Organisation: University College Dublin

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<p>Robin Lewando and Dr Michelle McKeown (University College Cork), Dr Aaron Potito (University of Galway), and Dr Andrew Tighe (University College Dublin) collecting the sediment core at Three Lakes, County Cork. Pictures: Sarah Jane Power (University College Dublin) and Cathal Gannon (University College Cork)</p>

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16,000 years’ worth of stories to uncover from sediment in a West Cork lake

In search of Ireland's ancient past by recovering and examining sedimentary ancient DNA (sedaDNA)

<p>Some 493 beds will be provided at University College Dublin, while 405 and 116 beds will be constructed at Dublin City University and Maynooth University respectively.</p>

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Government to provide €100m for student accommodation

<p>Of the missing, 19 are young people who were separated from families while seeking international protection. Picture: File Pictrure/PA</p>

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Almost 30 children in State care have disappeared this year, with whereabouts of 22 still unknown

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Low screening means STI rates could be much higher

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Met Éireann and UCD join forces to use AI in weather forecasting

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UCC and UCD found to be among world's most sustainable universities

Watch live: Ireland's first-ever satellite blasts off into space from California

Once EIRSAT-1 reaches space, it will carry out three experiments into space and report data back to a command centre on the UCD campus

Fri, 01 Dec, 2023

Earth and Moon. Space view,Universe Concept.

Ireland's first-ever satellite set for launch into space this month

The miniature cube EIRSAT-1 satellite was first selected by the ESA back in 2017, and it has been under development since

Tue, 07 Nov, 2023

Universities spend almost €850k on business class airfares

UCD had the highest spend of the seven universities

Tue, 22 Aug, 2023

Critical that every effort is made to mitigate risks of child sexual abuse

The sexual exploitation of children in care is often hidden and difficult for many of us to identify, let alone understand, writes Mary Canning

Sat, 24 Jun, 2023

Worried young school girl studying at home

Children's perception of homework 'grows more negative with time'

Boys and girls both share 'dubious views' on the value of homework to their learning, a study finds

Tue, 20 Jun, 2023

Official opening of the new Garda Control Centre for Dublin Metropolitan Region

More than two-thirds of newly registered vets qualified outside of Ireland

Just 80 vets who registered with the Veterinary Council of Ireland last year received their qualification from UCD, currently the only third-level institution in the country to offer veterinary training

Thu, 11 May, 2023

'Whatever he did, he did it in the John Miller way': Tributes paid to former director of Cork Vision Centre

John X Miller is remembered for his contribution to Cork’s civic, creative, and diplomatic presence

Fri, 17 Feb, 2023

Eight times more people died of Covid among communities with high vaccine hesitancy

Education and outreach, not pressure, can help vaccination in poorer areas

Wed, 11 Jan, 2023

UCD reports six personal data breaches to watchdog

University had expenditure of €6.6m in the year to September 2021 that was not compliant with procurement regulations

Sun, 01 Jan, 2023

Irish researchers lead European disinformation battle

Project 'Vigilant' will work with four European countries to equip them with tools to better tackle disinformation online

Wed, 16 Nov, 2022

Phoenix Park deer born heavier due to visitor feeding that risks 'begging' becoming a danger

'In 10 years, if actions are not taken, you could end up with deer that consistently harass people'

Fri, 05 Aug, 2022

Mobile phone with red hearts flying from the screen - paper illustration image concept for online dating, dating apps

The key to success in online dating? Asking questions and getting that number fast

Analysis of two million dating app chats shows people respond to first messages on average after 2.4 days, and that half of all messages get no response

Thu, 23 Jun, 2022

A crucifix on a book against the background of a chalkboard

Colm O'Connor: Protection of religious rights in all schools is a concern

The need for substantial divestment through transparent public processes is increasingly clear, writes Colm O’Connor

Thu, 27 Jan, 2022

UCD academic 'heartened, in a strange way' by further sexual harassment complaints at college

Aoibhinn Ní'Shúilleabháin says it shows more people are coming forward

Thu, 23 Dec, 2021

a woman sitting on ground with arm around lower head, sexual violence , sexual abuse, human trafficking concept

Removing barriers to assist disclosure of child sexual abuse

We need to develop societies and structures that encourage victims to come forward, facilitate them doing so, and support them throughout, writes Joseph Mooney

Fri, 08 Oct, 2021

More accurate breast cancer test could be available in two years

By more accurately predicting the risk of cancer recurring, the test will help clinicians and patients to decide whether chemotherapy is required or not

Thu, 24 Jun, 2021

Two cancer research projects receive funding boost from charity

Researchers at University College Dublin and the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland are working on multiple myeloma

Wed, 31 Mar, 2021

Depression, alcohol and domestic violence abuse stock

Fears tighter Covid restrictions will see spike in domestic violence

Referrals to Tusla for emotional abuse continue to rise

Sat, 17 Oct, 2020

UCD Students' Union claims students telling them their courses will be 'fully online'

The college has not issued timetables yet but its website says it will "aim to provide as much face-to-face teaching as possible"

Thu, 03 Sep, 2020

Egyptian student is Smedias' Journalist of the Year

An Egyptian student has been named Journalist of the Year at the National Student Media Awards (Smedias).

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

New Taoiseach promises to work for decent farm incomes and a sustainable rural future

Agriculture, food and the marine will remain a priority, both as central to rural society and as a major economic pillar, said Taoiseach Micheál Martin as he confirmed his appointment by the President, in the Dail last week.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

Community sanctions more effective than prison say experts

There is "a growing body of evidence" that community sanctions are more effective than prison terms in reducing reoffending among criminals.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

Letter to the Editor: Opening the pubs is a precipitous move

We are alarmed at the decision to allow pubs that serve food to reopen on June 29.

Sat, 27 Jun, 2020

Irish universities rise in world rankings despite facing 'unprecedented challenges’

Irish universities have regained some of the ground lost following years of decline in new world university rankings, but it comes at a time of ‘unprecedented challenges’ for the sector.

Wed, 10 Jun, 2020

Donal Hickey: Our parks need boost of green energy

One of the good things emerging from the coronavirus crisis is that so many people have come to appreciate the value of parks, open public spaces, forests and walks in wild areas.

Sun, 31 May, 2020

More beaches up to standard but pollution problems persist in Dublin

A beach at Merrion Strand in Dublin has become the first in Ireland to be declassified as a bathing area due to persistent pollution issues.

Tue, 26 May, 2020

This Much I Know: Dr Cara Augustenborg, environmental scientist

I went to Hanford high school in the US, there is a joke that we all glow in the dark.

Mon, 25 May, 2020

Catherine Shanahan: Unflappable Tony Holohan’s bedside manner calms an uneasy nation

Dr Tony Holohan seemingly has few faults yet his self-belief may lead to his downfall writes Catherine Shanahan

Sat, 04 Apr, 2020

'We all should be prepared to do whatever we can': Lawyer switching careers to help fight Covid-19

Simon Mills, a senior counsel specialising in medical law is hoping to 'swap' gowns to be on-call for Ireland as part of the national Covid-19 response.

Thu, 19 Mar, 2020

From farm to the field of play

Irish women’s hockey captain Katie Mullan’s farming experience has had a positive impact on her sporting career, writes Ray Ryan

Sun, 08 Mar, 2020

Secret Diary of an Irish Teacher: lauding the work of women

“I'm not letting that get anywhere near my nan,” blurts an emotional Dave. We’re discussing coronavirus in class.

Fri, 06 Mar, 2020

Secrets to success of Ireland's Pritzker Prize laureates

Eve Kelliher looks at the creative ethos underpinning the work of Pritzker Prize laureates Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara

Fri, 06 Mar, 2020

UCC students protesting against rent hikes believe they'll be camped for another week

Students camping out day and night in protest at proposed incoming rent hikes at accommodation owned by their university believe they will remain in their tents on-campus for at least another week.

Thu, 27 Feb, 2020

Students pitch tents on UCC quad in rent protest

Students protesting a proposed rent hike at University College Cork (UCC) occupied the Quad today by pitching several tents and vowing to stay put until the policy is reversed.

Tue, 25 Feb, 2020

Elephant in the clinic: Helpline offers support to vets with mental health difficulties

Veterinary medicine is a demanding career, leading to mental health problems for some vets.

Fri, 21 Feb, 2020

GRAPEVINE: Children and Youth Funds pay tribute to 14 valuable projects

Social Innovation Fund Ireland has praised the 14 charitable groups awarded supports worth €9.5m under the Children and Youth Education Fund.

Fri, 21 Feb, 2020

Student protests over threatened rent rises

Amidst a series of rent hikes at universities across the country, students at University College Dublin (UCD) staged a sit-in in protest of what they described as the “commercialisation” of third-level education.

Thu, 20 Feb, 2020

‘Wrong’ to film Star Wars at Skellig Michael

Former manager has misgivings about using the historic site for commercial filming, says Noel Baker.

Tue, 04 Feb, 2020

Essential deadline dates for this year’s CAO applicants

Laurie O’Flynn takes you through the essential CAO deadlines for 2020.

Tue, 07 Jan, 2020

60% of women at refuge suffered at least two adverse childhood events

Almost 60% of women surveyed at a refuge had at least two adverse childhood experiences, led by emotional abuse but with physical abuse and domestic alcohol abuse pronounced in many cases.

Thu, 26 Dec, 2019

Business movers: Kevin Davidson appointed as the new MD of BMW Group Ireland.

Here is a selection of people who have begun interesting new roles with companies in Ireland.

Thu, 12 Dec, 2019

Lack of funding prevents roll-out of Chinese as school subject

A sizeable number of principals are interested in introducing Mandarin Chinese as a subject, however a lack of qualified teachers, timetabling issues, and the absence of financial support prevents them from doing so.

Wed, 04 Dec, 2019

AI and it's growing impact on daily life

Funding of €12m for CeADAR, Ireland’s national centre for Applied Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI), was recently announced by Enterprise Ireland to accelerate the development and deployment of AI, data analytics and machine learning.

Tue, 19 Nov, 2019

‘This is just total ignorance from GAA’s higher powers’

Former Dublin footballer Ger Brennan is fearful scheduling changes to the Sigerson Cup and All-Ireland U20 football championship could lead to young players dropping out of college.

Wed, 13 Nov, 2019