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€257,000 allocated to 24 UCD projects in STEM Challenge Fund 26Sep
€257,000 allocated to 24 UCD projects in STEM Challenge Fund

24 projects have been awarded under the 2023 UCD STEM Challenge Fund. A joint initiative between the three UCD Colleges of Science, Engineering & Architecture, and Health & Agricultural Sciences, the Fund supports highly collaborative and high-impact STEM research. A total of over €257,000 was allocated to projects in this call. Dr Elaine O’Reilly, Vice-Principal for Research & Innovation at UCD College of Science, said, “We are delighted to announce the 2023 STEM Challenge Funding awardees. The funding initiative represents a significant commitment from the College Principles in the three lead Colleges, and recognition that collaborative research can be hugely impactful.”

ERC Starting Grants Awarded to UCD Researchers in Humanities and Engineering 05Sep
ERC Starting Grants Awarded to UCD Researchers in Humanities and Engineering

The European Research Council (ERC) has announced the 2023 Starting Grants, providing €628 million, under the Horizon Europe programme, to 400 researchers across Europe. Two University College Dublin (UCD) academics have been selected to receive these prestigious awards.
ERC President Professor Maria Leptin said: “It is part of our mission to give early-career talent the independence to pursue ambitious curiosity-driven research that can shape our future. In this latest round of Starting Grants, we saw one of the highest shares of female grantees to date, which I hope will continue to rise. Congratulations to all winners and good luck on your path to discovery.”
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)

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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.
Prof Niall English receives ERC Advanced Grant to optimise nanobubble technology for diverse end applications 01Sep
Prof Niall English receives ERC Advanced Grant to optimise nanobubble technology for diverse end applications

The European Research Council (ERC) has selected internationally renowned research leader, Professor Niall English, as a recipient of its highly prestigious 2023 Advanced Grant.
At a value of upwards of €2.5 million, these grants allow established research leaders to perform world-leading investigation of cutting-edge and high-risk / high-gain phenomena. Past recipients have included Nobel laureates and leading scientists who have gone on to make major contributions to their respective fields.
Green Tech Skillnet Funding: New Electricity Grid Operation Micro-credential 29Aug
Green Tech Skillnet Funding: New Electricity Grid Operation Micro-credential

Green Tech Skillnet is a leading force in supporting Ireland's renewable energy and green technology sector by fostering skill development and industry growth. Through their commitment to nurturing talent and innovation, they've joined forces with University College Dublin and the UCD Energy Institute to fund 40% of the course fee for the Electricity Grid Operation micro-credential.
ERC Proof of Concept Grant for UCD Researcher exploring macromolecular crowding in cell culture systems 27Jul
ERC Proof of Concept Grant for UCD Researcher exploring macromolecular crowding in cell culture systems

University College Dublin (UCD) researcher, Professor Dimitrios Zeugolis, is among 66 recipients of European Research Council (ERC) Proof of Concept grants announced today. These coveted awards - worth €150,000 each - help grantees to explore the commercial or societal potential of their research findings. The funding is part of the EU's research and innovation programme, Horizon Europe.
New UCD study tracks SDG progress across the EU as 2030 deadline looms 03Jul
New UCD study tracks SDG progress across the EU as 2030 deadline looms

European countries are at risk of failing to meet their sustainable development targets, according to a new UCD study tracking SDG progress across the European Union. Assessing the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) performance for each EU member on a peer-basis, Professors Enda Murphy and Paul Walsh, and Ethan Murphy have published an index of the best and worst performers in the journal PlosOne.
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?

Engineers Ireland Accreditation May 31st 2023 01Jun
Engineers Ireland Accreditation May 31st 2023

The Director General of Engineers Ireland, Damien Owens, presented the programme directors of the UCD Engineering degrees with the certificates of accreditation on May 31st 2023.
UCD researcher receives ERC funding to unlock insights into pig-to-human heart transplants 01Jun
UCD researcher receives ERC funding to unlock insights into pig-to-human heart transplants

XenoSim project will establish the new field of ‘computational cardiac xenotransplantation’ and establish pioneering computational techniques with significant implications for a range of scientific disciplines.
Thursday 1st June: Dr Philip Cardiff, Associate Professor at UCD School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, has received a European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator grant of €2 million for his 5-year project XenoSim. With the support of this award, Dr Cardiff will develop advanced computational techniques that can provide unprecedented insights into the cutting-edge realm of pig-to-human heart transplants.

UCD tops funding list in latest round of SFI Frontiers for the Future Programme 31May
UCD tops funding list in latest round of SFI Frontiers for the Future Programme

University College Dublin has topped the grant list of the latest round of SFI Frontiers for the Future Programme as fourteen of its research projects received funding.
In total, some €10 million has been awarded to projects partnered with UCD and projects were the University is the sole awardee.
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD, announced the latest round of funding through the SFI Frontiers for the Future Programme, which saw 62 grants valued at €42 million awarded.
This funding will support 197 research positions, including 68 postdoctoral positions, 87 PhD students and 37 Research Assistants and other positions.
Royal Irish Academy invites UCD professors to sign members\' book, Ireland\'s highest academic honour 29May
Royal Irish Academy invites UCD professors to sign members' book, Ireland's highest academic honour

Three professors from University College Dublin have been invited to sign the members book of the Royal Irish Academy, the highest academic honour in Ireland.
The trio were among 28 new RIA members elected to the Academy in recognition of their exceptional contributions to the sciences, humanities and social sciences, as well as to public service.
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.
Biomedical Engineering Innovator Receives 2023 NovaUCD Innovation Champion of the Year Award 31Mar
Biomedical Engineering Innovator Receives 2023 NovaUCD Innovation Champion of the Year Award

Dubin, Ireland, 31 March 2023, Dr Eoin O'Cearbhaill, an Associate Professor in Biomedical Engineering at the UCD School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, has been named recipient of the 2023 NovaUCD Innovation Champion of the Year Award.

Inventor of Disruptive Biosensors with Industrial Bioprocessing Applications Receives 2023 NovaUCD Invention of the Year Award 31Mar
Inventor of Disruptive Biosensors with Industrial Bioprocessing Applications Receives 2023 NovaUCD Invention of the Year Award

Dubin, Ireland, 31 March 2023, Dr Joseph Sweeney a research fellow in the UCD School of Biosystems and Food Engineering, has been named recipient of the 2023 NovaUCD Invention of the Year Award.

seamlessCARE Receives 2023 NovaUCD Spin-Out of the Year Award 31Mar
seamlessCARE Receives 2023 NovaUCD Spin-Out of the Year Award

Dublin, Ireland, 31 March 2023, seamlessCARE, a UCD digital health spin-out, has been named recipient of the 2023 NovaUCD Spin-out of the Year Award.

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.
Launch of WATSON Project at UCD 15Mar
Launch of WATSON Project at UCD

WATSON is a new €11 million Horizon Europe project which aims to develop a set of tools and systems that can detect and prevent fraudulent practices across the food supply chain. It will increase transparency through improved track-and-trace mechanisms
UCD\'s Livija Vasilenkaite - First Prize Winner in this year\'s #ThisIsEngineering2023 competition 13Mar
UCD's Livija Vasilenkaite - First Prize Winner in this year's #ThisIsEngineering2023 competition

Short films from finalists of the #ThisIsEngineering2023 competition for third level engineering students were shown at the 'This is Engineering…' Short Film Festival screening on 8th March 2023, sponsored by Engineers Ireland West Region in collaboration
Minister Harris and Commissioner McGuinness announce first recipients under the €65M National Challenge Fund\nTen UCD teams receive funding to accelerate climate resilience solutions and create transformational disruptive digital technologies. 14Feb
Minister Harris and Commissioner McGuinness announce first recipients under the €65M National Challenge Fund Ten UCD teams receive funding to accelerate climate resilience solutions and create transformational disruptive digital technologies.

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has announced the first 26 teams to receive funding under the €65 million National Challenge Fund.

Séamus McDermott Receives his Honorary Doctorate 09Feb
Séamus McDermott Receives his Honorary Doctorate

Séamus McDermott is a Chartered Engineer who graduated with a degree in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering from UCD in 1958. A proud alumnus of UCD, Séamus held senior management positions in semi-state and private industry prior to setting up his own management consultancy business. He also lectured on management and engineering in Ireland and overseas and has developed his own property business. He is a founder member of the Irish Institute of Industrial Engineers and was Honorary Secretary of the Institute for several years. He is a past Chairman of the Institute of Training and Development and a member of the MTM Association.

Ten Days in the Ruhr - A Student Engineer\'s Diary (1952) - The last days 03Feb
Ten Days in the Ruhr - A Student Engineer's Diary (1952) - The last days

In 1952 a group of 30, fourth year, Mechanical & Electrical engineering students and a team of academics set out from Ireland and travelled to Germany to Visit the Ruhr valley. Set out below is the Diary of one of the students James L. Cullen. The final days in Germany see an evening with the Irish Guards, on monday a little shopping followed by a visit to the Klockner-Humboldt Deutz diesel engine and tractor factories and the electric cable factory of Felten-Guilleaume followed by even more shopping!
A Diary of the German Tour of UCD\'s Fourth Year Engineering Class from March 21st to April 1st, 1952 Part 3 27Jan
A Diary of the German Tour of UCD's Fourth Year Engineering Class from March 21st to April 1st, 1952 Part 3

In 1952 a group of 30, fourth year, Mechanical & Electrical engineering students and a team of academics set out from Ireland and travelled to Germany to Visit the Ruhr valley. Set out below is the Diary of one of the students James L. Cullen.

UCD Spin-out Proveye secures €1m seed funding 25Jan
UCD Spin-out Proveye secures €1m seed funding

A UCD spin-out that provides cutting edge remote sensing image analysis for agriculture has received €1 million in seed funding to expand its business.
Proveye provides an intelligent enterprise SaaS platform that combines pioneering image processing for multiple remote sensing sources with AI and machine learning to help agricultural advisors, fertiliser and pesticide suppliers, and food processors to provide fast and accurate information about productivity and sustainability on agricultural land.
Ten Days in the Ruhr - A Student Engineer\'s Diary (1952) 25Jan
Ten Days in the Ruhr - A Student Engineer's Diary (1952)

In 1952 a group of 30, fourth year, Mechanical & Electrical engineering students and a team of academics set out from Ireland and travelled to Germany to Visit the Ruhr valley. Set out below is the Diary of one of the students James L. Cullen.
This will be the next three days of their German adventure with numerous visits to the industrial heartland of Germany (west).
Projects from Engineering and Architecture researchers recognised in UCD Research Impact Competition 23Jan
Projects from Engineering and Architecture researchers recognised in UCD Research Impact Competition

Today, UCD Vice-President for Research, Innovation and Impact Professor Orla Feely announced the winner and runners-up of the 2022 UCD Research Impact Case Study Competition.
The annual competition encourages researchers of all disciplines to write a case study that tells the story of how their work has made a positive difference.

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