Boosting academic and social integration of new students and facilitating the transition to higher education by offering a warm word of welcome, crucial practical information and relevant extra information immediately after enrolment.
Academic integration/belonging, Social integration/belongingOnline tool | Online
Time lineCelebrating multilingualism and multilingual students by showing the benefits of speaking multiple languages in the context of higher education, at home and on the labour market (e.g., a multilingual midwife or youth worker in a multicultural context).
Social integration/belongingInfo session | Workshop | On campus | In person
Time lineAccess courses are one year long, part-time courses designed to prepare learners, who may not have formal qualifications, for successful study at university. These are Special Purpose Awards (Level 6) which equip students with the skills and confidence required to take the next step to selected degree courses at UCD. UCD offers two access courses: Diploma in Access to Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences & Law – Access to AHSSL Diploma in Access to Science, Engineering, Agricultural Science & Medicine, and Veterinary Medicine – SEAM+
Academic integration/belonging, Social integration/belongingAccess course | On campus | In person | Live
Time lineCreative Arts Summer School Programmes are designed and facilitated to promote access to higher education for under-represented groups in third-level education.
Academic integration/belonging, Personal mental health/well-being, Social integration/belongingInfo session | Workshop | On campus | In person
Time lineCommunity Mentors share information and advice about their college experience to support and inspire young people and adult learners to consider further and higher education.
Academic integration/belonging, Financial needs, Personal mental health/well-being, Social integration/belongingTraining | Mentoring | Off campus | In person | Online & in person (hybrid)
Time lineThe aim of the Challenge is to invite students from underrepresented groups to demonstrate outstanding leadership by championing diversity solutions in the legal profession.
Academic integration/belonging, Financial needsOff campus | On campus
Time lineThe Alumni Events and mentoring opportunities are initiatives which aim to build cultural capital and networking skills to ensure easy transition into professions.
Academic integration/belonging, Social integration/belongingMentoring | Off campus | On campus | In person
Time lineUCD Moot Court Programme introduces primary school students to the legal profession and to UCD as a university and helps to plant the seed for their future progression.
Academic integration/belonging, Social integration/belongingInfo session | Workshop | Off campus | On campus | In person | Live
Time lineThe iDecide project initiative aims to introduce 5th and 6th class primary school children (11-13 years old) to university life and education, and to inspire young people to pursue a university degree in their future.
Academic integration/belonging, Financial needs, Social integration/belongingInfo session | Workshop | Off campus | On campus | Online & in person (hybrid)
Time lineThe Pathways to the Professions project is a UCD University for All initiative which looks at how we can remove barriers to access, participation and success at each step along the pathway to a profession.
Academic integration/belonging, Financial needs, Social integration/belongingInfo session | Workshop | Off campus | On campus | Online & in person (hybrid)
Time lineWe have created an online module to support students in their transition to UCD and to assist them build their academic skills. This online module complements the in person Academic Skills Series: ’How to…UCD” programme.
Academic integration/belonging, Personal mental health/well-beingOnline program | Off campus | Online | Recorded / Asynchronic
Time lineEliminating barriers for students with dyslexia to become teachers.
Academic integration/belonging, Personal mental health/well-beingInfo session | Online tool | In person | Online | Live | Recorded / Asynchronic
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