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A Choral Celebration of Christmas A Choral Celebration of Christmas performed by the UCD Choral Scholars and the Irish Chamber Ensemble Brass takes place this year on Wednesday 18th, Thursday 19th & Friday 20th December 2013 in Newman University Church, St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2. Tickets €25 each. Book your ticket online at: http://www.ucd.ie/alumni/ |
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New Public Service Sick Leave Scheme A new Public Service Sick Leave Scheme will apply to all staff in the Education Sector with effect from 1 September 2014 – see HR website for details. |
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Grace Period for Retirements prior to 31/08/2014 The Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act allows staff who retire before 31/08/2014 to have their pension calculated on the pay rate in force prior to 01/07/2013. Interested Staff can obtain further information by visiting the HR website. |
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JobBridge, the National Internship Scheme providing work experience placements for interns, is successfully operating in UCD. The programme for the year 2013/2014 is due to end in June 2014. The final deadline for submitting JobBridge Internship Placement Forms for the 2013/2014 programme is Friday 6th December 2013. For more see HR website [http://www.ucd.ie/hr/recruitment/jobbridge/] or email ucdjobbridge@ucd.ie |
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Today, 3 December, is UN International Day of Persons with Disability. Up to 800,000 people in Ireland have a disability. Theme for 2013: "Break Barriers, Open Doors: for an inclusive society and development for all". Relevant Links: http://www.kanchi.org/ http://www.nda.ie/ |
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A revised travel policy was approved by the Budget Review Committee in October 2013 and is now detailed on the Bursar's Office website. The policy will assist staff members in the preparation of travel claims and provides: general information on allowable travel costs; guidance in relation to mileage and subsistence claims, travel advances and travel insurance; supporting documentation required with travel claims and claim approval process; information on use of business class travel. |
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UCD Library Annual Plan 2013/2014 UCD Library Annual Plan 2013/2014 is now available to view on the Library website |
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Check out the Latest News section of the new UCD Learning and Development website to enter our December Quiz. Lots of prizes to be won! All correct entries will also be entered into our Grand Christmas Draw for the super prize of a consultation with Positive Nutrition worth €150. To learn more click here. |
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UCD first third level institute to deploy 10GB connectivity on campus Science East and the new Sutherland School of Law are the first buildings in the Higher Education community to enjoy the fastest internet speed available in Ireland. Read more. |
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Weight loss programme - for your dog! Have you got a portly pet? If so why not join our dog walking group from 1-2pm which will meet in the Veterinary Hospital client car park each Friday in January and February. Free doggy bags for all participants! To find out more click here. |
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The staff e-zine is published on the first Tuesday of the month during the academic term by the University Relations Office. |
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