TU Dublin Unveils Its New Home in Grangegorman with Exciting Programme of Events
TU Dublin is delighted to host Revealing Grangegorman 2023, a programme of events to celebrate our new campus and allow the public to experience the extensive transformation the University has pioneered in Grangegorman recently, when the pandemic may have curtailed access to many.
TU Dublin President, Professor David FitzPatrick, said:
"We are hosting these events to officially open the new and the beautifully restored buildings on campus and to outline our future ambitions. We encourage Dubliners to experience it for themselves; our campus was made for collaboration - with exceptional learning facilities to allow connection with the community, with future employers, and with industry partners.
I am immensely proud of what we have achieved so far, and we are less than halfway through; with the completion of the Academic Hub and Library due next year and the planned construction of the West Quad, Grangegorman is becoming an important contributor to the creative and economic life of the city and to Dublin 7 in particular.”
The Revealing Grangegorman programme of events, performances, tours and talks will take place throughout June to celebrate the new campus and its 10,000 student population. A 'Quad Quest' competition, similar to a scavenger hunt, will take place on Saturday, 03 June, where participants will be given a flavour of the activities of the campus. In addition, the School of Food Science and Environmental Health are hosting talks on Food Sensory Pleasures - The Science of Taste and the applications of Genetic Technology - Not a fan of Brussels sprouts? Blame your parents!
TU Dublin's School of Biological Health and Sports Sciences are hosting a seminar on Barefoot running, shoe choices and running mechanics and for those with an interest in food over fitness, their School of Culinary and Food Technology will host 'guided tours' to share the state-of-the-art facilities, equipment, the expertise and of course experience samples of the school students work.
The history of the Grangegorman campus will also be brought to life through the final-year class of the Drama (Performance) (TU962) from TU Dublin Conservatoire, in a production called 'The Asylum Workshop, written by Colin Murphy, based on fragments from the archive of the institution once known as the "Lunatic Asylum", Grangegorman. This play, supported by Grangegorman Histories, was a sell-out at its limited run in December, and tickets are available here.
TU Dublin's Art, Design and Media Graduate Exhibition will also launch take place on Thursday, 01 June, presenting the work of over 200 graduating students from creative disciplines located in the East Quad. The exhibition is the culmination of years of full-time study and gives students the opportunity to showcase the results of their imagination, hard work, and creative skills.
As part of the celebrations, the Grangegorman Development Agency (GDA) is also hosting a family fun day on campus on Saturday, 3rd June, between 12pm and 4pm. Events include an inflatable obstacle course, a busker's corner, sports day activities, circus entertainers, food stalls and much more. There will also be two free outdoor movie screenings on Friday evening and Saturday afternoon. TU Dublin and the GDA are keen to welcome as many people as possible to explore and enjoy the campus. Read the full programme here.
Programme of Events
| Date | Time | Host | Event | Location | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 14th June to Saturday 24th June |
19:30 - 22:00 | TU Dublin Conservatoire | The Asylum Workshop Fragments from the archive of the institution once known as the "Lunatic Asylum", Grangegorman. A documentary drama by Colin Murphy with the final-year Drama students of the TU Dublin Conservatoire. Directed by Peter McDermott. Supported by Grangegorman Histories |
East Quad, Black Box Theatre | Book here |
| Saturday 17th June and Saturday 24th June |
14:00 - 16:30 | TU Dublin Conservatoire | East Quad, Black Box Theatre | East Quad, Blackbox Theatre | Book here |
| Thursday 27th June | 11:00-12:00 | Photonics Research Centre, Electrical & Electronic Engineering | A public lecture introducing the concept and operating principle of optical fibre sensors and examples of applications. Participants will also complete a small art project and learn about light polarisation. | CQ 008 | RSVP to yuliya.semenova@TUDublin.ie |
| Thursday 29th June | 16:00-17:00 | Centre for Eye Research Ireland (CERI) | Why can’t I see that? This lecture will provide a brief overview of why some people need glasses to see clearly, the rise of short-sightedness in children and colour vision-related issues. Target audience = general population to raise awareness of this research. | CQ 009 | No booking required |