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Congratulations to the winners of the Gerd Albers Award for Best Article 2023 29Nov
Congratulations to the winners of the Gerd Albers Award for Best Article 2023

Congratulations to Dr Ana Peric Momcilovic of the UCD School of Architecture, Planning & Environmental Policy on winning the Gerb Albers Award for Best Article 2023 along with her co-author Marija Maruna.
12 PhD posts for highly achieving candidates are available in C-NEWTRAL Doctoral Network. 06Nov
12 PhD posts for highly achieving candidates are available in C-NEWTRAL Doctoral Network.

C-NEWTRAL is funded by the prestigious Horizon Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) aiming to advance integrated planning of climate-neutral cities, addressing multiple dimensions of #urbannature #urbanmobility #builtform #energy and #circularity, through citizen engagement and city governance decision-making support.

Dr. Oliver Kinnane appears on the latest Bonkers.ie Podcast Retrofitting your home in Ireland 01Sep
Dr. Oliver Kinnane appears on the latest Bonkers.ie Podcast Retrofitting your home in Ireland

Retrofitting is becoming an ever more popular option for homeowners looking to increase the efficiency of their homes.
In episode 34, Caoimhe speaks to two special guests. First, she hears from Dr. Oliver Kinnane, an associate professor at UCD, and a leading mind in the world of retrofitting. They discuss the wider state of retrofitting in Ireland, and what the future of housing may look like.

Then, we hear from Caroline Ashe Brady, Commercial Director at KORE Retrofit, a company that specialises in a one-stop-shop approach to retrofitting works. They discuss the retrofitting process, and what grants are available. (Opens in Spotify)

#bonkersiepodcast #bonkers #podcast #retrofitting #environment #construction #housing #professor #consumeradvice #grants #energy #solar #ireland #climatechange
Prof Eoin O’Neill announced as new Director of the UCD Earth Institute 31Aug
Prof Eoin O’Neill announced as new Director of the UCD Earth Institute

Professor Eoin O'Neill has been appointed as Director of the UCD Earth Institute, starting 1 September 2023.
Head of UCD School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy since 2018, Professor O’Neill is a Science Foundation Ireland (SFI)-Funded Investigator in BiOrbic and a chartered planner with the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI). An active researcher, he works across a wide range of areas, including, land use regulation, flood risk, groundwater, climate adaptation and the bioeconomy.
SDG Academy and University College Dublin launch new Master’s Pathway in Foundations of Sustainable Development 01Jul
SDG Academy and University College Dublin launch new Master’s Pathway in Foundations of Sustainable Development

The SDG Academy and University College Dublin (UCD) have launched a new Master’s Pathway in Foundations of Sustainable Development, providing flexible access to UCD’s online MSc. in Sustainable Development.
Sustainable development is the most urgent challenge facing humanity. Its fundamental question is: How can the world economy continue to develop in a way that is socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable to face global challenges? A thriving global society relies on the stability of the Earth and its resilience across oceans, ecosystems, waterways, biodiversity, the atmosphere, and more. So, how do we shape sustainability at a global scale? And with the growing demand for “green skills” in jobs around the world, how can professionals drive sustainability in their industries?

Professor Mark Scott appointed to Board of the Heritage Council 26May
Professor Mark Scott appointed to Board of the Heritage Council

UCD is pleased to announce that Professor Mark Scott has been appointed to the Board of the Heritage Council by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD.

‘Beautiful’ Irish town project shortlisted for prestigious EU prize 19May
‘Beautiful’ Irish town project shortlisted for prestigious EU prize

A community project to mitigate climate change in Ballina has been shortlisted for a prestigious New European Bauhaus prize. Counted among just 61 shortlisted from over 1,450 applications, the competition highlights ‘beautiful, sustainable and inclusive projects’ from all across the EU and Western Balkan States.

The New European Bauhaus (NEB) is a creative and interdisciplinary initiative that connects the European Green Deal to EU citizens’ living spaces and experiences. The final winners of the competition will be decided by public online vote (closing date 24 May) and jury selection, and announced in Brussels on 22 June 2023.
Streetlife Design Competition: special mention for landscape graduates 30Mar
Streetlife Design Competition: special mention for landscape graduates

"Streetlife Design Competition is organized by a Dutch urban furniture manufacturer Streetlife and Landezine – Landscape Architecture Platform. The call for entries was open between May and December 2022. Students and young professionals from the field of landscape architecture and other professions related to the design and development of open public space were invited to participate. Registrants needed to select a “lost site”, and develop a proposal for a redesign."
Prof Francesco Pilla launches new bike libraries for Dublin primary schools 23Mar
Prof Francesco Pilla launches new bike libraries for Dublin primary schools

The Bike Library project is funded by the NTA’s Active Travel Programme and will be led by UCD’s School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy.
Peter Cody and Mary Laheen, both architects and lecturers at UCD Architecture, are\npart of a team of five architects commissioned by Culture Ireland to represent Ireland\nat La Biennale di Venezia this year. 10Feb
Peter Cody and Mary Laheen, both architects and lecturers at UCD Architecture, are part of a team of five architects commissioned by Culture Ireland to represent Ireland at La Biennale di Venezia this year.

The Architecture Biennale exhibition is held in the city of Venice every two years, it is the premier international showcase for contemporary architectural culture in the world. The theme for the 2023 Biennale, set by curator Lesley Lokko, a Ghanaian- Scottish architect is ‘Laboratory of the Future’. Sub-themes include ‘decarbonisation
and decolonisation. It is expected to be a ground-breaking biennale with the participation of many African architects in an European forum.

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