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Irish Literary Culture

Home to one of the world's most influential literary giants and a globally significant archival collection, UCD attracts dynamic writers and academics who are creating new lenses through which to view the world.

The past speaks to the present

Through nationally and internationally funded projects and partnerships, UCD researchers are exploring histories across many disciplines and developing new approaches and digital tools that empower humanity and help address today’s pressing societal and scientific challenges. Watch the video to learn about Emilie Pine's award-winning Research Impact Case Study.

Illuminating UCD's world-class collections

UCD Library is currently developing the campus's first open access Cultural Heritage Centre. This major project will bring cultural treasures from UCD Library together in one engaging space, where the university community and wider public can enjoy world-class collections from the Archives, the National Folklore Collection, and Special Collections as never before. 

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Working with international partners to offer cultural touch points and create news lenses for how we see the world. Cultural Innovation
Working with international partners to offer cultural touch points and create news lenses for how we see the world.
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Looking back on legacies of storytelling, creativity, conflict and marginalisation to move forward constructively. Memory and Reconciliation
Looking back on legacies of storytelling, creativity, conflict and marginalisation to move forward constructively.
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Applying computer science, digital technology and interdisciplinary approaches to analysis, collaboration and engagement. New Digital Cultures
Applying computer science, digital technology and interdisciplinary approaches to analysis, collaboration and engagement.

Contact UCD Research

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