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.

Reeling In The Queers with Dr Páraic Kerrigan and Moderator Chandrika Naryanan-Mohan

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

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

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.