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UCD Institutional Research

Institutional Research can be defined broadly as the application of social research methods to the operation of an institution to promote informed planning and decision making by transforming institutional data into valid, reliable, and useable information.

The Institutional Research Office at UCD has access to data on the lifecycle of students, staff, research and finance and is charged with analysing and interpreting these data for use in planning and policy decisions. It has a major role in providing statistical data and analysis to Colleges and Schools to support the annual strategic planning process and statutory reporting. Data analysed and reported on are in line with best practice regarding quality control, integrity and validity checking. The office maintains consistency thorough standardised data definitions, collection methods and analysis.

UCD Institutional Research has a major responsibility for the development, administration and analysis of local, national and international surveys. The office is responsible for compiling data requests and reports required by the Higher Education Authority (HEA), other government agencies, rankings and other external bodies.

In summary UCD Institutional Research supports UCD as an Institution, its processes and people.

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