Robotics Showcase

Robotics showcase from UCD Engineering students, focusing on learning new aspects of engineering, programming and robotics. Check out the mini robots display and see them in action!

Learn about UCD Lyons Farm Dairy Cows & Milking

Learn about UCD Lyons Farm Dairy Cows & Milking

Join us for an exciting and educational experience with our dairy herd! Our dairy unit is home to a 180-strong, spring-calving herd that has been supplying high-quality milk to the Irish market for over 100 years! Explore a replica milking parlour, see how milking works with a ‘teaching’ cow, and learn about innovative technology like… Continue reading Learn about UCD Lyons Farm Dairy Cows & Milking

Engineering Experiments & Research Display

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

Meet UCD Lyons Farm Chickens

Meet UCD Lyons Farm Chickens

Join us for a fun and educational experience with our chickens! Our chickens lay fresh eggs and are kept for teaching purposes, offering a great opportunity to learn how we raise and care for them. Discover how to tell if a chicken is healthy, the best ways to handle them, and explore the classic question:… Continue reading Meet UCD Lyons Farm Chickens

Bridge Building Workshop

Get an introduction to the concepts of bridge engineering and discover how load transfer works in bridges. Learn this and more through hands-on activities and fun: you will develop your own bridge models, testing and analysing the strengths and weaknesses of different designs. Perfect for budding engineers of all ages!

Meet UCD Lyons Farm Ewes & Lambs

Meet UCD Lyons Farm Ewes & Lambs

Join us for an educational experience with our ewes and lambs! Get an up-close look at how we use wand technology to scan sheep for health tracking, monitor birthing and feeding, and ensure full traceability with their animal passports. This innovative tool helps us identify each sheep, record health events, and manage their care efficiently.… Continue reading Meet UCD Lyons Farm Ewes & Lambs

Architectural Drawing Workshop: From Imagination to Conceptualisation

Do you want to sketch like an architect? Join us for a creative session where you will gain a basic understanding of space and architecture, explore three-dimensional thinking, and practice essential drawing techniques.

Sensory Friendly Storytelling

Join us at 3:30 pm for a sensory-friendly storytelling session with theatre maker and storyteller Joe Brennan. Joe will bring a sense of wonder to children and their families at the UCD Festival through his captivating storytelling. This relaxed and welcoming session is designed to be comfortable for everyone, including children with sensory sensitivities, offering… Continue reading Sensory Friendly Storytelling

Senco Sensory Bus

The Sensory Bus is for neurodivergent attendees at the UCD Festival who need a sensory break. The Sensory Bus is a quiet and magical space that caters for people with sensory needs, with spaceship infinity tunnels, floor to ceiling padding, bubble wall, colour changing dance floor and luminescent floor tiles. You can drop in to… Continue reading Senco Sensory Bus