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 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.
Join us on UCD’s beautiful campus for a Lifelong Learning Taster Lecture with Dr David McKinney. Seán O’Casey has a worldwide reputation as one of Ireland’s most iconic playwrights. Occupying places in both literary and popular culture, his work has become woven into the fabric of Irish cultural history, incorporating a deft command of the… Continue reading Juno and the Paycock: A Tragicomedy for the Irish Free State (Lifelong Learning Taster Lecture)
Celebrate the future of fiction with some of Ireland’s most exciting literary voices. As always, the UCD Festival shines a spotlight on standout new writing—both recently published and on the horizon. Join Dublin-based writer, performer and cultural consultant Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan for this year’s panel featuring Roisín O’Donnell, author of the bestselling Nesting; Claire Coughlan, crime… Continue reading New Writing for 2025 with Roisín O’Donnell, Sylvia Leatham and Claire Coughlan
Join UCD’s writer in residence, Annemarie Ní Churreáin, and renowned poet Moya Cannon for a conversation with UCD’s Paul Perry, featuring live music from Uilleann piper Maeve O’Donnell.
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
