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Applications open for 2024/2025 academic year!
We'e now accepting applications to the Programme for the next academic year.
As a Student Partner, you will develop and deliver Universal Design and inclusivity workshops to students, support student communications, run our Roadshow and bring your unique perspective and student voice to our projects and initiatives. This is a paid position, with a minimum of 5 hours a month.
Work with us to make impactful and meaningful change for the benefit of all students! Read the (opens in a new window)full role description before applying.
Please note that onboarding for the Programme will be the week before the academic term starts in September.
The application window closes on 24 May.
Student Partnership Programme
The University for All Student Partnership Programme was launched to directly involve students in the work of breaking down barriers to inclusion in UCD through Universal Design. Recognising “Nothing About us, Without us”, the Programme seeks to foster genuine and meaningful partnership with students; empowering them to advocate for a more inclusive university experience for all.
The Student Partners have been working behind the scenes on breaking down barriers to inclusion and diversity in UCD through Universal Design. During weekly meetings, discussions on 'busting the myth of the average student' have been at the forefront of conversation. Student Partners see it as their responsibility to represent the interests of students from diverse backgrounds.
In addition to helping run the University for All Roadshow to promote the University for All Student and Staff Surveys which run every four years,the Student Partners have shared examples of Universal Design across the UCD campus on social media. Also in the Spring Trimester they have delivered several Universal Design training sessions to the heads of UCD’s societies and to UCD Student Ambassadors.
Keep up to date on (opens in a new window)Instagram for more from the Student Partners!
The Student Partners for this programme are:
- Zara Brennan - English, Drama & Film
- Hasan Khan - Engineering Science
- Elysa Lim - Pharmacology
- Phan Ngoc Nhi An - Commerce
- Grace O'Donnell - Psychology
- Katie O'Sullivan - Law with Politics
- Miruna Surugiu - History
Play your part in a University for All
Every member of UCD's community is responsible for inclusion - that includes you as a student! Here's what you can do:
- Be respectful of everyone in our community and always treat others with dignity. This includes the way we speak with and about one another
- Chat with other students and step outside your comfort zone. Talk to anyone you observe standing alone or who appears anxious and strike up a conversation. This is how we create a welcoming environment.
- Don’t make assumptions about others. Although we are all here now, you never know what path someone else has took to get here. By being open minded, we can learn a lot from others.
- Remember that everyone is different and to acknowledge that we all can learn from each other, particularly those that are different from ourselves.