7 February 2012: Science Recruitment Ireland presentation on Careers in Science

As part of the UCD Careers Week, there will be a presentation on Careers in Science which will cover the current key sectors for graduates jobs will be held in Lecture Theatre E at 5pm. The talk is aimed at 3rd year undegraduates but 4th undergraduate Science students and postgraduates also welcome.

9 February 2012: K-Theory, Quadratic Forms and Number Theory series continues...

The talk is entitled "Towards an algebraic formula for the coefficients of half-integral weight harmonic Maass forms" at 4pm in the Mathematical Sciences Seminar Room (Ag 1.01). All welcome.

14 February 2012 Physics talk at the RDS: Metamaterials and the Science of Invisibility

In celebration of Physics and Dublin's status as European City of Science 2012, UCD School of Physics has teamed up with the Royal Dublin Society to bring some of the world's leading physicists to speak in Dublin about the latest developments in their fields of research. This series of talks is suitable for aged 12 and upwards. The talk kicks off at 6pm, is free of charge and will be held in the RDS. Please book tickets in advance.

Shedding new light on eye disease

Being able to image tiny structures and cells in the eye can potentially identify the early stages of degenerative blindness, and it may also help eye surgeons carry out corrective procedures. Dr Brian Vohnsen and his team at the Advanced Optical Imaging Group in UCD are developing ways to image the eye both closely and rapidly.

Obesity and heart disease: is the health of your fat a measure of risk?

Dr Fiona McGillicuddy from the UCD Conway Institute wins the first award under the SFI-HRB Wellcome Trust Biomedical Partnership. She will investigate the links between obesity, 'good cholesterol', diet and coronary artery disease. Mr Enda Connolly, Chief Executive of the Health Research Board (HRB) and spokesperson for the SFI-HRB Wellcome Trust Biomedical Partnership said, 'We are delighted to announce that the first award under this partnership is for a Research Career Development Fellowship.

UCD School of Physics Summer Internship Programme for 2012

The School of Physics will be offering a number of Summer Internships in 2012. A stipend of approximately 650 Euro will be paid per student. Campus accommodation costs can be covered for two non-local students, however transport costs to UCD cannot be paid. Closing date 10 February 2012 at 1pm.

Development of the UCD Science Centre enters next phase

The next phase of the UCD Science Centre is an integrated development that will incorporate 32,000sq.m of undergraduate, taught postgraduate, research, innovation and outreach accommodation. Thanks to everyone for their patience as we begin the renovation and the new build.

Bringing maths to a new generation of minds

For many of us, our experience of learning maths ends when we leave school. Yet studying maths at college can open up whole new worlds of understanding. Dr Maria Meehan spearheads an initiative that places UCD undergraduates into schools to help develop their communication skills and encourage young minds to study maths at third level..

UCD Science Undergraduate Brochure for entry 2012

The UCD Science brochure for entry 2012 is now available. It includes information on planning your Science career and the opportunities open to Science graduates.