Dean of Graduate Studies
Paul McCabe is Dean of Graduate Studies at UCD. He is an Associate Professor of Plant Cell Biology, and an active researcher and supervisor. His field of research is programmed cell death and the biotechnology of medicinal products from plants. He obtained his BSc and PhD from Maynooth University and has undertaken graduate and postgraduate research in Szeged Biological Research Centre, Michigan State University, University College London and the University of Oxford.
Head of Graduate Research and Strategic Development
Emer supports UCD’s graduate research education policy and strategy development, which aligns to the National Framework for Doctoral Education. Emer can provide advice in all aspects of graduate education and governance of graduate education in the University.
Head of Graduate Studies and Research Strategy
Janet oversees research supervisor support and development through the implementation of a support framework at UCD. She delivers the University-wide Research Supervisor Support and Development programme (RSSDp) and leads on strategic initiatives supporting the recognition, enhancement and professionalisation of research supervisory practice. Janet is the current Vice President of ORPHEUS.
Graduate Education Project Officer
Elizabeth has responsibility for planning, management and successful delivery of a variety of project initiatives relating to institutional educational strategy and policy and regulatory development.
Graduate Education Project Officer
Sam manages specialist projects in the areas of research student experience, and supervisor support and professional development, and provides technical support in the areas of IT, web and communications.
Graduate Research Programme Manager
Ciara oversees the administration of the Graduate Research Board (GRB) and the governance model for graduate research students. She is also key to the development of resources for staff as well as logistics and communications for the GRB.
Graduate Research Administrator
Aisling supports colleagues within the College of Engineering and Architecture and the College of Health and Agricultural Sciences on Board-related matters.
Graduate Research Administrator
Jennifer supports colleagues within the College of Science and the College of Social Sciences and Law on Board-related matters.
Graduate Research Administrator
Nicola supports colleagues within the College of Arts and Humanities and the College of Business on Board-related matters.
Student Adviser (UCD Student Advisory Service)
Eamonn is based in the UCD Student Advisory Service and is dedicated to supporting graduate research students. He can assist students to find pathways to deal with personal, social and emotional issues and can provide advice on UCD policies, procedure and services.
Career & Skills Consultant (UCD Careers Network)
Tara focuses on the mobility of Research Master's and Doctoral Candidates beyond the PhD. She does so by delivering a programme of professional skills training, one-to-one guidance and employer networking opportunities, to enhance researcher competitiveness in a global environment.
View more information on the new Graduate Research Board
Review the key elements involved in all research programmes at UCD
A useful summary of guidance and policies on graduate research programmes at UCD
View the UCD Graduate Prospectus