We 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 | Online | In person | Recorded / Asynchronic | Live
Time lineHelping gifted students realise their potential by helping them become conscious of their giftedness, by educating them on the subject and by helping them find the right support.
Academic integration/belonging, Personal mental health/well-being, Social integration/belongingCounseling | On campus | In person | Live
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 lineCommunity Mentors are a valuable community resource, who can help to share information and advice about their college experience, to help prospective students build their awareness of college courses, how to apply, and the benefits of a college education.
Academic integration/belonging, Financial needs, Personal mental health/well-being, Social integration/belongingMentoring | Training | Off campus | Online & in person (hybrid) | In person
Time lineA digital tool offering students tips, tricks, tools and a training to better follow lectures.
Academic integration/belongingOnline tool | Online | Recorded / Asynchronic
Time lineThe Faculty Partnership Programme was conceived in 2021 to support and accelerate the implementation of UDL throughout the University. It offers faculty a structured opportunity to undertake Universal Design training, to facilitate this training for the colleagues and peers, and become a role model who will persuade and influence others as to the merits of inclusion for all students.
Academic integration/belongingOnline program | Training | Off campus | On campus | Online & in person (hybrid) | Live and recorded
Time lineUCD Access & Lifelong Learning has an Assistive Technology (AT) Specialist who provides technology and training to students who avail of disability support. The Assitive Technology Specialist undertakes needs assessment with students to ascertain what AT the student requires and if they require a Personal Assistant which they will organise
Academic integration/belongingOnline tool | Online program | Training | On campus | Online & in person (hybrid) | Live and recorded
Time lineAccess Student Support Officer supports students who enter university via the Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) which is a college and university scheme that offers places on reduced points and extra college support to those who are resident in the Republic of Ireland and underrepresented at Higher Education due to their socio-economic background.
Academic integration/belonging, Financial needs, Personal mental health/well-being, Social integration/belongingOn campus | Off 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 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)
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