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Universitas 21 at UCD

UCD’s Global Network

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Universitas 21 (U21) at UCD

Established in 1997, Universitas 21 (U21) is a premier global network dedicated to fostering collaboration and internationalization among its 30 world-leading, research-intensive member universities across six continents.

U21 drives its mission through activities structured around three core pillars: Educational Innovation, Research Engagement, and enhancing the Student Experience. This is supported by an annual calendar of in-person, blended, and virtual programmes designed for faculty, staff, and students.

University College Dublin (UCD)'s involvement with U21 significantly advances its institutional strategy by encouraging innovative practices, promoting teaching and learning inspired by research, and facilitating greater student and staff mobility. UCD has been a member since 2006.

UCD Staff are encouraged to join the Universitas 21 Space on (opens in a new window)Workvivo to receive updates on opportunities available through U21.

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Universitas 21 Members

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At a Glance

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What is Universitas 21?

From Belgium to Chile, South Korea to South Africa, U21 member-led initiatives and programmes are designed to benefit staff, students and member institutions, through sharing resources, learning together and co-designing solutions to our common challenges.
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About U21 in UCD

UCD's Vice-President for Global Engagement, Prof. Dolores O'Riordan, serves as UCD's U21 Senior Leader. The U21 Community is spread across UCD academic and professional units.
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Opportunities for Faculty and Staff

U21 offers a trusted environment where researchers and professional staff at all career stages connect to amplify the reach and impact of their work.
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Opportunities for Students

Every year, around 2000 students participate in our Global Student programmes, providing them with intercultural opportunities and experiences to develop and learn essential, new skills for our interconnected world.
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