UCD Centre for Digital Policy
@ucddigitalpolicy.bsky.social
An academic research centre on all aspects of tech and digital policy. Part of UCD School of Information and Communication Studies. Dublin, Ireland. https://digitalpolicy.ie/
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Thanks to everyone who took part in our #FORSEE workshop in Budapest, together with @ucddigitalpolicy.bsky.social! The group dug into how AI is affecting rights, inclusion, and public interest work, and how civil society can shape the AI landscape.
#AIGovernance #DigitalPolicy #CivilSociety #AI
#AIGovernance #DigitalPolicy #CivilSociety #AI
November 18, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Thanks to everyone who took part in our #FORSEE workshop in Budapest, together with @ucddigitalpolicy.bsky.social! The group dug into how AI is affecting rights, inclusion, and public interest work, and how civil society can shape the AI landscape.
#AIGovernance #DigitalPolicy #CivilSociety #AI
#AIGovernance #DigitalPolicy #CivilSociety #AI
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As our debate on access rights draws to a close, STEPHEN WYBER examines the position of research institutions and argues that research must be recognised as a top-level policy priority.
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@ucddigitalpolicy.bsky.social @bjjuette.bsky.social
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November 24, 2025 at 12:07 PM
As our debate on access rights draws to a close, STEPHEN WYBER examines the position of research institutions and argues that research must be recognised as a top-level policy priority.
verfassungsblog.de/research-lib...
@ucddigitalpolicy.bsky.social @bjjuette.bsky.social
verfassungsblog.de/research-lib...
@ucddigitalpolicy.bsky.social @bjjuette.bsky.social
We were delighted to host Jennifer Waters, a PhD candidate from our Digital Policy Centre last Wednesday for an engaging discussion on AI integration in Irish public services.
November 17, 2025 at 11:46 AM
We were delighted to host Jennifer Waters, a PhD candidate from our Digital Policy Centre last Wednesday for an engaging discussion on AI integration in Irish public services.
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Today, we launch our debate “Enabling Access, Fostering Innovation: Towards a Digital Knowledge Agenda in Europe”. CHRISTOPHE GEIGER and DAMIAN BOESELAGER open the discussion, highlighting why reforms of the EU copyright law regime are essential.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Today, we launch our debate “Enabling Access, Fostering Innovation: Towards a Digital Knowledge Agenda in Europe”. CHRISTOPHE GEIGER and DAMIAN BOESELAGER open the discussion, highlighting why reforms of the EU copyright law regime are essential.
verfassungsblog.de/eu-digital-k...
verfassungsblog.de/eu-digital-k...
Postdoc opportunity ahead!
Postdoctoral Researcher on GenAI in Public Service
The AI Accountability Lab (AIAL) in Trinity College Dublin is looking for a Post-Doctoral Researcher who will be working on Generative AI policies in Public Services
Details and application: aial.ie/hiring/postd...
Postdoctoral Researcher on GenAI in Public Service
The AI Accountability Lab (AIAL) in Trinity College Dublin is looking for a Post-Doctoral Researcher who will be working on Generative AI policies in Public Services
Details and application: aial.ie/hiring/postd...
Postdoctoral Researcher on GenAI in Public Service
Post Title: Post-Doctoral Researcher, generative AI in public services Post Duration: 24 months Salary Scale: Post-Doctoral Researcher, PD2 Point 1 - 4 (54,850 - 59,654) Location: AI Accountability La...
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November 10, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Postdoc opportunity ahead!
Postdoctoral Researcher on GenAI in Public Service
The AI Accountability Lab (AIAL) in Trinity College Dublin is looking for a Post-Doctoral Researcher who will be working on Generative AI policies in Public Services
Details and application: aial.ie/hiring/postd...
Postdoctoral Researcher on GenAI in Public Service
The AI Accountability Lab (AIAL) in Trinity College Dublin is looking for a Post-Doctoral Researcher who will be working on Generative AI policies in Public Services
Details and application: aial.ie/hiring/postd...
In exciting news, University College Dublin has acquired a Nvidia supercomputer for AI-led research boost under the project title AURA (Advanced UCD Research in Artificial Intelligence)
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UCD buys €724,000 Nvidia supercomputer for AI-led research boost
University College Dublin's new Nvidia supercomputer has 50 times the performance capacity compared to the existing cluster at the university.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:38 PM
In exciting news, University College Dublin has acquired a Nvidia supercomputer for AI-led research boost under the project title AURA (Advanced UCD Research in Artificial Intelligence)
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We're grateful to our own Colin Scott for delivering his annual lecture to our Digital Policy students. Colin guided students through foundational questions facing digital society today, from governance challenges, to emerging policy responses.
Already excited for next years lecture!
Already excited for next years lecture!
November 6, 2025 at 2:46 PM
We're grateful to our own Colin Scott for delivering his annual lecture to our Digital Policy students. Colin guided students through foundational questions facing digital society today, from governance challenges, to emerging policy responses.
Already excited for next years lecture!
Already excited for next years lecture!
Don't forget to register for this important webinar on DSA Article 40 with @cnam-ie.bsky.social!
🔊 Our Director of #Research, Naoise McNally, will host a #webinar; 'Understanding Vetted Researcher Access under #DSA Article 40.4' on 6 November, from 2-3pm. Please register at www.eventbrite.ie/e/understand... Questions can be submitted to [email protected] #DigitalServicesAct
Understanding Vetted Researcher Access under DSA Article 40.4
Researchers! Coimisiún na Meán invite you to attend “Understanding Vetted Researcher Access under DSA Article 40.4”
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October 31, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Don't forget to register for this important webinar on DSA Article 40 with @cnam-ie.bsky.social!
We're always a little in awe 🫢 ✨ of Alexandros Minotakis and his productivity rate!
Check out his newest article, "Building and Sustaining Alliances as a Crucial Strategy for Platform Resistance and Unionisation: The cases of efood and wolt in Greece" at the link below 👇
Check out his newest article, "Building and Sustaining Alliances as a Crucial Strategy for Platform Resistance and Unionisation: The cases of efood and wolt in Greece" at the link below 👇
Building and Sustaining Alliances as a Crucial Strategy for Platform R
Platforms have mystified the labour process in contemporary capitalism by making food, transport, and packages appear on our doorstep while the workers who
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October 28, 2025 at 1:11 PM
We're always a little in awe 🫢 ✨ of Alexandros Minotakis and his productivity rate!
Check out his newest article, "Building and Sustaining Alliances as a Crucial Strategy for Platform Resistance and Unionisation: The cases of efood and wolt in Greece" at the link below 👇
Check out his newest article, "Building and Sustaining Alliances as a Crucial Strategy for Platform Resistance and Unionisation: The cases of efood and wolt in Greece" at the link below 👇
As part of a recently launched @uplift.ie campaign entitled
“The Neutrality Files”, centre member Patrick Brodie and colleagues, Paulie Doyle and Patrick Bresnihan, outline the challenge to Ireland’s so-called neutrality in relation to the ongoing war in Palestine.
www.uplift.ie/neutrality-f...
“The Neutrality Files”, centre member Patrick Brodie and colleagues, Paulie Doyle and Patrick Bresnihan, outline the challenge to Ireland’s so-called neutrality in relation to the ongoing war in Palestine.
www.uplift.ie/neutrality-f...
The Neutrality Files - Uplift - People Powered Change
The Neutrality Files show how the US government, Big Tech and arms lobbyists influence Irish foreign policy. Keep Irish Neutrality
www.uplift.ie
October 24, 2025 at 12:05 PM
As part of a recently launched @uplift.ie campaign entitled
“The Neutrality Files”, centre member Patrick Brodie and colleagues, Paulie Doyle and Patrick Bresnihan, outline the challenge to Ireland’s so-called neutrality in relation to the ongoing war in Palestine.
www.uplift.ie/neutrality-f...
“The Neutrality Files”, centre member Patrick Brodie and colleagues, Paulie Doyle and Patrick Bresnihan, outline the challenge to Ireland’s so-called neutrality in relation to the ongoing war in Palestine.
www.uplift.ie/neutrality-f...
It’s always a pleasure to welcome our Advisory Board member
Ian Chambers, this time with DPC colleague Derek Flannagan,
classroom to discuss data protection principles.
Ian Chambers, this time with DPC colleague Derek Flannagan,
classroom to discuss data protection principles.
October 23, 2025 at 10:25 AM
It’s always a pleasure to welcome our Advisory Board member
Ian Chambers, this time with DPC colleague Derek Flannagan,
classroom to discuss data protection principles.
Ian Chambers, this time with DPC colleague Derek Flannagan,
classroom to discuss data protection principles.
As AI continues to develop at unprecedented speed, the work of the International AI Safety Report is essential in keeping apace with necessary regulation, developments and safety outputs. @susanly.bsky.social acts as a senior advisor with this project addressing Capabilities and Risk Implications
October 21, 2025 at 9:40 AM
As AI continues to develop at unprecedented speed, the work of the International AI Safety Report is essential in keeping apace with necessary regulation, developments and safety outputs. @susanly.bsky.social acts as a senior advisor with this project addressing Capabilities and Risk Implications
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💙💛 University College Dublin has received €1m in funding for taking ‘Ireland into the space age’ after the successful launch of the country’s first-ever space mission, EIRSAT-1.
October 20, 2025 at 10:19 AM
💙💛 University College Dublin has received €1m in funding for taking ‘Ireland into the space age’ after the successful launch of the country’s first-ever space mission, EIRSAT-1.
With Ireland's presidential election fast approaching, and election interference and disinformation spreading, PhD Jennifer Waters and collaborators have created an online resources on how to spot and report illegal election interference
Please share widely
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Please share widely
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October 20, 2025 at 3:56 PM
With Ireland's presidential election fast approaching, and election interference and disinformation spreading, PhD Jennifer Waters and collaborators have created an online resources on how to spot and report illegal election interference
Please share widely
sites.google.com/view/electio...
Please share widely
sites.google.com/view/electio...
On Wednesday, Assoc. Prof.
Ronan Costello welcomed Ziski Putz to the Digital Policy programme for a timely discussion on the evolving landscape of platformed disinformation.
Ronan Costello welcomed Ziski Putz to the Digital Policy programme for a timely discussion on the evolving landscape of platformed disinformation.
October 16, 2025 at 6:25 PM
On Wednesday, Assoc. Prof.
Ronan Costello welcomed Ziski Putz to the Digital Policy programme for a timely discussion on the evolving landscape of platformed disinformation.
Ronan Costello welcomed Ziski Putz to the Digital Policy programme for a timely discussion on the evolving landscape of platformed disinformation.
What a night!📚🚀Many thanks to all who joined our book launch yesterday and celebrated with us. The questions, discussion and company was excellent - as was the wine!🍷
Congrats to the editors, contributors and authors involved for these excellent contributions to their fields!
Congrats to the editors, contributors and authors involved for these excellent contributions to their fields!
October 16, 2025 at 9:40 AM
What a night!📚🚀Many thanks to all who joined our book launch yesterday and celebrated with us. The questions, discussion and company was excellent - as was the wine!🍷
Congrats to the editors, contributors and authors involved for these excellent contributions to their fields!
Congrats to the editors, contributors and authors involved for these excellent contributions to their fields!
🚨Time is running out to register for our upcoming book launch - you can still RSVP at the email/QR code below
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There's still time to register for our upcoming book launch!
We'll be celebrating the release of two new works Platforming Cancel Culture and From the Bog to the Cloud.
There'll be chats, a Q&A and wine to follow!
📅15 October 4-6pm
📍UCD Humanities Institute
Register via email or the QR code below
We'll be celebrating the release of two new works Platforming Cancel Culture and From the Bog to the Cloud.
There'll be chats, a Q&A and wine to follow!
📅15 October 4-6pm
📍UCD Humanities Institute
Register via email or the QR code below
October 13, 2025 at 11:34 AM
🚨Time is running out to register for our upcoming book launch - you can still RSVP at the email/QR code below
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Delighted to welcome IIEA's Seamus Allen to today's Digital Policy class!
Seamus delivered an insightful deep-dive into the evolution of 'digital sovereignty' within EU policymaking, challenging us to examine how Europe can balance economic competitiveness with the protection of its core values
Seamus delivered an insightful deep-dive into the evolution of 'digital sovereignty' within EU policymaking, challenging us to examine how Europe can balance economic competitiveness with the protection of its core values
October 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Delighted to welcome IIEA's Seamus Allen to today's Digital Policy class!
Seamus delivered an insightful deep-dive into the evolution of 'digital sovereignty' within EU policymaking, challenging us to examine how Europe can balance economic competitiveness with the protection of its core values
Seamus delivered an insightful deep-dive into the evolution of 'digital sovereignty' within EU policymaking, challenging us to examine how Europe can balance economic competitiveness with the protection of its core values
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Help shape the future of UCD Digital Library by taking our 10-minute survey.
We are embarking on an important digital transformation programme to improve services & enhance the user experience, & this includes the replacement of the Digital Library. Have your say!🙏
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We are embarking on an important digital transformation programme to improve services & enhance the user experience, & this includes the replacement of the Digital Library. Have your say!🙏
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
September 30, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Help shape the future of UCD Digital Library by taking our 10-minute survey.
We are embarking on an important digital transformation programme to improve services & enhance the user experience, & this includes the replacement of the Digital Library. Have your say!🙏
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
We are embarking on an important digital transformation programme to improve services & enhance the user experience, & this includes the replacement of the Digital Library. Have your say!🙏
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
⏩Last week, Centre director @elizabethfarries.bsky.social joined @rteprimetime.bsky.social for an exposé on the sale of geospatial mobile data, discussing how personal data is sold to create personalised adverts, highlighting concerns around privacy, app monitoring & "consent fatigue."
Dr Elizabeth Farries Interviewed for RTÉ PrimeTime - UCD Centre for Digital Policy
02.10.2025. Last week, RTÉ PrimeTime released a worrying exposé that revealed the widescale sale of geospatial data by compaies working in digital
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October 2, 2025 at 10:45 AM
⏩Last week, Centre director @elizabethfarries.bsky.social joined @rteprimetime.bsky.social for an exposé on the sale of geospatial mobile data, discussing how personal data is sold to create personalised adverts, highlighting concerns around privacy, app monitoring & "consent fatigue."
There's still time to register for our upcoming book launch!
We'll be celebrating the release of two new works Platforming Cancel Culture and From the Bog to the Cloud.
There'll be chats, a Q&A and wine to follow!
📅15 October 4-6pm
📍UCD Humanities Institute
Register via email or the QR code below
We'll be celebrating the release of two new works Platforming Cancel Culture and From the Bog to the Cloud.
There'll be chats, a Q&A and wine to follow!
📅15 October 4-6pm
📍UCD Humanities Institute
Register via email or the QR code below
October 1, 2025 at 12:06 PM
There's still time to register for our upcoming book launch!
We'll be celebrating the release of two new works Platforming Cancel Culture and From the Bog to the Cloud.
There'll be chats, a Q&A and wine to follow!
📅15 October 4-6pm
📍UCD Humanities Institute
Register via email or the QR code below
We'll be celebrating the release of two new works Platforming Cancel Culture and From the Bog to the Cloud.
There'll be chats, a Q&A and wine to follow!
📅15 October 4-6pm
📍UCD Humanities Institute
Register via email or the QR code below
We welcome you to celebrate the launch of two new books, Platforming Cancel Culture and From the Bog to The Cloud,
this 15 October at UCD Humanities Institute, where there will be a lively discussion, Q&A and wine reception to follow!
RSVP at the QR code or email [email protected]
this 15 October at UCD Humanities Institute, where there will be a lively discussion, Q&A and wine reception to follow!
RSVP at the QR code or email [email protected]
September 25, 2025 at 5:18 PM
We welcome you to celebrate the launch of two new books, Platforming Cancel Culture and From the Bog to The Cloud,
this 15 October at UCD Humanities Institute, where there will be a lively discussion, Q&A and wine reception to follow!
RSVP at the QR code or email [email protected]
this 15 October at UCD Humanities Institute, where there will be a lively discussion, Q&A and wine reception to follow!
RSVP at the QR code or email [email protected]
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👁️🤑 "Ad brokers pick it all up. They bundle it. They build this really detailed picture of what you're interested in and what you might do next. And then they sell it."
🫡 @elizabethfarries.bsky.social @ucddigitalpolicy.bsky.social @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social
🫡 @elizabethfarries.bsky.social @ucddigitalpolicy.bsky.social @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social
September 23, 2025 at 12:09 PM
👁️🤑 "Ad brokers pick it all up. They bundle it. They build this really detailed picture of what you're interested in and what you might do next. And then they sell it."
🫡 @elizabethfarries.bsky.social @ucddigitalpolicy.bsky.social @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social
🫡 @elizabethfarries.bsky.social @ucddigitalpolicy.bsky.social @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social
Be sure to watch this PrimeTime investigation, and catch our own @elizabethfarries.bsky.social discussing the issue of consent fatigue, privacy and data marketing!
▶️ 𝘞𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘛𝘪𝘮𝘦 @news.rte.ie 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘒𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘔𝘤𝘋𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘥:
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@ucddublin.bsky.social | @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social
@ucddigitalpolicy.bsky.social
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@ucddublin.bsky.social | @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social
@ucddigitalpolicy.bsky.social
Security concern as tens of thousands of phone locations for sale
Data showing the specific movement of tens of thousands of smartphones in Ireland is available to purchase within the digital marketing and advertising industries, an undercover Prime Time investigati...
www.rte.ie
September 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Be sure to watch this PrimeTime investigation, and catch our own @elizabethfarries.bsky.social discussing the issue of consent fatigue, privacy and data marketing!
We're so grateful for the continued support of Microsoft Ireland. Via their partnership we have been able to continue to support research & education in digital policy that has benefitted researchers educators & stakeholders alike!
Excited for what the next five years will bring!✨
Excited for what the next five years will bring!✨
With a new General Purpose Technology (GPT) it isn't the early adopters that tend to get the greatest benefits, it is those who diffuse that new GPT fastest. That is the case with GAI and core to…...
With a new General Purpose Technology (GPT) it isn't the early adopters that tend to get the greatest benefits, it is those who diffuse that new GPT fastest. That is the case with GAI and core to that...
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September 22, 2025 at 9:07 AM
We're so grateful for the continued support of Microsoft Ireland. Via their partnership we have been able to continue to support research & education in digital policy that has benefitted researchers educators & stakeholders alike!
Excited for what the next five years will bring!✨
Excited for what the next five years will bring!✨