Teenagers want a greater voice in shaping social media. New UCD research found young people understand how algorithms influence their online experiences and want more transparency, control and accountability from platforms. Read more: www.ucd.ie/newsandopini...

👮‍♂️📲 Should gardaí be able to seize mobile phones without a search warrant? Responding to calls by broadcaster Joe Duffy for new powers to seize phones "on a hunch", Dr Elizabeth Farries warns that the proposal could disproportionately affect vulnerable communities. @ucddigitalpolicy.bsky.social

The UCD Sutherland School of Law is proud to welcome more than 2,500 delegates to ICON-S 2026, the largest public law conference ever held in Ireland. Learn more: www.ucd.ie/law/events/i...

How do perceptions of fairness shape public trust in policymaking? A new paper by Dr Margaret Samahita and Ciara O'Donnell of the UCD School of Economics explores the concept of "luxury beliefs" and what it means for public policy in Ireland. publicpolicy.ie/papers/luxur...

Congratulations to Scott Nagle, a UCD Economics and History student, and Suyun Zheng of the UCD School of Medicine, whose start-up Auralink won the 2026 NovaUCD Student Enterprise Competition. www.ucd.ie/socscilaw/ne...

n a recent Irish Examiner feature, Dr Stephan Köppe of the UCD School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice discusses why better-paid leave schemes are key to increasing uptake among fathers. www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/he...

UCD researchers continue to inform national policy discussions. Professor Lisa Ryan, Dr Patrick Brodie and Professor Oana Peia recently contributed their expertise to Houses of the Oireachtas committees examining AI, energy and fiscal policy. Read more: www.ucd.ie/socscilaw/ne...

UCD is proud to host the 41st Meeting of the European Economic Association and the 77th European Meeting of the Econometric Society from 17-21 August 2026. Hosted by the UCD School of Economics & UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School. Explore more: www.eea-esem-congresses.org/full-programme

Today, Dr Patrick Brodie (UCD School of Information and Communication Studies) and Professor Lisa Ryan (UCD School of Economics and UCD Energy Institute) appear before the Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence. Watch live: www.oireachtas.ie/en/oireachta...

The National Economic Dialogue takes place today. Professor Orla Doyle (UCD School of Economics) is chairing the event, while Professor Michelle Norris (Geary Institute for Public Policy) contributes to discussions on housing. #NED26 www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

The Children’s School Lives study, led by the UCD School of Education, has attracted widespread national media coverage. New findings highlight declines in reading and maths attainment following the pandemic, alongside widening educational inequalities. www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...

The UCD School of Information and Communication Studies is helping lead Rinn AI, a new €121.8m national centre for Research and Innovation in Data Science and AI, announced as part of the €460m Research Ireland Rinn network. www.ucd.ie/socscilaw/ne...

👩‍🎓🏛️ UCD at the Oireachtas: Ireland’s response to rising energy and living costs must shift from short-term fossil-fuel subsidies to insulating homes, reducing energy demand, and boosting renewable energy, an Oireachtas committee has heard. 🧵 @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social @oireachtasnews.bsky.social

Artificial intelligence is increasingly shaping public policy, infrastructure and economic strategy, but at what cost? Dr Patrick Brodie of @ucdischool.bsky.social explores the growing backlash against AI in the Irish Examiner. www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...

The Colleges 10-Year Anniversary Programme closed with a fantastic staff lunch in Newman filled with great food, music and conversation. A huge thank you to everyone who supported and attended events across the anniversary year. Look back on the celebrations here: bit.ly/49lbLuv

Dr Orla Kelly of the UCD School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice will co-lead a new €3.1m Horizon Europe-funded project examining the impact of four-day working weeks across Europe. Read more: www.ucd.ie/socscilaw/ne...

Dr Paul D'Alton, Associate Professor at UCD Psychology, has co-authored a major new report highlighting inequalities in cancer care for people living with significant mental health difficulties and calling for reforms to improve access and outcomes. www.ucd.ie/socscilaw/ne...

Dr John Francis Leader, Adjunct Research Fellow at UCD Psychology, joined RTÉ Radio 1’s DriveTime to discuss reality TV, contestant wellbeing and the blurred boundaries created in entertainment-focused formats following reports around Married at First Sight UK. www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

🔹🔸Yesterday, UCD Centre for Digital Policy hosted “Shaping Ireland’s AI Future: Education, Policy and Leadership at UCD" alongside UCD School of Information and Communication Studies and UCD College of Social Sciences and Law to celebrate the launch of our renewed MSc programme Digital and AI Policy

Researchers from the UCD School of Economics recently contributed to Oireachtas committee discussions on investment policy, energy security and cost-of-living pressures, helping bring academic research into national policymaking. www.ucd.ie/socscilaw/ne...

Is audience behaviour at concerts getting worse? Dr Claire Howlin from UCD Psychology joined Newstalk’s Lunchtime Live to discuss the psychology behind crowd behaviour at live shows following reports that a record was thrown at Eric Clapton. Listen from 1hr 45mins: bit.ly/4d9l433

A great morning at MoLI for "Shaping Ireland’s AI Future: Education, Policy and Leadership at UCD", organised by @ucddigitalpolicy.bsky.social & @ucdischool.bsky.social A valuable discussion on AI governance, innovation and digital policy ahead of Ireland’s EU Presidency.

As part of the UCD College of Social Sciences and Law 10-Year Anniversary Programme, UCD Alumni Awardee Paul O’Brien reflects on human rights, protest movements and democracy in *Human Rights Work in the Trump Era*. Watch the full lecture: youtu.be/0P1T0VStfK4

Listen back to Prof Lisa Ryan (UCD School of Economics) as she joined RTÉ Radio 1’s News at One to discuss Europe’s reliance on fossil fuels and the growing focus on energy security. www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

Energy poverty remains a major challenge in Ireland. New research by Orla Dingley (UCD School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice) explores gaps in current supports and what more effective, targeted policies could look like. publicpolicy.ie/papers/payin...

A fantastic evening celebrating the UCD College of Social Sciences and Laws inaugural College Principal Awards recognised the outstanding contribution, dedication and impact of colleagues across the College. Congratulations to all awardees. Read the full list: www.ucd.ie/socscilaw/ne...

CONUNDRUM, led by Prof @niamhmcherry.bsky.social (UCD School of Geography and College Principal), has secured National Challenge Fund prize phase funding. Working with communities, the project is rethinking sustainable mobility beyond cities. www.ucd.ie/research/new...

Dr Jeremy Auerbach (UCD Geography) has been awarded €219,597 through the COALESCE programme for RIDERLAB, a project examining delivery rider conditions in Dublin to inform policy and improve protections. www.ucd.ie/socscilaw/ne...

Paul O’Brien of Amnesty International USA joined the UCD College of Social Sciences and Law to discuss the future of human rights and the challenges facing advocacy today. Read more: www.ucd.ie/socscilaw/ne...

UCD’s Global Engagement Seed Fund supports XR-LEARN 2035, led by Declan Qualter, Dr Michał Wieczorek and Dr Rachel Farrell, in partnership with Northeastern University. The project explores how XR can enhance learning design and student experience in future classrooms.

📝 New policy brief on PublicPolicy.ie by UCD researchers examines mental health needs of people with diabetes in Ireland. It highlights links between diabetes and depression and offers practical, evidence-based recommendations for care. 🔗: publicpolicy.ie/papers/addre... #MentalHealth #Diabetes

#UCDEqualityStudiesCentre annual lecture with #remijosephsalisbury, 16th April 2026. Scan QR code to register

UCD School of Economics and UCD School of Mathematics and Statistics host Prof Jacques Crémer for the EMS Distinguished Lecture on 7 May, 3pm. His work has shaped how we understand digital markets, competition and regulation. Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

What does inclusion look like at UCD? Join the UCD College of Social Sciences and Law EDI/WP team for an Inclusive Photo Exhibition exploring inclusive spaces across campus. Date: 9 April, 1–2pm Location: UCD Global Lounge All members of the UCD community are welcome.

Strong performance for UCD College of Social Sciences and Law in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 with nine Schools in the now in the QS top 100 globally, with Library & Information Management ranked 40th worldwide. Read more: www.ucd.ie/socscilaw/ne...

UCD’s Certificate in Women, Gender and Social Justice, delivered with Women’s Collective Ireland, Ronanstown, has won a national AONTAS award. A 25-year partnership supporting women’s access to higher education. Read more: www.ucd.ie/socscilaw/ne...

The UCD School of Information and Communication Studies hosted its first School Hackathon last Friday with the MSc in Human-Computer Interaction programme and partners DesignBrew, IBM and the UCD Innovation Academy. A day of creativity, collaboration and design problem-solving.

What does Iran’s growing regional isolation mean for the conflict? Assoc Prof Vincent Durac (UCD School of Politics & International Relations) examines the shifting role of Iran’s proxy network and its wider implications. Read more: theconversation.com/how-active-h...

Researchers and partners from government and industry gathered for the UCD College of Social Sciences and Law Research and Engagement Day, exploring how research connects with real-world challenges. Read more: www.ucd.ie/socscilaw/ne...

Join us for a discussion of Somebody Should Do Something with authors Alex Madva & Daniel Kelly and panellists from UCD, TCD & Maynooth. Exploring how individuals can help drive real social change. 📅 24 Mar | 📍 MoLI Dublin 🎟 Free – register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/somebody-s...

Thank you to everyone who joined the UCD College of Social Sciences and Law Research and Engagement Day. The event brought together researchers and partners from government, policy, alumni and industry for interdisciplinary discussions, showcase presentations and Partnership Den pitches.

In this weeks podcast, Assoc Prof Shane Bergin speaks with School of Geography Professor and Principal of UCD College of Social Sciences & Law, @niamhmcherry.bsky.social about urban development and working with communities to understand the impacts of city change. open.spotify.com/episode/4rte...

Recordings of Prof. Michael Williams's lectures 'Curious Researches: Reflections on Skepticism, Ancient and Modern' (Agnes Cuming Lecture Series 2026) are now available on the #UCDPhilosophy website here: www.ucd.ie/philosophy/n... #philosophy #PhilEvent #UCD

Episode 5 of The Observer Effect is out now. Shane Bergin speaks with Aidan Regan (UCD School of Politics & International Relations) about inequality, democracy and corporate tax avoidance, and what it means for democratic institutions. Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/6tRv...

New research co-led by Assoc Prof Barry Molloy (UCD School of Archaeology) shows women and children were deliberately targeted in one of Europe’s largest prehistoric mass killings. The ERC-funded study is published in Nature Human Behaviour. Read more: www.ucd.ie/socscilaw/ne...

Congratulations to Professor Ainhoa González of UCD School of Geography on securing EPA funding for her project ScopeSEA, which will apply AI to enhance Strategic Environmental Assessment and support more effective environmental planning. www.ucd.ie/research/new...

In the latest Observer Effect, Shane Bergin speaks with Declan Fahie (UCD School of Education) on workplace bullying in schools, teaching experience, and research on leadership and queer issues in education. Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/5OJz...

Have Your Say: StudentSurvey.ie 2026 is Now Open! Colleges, Schools and support units use this feedback to inform teaching, services and student supports. The survey is confidential and only takes a short time to complete. Take part today at: studentsurvey.ie

Dr Paul D'Alton (UCD School of Psychology) leads CHECK-ME, one of seven projects awarded €2.1m under Research Ireland’s Challenge Programme, embedding mental health supports within cancer services. More: www.ucd.ie/research/new...

Thank you to the talented Sydney Thompson, HDip student @ucdarchaeology.bsky.social, who has been working in our laboratory with archaeological conservator Susannah Kelly reconstructing some extremely fragmented and challenging bronze age burial urns @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social @ucddublin.bsky.social