Keeping Astronauts Alive on the Moon

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

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

Michael Byrne ‘Old Man Belfield’ Fun Run

Michael Byrne (affectionately known as “Old Man Belfield”) was a beloved member of the UCD community, and his presence on campus for more than 30 years greatly impacted generations of UCD staff, students and local residents. Michael chose to make UCD his home and, in doing so, became a wonderful part of the fabric of… Continue reading Michael Byrne ‘Old Man Belfield’ Fun Run

UCD Alumni Orchestra

Enjoy an orchestral concert performed by former members of the UCD Symphony Orchestra and Ad Astra Performing Arts Scholars, reuniting specially for the UCD Festival. All are welcome for this special celebration of UCD’s musical community.

A Minecraft Movie (PG) Sensory Friendly Screening

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. This sensory friendly screening will feature; House lights on throughout the film Reduced sound volume Cinema goers… Continue reading A Minecraft Movie (PG) Sensory Friendly Screening

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

Behavioural Marketing – Understanding Environmental and Sensory Influences – Dr Suhas Vijayakumar

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

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.