Official source of news from University College Dublin (UCD) - Ireland's Global University. Est. 1854. One of Europe's leading research-intensive universitiesUCD is one of Europe's leading research-intensive universities; an environment where undergraduate education, masters and PhD training, research, innovation and community engagement form a dynamic spectrum of activity.

Core values

- **Addressing Societal Needs and Issues**: UCD's research and community engagement projects address various societal issues such as homelessness, housing, care for older people, disability rights, and support for refugees and Ukrainians in Ireland[1][3].
- **Improving Quality of Life**: Initiatives like the "Hope Fest" for those experiencing homelessness and projects focused on education, health, and wellbeing contribute to improving quality of life[3].
- **Promoting Positive Change**: UCD's involvement in policy-making, advocacy, and community partnerships promotes positive change and influences national and global policies[1][2].
- **Contributing to Community Well-being**: The university's engagement with community-based organizations, support for sustainable development, and efforts to address educational inequality and climate change all contribute positively to community well-being[2][3].