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New research examines the development of education policy in Ireland 1990-2025 27Jan
New research examines the development of education policy in Ireland 1990-2025

Paper calls for a major expansion of policy-making capacity across the Department of Education, with enhanced support for school-level agency.
The hidden microbial communities that shape health in space 22Jan
The hidden microbial communities that shape health in space

New study co-led by UCD explores the role of biofilms in health during long-duration spaceflight, and how spaceflight research can reshape our understanding of these microbial communities on Earth.
Foundations of Data Science Winter Symposium 2026 16Jan
Foundations of Data Science Winter Symposium 2026

The Research Ireland Centre for Research Training (CRT) in Foundations of Data Science hosted its annual winter symposium at O’Reilly Hall in UCD on 14-15 January.

CeADAR to receive €5.7M for phase two of EU programme 09Jan
CeADAR to receive €5.7M for phase two of EU programme

CeADAR, Ireland’s National Centre for AI, to receive €5.7 million funding for phase two of the centre's European Digital Innovation Hub programme, which helps SMEs and public sector organisations adopt AI.
Breastfeeding may lower mothers’ later life depression and anxiety risks\n 09Jan
Breastfeeding may lower mothers’ later life depression and anxiety risks

Findings of an observational study, published in the open access journal BMJ Open, showed breastfeeding may lower mothers’ later life depression and anxiety risks for up to 10 years after pregnancy.
€3M investment for mental health research announced 08Jan
€3M investment for mental health research announced

A new all-island Collaborative Research Network in Mental Health will be established as part of the investment awarded by the HRB, announced by Minister of State with responsibility for mental health Mary Butler, TD.
Lifestyle interventions in pregnancy proven to reduce gestational diabetes risk 07Jan
Lifestyle interventions in pregnancy proven to reduce gestational diabetes risk

UCD researcher is co-author on largest study to date demonstrating the significant benefits of lifestyle interventions in reducing the risk of gestational diabetes.
A new path to citizen collaboration in urban planning 05Jan
A new path to citizen collaboration in urban planning

Engaged research: Dundrum by Design is a partnership in action between the community, academia and local government, and an Initiative by PROBONO EU.

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