Program Overview

UCD College of Engineering and Architecture

The UCD College of Engineering and Architecture is a leading institution in Ireland, offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in engineering and architecture.

Research Areas

The college has a strong research focus, with various research areas, including:

• A Sustainable Future
• Research Themes
• Research Institutes
• Research Centres
• Spin Out Activity
• ERC Grants
• International Networks
• Horizon Europe
• Postgraduate Student Opportunities
• Industry Collaborations
• Entrepreneurship Training
• 2025 STEM Symposium
• The UCD STEM Challenge Fund
• Smurfit Kappa Newman Fellowship Award
• Impact Showcase
• Wall of Frames 2025

Smurfit Kappa Newman Fellowship on Women in STEM

The Smurfit Kappa Newman Fellowship on Women in STEM is a two-year research project that aims to explore the reasons women leave engineering careers, the barriers that exist to staying in engineering, and determine what changes might be implemented by employers, professional bodies, and governments to retain women in engineering careers.

Research Team

The research team consists of:

• Prof Aoife Ahern, Dean of Engineering and College Principal in UCD College of Engineering and Architecture
• Assoc Prof Aideen Quilty, Associate Dean of Social Sciences and Associate Professor of Gender Studies and Social Justice UCD
• Dr Deirdre Brennan, Smurfit Kappa Newman Fellow on Women in STEM

Program Details

The program details are as follows:

• The data collection stage of the research project will be carried out across two phases, first with the launch of the Women in Engineering Survey in early 2024, followed by online focus groups with women who work, or previously worked, in engineering in Ireland.
• The research project aims to understand the experiences of women in engineering and science-based roles and to identify the barriers that exist to staying in engineering careers.

University College Dublin

University College Dublin is a leading university in Ireland, with a strong focus on research and innovation. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including those in engineering and architecture.

Colleges

The university has several colleges, including:

• UCD College of Arts and Humanities
• UCD College of Business
• UCD College of Engineering and Architecture
• UCD College of Health and Agricultural Sciences
• UCD College of Science
• UCD College of Social Sciences and Law

Research and Innovation

The university has a strong research focus, with various research areas and initiatives, including:

• Research
• Innovation at NovaUCD
• Graduate Studies
• Support for Researchers
• Find a UCD Researcher

Engagement

The university engages with various stakeholders, including:

• News and Opinion
• Events
• Alumni
• Work at UCD
• UCD in the Community
• Global Partnerships
• Employers
• UCD Foundation
• University Relations

Key Services

The university offers various key services, including:

• A to Z
• Library
• Staff Directory
• Sport and Fitness
• IT Services
• HR
• Commuting