2017 Archive
- The 5th Workshop in Devices, Materials and Structures
- 2017 NUI Awards names two UCD Engineering Students
- UCD Engineer named as IT & Tech Professional of the Year 2017
- Barry Brophy Interview on Tubridy Show with Dave Fanning
- Technology for all: towards truly inclusive design
- 3D printing to revolutionise medical devices
- IRC Images of Research
- CFP VSMM2017 International Conference
- Congratulations to Bo Zhang for passing her PhD Viva
- BOC Gases supports research and development in UCD
- UCD Mechanical Engineering PhD student wins ASHRAE award
- Understanding the risks engineers take
- Annual Teaching Awards BBQ
- Professor Gerry Byrne receives the Fraunhofer Thaler Award
- Universal Design Grand Challenge
- UCD engineers named among Ten Outstanding Young People in Ireland
- ENBIO Secures €650,000 Contract with European Space Agency
- Science Foundation Ireland to Invest in 4 New research centres
- Inclusive design to help people with autism and intellectual disabilities
- Final Year PhD candidate Bo Zhang wins Dublin Datathon
- Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe features UCD Engineer Colin Keogh
- Professor David FitzPatrick awarded 23rd RAMI Silver Medal
Venue, Accomodation and Travel
Wednesday, 13 December, 2023
Venue of the workshop
The venue of the workshop the George Moore Auditorium, O'Brien Centre for Science, University College Dublin, Ireland.
A tour of UCD is available here:
The university is on the national road N11 and is well-served by the bus routes (Bus 145, 46a are popular). From Dublin Airport, you can take the Aircoach Route 700 to come to the venue. You can buy tickets online or on the bus. A more expensive option is to take a taxi from Dublin Airport to UCD. The venue is also a short walk from Sydney Parade and Booterstown Dart (Dublin Area Rapid Transit, train station) stops. For public transport, you can use ticketing machines for Dart and coins on buses.
However, an easier option is to obtain a Leap Card for visitors. (opens in a new window)Click here for details.
Address: University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Hotels
There are several hotels and Bed and Breakfasts in Dublin near UCD or in the city centre. Visitors might also want to consider the seaside location of Dun Laoghaire for their stay. UCD is well-connected by bus from City Centre and Dun Laoghaire.
Standard websites like (opens in a new window)www.hotels.com, (opens in a new window)www.booking.com or (opens in a new window)www.bandbireland.com provide information, rates, availabilities and amenities in relation to accommodation.
Climate
The daytime temperature of Dublin in April in 2017 has been from +10 to +16 degree Celsius during daytime and between +3 and +10 degree Celsius at night. Rain is a part and parcel of Ireland, but when the sun shines, it is stunning. Therefore, it is highly recommended to check weather forecasts before you pack, or bring warm clothes and umbrella/rain jacket with you.
Sightseeing
There is plenty to see and do in Dublin and in Ireland – right from historical walks to the Great Atlantic Way.
Some relevant websites in this regard are: (opens in a new window)www.failteireland.ie; (opens in a new window)www.irishtourism.com; (opens in a new window)www.visitdublin.com