Welcome to the May 2012 issue of our newsletter eConnections.

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UCD Ladies Hockey claim Electric Ireland Irish Senior Cup

UCD claimed the title of Electric Ireland Women’s Irish Senior Cup Champions with a 3-2 win over Loreto... read more

Business Alumni Awards Dinner 2012

UCD Business Alumni honoured Colm Lyon & Niall Fitzgerald at a fundraising event in the Four Seasons Hotel... image gallery

The College Collection - UCD Online Shop

UCD's Online Shop is now taking orders online. Check out their range of UCD crested merchandising... read more

UCD Foundation - Annual Newman Fellowship Dinner

UCD President Hugh Brady welcomed over 20 corporate donors to celebrate UCD’s pioneering postdoctoral research initiative, the Newman Fellowship Programme... read more

UCD Alumni Celebrate Bloomsday

Join us for a special Bloomsday Characters in Conversation with Jim Sheridan (BA 1972) & friends, hosted by Ryan Tubridy (BA 1994).

Saturday 16th June - 2.30pm
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UCD NEWS


Minister pays tribute to Electricity Research Centre at UCD
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Irish higher education system 16th in new ranking published by Universitas 21
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Twelve new High-Tech Ventures Commence UCD’s 2012 Entrepreneurship Programme
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Three UCD students selected for Washington Ireland Program 2012
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Barrington Medal for UCD economist who studies benefits of early childhood intervention
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Four UCD scientists awarded Government grant aimed at supporting most promising young scientific talent
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UCD SPORT

UCD Women's Soccer Club are seeking all past players

The club would like to touch base with all alumni who were involved in the club at any stage during their time in the college. As one of the oldest Women's Soccer Clubs in Ireland (Existence since 1966), we can't wait to hear from past players and hear their stories of the club. Please contact us on womenssoccer@ucd.ie with as little or as much information as you would like to share.

Over 450 Students Honoured at Sports Awards
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Airtricity League: UCD 1 Sligo Rovers 0
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OPPORTUNITIES


JOB OPPORTUNITIES

ALTION, Dublin - Engineering Job Opportunities

Graduate Software Development Engineer
Senior Software Engineer - permanent or contract

Interested candidates should email a CV to briege.mclernon@altion.com



PRAMERICA, Letterkenny, Co Donegal

Current Vacancies

UCD SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

Graduate Certificate in Dairy Herd Health
Commencing August 2012 with deadline for applications June 30th.

The UCD Graduate Certificate in Dairy Herd Health will be delivered using innovative online-learning activities coupled with hands on teaching of herd based clinical skills at the UCD Lyons Farm or the UCD Veterinary Hospital. It is part-time and will run for 18 months...read more

UCD SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SCIENCE

We constantly strive to improve the quality of the students that graduate and progress to work in the agriculture, food and related industries in Ireland and around to world. In order to ensure that we keep our programmes up to date and relevant, we revise our curriculum on a regular basis. The present review focuses on what knowledge, skills and attributes that the graduates of the future will need and I seek your advice and input to this process.

We have devised a short survey (10 questions) to capture your views on specific issues and to listen to your suggestions on any other issues. Should you wish to contact me directly with any comments please e-mail me at HoSAFS@ucd.ie.

I very much appreciate you taking the time to complete this survey and value your contribution to ensuring that graduates of the future are best placed for successful careers in Irelands vibrant agriculture and food industry.

Thank you and best wishes.
Alexander Evans
Dean of Agricultural Sciences

Click
here to start the survey.

UCD SCHOOL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY AND
PERFORMANCE SCIENCE

Are you 60-80 years of age? Do you like to stay active and healthy with exercise? UCD School of Physiotherapy and Performance Science is looking for men and women, aged 60-80 years to participate in an exercise-based research project... read more

UCD INSTITUTE FOR SPORT & HEALTH

Volunteers needed to take part in an 8-week step exercise programme designed to improve muscle strength and aerobic fitness. This will be carried out in your own home and will include 3 fitness evaluations at UCD Institute for Sport & Health.

Eligibility:
Healthy Females aged 65 years or over
Sedentary (not taking part in regular exercise)
Based in or around the Dublin Area.
Availability in May, June & July 2012.

Contact Jacqueline Mair on (01) 716 3256 or
jacqueline.mair.2@ucdconnect.ie