A university mathematics transition programme designed to increase student engagement with mathematics support.
Academic integration/belongingOnline tool | Online program | Workshop | Training | Off campus | On campus | Online & in person (hybrid)
Time lineIn 2015 the School of History Student Support Scheme was introduced to reduce the number of students who fail or drop out of history modules.
Academic integration/belonging, Personal mental health/well-beingOn campus | Online & in person (hybrid)
Time lineThe UCD Dignity and Respect Support Service was established to ensure the University has proactive measures in place to promote a positive culture of dignity and respect and to create a working and learning environment which makes clear the expectations of members of our community with regard to respecting each other and that unacceptable behaviour will not be tolerated.
Personal mental health/well-being, Social integration/belongingTraining | On campus | Online | In person | Live
Time lineUCD Careers Network aims to enable and empower individuals to develop the skills, self-confidence and attitudes needed to flourish in learning and work within a global economy. They assist students with their personal and professional development, developing their employability skills and with their progression as they graduate from college.
Academic integration/belongingOn campus | Online & in person (hybrid)
Time lineThe Writing Centre’s mission is to offer free, high-quality tuition in academic writing to all undergraduate and postgraduate students interested in improving their writing skills. They offer one-to-one tuition and a range of workshops/seminars.
Academic integration/belongingTraining | Workshop | On campus | Online & in person (hybrid)
Time lineAll students with a disability or significant ongoing illness in UCD have the opportunity to receive relevant reasonable accommodations or supports. To receive these supports students are invited to complete a short meeting called a Needs Assessment with UCD Access & Lifelong Learning.
Academic integration/belonging, Social integration/belongingOn campus | Online & in person (hybrid) | Live
Time lineEach summer UCD Access & Lifelong Learning hosts a residential summer school which gives fifth-year school pupils (senior secondary students) from linked DEIS schools and organisations a chance to meet other students who aspire to go to university. During this programme, participants have an opportunity to experience college lectures, undertake project work in a chosen subject, and enjoy a variety of the social and sports activities available to UCD students. DEIS schools are schools that have been identified as being in areas of disadvantage. DEIS stands for Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools and is a Irish government programme.
Academic integration/belonging, Financial needs, Social integration/belongingMentoring | On campus | In person | Live
Time lineThe Occupational Therapy Service is a student-centred and confidential service in which students work 1:1 with an Occupational Therapist in order to develop the necessary academic, social, and personal skills for fulfilling their role as a UCD student.
Academic integration/belonging, Personal mental health/well-being, Social integration/belongingOn campus | Online & in person (hybrid) | Live
Time lineUCD Languages for Life support 5th and 6th year students (senior cycle) in DEIS secondary schools to improve their language skills. French, Italian, German and Spanish are offered. DEIS stands for Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools. DEIS schools are designated by the Irish Government for funded initiatives that target support at disadvantaged communities, particularly those located in urban areas.
Academic integration/belongingWorkshop | Training | Off campus | On campus | Online & in person (hybrid) | Live
Time lineMaths Xplained is a support for Leaving Certificate students studying Maths at higher and ordinary level. The Leaving Certificate is Ireland's senior secondary school qualification.
Academic integration/belonging, Social integration/belongingMentoring | Preparatory year | On campus | In person | Live
Time lineUCD Student Advisers help students deal with any personal issues that come up while they are studying, and to provide support when it comes to policies, procedures and services.
Academic integration/belonging, Financial needs, Personal mental health/well-being, Social integration/belongingOn campus | Online & in person (hybrid) | Live
Time lineThe main purpose of the mentors is to help with the transition to university, it is about supporting incoming students to make friends, become familiar with services & to provide hints and tips on being a student.
Social integration/belongingTraining | Mentoring | On campus | Off campus | Online & in person (hybrid) | Live
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