Research, Innovation and Impact
Research is a cornerstone of academic activity throughout UCD
Research
Research is a cornerstone of academic activity throughout UCD, and has particularly strong links to Innovation in the College of Engineering & Architecture. First and foremost, curiosity and the desire to increase the body of knowledge in the world, are what drive our studies. The research is directed by our faculty members, and much of it is performed by postgraduate students (at both Masters and PhD level) and full-time post-doctoral research staff. In this way we are training a new generation of researchers, who will contribute to the economy and society by means of the advanced skills and knowledge they develop whilst at UCD.
For college research enquiries email (opens in a new window)engarch.research@ucd.ie
Innovation
The commercialisation of College research and innovation is supported by NovaUCD the university’s Centre for New Ventures and Entrepreneurs.
NovaUCD supports faculty collaboration with companies and the protection, management, and exploitation of Intellectual Property.
It also offers a purpose-built, state-of-the-art incubation facility for knowledge-intensive companies and new ventures and entrepreneurs.
Impact
UCD College of Engineering & Architecture is leading and participating in a range of international collaborations that are undertaking projects to address many global challenges society is facing in areas including climate change; environment resource efficiency and raw materials; energy; food security; sustainable agriculture; health; and contributing to achieving the (opens in a new window)United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.