, educator, and the founder of an organisation dedicated to designing a more accessible and equitable world with Disabled people at its heart. In this thought-provoking conversation, Sinéad will be joined by journalist and UCD alumna Roe McDermott, as they… Continue reading An Audience with Sinéad Burke
Join us for Shelf Analysis, a literary event where writers share the books they love, old and new, and why they think you should read them too. This edition features acclaimed authors Jan Carson and Paul Perry, in conversation with RTE’s Rick O’Shea. Expect lots of great reading inspiration.
