A Minecraft Movie (PG)

Four misfits are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they’ll have to master this world while embarking on a quest with an unexpected, expert crafter. Note: Running time 1 hour 40 minutes

A Minecraft Movie (PG)

Four misfits are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they’ll have to master this world while embarking on a quest with an unexpected, expert crafter. Note: Running time 1 hour 40 mins

Moneyball 2.0: The Next Evolution in Sports Analytics and Business Strategy – with Dr Mark Connor

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.

Shelf Analysis with Jan Carson and Paul Perry – Moderator Rick O’Shea

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.

An Audience with Sinéad Burke

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

Juno and the Paycock: A Tragicomedy for the Irish Free State (Lifelong Learning Taster Lecture)

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)

Mission to the Moon – Part 3

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

Vet for a Day!

Meet our amazing Veterinary Clinical Skills Centre animal models and watch live demonstrations of essential techniques like IV catheter placement, suturing and blood collection. Get hands-on with surgery preparation, milk Nóra the Cow, and even help deliver new puppies into the world in this fun, interactive experience for animal lovers and budding vets!