Minister pays tribute to Electricity Research Centre at UCD
The Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Mr Pat Rabbitte TD delivered the opening address at the Research Symposium of the Electricity Research Centre (ERC) at University College Dublin. Commending the work of the ERC, the Minister said: “The work that is done here is very relevant to the issues that Ireland’s electricity...
The My World Survey, Ireland's first comprehensive national study of youth mental health, has been released by Headstrong - The National Centre for Youth Mental Health and the UCD School of Psychology. It tracks, for the first time, evidence of the damaging link between...
Most experienced social workers needed in child welfare and protection
Child protection and welfare is an area where chronic levels of stress and burnout can occur among social workers, according to a new report. The findings suggest that “the most experienced social workers should be in child protection” and that “newly qualified social workers...
UCD Ladies Hockey claim Electric Ireland Irish Senior Cup
UCD claimed the title of Electric Ireland Women’s Irish Senior Cup Champions on Sunday 13th May 2012 with a 3-2 win over Loreto. This concludes a fantastic season for the UCD Ladies Hockey Team who have also claimed a number of other distinguished honours including the Leinster Division 1 Cup and League double...
Irish higher education system 16th in new ranking published by Universitas 21
New research into national education systems published by Universitas 21 ranks Ireland 16th among 48 countries. The US tops the list, with the Scandinavian countries dominating the top 10. The UK is ranked 10. Ireland lies ahead of Germany, Israel and Japan...
Tuesday 29 May – Friday 1 June: G. B. Shaw: Back in town
The conference, co-sponsored by UCD Humanities Institute, focusses on Shaw’s return to Dublin to revisit his Irish identity. Papers on Shaw’s Irish qualities, interrelationships with other notable Irish figures , and his contributions to Ireland and Irishness will be presented, along with…
UCD School of Psychology and Headstrong study shows one third of young people have experienced mental health distress
