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UCD is Ireland’s largest university and a leader in research and innovation. Our community is a force for positive action in sustainability, technological and cultural advancement and groundbreaking discovery.

Research 'In Focus'

Research 'In Focus'

UCD plays a central role in Ireland’s dynamic economy, culture, and society. Our research community addresses the most critical issues of our time, achieving breakthroughs that drive measurable impact at scale in pivotal challenges such as advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and One Health, and societal transformations such as energy decarbonisation.

In our 'In Focus' section you can meet the researchers making a difference and learn about their projects and collaborations. In our latest issue 'Harnessing AI' we talk to diverse experts from healthcare to the creative industries to find out about their transformative approaches using data and intelligence technologies.  

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Creating global impact

Creating global impact

At UCD, we are committed to excellence in research and innovation and to delivering local, national and global impact. Browse our catalogue of impact case studies for examples of the meaningful contributions UCD researchers have made in the world, from policy impact to commercialisation. 

For researchers at any stage of the research journey, visit the UCD Impact Tool Kit to learn how best to plan, capture, communicate and monitor impact. 

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The university is breaking down those boundaries between the traditional silos of research and development, bringing partners together and creating an environment that is as collaborative as possible.
Prof Kate Robson Brown, UCD Vice-President for Research, Innovation and Impact

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UCD Research, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.
T: +353 1 716 4000 |