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Alumni Relations

SPIRe Alumni

Every year, more than 250 students graduate from our undergraduate programmes, and over 100 students graduate from our diverse array of master programmes.

We have thousands of alumni that are spread across the globe with expertise in political data science, political economy, international security, gender and conflict, European public affairs, and much more.

We consider this global network a crucial part of the SPIRe scholarly community, and an international family that we value and cherish. 

Our alumni work in diverse professional fields that range from the civil service, international diplomacy, technology and finance, education, media, communications, regulatory bodies, parliaments, and non-governmental organisations. 

For us, it is essential that we keep in touch with this global network. It allows us to understand the changing expectations of employers, maintain personal relations, and create professional networks for our growing number of students.

SPIRe Alumni LinkedIn Group

Stay connected with fellow graduates of the School of Politics and International Relations at UCD. Our alumni community offers a space to network, share opportunities, and keep up to date with the latest news and events. Whether you’re building your career or looking to reconnect, the SPIRe Alumni LinkedIn Group is your link to a global network of peers.

Event Report: Ireland’s Presidency: More Than a Figurehead?

On Tuesday, 30 September, the School of Politics and International Relations brought the SPIRe alumni community together for a lively and thought-provoking discussion at the Museum of Literature Ireland. If you would like to stay up to date about future events, please join the LinkedIn group for SPIRe alumni from the link above.

SPIRe Newsletter

As part of this relationship building, we issue a regular newsletter, specifically aimed at our alumni.

Alumni Testimonials

Rosemary Dela Cruz, MA International Development
Chris Bond, BA Politics and Sociology
James Graham, MA International Relations
Kai Matturi, BA Politics & Sociology | MSc Development Studies

UCD School of Politics and International Relations (SPIRe)

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