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Design Thinking for Engaged Research

Do you use an engaged research approach, or would like to? Do you want to learn how to to understand users, challenge assumptions, redefine problems and create innovative solutions? Then join us on 30th April and 21st May to learn how to use Design Thinking in your research.

We are delighted to have (opens in a new window)Fergal Brophy deliver this practical training session taking place over two days. Working in multidisciplinary teams you will learn design thinking and how to apply it in your research.

(opens in a new window)Register here to attend. You must be available to attend on both days.

Day 1

30th April 2025

Day 2

21st May 2025

Time 2-4pm
Location

UCD Global Lounge ((opens in a new window)google maps),

Gerard Manley Hopkins Centre,

Belfield,

Dublin 04

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European Citizen Science Platform

UCD Citizen Science Community of Practice presents an introduction to the European Citizen Science Platform with Professor Joseph Roche, TCD.

Whether you're leading a project or simply curious about integrating citizen science into your academic practice, this talk will offer insights into leveraging the platform for discovery, connection, and impact.

Date Thursday, 5th June 2025

Time

11.30am-12.30pm
Location UCD Global Lounge or Online
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Engaged Research Seminar Series

Building the Ecosystem for Engaged Research

24 June 2025

Time TBC

Join Dr Emma Dorris, Liam Cleere and Prof Thilo Kroll for lunch and seminar in celebration of the launch of their book "(opens in a new window)Building the ecosystem for engaged research". This book was written with research administrators, university leadership, policy professionals, research funders, community-based organisations and non-governmental organisations in mind. Held in person, registration will open soon.