UCD Centre for Digital Policy

?? Last Friday UCD School of Information and Communication Studies and UCD College of Social Sciences and Law WP/EDI recognised the 28th of February as Rare Disease Day with a campus accessibility walk. Walk attendees shared their own experiences and issues. Our focus was on ensuring real accessibility continues to be our shared goal across campus. Because everyone deserves an accessible walk to a seat at the table! Thank you to everyone who attended. #RareDiseaseDay #UCD #EDI #accessiblewalk

With Tiago's kind testimony, we would like to remind everyone that applications are still open for our MSc/Grad Dip and Professional Certificate courses for the 2025/2026 acacdemic year. Read more on our webpage and please contact us if you've any questions about these timely courses! https://lnkd.in/e6qE3WbR #UCDDigitalPolicy #DigitalPolicyIE

?? Join Us for a Thought-Provoking Event on Technology, Sustainability, and Democracy! ???? How can technological advancements support sustainability efforts while aligning with democratic values? As environmental challenges grow, the intersection of technology, sustainability, and democracy is more critical than ever. This UCD Earth Institute event, in partnership with the Advance Centre, will bring together experts to discuss how emerging technologies can drive sustainability. What to Expect? ?? How AI, digital infrastructure, and energy systems contribute to sustainability ?? The challenges of ensuring transparency and fairness in green innovation ?? The role of education and policy in fostering ethical and impactful sustainability initiatives ?? Meet Our Expert Panelists: ? Dr. Thomas Macagno (UCD Innovation Academy) – Business innovation & sustainability education ? Conor Lawlor (ATU) – AI & data centres’ environmental impact ? Dr. Camila Perussello (UCD School of Biosystems & Food Engineering engeniand food ) – Sustainable food systems & alternative proteins ? Dr. Patrick Brodie (UCD Centre for Digital Policy) – AI, digital transformation & ethical considerations ? John Walsh (ESB) – Energy policy & sustainable infrastructure ?? Engage & Connect Join us for a Q&A session with leading experts and a networking lunch to discuss ideas and build valuable connections in the field of sustainability and digital transformation. ?? Where: Museum of Literature Ireland (MoLI) ?? When: 25 March ? Time: 11:00 - 14:00 ?? Limited capacity—register now to secure your place! ?? https://lnkd.in/dz-B5Wps #Sustainability #TechForGood #DemocracyAndTheEnvironment #AI #Energy #FoodSystems #Innovation #Upskilling

??????? "This new Irish Government is particularly focussed on skills development and life-long learning, so I was very encouraged to learn of the work you are doing on targeted training programmes, (including at PhD level), digital and AI upskilling, mentorship programmes, and the Microsoft-UCD Digital Policy Programme for government and policy makers." ?? UCD Centre for Digital Policy ?? Eugenia Siapera ?? Elizabeth Farries

The horse may have bolted, but that just means we have to ride out and catch it, says University College Dublin's Dr Elizabeth Farries, whose new project aims to create policies for safer AI development. #SiliconRepublic #AI #WomenInvent Trinity College Dublin #Research

What a great panel. looking forward to hearing from you all. Tactical Tech Divina FRAU-MEIGS

University College Dublin is proud to celebrate our research and innovation community's unprecedented success under Horizon Europe. Ranked No.1 in Ireland for EU-funded research and No.18 among all higher education institutions across EU, UCD has blazed a trail for Irish research. Our community has shone particularly in the prestigious European Research Council (ERC) programmes,?with almost half the ERC grant holders in Ireland at the university. Visit our ERC showcase and meet the experts across a broad range of disciplines and career levels who are conducting groundbreaking frontier research with international partners.?https://lnkd.in/e9bBJhGU Also, find out about the large-scale consortium projects coordinated by UCD's world-class researchers, under Pillar 2 clusters such as 'Health', 'Digital, Industry and Space', and 'Climate, Energy and Mobility', and large capacity-building networks for research development, training and knowledge exchange, including MSCA Doctoral Networks.?https://lnkd.in/eWdmTsQJ

The FORSEE Project (Forging Successful AI Applications for the European Economy and Society) is a €3 million EU-funded research initiative focused on exploring the societal benefits and risks of AI while supporting enhanced AI capabilities and EU regulatory frameworks. The project kicked off on February 6-7 at the ADAPT Centre, Trinity College Dublin, bringing together leading experts from universities, research institutions, and think tanks across Europe.?Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eFudwuGj #AI #HorizonEurope? #ArtificialIntelligence #AIGovernance? #EthicalAI?#ResearchInnovation #FORSEE Research Ireland | Trinity College Dublin | University College Dublin | Tilburg University | University Paul Sabatier (Toulouse, France) | WZB Berlin Social Science Center | Demos Helsinki | TASC Europe Studies CLG | European DIGITAL SME Alliance