The 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 lineCreating a gender friendly college by organizing concrete initiatives and taking steps towards five main goals.
Personal mental health/well-being, Social integration/belongingTime lineEntry Courses give students the opportunity to brush up on their prior knowledge to start the academic year confidently.
Academic integration/belonging, Social integration/belongingTraining | Online tool | On campus | In person | Online | Recorded / Asynchronic | Live
Time lineThis initiative aims to introduce essential library skills to first year students .
Academic integration/belongingOnline program | Training | Online tool | On campus | Off campus | In person | Online
Time lineThe UCD Student Ambassador Programme provides an opportunity for current UCD students representing various programme areas in UCD to develop leadership, teamwork and communication skills while providing a valuable service to the UCD community and to prospective students from around the world.
Social integration/belongingOn campus | Online & in person (hybrid)
Time lineUCD runs a Mentoring programme for prospective students who aspire to go on to third-level study. The Mentoring Programme is part of the UCD Access & Lifelong Learning (ALL) outreach programme for schools and communities.
Academic integration/belonging, Financial needs, Personal mental health/well-being, Social integration/belongingMentoring | On campus | Off campus | In person
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 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 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 lineA sustainable digital tool to make students more linguistically competent through coaching.
Academic integration/belonging, Social integration/belongingBuddy program | Online tool | On campus | Off campus | Online & in person (hybrid) | In person | Online | Live and recorded | Live | Recorded / Asynchronic
Time lineCampuses invite potential students for a visit, make support facilities available and meet students at the same time to illustrate the diversity in study programmes and the student population.
Academic integration/belonging, Social integration/belongingInfo session | Counseling | On campus | In person | Live
Time lineA 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/belongingTraining | Mentoring | Preparatory year | On campus | In person | Live
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