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Languages for Life

UCD 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/belonging

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Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

Writing Clinics

In a Writing Clinic the writing coach looks at the students’ text as the first, critical reader and gives them individual language and writing advice.

Academic integration/belonging

Training | Online | Live

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Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

Tutor training and support

Support and training to prepare the tutors and ensure they have the necessary tools to organize, facilitate and build a safe culture/community among new students and acknowledge the diverse student body.

Academic integration/belonging, Social integration/belonging

Training | Workshop | On campus | Online & in person (hybrid) | Live and recorded

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Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

Peer Mentoring

The 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/belonging

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Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

Life Hack’s Programme

Life Hack’s Programme– Mental Health Initiative from UCD Student Services Level Up – a sequel course has now been developed called ‘Level Up’ which focuses on the following topics: confidence, boundaries, social media use and active listening.

Personal mental health/well-being, Social integration/belonging

Training | Workshop | On campus | In person | Live

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Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

Student collaboration facilitators

Training and support for all the new student collaboration facilitators so they can support the study groups and thereby have a better chance at succeeding.

Academic integration/belonging

Training | Workshop | On campus | Online & in person (hybrid) | Recorded / Asynchronic

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Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

Access Leader Programme

Access Leaders (ALs) are student champions who guide, mentor and encourage students from their communities to engage with UCD. Access Leaders foster an inclusive and welcoming environment and help UCD create a University for ALL.

Social integration/belonging

Training | Workshop | On campus | In person | Live

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Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

Mentor support and training

Support and training to prepare the mentors and ensure they have the necessary tools to organize, facilitate and build a safe culture/community among new students and acknowledge the diverse student body.

Academic integration/belonging, Social integration/belonging

Training | Workshop | On campus | Online & in person (hybrid) | Live and recorded

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Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

IT camp for girls

A two-day camp to inspire more young women to join the STEM programmes through female role models, academic community, and show casing STEM student life.

Academic integration/belonging, Social integration/belonging

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