2025 Events
Upcoming events
7 Oct 2025 -
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Quantum Untangled - Exhibition
Through interactive artworks, immersive sculptural installations and the words of physicists, philosophers and poets, Science Gallery London’s new exhibition Quantum Untangled fuses art, science and extraordinary interdisciplinary research together to consider big quantum questions and reveal the power quantum possesses to transform our futures. Science Gallery London, UK |
Fri 7 Nov
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BETA Festival Conference
Poetics of Entanglement: Quantum States and Fluid Realities - Jennifer Redmond, Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan The Digital Hub, Dublin |
13 - 15 November |
Museum of the Moon - Various events as part of Dublin Science Week
More info tbc |
Past events
Sat 27 Sep
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Wired Our Own Way panel at Red Line Book Festival
Join authors Nuala O’Connor, Niamh Garvey, and Jen Wallace in conversation with Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan as they discuss Wired Our Own Way, a bestselling anthology exploring autism and neurodiversity in Ireland. Ballyroan Library, Dublin |
Sat 27 Sep
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Wired Our Own Way panel at Write by the Sea Festival
Wired Our Own Way: An Anthology of Irish Autistic Voices is a powerful new collection of essays by autistic Irish adults. Contributors Nuala O’Connor and Jennifer Poyntz, editor Niamh Garvey and host Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan discuss how autism varies from person to person, and how diagnosis can shape identity, self-understanding, and self-compassion. This event is presented in partnership with the Irish Writers Centre. Kilmore Quay, Wexford |
Fri 19 Sep
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Culture Night - Pop-Up Collection & Live Podcast with Zoë Comyns
To launch her residency, Zoë Comyns hosts a pop-up collection inspired by the Library’s archives. Enjoy a live recording featuring readings, talks, and stories, drawing from a rich selection of materials including books, manuscripts, and photographs, bringing the past to life. National Library of Ireland, Dublin |
Fri 5 Sep
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A Quantum of Poetry
“In my opinion, much of the confusion around quantum physics is that we naturally try to picture the unknowable and see the unthinkable,” says physicist Dr James Millen of King’s College London. “But language transcends visual limitations, and can appeal directly to the imagination.” And so to give a clearer picture of the quantum world he sought the assistance of a poet – Dublin-based writer and performer Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan, a Goethe-Institute Artist-in-Residence. Orkney International Science Festival, Scotland Supported by Culture Ireland |
Fri 5 Sep
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Mapping the Depths of Us - Writing Workshop
A science and poetry workshop with poet and performer Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan. It will include writing exercises around the politics of discovery, and playing with different writing forms to interpret scientific information. Orkney International Science Festival, Scotland Supported by Culture Ireland |
Sat 16 Aug |
The Works Festival
Over two days, immerse yourself in music from instrumental funk band Chief Keegan, emerging Irish indie rockers Dominda, pixie-indie singer songwriter RVE, genre-melding Chase Nova Band, and folk artist Kenan Flannery, spoken word from noir writer The Vagabond Queen, writer, performer, and cultural consultant Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan, ‘Make Ireland Grand Again’ legend Jimbo Dillon, and performances from so many more incredible artists. C.I.E. Hall, Inchicore, Dublin |
Sat 12 July |
Wandering Voices: Ferocity and Resilience
In a time where we must collectively muster the courage to fight for a better world, the theme this year is Ferocity and Resilience. Co-curators Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan and Patrick Curley have assembled a diverse group of artists across poetry, music and movement who explore the theme in a short series of acts, with stories ranging from gentle strength to roaring fury. Cairde Festival, Sligo |
Sun 6 July
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Spoken Word Jam
With Spoken Word artists, Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan, Osaro, and Cormac Fitz. The jam will be hosted by Nicole Rourke. Crumlin Arts Festival, Dublin |
Sat 28 June
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Paths of Desire: Exploring Drumcondra through walking and writing
As we tread a path through a city, the city in turn makes its imprint on us. This walking and writing session with writer Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan will take us from Glasnevin Cemetery through Botanic Gardens, across Griffith Park, and finally ending at Belvedere House, DCU St Patrick's Campus, where participants will explore their memories of the city through discussion and writing over a cup of tea or coffee. Meeting point Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin |
Sat 7 June |
Reeling In The Queers with Dr Páraic Kerrigan and Moderator Chandrika Narayanan-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 representation. UCD Festival, Dublin |
Sat 7 June |
New Writing for 2025 with Roisín O'Donnell, Sylvia Leatham and Claire Coughlan
oin Dublin-based writer, performer and cultural consultant Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan for this year’s panel featuring Roisín O’Donnell, author of the bestselling Nesting; Claire Coughlan, crime writer and UCD MA graduate; and Sylvia Leatham, UCD staff member and author of a forthcoming debut novel set for release later this year. Join us for lively conversation, fresh perspectives, and a glimpse into the stories that will shape 2025. UCD Festival, Dublin |
Sat 24 May
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Wired Our Own Way - Niamh Garvey, Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan, Jen Wallace & Aisling Walsh
As understanding about autism spreads, more and more adults are finding out that they are autistic. Contributors to Wired Our Own Way: An Anthology of Irish Autistic Voices explore how the lived-experience of autism varies drastically from one autistic person to another, how important autism identification is, and how the label of ‘autism’ can enhance self-understanding and self-compassion. In conversation with Wired Our Own Way contributor, Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan. Merrion Square, ILFD, Dublin |
Tues 20 May
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The Working Writer: Workshop and Discussion on Writing as a Professional (3)
Budding writers, take note! Join Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan for a workshop and discussion on building a sustainable writing career. Learn how to develop routines, structures, and support systems that suit your individual needs while navigating the challenges artists often face. DCU, Dublin |
Tues 13 May
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Mapping the Depths of Us - science and poetry workshop
Facilitated by poet and science communicator Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan - this special Page of Wands poetry workshop will include writing exercises around the politics of discovery, and playing with different writing forms to interpret scientific information. No qualifications or in-depth knowledge about science is necessary, all you need to bring is curiosity and something to write with! Set Social, Peckham, London |
Tues 6 May |
The Working Writer: Workshop and Discussion on Writing as a Professional (2)
Budding writers, take note! Join Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan for a workshop and discussion on building a sustainable writing career. Learn how to develop routines, structures, and support systems that suit your individual needs while navigating the challenges artists often face. DCU, Dublin |
Wed 30 May |
Vistas of change – poetry workshop on nostalgia and place
A writing workshop for the Ballymun Library Writers Group on writing memory, place, nostalgia, and absence. Ballymun Library, Dublin |
Tues 22 April |
The Working Writer: Workshop and Discussion on Writing as a Professional (1)
Budding writers, take note! Join Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan for a workshop and discussion on building a sustainable writing career. Learn how to develop routines, structures, and support systems that suit your individual needs while navigating the challenges artists often face. DCU, Dublin |
Mon 14 April |
World Quantum Day at Imperial
Performing and presenting poems from the Studio Quantum Artist Residency as a representative of King's College London Imperial College, London |
Mon 10 March |
Culture Connects // Lives Entwines, a British Council event
Performing poems as part of an evening of performances. IMMA, Dublin |
Fri 28 Feb
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Rocío Grau and Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan, Studio Quantum Artists
Performing poems and presenting alongside fellow Studio Quantum Artist in Residence Rocío Grau as part of the Institute of Physics Ireland Spring Conference. The Hardiman Hotel, Galway |
Thurs 13 Feb |
Goethe-Institut Irland event
Performing poems from the Studio Quantum residency as part of an evening of performances. Goethe-Institut, Dublin |
Thurs 9 Jan
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Amplify: A Creative Response, in partnership with Safe to Create
In July 2024, Safe to Create launched a new research report, AMPLIFY: A Call for Transformative Action. AMPLIFY presents the findings of a comprehensive research programme, designed to shed light on the lived experiences of disabled, LGBTQIA+, and ethnically diverse artists and arts workers in Ireland. The event will conclude with the premiere of an artistic response to the report by Chandrika Narayanan Mohan, which has been commissioned by First Fortnight. First Fortnight Festival, Smock Alley Theatre, Dublin |
Mon 6 Jan |
Nollaig na mBan: Women of Magic and Science
For this year’s theme, WOMEN OF MAGIC AND SCIENCE, expect explorations of witchcraft, tarot talk and scientific endeavour: from Ireland’s first female botanist, Ellen Hutchins to women working in the field of quantum physics today. Award-winning poet Jessica Traynor will host the evening’s celebration which takes place for the first time at Pearse Street Library in Dublin. Look forward to an evening of phenomenal readings, spirited discussion and live music. Pearse Street Library, Dublin |
