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AHSS 2024 Grant 23Apr
UCD AHSS 2024/2025 Grant Awarded to Two Nursing Projects

Two of the tour grants were awarded to the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems research projects in this year's College of Health and Agricultural Sciences AHSS Grant.

The Great Debate News Headline 17Apr
Higher Diploma in Mental Health Nursing Great Debate 2025

The Higher Diploma in Mental Health Nursing class of 2024 hosted the annual "Great Debate" on Thursday 17th April marking their final assessment for their programme.,

Headline: Sigma Theta Tau Webinar with John Gilmore 15Apr
Dr John Gilmore Highlights LGBTQ+ Health Equity in Global Nursing Webinar

Dr John Gilmore, Assistant Professor at the UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, recently led an international webinar hosted by Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.
Exploring Europe Through Erasmus+: UCD student Anna Tcacenco, embarked on an Academic Adventure Abroad. 10Apr
Exploring Europe Through Erasmus+: UCD student Anna Tcacenco, embarked on an Academic Adventure Abroad.

UCD student Anna Tcacenco's shares about her Erasmus+ journey in Belgium, answering questions about adapting to a new culture, overcoming language barriers, and exploring different models of care. From snowy adventures to clinical placements, she reflects on a rewarding experience and encourages others to take part in the programme.
Lunch and Learn webinar 25Mar
Lunch and Learn Webinar - Taught Graduate Programmes Enrolling 2025

We will host a webinar on 25th March 2025 from 1 - 2.30pm to provide information about taught graduate programme enrolling for September 2025. Come along to hear from expert lecturers, find out about the application process and ask questions.

Prof. Opiola McCauley Visit 21Mar
Renowned Columbia University Assoc. Prof. Sabrina Opiola McCauley visits UCD

On the 18th and 19th March, the School were delighted to host Assoc. Prof. Opiola McCauley for a number of networking and knowledge exchange activities with our Children's nursing team and students.

QS World University Rankings 2025 Headline 14Mar
UCD Nursing now ranked Top 44 in the World in the QS World University Rankings 2025

The QS World University Rankings 2025 were released earlier this month, marking a 9-place jump for the School to be ranked 44th in the world.
External Examiner Advert 14Mar
Position Available: Subject External Examiner for Adult General Nursing at University College Dublin.

External Examiner sought for the Advanced Practice Nursing, Prescription of Medication and Referring for Radiological Procedure Programmes
Clinical Skills Suite Launch Headline 20Feb
Prof. Orla Feely, UCD President Opens New State-of-art Clinical Simulation Suite

Prof. Feely officially opened the new Clinical Simulation Suite at a special event on Wednesday 19th February with over 60 guests from clinical partner sites and UCD faculty.
Midwifery Students Wexford General 12Feb
Tackling the Cost of Living Crisis: Midwifery Students Undertaking Their 36-Week Internship in Wexford General Hospital

Through collaborative efforts and a labour of foresight two SNMHS Midwifery students living locally to Wexford General will be able to undertake their final year 36-week internship for the first time, saving on travel and accommodation.
John Gilmore Fulbright Emerging Leaders hightlight 31Jan
Dr. John Gilmore awarded prestigious Fulbright Ireland US Alumni Emerging Leader Award

The award, presented by US Embassy Chief of Mission Michael Clausen, highlights Dr Gilmore’s dedication to making healthcare fairer and more accessible to all, particularly for LGBTQ+ communities and other marginalised groups.
PhD student to Compete on the Global Stage in the U21 Three Minute Thesis Competition 11Dec
PhD student to Compete on the Global Stage in the U21 Three Minute Thesis Competition

We are delighted to share that Melissa Kinch, who recently represented UCD at the prestigious IUA National Three Minute Thesis Competition, is now competing in the global Universitas 21 (U21) Three Minute Thesis Competition. Full story...
UCD Hosts Symposium: The Practice Mirror - Shaping Nursing and Midwifery Education Through Reflection 09Dec
UCD Hosts Symposium: The Practice Mirror - Shaping Nursing and Midwifery Education Through Reflection

On 4th December 2024, the UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery, and Health Systems hosted the ‘Shaping Nursing and Midwifery Education Through Reflection’ symposium, welcoming more than 40 colleagues from practice learning partner sites.

School staff recognised at CHAS College Teaching Awards for 2023/2024 28Nov
School staff recognised at CHAS College Teaching Awards for 2023/2024

We were delighted to see four staff members from the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems awarded in last week's CHAS College Teaching Awards for 2023/2024. Full article...
Nursing and Midwifery Students Recognised at UCD Community Student Volunteering Awards 26Nov
Nursing and Midwifery Students Recognised at UCD Community Student Volunteering Awards

Last week saw 90 UCD students, including several of our own, recognised at the Community Volunteering Awards for their exceptional contributions to the community. Read on...
Alumni Story: An Interview with Tegan Kavanagh, Registered Midwife 18Nov
Alumni Story: An Interview with Tegan Kavanagh, Registered Midwife

After completing her Leaving Certificate, Tegan joined UCD to complete her BSc in Midwifery, graduating with first class honours. An award-winning student, she is now a registered midwife working on the Labour and Birthing Unit at the National Maternity Hospital (NMH). Read her story...
UCD PhD Candidate Melissa Kinch Shines at National Three Minute Thesis Competition 14Nov
UCD PhD Candidate Melissa Kinch Shines at National Three Minute Thesis Competition

UCD is proud to congratulate third-year PhD candidate Melissa Kinch who represented the university at the prestigious Three Minute Thesis national competition. Full article...
Dr. John Gilmore Appointed to the Editorial Board of the Journal of Advanced Nursing 12Nov
Dr. John Gilmore Appointed to the Editorial Board of the Journal of Advanced Nursing

UCD Assistant Professor in Nursing, Dr. John Gilmore has been appointed to the Editorial Board of the prestigious Journal of Advanced Nursing (JAN). Read more...
World Mental Health Day 2024 07Oct
World Mental Health Day 2024

Join us in the Health Sciences Building (Ground Floor) for mindfulness and light refreshments in aid of World Mental Health Day!
Website News Headline 450 x 280 04Oct
11th Annual National Lean Healthcare Symposium

Abstract submissions are open for the 11th Annual National Lean Healthcare Symposium. Read on for more information.
Vacancy: Temporary Lecturer/Assist Prof in General Nursing 24Sep
Vacancy: Temporary Lecturer/Assist Prof in General Nursing

Applications are invited for a temporary part-time post of a Lecturer/Assistant Professor in General Nursing within UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems. Read on...
Suicide Prevention_Website News Headline 450 x 280 11Sep
UCD to Help Launch Trial for Undergraduate Suicide Prevention Module

In line with September being World Suicide Prevention Month, the National Suicide Research Foundation and the HSE National Office for Suicide Prevention are recruiting students to participate in an important trial...
UG Orientation Headline 03Sep
Undergraduate Orientation - Wednesday 4th - Thursday 5th September

We look forward to welcoming our 2024 undergraduate students to your UCD Orientation on Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th September. 
Taught Graduate Orientation - Monday 2nd September 02Sep
Taught Graduate Orientation - Monday 2nd September

Taught Graduate 2024 Orientation Schedule - Monday 2nd September. Click for more information.
Alumni Story: An Interview with Eithne Mullen, Director of Strategy, Transformation & Improvement for the Ireland East Hospital Group 27Aug
Alumni Story: An Interview with Eithne Mullen, Director of Strategy, Transformation & Improvement for the Ireland East Hospital Group

Having successfully graduated from UCD's Professional Certificate in Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems in 2014, Eithne Mullen is the Director of Strategy, Transformation & Improvement for the Ireland East Hospital Group. Eithne leads. Read her story...
Family Care Image_1 26Aug
DEADLINE EXTENSION: PhD Scholarship in Family Caregiving

The UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems (SNMHS) and UCD Centre for Interdisciplinary Research, Education, and Innovation in Health Systems (UCD IRIS) is offering a full-time PhD Scholarship with registration commencing in January 2025. Find out more...
News Headline 2024 International Research Conference 22Aug
2nd International Research Conference 22nd - 23rd August 2024

Find out more about the School's 2024 International Research Conference held at UCD Belfield.
Alumni Story: An Interview with Winnifred Abodunrin, Registered Nurse at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital 02Aug
Alumni Story: An Interview with Winnifred Abodunrin, Registered Nurse at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital

Winnifred Abodunrin, a first class Honours Graduate from UCD and registered nurse, is currently working at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital on the cardiothoracic surgical ward. Here she tells us about her journey into nursing and what she's been doing since graduating...
Construction Underway for New, State of the Art Simulation Facilities.\n\n 31Jul
Construction Underway for New, State of the Art Simulation Facilities.

The School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems is delighted to announce that work is underway for development of a designated Simulation Suite and additional simulation facilities.

Alumni Story: An Interview with Catherine O\'Brien, Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner Cancer Survivorship 26Jul
Alumni Story: An Interview with Catherine O'Brien, Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner Cancer Survivorship

Catherine is a UCD graduate, Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner Cancer Survivorship, a member of the National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) survivorship steering committee, award winner and PhD student. Read on...
JG_RTE News Item 17Jul
Dr John Gilmore Discusses LGBTQ+ Healthcare Needs on RTÉ's Out and Proud Series

UCD's Dr John Gilmore recently featured on a special episode of RTÉ's acclaimed Out and Proud series. Hosted by Trevor Keegan, the episode focused on the pressing health and wellbeing needs of the LGBTQ+ community in Ireland.
Midwifery Vacancy - Item 11Jul
Position Available: Subject External Examiner for Midwifery

We are looking to appoint a Subject External Examiner for Midwifery (Undergraduate and Postgraduate) within the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems. Find out more...
Vacancy July_News Item 02Jul
Position Available: Subject External Examiner for Adult General Nursing at UCD

UCD School of Nursing Midwifery and Health Systems is seeking to appoint a Subject External Examiner for our Taught Graduate Programmes in Cancer Nursing, Chronic Illness Management and Diabetes Care. Read for more...
Emergency Nursing News Item 27Jun
PhD Scholarship in Trauma and Emergency Nursing

The UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems (SNMHS) and UCD Centre for Interdisciplinary Research, Education, and Innovation in Health Systems (UCD IRIS) is offering a full-time PhD Scholarship with registration commencing in January 2025. Find out more...
Teamwork 25Jun
PhD Scholarship in Interprofessional Education

The UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery, and Health Systems (SNMHS) and UCD Centre for Interdisciplinary Research, Education, and Innovation in Health Systems (UCD IRIS) is offering a full-time PhD Scholarship with registration commencing in January 2025. Find out more...
Tawainese_TV_Headline 17Jun
Dr. John Gilmore Speaks on Inclusive Healthcare to Taiwanese National TV

Dr. John Gilmore, Assistant Professor in Nursing engaged with Taiwan's National Hakka TV station to discuss the significant strides in LGBTQ+ rights and healthcare inclusivity in Ireland.

News Headline_Kate Frazer 17Jun
UCD’s Associate Professor Kate Frazer named 2024/2025 Fulbright Awardee.

Last week, UCD Associate Professor Kate Frazer featured amongst the prestigious Fulbright schemes 21 awardees as a 2024 Fulbright-HRB HealthImpact Scholar.
Vacancy_June 2024_resize 15Jun
Vacancy: Subject External Examiner for Adult General Nursing

UCD School of Nursing Midwifery and Health Systems is seeking to appoint a Subject External Examiner for the BSc General Nursing programme. This appointment will be for four years starting from September 2024.
Dave Ryan_News Headline 14Jun
Alumni Story: An Interview with Dave Ryan, RGN specialising in Palliative Care

Dave Ryan is a fully qualified Registered General Nurse (5 years PQE) who has also completed specialist education in palliative care. Here he tells us a little bit more about his story, how he came to study nursing and his career since…

Chemsex_HIV_Event_News Item 07Jun
From HIV to Chemsex: What Can Queers Teach Us About Morality?

On June 7th, the UCD IRIS Centre for Interdisciplinary Research Education and Innovation in Health Systems hosted a compelling event titled "From HIV to Chemsex: What Can Queers Teach Us About Morality?"
News Headline From HIV to Chemsex 07Jun
Event: From HIV to Chemsex: What Can Queers Teach Us About Morality?

Join us for an insightful exploration into the intersection of queerness, healthcare ethics, and morality with Dr. Maurice Nagington at the UCD Health Sciences Centre. Dr. Nagington, a lecturer in nursing at the University of Manchester, brings his extensive research on HIV and chemsex to the forefront of discussion.
Chris O'Dwyer General Nursing Student 21May
Student Story: An Interview with Chris O'Dwyer, UCD General Nursing (2/2)

In part two of our interview with second-year General Nursing student Chris O’Dwyer, they talk about a typical day as a student nurse and also give some useful insight for anyone considering starting studies as a mature learner…
Chris O'Dwyer General Nursing Student 16May
Student Story: An Interview with Chris O'Dwyer, UCD General Nursing (1/2)

Chris O’Dwyer is a second year General Nursing student at UCD. In this article, Chris tells us how they came to study nursing as a mature learner, what they think makes a good general nurse and a little bit more about their journey so far…
MH_Great Debate_Headline 18Apr
Congratulations to Tracey McDonagh and Participants of the Inaugural Higher Diploma in Mental Health Nursing Great Debate

The UCD School of Nursing and Midwifery extends its heartfelt congratulations to Tracey McDonagh, Assistant Professor and Programme Director for UCD’s Higher Diploma in Mental Health Nursing, and all those involved in the successful inaugural Higher Diploma in Mental Health Nursing Great Debate held on 16th April.
UCD Nova Award Fiona 11Apr
Dean of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems Receives 2024 NovaUCD Consultancy of the Year Award

Prof. Fiona Timmins was awarded a NovaUCD Consultancy of the Year Award for championing and delivering key consultancy projects which have a high level of national and international collaboration and impact that serve to increase the reputation of UCD.

QS Rankings 2024 10Apr
UCD Nursing receives 1st in Ireland ranking for Employer Reputation in the 2024 QS University Rankings

The 2024 QS World University Rankings have been released. UCD places 3rd in Ireland for Nursing and leads in Employer Reputation across Irish universities.
LGBTQ Symposium 2024 News Headline 29Feb
Advancing LGBTQIA+ Health: Insights from the UCD Symposium

UCD LGBTQI+ Health Symposium 2024 took place on 29th February 2024. We share some insights from the speakers at the event.
News Headline Rachel Kenna Visit 22Feb
Rachel Kenna, Chief Nursing Officer visits UCD for a fireside chat with Prof. Maria Brenner

We were delighted to welcome Rachel Kenna, Chief Nursing Officer, Department of Health for a fireside chat event facilitated by Prof. Maria Brenner
News Headline Sean P Teeling Fellowship 26Jan
UCD Registrar announces Dr. Sean P. Teeling as one of the 2023-25 Teaching and Academic Development Fellows

Dr. Teeling is appointed, along with seven other recipients by the UCD Registrar as a Teaching and Academic Development Fellow in a special ceremony held earlier this month.
News Headline J Drennan Health Impact Award 25Jan
Prof. Jonathan Drennan wins UCD 2023 Research Impact Award

Prof. Jonathan Drennan was recognised for his research, along with a team of collaborators at a special ceremony held by UCD Research. The safe staff nursing framework developed is now national policy helping patients safety and staff well-being.
News Headline Laserina award 15Jan
The European Pain Federation EFIC announces new award in memory of Prof. Laserina O'Connor

This new award will be give to the highest scoring participant in the Examination for the European Diploma in Pain Nursing.
Freda Browne Website News Headline 10Apr
The UCD Health Affairs Academic Health Science System (AHSS) Grant for 2023-2024

The UCD Health Affairs Academic Health Science System (AHSS) Grant for 2023-2024 has been awarded to several high-impact projects aimed at advancing healthcare education and innovation. Read on...
News Headline Welcoming BHGH 15Dec
UCD welcome representatives from the Beijing Huatong Guokang Hospital

UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems welcomed a delegation from the Beijing Huatong Guokang Hospital, signing an agreement for ongoing collaboration.
News Headline Sarah Cosgrave 24Nov
Alumni Story: An Interview with Sarah Cosgrave RANP Older Persons

Sarah Cosgrave is a Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner (RANP) for Older Persons working in the Older Persons Day Hospital in St. Vincent’s University Hospital (SVUH).

News Headline Person centred Lean Six Sigma 15Nov
Person-centred Lean Six Sigma Model Launched

The Person-centred Lean Six Sigma Model was officially launched at the 10th Lean Healthcare Symposium in Croke Park on 10th November.
News Headline NMBI Debate 13Nov
UCD Host the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) National Student Midwife Debate

On 10th November, UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems were delighted to host the NMBI National Student Midwife Debate in the Fitzgerald Chamber, UCD Student Centre. Six student midwives, one from each of the six education bodies that provide midwifery education, competed in two teams to debate the motion with one student midwife voted Best Speaker.
News headline Lean Healthcare Symposium 10Nov
10th Annual Lean Healthcare Symposium held at Croke Park

The 10th Annual Lean Healthcare Symposium took place in Croke Park on 10th November welcoming over 200 delegates from health centres in Ireland and abroad.
News Headline UCD Volunteering Awards 08Nov
Five SNMHS Students recognised at the UCD Community Volunteering Awards 2023

Congratulations to the five UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems students who were awarded prizes for community volunteering activities in a special ceremony in early November.
Alumni Story ST 29Sep
Alumni Story: An Interview with Sinead Thompson BSc Midwifery

Sinead is currently working with the National Women and Infants Health Programme (NWIHP) as Project Coordinator for the Implementation of the National Standards for Antenatal Education in Ireland 2020.

News Headline Tonda Hughes 28Sep
Visit of Professor Tonda Hughes to the School of Nursing, Midwifery, and Health Systems at UCD

We were delighted to welcome Distinguished Professor Tonda Hughes, from Columbia University New York, a renowned expert in sexual and gender minority health research.
Alumni Lisa Murphy 07Sep
Alumni Story: An Interview with Lisa Murphy ADON in Older Persons

I went into nursing straight from school. We were the last class to complete the Diploma in Nursing (2001-2004) and we were the first nursing class to enter nursing via the CAO system. I trained in St Vincent’s University Hospital while completing my nursing diploma in UCD.
Alumni Jean Doherty 06Sep
Alumni Story: An Interview with Jean Doherty Research Midwife

Jean Doherty is a Registered Midwife working in the National Maternity Hospital. Jean commenced her BSc Midwifery in National Maternity Hospital and UCD in 2010 as a mature student and qualified as a midwife in 2014 with a first class honours.
Taught Grad Orientation 2023 05Sep
Taught Graduate Orientation 5th September 2023

Taught Graduate Orientation 2023 Recording.
News Headline John Gilmore Leargas 16Aug
Dr. John Gilmore Appointed as Chair of Léargas - The Exchange Bureau

Dr. John P Gilmore is appointed by the Minister of Further and Higher Education as the Chair of the Léargas Board.

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