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< PreviousUCD 202610 At UCD, our research makes a difference. We deliver research and innovation at scale and in areas of national and global significance by prioritising excellence and impact, investing in our people and providing a culture and environment in which they are supported. www.ucd.ie/research. COLLABORATIONS UCD has a broad research collaboration footprint. This is evidenced by collaborating on research publications with researchers based in 153 countries and regions. UCD is number one in Ireland for the highest number of research publications per year. Almost 60 per cent of UCD’s research publications have international co-authors, while 5.7% have collaboration with industry. Advancing Research & Innovation UCD is a community of world class academics making fundamental discoveries with real, far-reaching impact for people and our planet.11Postgraduate Prospectus RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPS UCD is addressing society’s most pressing challenges through its diverse range of research and innovation activities, particularly through interdisciplinary partnerships that foster new approaches to finding new solutions. Through the UCD Research Partners team, we are developing new and existing partnerships that enable excellent research and innovation, and that can deliver breakthrough impact. KEY FACTS UCD is ranked #1 in Ireland for Horizon Europe Funding. KEY FACTS €722m research funding in the last 5 years KEY FACTS No.1 in Ireland for % of open access publications “I enrolled in the MSc Precision Medicine program with the aim of accelerating my career, and I am thrilled to say that it surpassed my expectations. This course not only provided me with the necessary tools to advance professionally but also opened doors to exciting opportunities.” Amy Whelan, MSc Precision MedicineUCD 202612 IRELAND’S FIRST SATELLITE UCD students, faculty and staff designed and built Ireland’s first satellite, launched in December 2023. UCD brought experts and learners together from across disciplines to pursue a big vision, while our partnership with industry is now giving rise to a new space sector in Ireland. UCD also brought poetry to the stars: school children worked with a UCD professor of creative writing to write All Ways Home, the poem now inscribed on the orbiting satellite. Spotlight on Research Through our education, research, innovation and engagement, we seek to make a real difference to the world and to the lives of our students. 13Postgraduate Prospectus ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH The UCD Rosemount Environmental Research Station on the Belfield campus is home to facilities capable of simulating any global climatic and atmospheric condition: past, present, or future. By analysing the past, this research is being used to predict the impact of climate change on agriculture. EXPERIMENTAL ARCHAEOLOGY & MATERIAL CULTURE UCD’s Centre for Experimental Archaeology and Material Culture, established in 2012, is one of the only specifically designed and dedicated, on campus university facilities in the world for experimental archaeology and material culture studies. It supports research projects, innovative teaching, and public outreach activities. LYONS FARM The 250 hectare UCD Lyons Farm is unique amongst universities in Ireland: providing students and academics with access to large animal and crop enterprises for the delivery of teaching and research programmes; with on-farm facilities that support over €20 million in active research grants. SUSTAINABLE FOOD UCD has developed a comprehensive knowledge base that can inform the food sector from farm-to-fork. Just recently, a new €35m food systems research centre co-led by UCD aiming to help the industry's transition to climate neutrality has officially been launched at Belfield.UCD 202614 DIGITAL HEALTH TECHNOLOGIES Digital health technologies can unlock more equitable and personalised healthcare and strengthen health systems. UCD is home to the world's leaders in predictive modelling, precision medicine and bio-clinical informatics, generating real impact and breakthroughs in the clinical setting to make a real difference in patients' lives today. SUSTAINABILITY UCD is #1 in Ireland for Sustainability according to the latest QS Sustainability Rankings (2025) and is one of Ireland’s Sustainability Goals Champions for 2024-25. Our leading experts are informing policy, creating new technologies and participating in major advisory bodies to help meet Sustainable Development Goals and directly effect change across the world. AI & TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH Combining decades of pioneering work in machine learning, data science and digital technologies with a broad discipline base, UCD drives advances in AI and technology research and learning in important areas. Our learning programmes in digital policy consider these advances in the context of our wellbeing as a society, supporting our students to consider the ethical, political, legal and societal implications. Discover UCD15Postgraduate Prospectus TEACHING HOSPITAL NETWORK UCD students in the health sciences disciplines benefit from practice placements at Ireland’s largest teaching hospital network including acute, paediatric, maternity and specialist hospitals, and the HSE Dublin South East Region. AFRICA ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY In May 2023, UCD launched its Africa Engagement Strategy 2023-2028 , committing the University to deepening its research, scholarship and innovation engagement with the continent. This ambition will be achieved through the development of meaningful and equitable relationships with African scholars and institutions, as well as leveraging the broad range of existing partnerships between UCD and Africa. JOURNALISM & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS Launched in 2021, The UCD CNN Academy MA in Journalism and International Affairs is a world-first graduate programme. It combines world leading journalism training with academic expertise in international affairs from the UCD Clinton Institute. PUBLIC HEALTH UCD Master of Public Health (1992) alumnus Dr Mike Ryan, Executive Director of the WHO Health Emergencies Programme, was awarded a UCD Alumni Award in 2021 in recognition of his decades of contribution in health risk, including his leadership during the COVID-19 Pandemic. MODERN CRIME PREVENTION UCD’s online law enforcement Master’s in Forensic Computing and Cybercrime Investigation has trained senior officers in Interpol, Europol, NATO and the United Nations.UCD 202616 GLOBAL REPUTATION UCD is recognised worldwide with international accreditations for UCD degrees from the world’s leading professional organisations in Veterinary Medicine, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Regional and Urban Planning, and Engineering. The UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate School of Business is one of a small number of business schools worldwide to hold triple international accreditation (US-AACSB, European-EQUIS and UK-AMBA). It is the only Irish business school consistently featured in global rankings over the last ten years. Ireland’s Global University UCD effortlessly combines its distinctively Irish outlook with its powerful global impact and is the most connected and networked university with government, industry and society in Ireland.17Postgraduate Prospectus GLOBAL COLLABORATION UCD is an active member of many international research and education networks such as Una Europa, Universitas 21 (U21), UNICA. UCD is number one in Ireland for the highest volume of research publications per year. GLOBAL CONNECTIONS Currently, UCD has 323,000 global alumni spread throughout 184 countries. This global alumni network provides a powerful connection between UCD and today’s globalised society. UCD also has a presence around the world through overseas programmes: UCD provides and accredits degree programmes in cooperation with partner institutions in China (such as Peking, Renmin and Fudan) as well as in Singapore, Malaysia and Sri Lanka. To further expand this global engagement, UCD has developed a network of Global Centres in North America, UAE, India, China and Malaysia; each of which provides a hub of research and education connections for students, faculty, alumni and partners. KEY FACTS UCD has a global network of 323,000 alumni across 184 countries UCD has over KEY FACTS UCD is a research collaborator with all the top 10 universities in the worldUCD 202618 To prepare you for your future career, the UCD Careers Network (ucd.ie/careers) provides a wide range of supports at every stage of your career development journey. Our online platform "MyCareer" gives you 24/7 access to job opportunities, careers information, e-learning courses, AI powered CV development and interview preparation tools. Our Career Consultant team is available throughout the year to provide one-to-one career advice on CVs, applications, interviews and career planning. (Source: QS World University Rankings 2026). Unlock Your Career Potential UCD is ranked in the top 100 worldwide for employability outcomes for graduating students. 19Postgraduate Prospectus We provide many opportunties for students to engage with top Irish and international employers both on campus and virtually including targeted recruitment fairs, employer led skills workshops, and networking events. We empower you to develop the skills that employers are seeking via a range of personal and professional development initiatives, including workshops, seminars and credit- bearing modules. We regularly invite UCD alumni back to talk to our students about their experiences and opportunities within their own industries and professions. HOW WE CAN HELP YOU: Dedicated support for Graduate Research Students Tailored Networking Events College Career Guides One-to-one advice on CVs, Applications, Interviews and Career Planning Annual Recruitment Fairs Employer Events and Information Stands Alumni Career Panels Graduate Bootcamps Professional Skills Workshops Online careers platform MyCareer, hosts graduate job vacancies, AI enhanced CV and Interview Tools, E-learning Courses and much more. “Mazars greatly value the contribution UCD students have made to our firm and our clients continued success. UCD candidates are motivated and eager to learn and possess the confidence and skills to communicate effectively at all levels. Their studies prepare them well to be independent thinkers who are both innovative and creative.” Aoife Kiely Early Careers Recruitment, MazarsNext >