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RIAI Gold Medal: Donaghy + Dimond awarded Ireland’s most prestigious architectural honour 05Dec
RIAI Gold Medal: Donaghy + Dimond awarded Ireland’s most prestigious architectural honour

The refurbishment of a 19th-century primary school by an architectural firm headed by UCD Assistant Professors (opens in a new window)Will Dimond and (opens in a new window)Marcus Donaghy has received Ireland's most prestigious architectural honour.

Donaghy + Dimond were awarded a Gold Medal from the Royal Institute of Architects (RIAI) for their repurposing of the (opens in a new window)Model School Inchicore's original 1853 building and design of a three-storey extension.
Professor Mark Scott 11Sep
Professor Mark Scott elected to Fellowship of Academy of Social Sciences

The Academy of Social Sciences has elected (opens in a new window)Professor Mark Scott as its newest Fellow.

The Professor of Planning and Dean of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy, University College Dublin was (opens in a new window)among 45 leading social scientists elevated by the UK body.

A representative body for social sciences in the United Kingdom, the Academy promotes social science through its sponsorship of the Campaign for Social Science, its links with Government on a variety of matters, and its own policy work.
Dunbarton Oaks 30Aug
Professor Finola O'Kane appointed as a Senior Fellow at Dumbarton Oaks for Garden and Landscape Studies

The fellowship program in Garden and Landscape Studies at Dumbarton Oaks seeks a balance between historical research and investigations of current practice, between inquiries at the scale of the garden and those addressing larger landscapes.
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A one-day conference exploring the role of urban rewilding in mitigating climate change impact and biodiversity loss, and improving resilience in our city. Featuring walks, talks, conversations and commensality. 01May
Rewild Dublin?

A one-day conference exploring the role of urban rewilding in mitigating climate change impact and biodiversity loss, and improving resilience in our city.
Featuring walks, talks, conversations and commensality, the conference is free to attend and no booking is required (places on a ‘first come’ basis). Lunch is optional but needs to be booked - see below.

Wednesday 15th May 2024
NCAD, Harry Clarke Lecture Theatre, 100 Thomas Street, Dublin 8

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