University College Dublin

Established in 1854, University College Dublin (UCD) is Ireland’s largest, most diverse and globally engaged research intensive university with over 30,000 students from some 120 countries worldwide.

Founded on the educational principles of its first Rector, John Henry Newman, the university seeks to contribute to society through the excellence and impact of its research and scholarship, the quality of its graduates and through its engagement nationally and internationally.

At UCD, research and innovation are seen as essential drivers of a dynamic economy, an informed society and a vibrant culture. UCD scholars work on tackling diverse national and global challenges, and the university community comprises individual scholars, research groups, start-up companies and large-scale collaborations with Government, industry and other partners.

Among its best-known graduates is the writer James Joyce, author of Ulysses, and regarded as ‘the father of the modern novel’.

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A Houthi fighter carries a rocket-propelled grenade launcher in Sana'a, Yemen, on September 10. Yahya Arhab / EPA

Why Yemen has returned to conflict

The recent Houthi advance has revived the seemingly endless conflict between Saudi Arabia and its antagonists in Yemen.
Longtemps associée aux professions du soin, la « blessure morale » touche aussi de nombreux salariés confrontés à des dilemmes éthiques. KieferPix/Shutterstock (no reuse)

Agir contre ses principes au travail, une souffrance psychologique encore méconnue

Être contraint de privilégier les intérêts de son entreprise au détriment de ses convictions peut laisser des séquelles durables. Cette « blessure morale » reste pourtant peu prise en compte dans le monde du travail.
La incertidumbre pone nerviosos a los inversores, que o exigen más rentabilidad, o llevan su capital hacia activos refugio como el oro. Parth Ghinaiya/Shutterstock

Cuando el petróleo sube, pero las monedas caen: el papel oculto del riesgo político

El encarecimiento de las materias primas ya no garantiza una moneda fuerte para los países exportadores. En tiempos de incertidumbre global, el riesgo político puede romper ese vínculo y traer más volatilidad.
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How will the Iran war change the Middle East? We asked 5 experts

The US, Israel and Iran war will shift alliances and create insecurity for years to come.
An armed man walks past a mural in Sana'a, Yemen, depicting late military and political figures of Iran-backed proxy groups including Hamas leaders Yahya Sinwar and Ismail Haniyeh, and Hezbollah military commander Ibrahim Aqil. Yahya Arhab / EPA

How active have Iran’s proxy groups been since the start of the war?

Hamas has not been involved in the conflict so far, but Hezbollah quickly launched attacks in support of the Iranian regime.
Smoke rises over downtown Kyiv after a Russian missile attack in July 2024. Sergiy Palamarchuk / Shutterstock

Ukraine war: after four surprising years, where does it go next? Experts give their view

The Ukraine war enters its fifth year and there are no signs that the fighting will end anytime soon.

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