UCD Research
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
UCD plays a central role in Ireland’s dynamic economy, culture, and society, with a diverse community of over 1,700 academics. Over the past five years, our faculty has collaborated with almost 7,000 institutions worldwide, contributing to almost 18,000 research publications. By fostering creative, interdisciplinary collaboration and strong partnerships, the university delivers transformative insights into the 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.
Learn more about research at UCD.
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 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.
