Why does it seem like good government is so hard to deliver? A new module for our students tackled these questions by bringing policy makers and shapers into the classroom. More details about the guests and module: www.ucd.ie/spire/newsan... @ucddublin.bsky.social @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social

We’re proud to celebrate Professor @niamhmcherry.bsky.social, our College Principal, who has received the Fáilte Ireland National Spotlight Award for Sustainability for co-organising the 35th International Geographical Congress. Read more: www.ucd.ie/newsandopini...

Warmest congratulations to all our undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD graduates celebrating their conferrals today and tomorrow. A wonderful achievement and a major milestone. The College of Social Sciences and Law is proud to celebrate with you and wishes you every success in the next chapter.

We were delighted to recognise colleagues marking ten years of service in the College of Social Sciences and Law. Professor @niamhmcherry.bsky.social presented our 10-Year Long Service Awards, celebrating a decade of dedication and contribution. Read more: www.ucd.ie/socscilaw/ne...

We launched the UCD College of Social Sciences and Law’s first Annual Social Sciences Lecture this week, marking our 10-year anniversary and welcoming Professor Wayne Holmes for a thought-provoking talk on AI in education. Read more: bit.ly/4rsEIfw

UCD has been ranked in the global top 50 for Sustainability for the third year in a row. The results highlight work across climate, equality, health and community impact, along with a top-30 global ranking for Governance. Full story: bit.ly/4piKmic

Today we welcome Professor Wayne Holmes to UCD for the College of Social Sciences and Law’s first Annual Social Sciences Lecture. He speaks at 4pm on how AI is changing education. A great milestone in our ten-year celebration.

Very pleased to see UCD Master of Public Policy ranked within the top10 in Western Europe and no. 1 in Ireland. Thanks to co-director @drdonoghue.bsky.social faculty @ucdspswsj.bsky.social & @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social You can apply for 2026 here: www.ucd.ie/publicpolicy

While the positive impacts of #care are well known, Dr. Sarah Donnelly, Associate Professor of Social Work @ucddublin.bsky.social @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social, highlights another side — the #wellbeing of carers themselves. Her presentation explores balancing the rights of carers & those they care for.

Sanna, a third-year Social Justice and Sociology student, is thriving in her 12-week internship with Senator Shane Curley at Leinster House. This week, she attended President Catherine Connolly’s inauguration at Dublin Castle, an inspiring glimpse into Ireland’s political life.

Associate Professor Niamh Howlin from UCD Sutherland School of Law features on RTÉ Investigates: First Conviction tonight at 9.35pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player. She discusses translation failures in Ireland’s first FGM case and what must change. Read more: www.rte.ie/news/investi...

📺 Tune in tonight! Professor @niamhmcherry.bsky.social and Dr @deanphelan.bsky.social from UCD School of Geography feature in RTÉ One’s 10 Things to Know About… Episode 1: “Change” 🗓️ Mon 10 Nov | 8:30 pm | RTÉ One & Player Learn more about the CONUNDRUM project 👉 bit.ly/3LyCGKc

UCD Open Day is in full swing! Meet the Social Sciences and Law team in the Newman Building and O’Reilly Hall, join talks and workshops, and chat with our students and staff. Our ambassadors are here to help, take a campus tour and picture your future at UCD! 💬✨

Applications are open for two UCD Ad Astra Doctoral Scholarships💫 It covers: ☑️ Tuition fees (up to the non-EU rate) ☑️ A yearly stipend of €25,000 ☑️ An annual research budget of €4,000 Deadline: 6 February 2026 @elisaadamico.bsky.social www.ucd.ie/spire/study/...

Daltaí na 6ú Bliana, Tuismitheoirí, Múinteoirí agus Comhairleoirí Gairmthreorach! Faigh tuilleadh eolais faoi na cúrsaí a bhfuil suim agat iontu, bí ag caint leis an bhfoireann agus le mic léinn agus faigh taithí ar shaol an champais in UCD. Cláraigh anois ag www.ucdopenday.ie

Calling all 6th Year students, parents, teachers and career guidance counsellors. UCD Open Day 2025 takes place on Saturday, 8 November, from 10am to 4pm. Learn more about our Social Sciences courses, chat with staff and students, and experience life on campus at UCD. Register now www.ucdopenday.ie

You are warmly invited to The Discovery Programme’s Martin Doody Memorial Lecture 2025: "Animal Kin, Animal Others in Early Bronze Age Britain” It will be delivered by Prof Joanna Brück of @ucddublin.bsky.social Sign up here: www.eventbrite.com/e/martin-doo... Thurs 4 Dec 7.30pm Online Free

How does survey mode shape what people are willing to say? Ireland’s European Social Survey pilot shows self-completion (paper or online) can lead to more open answers on sensitive issues like income, migration and LGBTQ+ attitudes. Read more: 🔗 publicpolicy.ie/papers/movin...

Congratulations to Dr Anh-Quân Nguyen (UCD School of Philosophy), named a winner of the Oxford University Press First Book Prize 2025 for It’s Okay to Despair about Climate Change. His work explores “militant pessimism” as a radical response to climate crisis. www.ucd.ie/newsandopini...

🌍 Interested in social justice in Ireland? Join our online info session for UCD’s Exploring Social Justice Summer School, launching June 2026. 🗓 28 Oct 2025 | 5 PM Dublin / 12 PM EDT 💻 Zoom link 🔑 Passcode 651077 Discover two summer programmes on social justice, culture, and activism.

Our College Principal, Professor @niamhmcherry.bsky.social, shares what makes UCD College of Social Sciences and Law a unique and inspiring place to study and work, where world-class academics and diverse students explore human behaviour, society, and the systems that shape our world.

📣🤖 𝗣𝗵𝗗 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽- 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗜 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀: 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗻-𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 ℹ️Our school is recruiting a fully-funded #PhD student in #𝗔𝗜 & #𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 ▶️ 𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙮 & 𝙛𝙪𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙙𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙨: www.ucd.ie/ics/vacancie... #PhDscholarship

We’re hiring: a fully funded PhD in AI and Heritage Futures at UCD School of Information and Communication Studies, starting May 2026 under Dr Sun Park. Explore how AI is reshaping how we preserve and understand cultural heritage. Deadline: 31 Jan 2026 Apply via: www.ucd.ie/registry/pro...

Congratulations to UCD alumnus Paul O’Brien on receiving a UCD Alumni Award for his global leadership in human rights. As Executive Director of Amnesty International USA, Paul has worked in 50+ countries advancing equality and justice. 👏 🔗 alumni.ucd.ie/awards/

Professor Niamh Brennan (UCD Sutherland School of Law) appears on RTÉ Prime Time to unpack new reports of cash-based shift swapping in the Irish Prison Service and the serious governance questions raised. 🎥 Watch the clip: www.rte.ie/video/id/284...

Launch of another beautiful publication by former colleague Joe Brady @ucddublin.bsky.social and alumnus Paul Ferguson. Superb example of scholarly public engagement and impact. Congratulations to you both!

⚡ Researchers from UCD School of Economics explore how dynamic electricity pricing could cut emissions and support renewables as Ireland moves to a cleaner energy system. Read more on PublicPolicy.ie 👉 publicpolicy.ie/environment/...

“Objects, war and memory in Ireland past and present” The exhibition was co-created by Prof. Joanna Brück of UCD School of Archaeology & seven people who have come to Ireland as refugees. It will be on view in Kilmainham Gaol Museum until 31 st January 2026 and thereafter around Dublin

A new EU-funded pilot, Co.Here, has launched in Kildare to explore refugee integration. Led by UCD School of Politics & International Relations with Helping Irish Hosts & Pairity, it links Ukrainian newcomers with communities while gathering evidence to inform policy. 🔗 bit.ly/4gQULi6

@ucdschooloflaw.bsky.social By 2057, 1 in 3 people in Ireland will be aged 60+, including nearly 700,000 aged 80+. On publicpolicy.ie, Dr Nat O’Connor (UCD School of Social Policy, Social Work & Social Justice) highlights why urgent planning is needed. 👉 publicpolicy.ie/papers/irela...

All the best to Sam Kinirons, Research Ireland PhD Scholar, @ucdarchaeology.bsky.social and the other speakers at the 26th Medieval Dublin Symposium. Oct 4, 9:30–5:00, Robert Emmet Theatre, Trinity College. dublinfestivalofhistory.ie/event/26th-m...

What does Trump’s presidency mean for the global rise of authoritarianism? On RTÉ’s Behind the Story, Alex Dukalskis (UCD School of Politics & Int. Relations) warns it is "extremely alarming" as Trump’s policies empower authoritarian regimes. 🎧 Listen: podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/k...

A new collaboration between UCD School of Geography & Pobal reveals how deprivation affects renewable energy use in Ireland. Findings show stark gaps: <10% adoption in deprived areas vs 45% in affluent areas, with clear policy implications. 📖 Read more: www.pobal.ie/disadvantage...

Great to see the great Liz Farries @ucdischool.bsky.social speaking about digital privacy and data protection on @RTE_PrimeTime

The UCD Geary Institute’s new Inspiring Policy Innovation webinar series kicks off Oct 2 with Karol Olejniczak: Playing with Purpose. Free monthly seminars on policymaking, 3–4pm on Zoom. Register: www.ucd.ie/geary/epex/i...

A really important indicator of a thriving society is active citizenship and volunteering. @IrishGirlGuides always welcomes new leaders to inspire, lead and have a lot of fun with amazing young people around the country. @gaisceaward.bsky.social @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social

We’re excited to meet students at Higher Options 2025 this week. Visit us at the UCD College of Social Sciences and Law stand to explore your next steps in study and student life. 💙💛

We hope your first academic week went brilliantly! We have fantastic news to share – SPIRe has been awarded the Athena Swan Ireland Silver Award! 🏆🎖️🥳🙌 Enjoy your weekend!

This year’s Annual Royal Institute of Philosophy/UCD School of #Philosophy Public Lecture will be given by Professor Alice Crary on ‘If you’re not outraged about #AI, you’re not paying attention: Philosophy in the time of techno-fascism’ on 2 October, 4:30 pm. All welcome! www.ucd.ie/philosophy/n...

@ucdschooloflaw.bsky.social UCD & @gaisceaward.bsky.social launch a new elective module supporting students pursuing Gaisce Awards. President Michael D. Higgins welcomed the partnership, calling it "an opportunity for young people to build skills and active citizenship." www.ucd.ie/socscilaw/ne...

📖 An RTÉ Brainstorm article on The Traitors Ireland features insight from Dr Brendan Rooney of the UCD School of Psychology. It looks at group dynamics, bias, trust and the psychology of deception. 👉 www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

🎧 Listen back to Shane Bergin from the UCD School of Education on @NewstalkFM Moncrieff. He explains how James Webb may have spotted a black hole seconds after the Big Bang. This has the power to upend current theories of the universe. 👉 www.goloudplayer.com/episodes/546...

👏 Congratulations to Dr Lucía Tiscornia, @ucdpolitics.bsky.social , on being awarded a €1.5m ERC Starting Grant for her project CRIMLATAM, exploring crime and welfare in Latin America. Research with global impact. #ERCStG #UCDResearch www.ucd.ie/socscilaw/ne...

A massive welcome to our newest students. Nearly 1,000 first-years are starting their journey with the UCD College of Social Sciences and Law at Orientation this week. We are so excited for you to explore campus, meet new friends, and begin your studies. Have an incredible week, everyone.

Ireland’s healthcare system faces long waits, unequal access and structural barriers. A new publicpolicy.ie article explores the impact of the two tier system and what reforms like Sláintecare must deliver. Read more: publicpolicy.ie/papers/healt...

Interested in experimental archaeology & material culture? This online graduate certificate at UCD is just the best fun - and you can do it from your own home! hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_M...

🎓 Congratulations to our Sutherland School of Law students being conferred today. Your dedication and hard work shine through. More students from across the College of Social Sciences and Law will be conferred later this week, making it an exciting time for our College community.

Absolute pleasure to join UCD Philosophy colleagues yesterday to celebrate Prof Rowland Stouts' career with the launch of his book and conference ahead of his retirement from UCD later this week. Go raibh mile maith agat Rowland agus go n-éirí an bóthar leat!! @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social

‘Decolonizing European prehistory’ Congratulation to Prof. Joanna Brück @ucdarchaeology.bsky.social on being an invited speaker at International Symposium on Biomolecular Archaeology 11 in Turin tomorrow. “I have come to realize that colonial thinking has had a profound impact” www.isba11.com

Restorative justice can offer real repair in sexual violence cases, but victim voices are often side-lined by professional power. Prof Marie Keenan of @ucdspswsj.bsky.social argues survivors must be at the centre. Published in The Irish Examiner. 👉 bit.ly/4lMgcBI