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UCD College of Social Sciences and Law @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social · 5d

A new EU-funded pilot, Co.Here, has launched in Kildare to explore refugee integration. Led by UCD School of Politics & International Relations with Helping Irish Hosts & Pairity, it links Ukrainian newcomers with communities while gathering evidence to inform policy.

🔗 bit.ly/4gQULi6

UCD College of Social Sciences and Law @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social · 5d

@ucdschooloflaw.bsky.social By 2057, 1 in 3 people in Ireland will be aged 60+, including nearly 700,000 aged 80+.

On publicpolicy.ie, Dr Nat O’Connor (UCD School of Social Policy, Social Work & Social Justice) highlights why urgent planning is needed.

👉 publicpolicy.ie/papers/irela...

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UCD School of Archaeology, Dublin @ucdarchaeology.bsky.social · 6d

All the best to Sam Kinirons, Research Ireland PhD Scholar, @ucdarchaeology.bsky.social and the other speakers at the 26th Medieval Dublin Symposium. Oct 4, 9:30–5:00, Robert Emmet Theatre, Trinity College.

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UCD College of Social Sciences and Law @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social · 9d

What does Trump’s presidency mean for the global rise of authoritarianism?

On RTÉ’s Behind the Story, Alex Dukalskis (UCD School of Politics & Int. Relations) warns it is "extremely alarming" as Trump’s policies empower authoritarian regimes.

🎧 Listen: podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/k...

Kneecap, Eurovision and the rise of authoritarianism!

Podcast Episode · Behind the Story · 26/09/2025 · 36m

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UCD College of Social Sciences and Law @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social · 12d

A new collaboration between UCD School of Geography & Pobal reveals how deprivation affects renewable energy use in Ireland.

Findings show stark gaps: <10% adoption in deprived areas vs 45% in affluent areas, with clear policy implications.

📖 Read more: www.pobal.ie/disadvantage...

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · 19d

Great to see the great Liz Farries @ucdischool.bsky.social speaking about digital privacy and data protection on @RTE_PrimeTime

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UCD College of Social Sciences and Law @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social · 19d

The UCD Geary Institute’s new Inspiring Policy Innovation webinar series kicks off Oct 2 with Karol Olejniczak: Playing with Purpose. Free monthly seminars on policymaking, 3–4pm on Zoom. Register: www.ucd.ie/geary/epex/i...

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · 21d

A really important indicator of a thriving society is active citizenship and volunteering. @IrishGirlGuides always welcomes new leaders to inspire, lead and have a lot of fun with amazing young people around the country. @gaisceaward.bsky.social @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social

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UCD College of Social Sciences and Law @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social · 21d

We’re excited to meet students at Higher Options 2025 this week. Visit us at the UCD College of Social Sciences and Law stand to explore your next steps in study and student life. 💙💛

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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 26d

We hope your first academic week went brilliantly! We have fantastic news to share – SPIRe has been awarded the Athena Swan Ireland Silver Award! 🏆🎖️🥳🙌

Enjoy your weekend!

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UCD School of Philosophy @ucdphilosophy.bsky.social · 23d

This year’s Annual Royal Institute of Philosophy/UCD School of #Philosophy Public Lecture will be given by Professor Alice Crary on ‘If you’re not outraged about #AI, you’re not paying attention: Philosophy in the time of techno-fascism’ on 2 October, 4:30 pm. All welcome! www.ucd.ie/philosophy/n...

RIP/UCD School of Philosophy Public Lecture

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UCD College of Social Sciences and Law @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social · 27d

@ucdschooloflaw.bsky.social UCD & @gaisceaward.bsky.social launch a new elective module supporting students pursuing Gaisce Awards. President Michael D. Higgins welcomed the partnership, calling it "an opportunity for young people to build skills and active citizenship."

www.ucd.ie/socscilaw/ne...

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UCD College of Social Sciences and Law @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social · Sep 8

📖 An RTÉ Brainstorm article on The Traitors Ireland features insight from Dr Brendan Rooney of the UCD School of Psychology.

It looks at group dynamics, bias, trust and the psychology of deception.

👉 www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

What The Traitors tells us about psychology, deception and trust

The Traitors makes for captivating TV, with a wide array of human behaviour on display, ripe for analysing from the couch

www.rte.ie

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UCD College of Social Sciences and Law @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social · Sep 8

🎧 Listen back to Shane Bergin from the UCD School of Education on @NewstalkFM Moncrieff.

He explains how James Webb may have spotted a black hole seconds after the Big Bang. This has the power to upend current theories of the universe.

👉 www.goloudplayer.com/episodes/546...

The oldest black hole ever may have been discovered!

A black hole that may have been spotted seconds before the big bang has been sighted by the James Webbs space telescope, which has the power to upend all the theories of the universe. Shane Bergin, a...

www.goloudplayer.com

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UCD College of Social Sciences and Law @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social · Sep 4

👏 Congratulations to Dr Lucía Tiscornia,
@ucdpolitics.bsky.social
, on being awarded a €1.5m ERC Starting Grant for her project CRIMLATAM, exploring crime and welfare in Latin America. Research with global impact. #ERCStG #UCDResearch

www.ucd.ie/socscilaw/ne...

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UCD College of Social Sciences and Law @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social · Sep 3

A massive welcome to our newest students. Nearly 1,000 first-years are starting their journey with the UCD College of Social Sciences and Law at Orientation this week.

We are so excited for you to explore campus, meet new friends, and begin your studies. Have an incredible week, everyone.

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UCD College of Social Sciences and Law @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social · Sep 2

Ireland’s healthcare system faces long waits, unequal access and structural barriers. A new publicpolicy.ie article explores the impact of the two tier system and what reforms like Sláintecare must deliver.

Read more: publicpolicy.ie/papers/healt...

Healthcare Hierarchy in Ireland - Public Policy

This paper examines the impact of hierarchy and the two tier system of healthcare in Ireland on the delivery of care. It highlights wait times, delays in providing care, and targets for intervention.

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Aidan O'Sullivan @aidanosullivan.bsky.social · Aug 29

Interested in experimental archaeology & material culture? This online graduate certificate at UCD is just the best fun - and you can do it from your own home!

hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_M...

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UCD College of Social Sciences and Law @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social · Sep 2

🎓 Congratulations to our Sutherland School of Law students being conferred today. Your dedication and hard work shine through. More students from across the College of Social Sciences and Law will be conferred later this week, making it an exciting time for our College community.

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · Aug 26

Absolute pleasure to join UCD Philosophy colleagues yesterday to celebrate Prof Rowland Stouts' career with the launch of his book and conference ahead of his retirement from UCD later this week. Go raibh mile maith agat Rowland agus go n-éirí an bóthar leat!! @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social

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UCD School of Archaeology, Dublin @ucdarchaeology.bsky.social · Aug 26

‘Decolonizing European prehistory’
Congratulation to Prof. Joanna Brück @ucdarchaeology.bsky.social on being an invited speaker at International Symposium on Biomolecular Archaeology 11 in Turin tomorrow.
“I have come to realize that colonial thinking has had a profound impact”
www.isba11.com

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UCD College of Social Sciences and Law @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social · Aug 27

Restorative justice can offer real repair in sexual violence cases, but victim voices are often side-lined by professional power.

Prof Marie Keenan of @ucdspswsj.bsky.social argues survivors must be at the centre. Published in The Irish Examiner.

👉 bit.ly/4lMgcBI

Why is the system steering clear of restorative justice for rape victims?

Restorative justice could be the key to recovery for victims — but a reluctance to give access to it robs them of that possibility

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UCD College of Social Sciences and Law @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social · Aug 22

Brexit reshaped Irish shipping. Research by Dr Ciarán Mac Domhnaill (UCD School of Economics) on publicpolicy.ie shows a 60% fall in Ro-Ro trade with the UK, an 88% rise to France, and lower emissions as a result.

Read here: publicpolicy.ie/papers/sea-c...

Sea change: How Brexit altered maritime shipping - Public Policy

This paper summarises recent research that examined the short-term effects of Brexit on maritime shipping, specifically focusing on how new trade barriers have impacted cargo volumes. Of significance ...

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UCD School of Archaeology, Dublin @ucdarchaeology.bsky.social · Aug 19

Congrats to UCD Archaeology's Dr Neil Carlin & colleagues on their new Open Access paper: Guiry, E, et al (2025) 'Pigs, pannage, and the solstice: isotopic insights from prehistoric feasting at Newgrange' out this morning in the Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society. 1/3 doi.org/10.1017/ppr....

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UCD College of Social Sciences and Law @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social · Aug 19

Congratulations to Tara Grattan, a student at UCD Sutherland School of Law and winner of the Tim Scanlon Bursary.

Tara called the win “genuinely transformative,” and the judges praised her “insightful and well-researched” entry.

Link: www.lawsociety.ie/gazette/top-...

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