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UCD School of Computer Science @ucdcs.bsky.social · 27d

Congratulations to our newest graduates 🎓🎉
Last week 5 PhDs were conferred joining fellow PhD graduates and Master's graduates already conferred in June. Welcome to the UCD CS Alumni community! www.ucd.ie/cs/news/conf...

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UCD School of Computer Science @ucdcs.bsky.social · 27d

Students achieve outstanding results in Web Intelligence Classification Challenge 🏅Prizes for accuracy and innovation for a novel framework blending hybrid lexical‑semantic retrieval and LLM‑based ensembling to classify multilingual EU job ads.
www.ucd.ie/cs/news

UCD School of Computer Science @ucdcs.bsky.social · Sep 3

Article by Pádraig Cunningham and Barry Smyth in Communications of the ‪@acm.org‬ analyses the differences in quality and practices of new Open Access and traditional Computer Science journals. bit.ly/41KKQ7s

montage of figures from the article and headshots of the authors

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UCD School of Computer Science @ucdcs.bsky.social · Jul 8

Over 1,000 students at University College Dublin were conferred with their degrees on Monday 23 June, among them many from the School of Computer Science. www.ucd.ie/cs

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UCD School of Computer Science @ucdcs.bsky.social · Jul 3

Webinar recording here youtu.be/CAyc4lwxQAQ?...

MSc Cybersecurity webinar recording Wednesday 26 June 2026

YouTube video by UCD Computer Science

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UCD School of Computer Science @ucdcs.bsky.social · Jul 3

Considering further education in the field of cybersecurity? Two recent graduates of our MSc Cybersecurity talk about the impact on their careers. Find out more www.ucd.ie/courses/msc-...

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UCD School of Computer Science @ucdcs.bsky.social · Jul 1

MSc Computer Science (Conversion) Fee Waivers for EU students! Apply now for 2025/2026. Application Deadline: 28 July 2025
This is a skills conversion graduate programme for individuals who hold a primary degree in another discipline (e.g., Arts, Commerce, Engineering)
www.ucd.ie/cs/study/pos...

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UCD School of Computer Science @ucdcs.bsky.social · Jun 11

Cybersecurity at UCD - Master's, Graduate Certificate, Micro-credentials
Free webinar for anyone considering further education in cybersecurity. Hear from lecturers and graduates and ask questions.
Date: Thursday 26 June 2025
Time: 1230-1pm
www.eventbrite.ie/e/cybersecur...

Cybersecurity at UCD - Master's, Graduate Certificate, Micro-credentials

What's it like to study cybersecurity at UCD? Hear from lecturers and students and ask questions in this free webinar.

www.eventbrite.ie

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UCD School of Computer Science @ucdcs.bsky.social · Jun 5

🏅AI2Peat / PeatSense is shortlisted for ‪ESA's Sustainable Horizons Award!

AI2Peat uses AI and Remote Sensing to Monitor Ireland's Peatlands.

👏 Congrats to the @ai2peat.bsky.social team, funded by @researchireland.ie under the National Challenge Fund / Future Digital Challenge. www.ai2peat.ie

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UCD School of Computer Science @ucdcs.bsky.social · May 23

Harmful Algal Blooms pose a major threat to marine ecosystems. ‪UCD CS‬ Researchers have developed an AI-Powered Early Warning System, working with industry partner @techworksmarine.bsky.social with funding through @researchireland.ie IRDIF Programme. Read more in our CS News magazine ucd.ie/cs

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UCD School of Computer Science @ucdcs.bsky.social · May 21

CS News 2025 magazine explores new frontiers of knowledge with research projects addressing big global challenges in fields such as AI, climate change and sustainability, migration, health and civil society. Read it and let us know what you think!
www.ucd.ie/cs/csnewsmag...

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UCD Library @ucdlibrary.bsky.social · May 19

IMPORTANT NOTICE:⚠️ As we make space this summer for big changes coming to the James Joyce Library, we have closed Levels 2, 4 and sections of Level 1.

Level 3 remains open to all library users throughout these works and we are directing users to the spaces on that floor. (1/2)

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UCD School of Computer Science @ucdcs.bsky.social · May 13

Get your early bird ticket and save 💰!
🌎 ICT4S 2025 is the first global carbon neutral conference in ICT for Sustainability. Reduced price tickets are available until Monday 19 May 2025. After this date full price will apply.
conf.researchr.org/home/ict4s-2...

UCD School of Computer Science @ucdcs.bsky.social · May 8

SECURENET 2025 - registration is now open!

Date: 27th May 2025
Time: 08:30 AM – 04:00 PM
Venue: UCD
Format: Hybrid
Cost: Free (Registration required)

SECURENET is our annual summit focused on advancing the security of next-generation mobile networks.
More info www.ucd.ie/cs/news/secu...

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UCD School of Computer Science @ucdcs.bsky.social · May 8

SECURENET 2025 - registration is now open!

Date: 27th May 2025
Time: 08:30 AM – 04:00 PM
Venue: UCD
Format: Hybrid
Cost: Free (Registration required)

SECURENET is our annual summit focused on advancing the security of next-generation mobile networks.
More info www.ucd.ie/cs/news/secu...

UCD School of Computer Science @ucdcs.bsky.social · Apr 28

MSc in Advanced AI - Fee Waivers for EU students
We are pleased to announce the availability of fee waivers for our 2025/2026 full-time EU students (including Ireland) who are offered a place in our MSc in Advanced AI.
Application Deadline: June 6, 2025
www.ucd.ie/cs/study/pos...

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UCD School of Computer Science @ucdcs.bsky.social · Apr 28

ICT4S 2025 conference 9-13 June @ UCD
Paper and Workshop titles now published
🦉 For more Information and register today for Early Bird prices: conf.researchr.org/home/ict4s-2...
#ICT #Sustainability #DigitalTransition #AI #EnergyEfficiency #DataCentres #Environment #Health

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Deepak Ajwani @deepaka.bsky.social · Apr 25

Brilliant Opportunity for EU students to do an MSc in Advanced AI @ucdcs.bsky.social

1 x Full and 1 x 50% fee waiver for EU fee status students in the programme
and
1 x Full and 1 x 50% fee waiver for EU fee status female students in the programme

www.ucd.ie/cs/study/pos...

MSc in Advanced AI Fee Waivers for EU students - UCD School of Computer Science

www.ucd.ie

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Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie · Apr 16

Don't miss the last Discourse in our 2024/25 Series on AI.

Book your free tickets for a timely and topical talk by Florian Pappenberger, Deputy Director-General and Director of Forecasts and Services at the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts:

www.tickettailor.com/events/royal...

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UCD School of Computer Science @ucdcs.bsky.social · Apr 11

BSc student Eoin Creavin is at the Huawei Tech4Good finals in China, competing with 12 teams from around the world. Their team is working on a wearable device to alert parents and caregivers to symptoms of anaphylactic shock, using sensors, the 5G network and AI models. Best of luck in the final!

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UCD School of Computer Science @ucdcs.bsky.social · Apr 10

We are welcoming Expressions of Interest from researchers to join us in Dublin as #MSCA #postdoctoral fellow. Contact us to discuss your research interest and develop with us a proposal for the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025 call. More information: ucd.ie/cs/news/eoif...

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UCD School of Computer Science @ucdcs.bsky.social · Apr 8

“Back to the Future” Artificial Intelligence Careers Evening
Last week 11 graduates returned to talk to current students. We are grateful to our alumni for giving their time and sharing their experience, advice and insights about career choices with our current students. www.ucd.ie/cs/news/back...

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UCD School of Computer Science @ucdcs.bsky.social · Apr 7

👏 SOLARIS Shortlisted for Best Research Project at 2025
Education Awards
SOLARIS addresses how to make renewable energy reliable, accessible and scalable for a sustainable future 🌍💡 Congrats to project leads Soumyabrata Dev and Mayank Jain from @ucdcs.bsky.social
🎯 🌿⚡#SDG7
ucd.ie/cs/news

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UCD School of Computer Science @ucdcs.bsky.social · Mar 25

🎤 We talked to Mahmoud Abdallah, a recent PhD graduate whose research focused on securing Software-Defined Networks (#SDNs) against evolving cyber threats. In this interview he talks about his research and why he did a PhD, offering advice for prospective PhD students.
www.ucd.ie/cs/blog/stud...

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UCD School of Computer Science @ucdcs.bsky.social · Mar 11

Congrats to our nominees in the @ucdscience.bsky.social International Women's Day & Women in Science Mentoring Awards for encouragement and support for women, girls, and other underrepresented individuals. Catherine Mooney Brian MacNamee Carla Naltchayan Anca Delia Jurcut @jcireland.bsky.social

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