UCD Alumni

29/08/2026

Innovation starts with finding better ways to help the next generation learn.

College of Health and Agricultural Sciences, UCD alumna and Professor, Antonella Puggioni, is exploring exactly that. A specialist in veterinary diagnostic imaging, Antonella combines clinical expertise with innovative approaches to teaching and learning at UCD School of Veterinary Medicine.

Originally from Sardinia, her career brought her to Ireland in the early 2000s. Today, she is exploring new ways to prepare future veterinary professionals, including the use of mixed reality to develop practical radiography skills.

Watch the video to learn more:

What if veterinary students could practise radiography before ever ...

27/08/2026

Ready to make a difference? Many University College Dublin students are preparing to graduate and could use advice from someone who has been there before.

Share your experience and help them navigate the job market and find the right career path.

Register your interest to become a UCD Career Mentor: https://bit.ly/4qVXUkB

26/08/2026

"For me, volunteering is a practice that builds community from the inside." 💙

For University College Dublin alumna Belinda Brummer, volunteering is about the connections that grow when people choose to show up for one another.

Having moved to Ireland in her twenties, Belinda remembers how much the kindness and friendship of others helped her find her feet in a new country. Years later, that experience inspired her to become a volunteer with the UCD Alumni Buddy Programme for International Students in collaboration with UCD Global.

Since then, she has supported students from around the world, shared her professional expertise through career development webinars and workshops, and built connections that have lasted well beyond the programmes themselves.

From celebrating Diwali and exploring Sally Gap with students, to receiving the exciting call that a former buddy had secured a graduate role, volunteering has brought many memorable moments and a growing sense of belonging to the UCD community.

Belinda's advice to anyone thinking about getting involved is simple: "Find the way that suits you to get involved, and then do it. And do it again."

25/08/2026

"I felt I was able to blossom into the person I knew I could be, instead of always worrying and being held back by my financial stress." - Tia, Cothrom na Féinne Scholar

Receiving a scholarship gave Tia more than financial support: it gave her peace of mind and the freedom to focus on Nursing, embrace life at University College Dublin, and discover the career she now considers her calling.

As students receive their CAO offers, your donation could give another UCD student that same sense of security, helping them focus on their education and build a future that financial pressures once made feel out of reach.

Your support can open doors. Donate today: https://mysplink.com/ucdfoundation/students

19/08/2026

"I found out I had received the scholarship while sitting on the bus home after a long day of lectures… At that moment, a huge weight lifted off my shoulders." - David, Cothrom na Féinne Scholar

With less financial pressure, David could focus on his studies, embrace life at University College Dublin and make space for his passion for boxing. Since taking up the sport in 2024, he has competed for his university club and is now working towards winning his first amateur title.

A scholarship offers more than financial support. It gives students the freedom to build confidence, pursue their ambitions and fulfil their potential. Your donation could give another UCD student that same opportunity.

Your support can open doors. Donate today: https://mysplink.com/ucdfoundation/students

17/08/2026

Irish language, music and culture are heading stateside with UCD alumna Kate Lawlor. ☘️

UCD College of Arts and Humanities alumna Kate Lawlor has been awarded a prestigious 2026-27 Fulbright Ireland Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Award, which will take her to the University of Notre Dame in Indiana for ten months.

A passionate advocate for the Irish language, traditional music and Gaelic games, Kate has been actively involved in promoting Irish culture. After graduating from University College Dublin in 2025, she is now preparing to bring that same enthusiasm stateside, teaching Irish and sharing Ireland's language, music and culture with a new community.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/4xvsg0x

14/08/2026

Looking after your skin is about more than looking younger.

UCD School of Medicine alumna and University College Dublin Clinical Professor, Dr Caitriona Ryan, joins Kathryn Thomas and Dr Niki Ralph on the latest episode of The Mid-Point Podcast to explore how skincare has evolved over the past decade.

From daily SPF and healthy ageing to skincare myths, social media trends and protecting young people from misleading marketing, the conversation offers practical, science-backed advice for healthy skin.

Listen to the full episode here: https://bit.ly/4fs0wUv

13/08/2026

A shared connection to University College Dublin recently brought together nearly 30 graduates in New York! 🗽

Over the course of the evening at GMT Tavern, alumni caught up with familiar faces, met other graduates based in the area and shared stories about where life had taken them since their time at UCD.

More opportunities for UCD Alumni to reconnect in New York are coming soon!

Update your details to hear about events in your area: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUt7lC3Z-_Oigg3FXG0EtdIbVTSc03Hb9SWmIiNwfUT4MZeA/viewform

12/08/2026

Recognising a lifetime of scientific discovery. 🔬

UCD School of Medicine alumna Professor Catherine Godson has been awarded the prestigious John Vane Medal by the William Harvey Research Institute at Queen Mary University of London.

The award celebrates scientists whose work has made a lasting impact on biomedical science. Through her work at University College Dublin, Professor Godson has advanced our understanding of diabetes and innate immunity, helping improve lives while inspiring the next generation of researchers. Congratulations on this wonderful and well-deserved recognition.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/4h4eNrO

09/08/2026

An raibh a fhios agat gur teacht ag UCD Alumni ar Cnuasach Bhéaloideas Éireann/ The National Folklore Collection atá lonnaithe ar champas Belfield?

Taiscéal lámhscríbhinní, closamhairc, fótagrafach, bailiúcháin na n-ealaíon agus ceol tíre na hÉireann.

Faigh amach sochar na céimithe go léir anseo: https://alumni.ucd.ie/benefits/