UCD Innovation Academy

Last week, we celebrated a wonderful day honouring the graduates in Design Thinking for Sustainability 🎓💡 We are so proud of all you’ve achieved at UCD and can’t wait to see the incredible impact you’ll make as sustainability changemakers in the world 🌍 Learn more about the MSc in Design Thinking for Sustainability here: https://bit.ly/4eCt3ms #UCD #Graduation #Sustainability #DesignThinking #UCDGrad #UniversityCollegeDublin #Innovation UCD GlobalUniversity College Dublin

We’re thrilled to see Meg Brennan and Sadhbh Wood, two incredible innovators connected to UCD Innovation Academy, featured in the Sunday Irish Independent’s 2025 "Thirty Under 30" young business trailblazers! 🗞️👏🎉 🌍 Meg, a former UCD Innovation Academy Innovation Fellow and undergrad Social Entrepreneurship alum, co-founded Polliknow, a startup using tech to protect biodiversity. ☕ Sadhbh, a collaborator through Bean Around, crafts sustainable skincare from repurposed coffee grounds and made it to the Hult Prize Competition finals. We’re so proud of their journeys and impact! Read more here https://bit.ly/3OMNfHN   #UniversityCollegeDublin #ThirtyUnder30 #Entrepreneurship #Sustainability #undergraduate #ucd #innovation

Who is excited for the holiday season to start? Here is your chance to join an upcoming sustainability or mobility event! You can find both online events and in-person across North America. Please add any others in the comments or DM me. The events should follow these guidelines: - Focus on sustainability in transport, energy, buildings, or food waste - Event that promotes taking action, networking, and skill development - Located in the US and Canada (especially Quebec, Ontario, NY, & MA) - Free to attend, open to public, and online or accessible by public transit 🌎 December 4th ❄️ Sustainable Business: Building a Brighter Future (online) hosted by UCD Innovation Academy https://lnkd.in/edxUBfXd Biomass and Bioenergy: Insights from Canada and the UK (online) hosted by Supergen Bioenergy Hub https://lnkd.in/evbqBRsW Assemblée générale annuelle / Annual General Assembly 2024 (Montreal) hosted by JPM / YPT Montréal https://lnkd.in/eZz8mvdX 🌎 December 5th ⛄  Grinner 2024 (online) featuring Oliver Dauert hosted by Grin.eco https://lnkd.in/eGYZqPDw 🌎 December 11th ⛷️ COP29 Recap: Aligning Climate Finance with Global Needs (online) hosted by International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP) https://lnkd.in/e6aV_CC4 🌎 December 11th ☃️ Talking Climate over the Holidays (online) hosted by Project Neutral https://lnkd.in/eSXi_gBK 🌎 Week of December 9th 🏂 Earth Allies Meet & Learn (online) hosted by Mario Christiner Date & details coming soon! React with 💡, comment, or DM me if you wish to know more or join. 🌎 December 18th ❄️ Green Drinks (Toronto) led by Jim Lord, Paul Frith, and Randy Tyrrell https://lnkd.in/ejsrngCT Do you want me to promote your event or want support organizing a sustainability event or learning program? Then DM with the details and what you'd like me to support you with! #sustainability #mobility #events #networking

UCD Virtual Masters Week - UCD MSc in Design Thinking for Sustainability Info Session, Nov 28th🎓🌱🌍 Looking to future-proof your career or transition into the green economy? Join our info session with Programme Director Dr. Thomas Macagno to learn more. 🗓 November 28th
⏰ 14.00 - 14.30
📍 Online Why Attend? * Discover how the MSc combines sustainability knowledge with practical skills. * Explore real-world projects designed to prepare you for the green economy. * Ask questions and gain insights directly from the Programme Director. 👉 Don’t miss out! Register now: https://bit.ly/3ZpoVBV #ucd #universitycollegedublin #sustainability #graduate #msc #masters #greenskills #greeneconomy UCD GlobalUCD Graduate Admissions

UCD Virtual Masters Week - UCD MSc in Design Thinking for Sustainability Info Session, Nov 28th🎓🌱🌍 Looking to future-proof your career or transition into the green economy? Join our info session with Programme Director Dr. Thomas Macagno to learn more. 🗓 November 28th
⏰ 14.00 - 14.30
📍 Online Why Attend? * Discover how the MSc combines sustainability knowledge with practical skills. * Explore real-world projects designed to prepare you for the green economy. * Ask questions and gain insights directly from the Programme Director. 👉 Don’t miss out! Register now: https://bit.ly/3ZpoVBV #ucd #universitycollegedublin #sustainability #graduate #msc #masters #greenskills #greeneconomy UCD GlobalUCD Graduate Admissions

From the Classroom to Real-World Impact! 🌟🏉🌎 MSc in Design Thinking for Sustainability alumnus, Oscar Carolan, put his learnings into action during his Applied Sustainability Project with his chosen host company: Leinster Rugby. By applying design thinking principles, Oscar developed a multi-year, three-phase #Social & #Environmental Sustainability Plan, delivering innovative solutions that create value both on and off the pitch. His project demonstrates the incredible impact of combining sustainability with creative design thinking. The MSc in Design Thinking for Sustainability empowers students to: ✅ Become sustainability changemakers ✅ Prepare their careers for the emerging green economy ✅ Work on real-world challenges that shape industries and communities 🔗 Read more about Oscar’s inspiring journey and project: https://bit.ly/3CMotoA 👉 Learn more about the MSc in Design Thinking for Sustainability by registering your interest here: https://bit.ly/3BFfQLW #ucd #msc #sustainability #designthinking #greeneconomy #masters #universitycollegedublin University College Dublin UCD Global

🔔 Webinar Alert - Sustainable Business: Building a Brighter Future 🌍 Discover how sustainable business practices can unlock transformative potential for a better tomorrow. Join Dr. Thomas Macagno, Programme Director of the MSc in Design Thinking for Sustainability, as he explores strategies for creating meaningful change in business through sustainability. What to Expect:  ✅ Key insights into sustainable business practices  ✅ Inspiration to shape your career for the green economy  ✅ Information about the UCD MSc in Design Thinking for Sustainability 🔗 Register now https://bit.ly/3OcTTqv   Visit our website to learn more about the MSc in Design Thinking for Sustainability programme https://bit.ly/4eCt3ms #ucd #sustainability #sustainablebusiness #greeneconomy #msc #webinar  University College Dublin UCD GlobalThe Rediscovery Centre

Inspiring the Next Generation of Math Superheroes! 🌟 We’re excited to share that UCD Innovation Academy has collaborated with Dr. Christiana Pantelidou, PhD from UCD's School of Mathematics and Statistics to support Ireland’s Maths Superwomen—a fantastic new initiative encouraging young girls to dive into the world of mathematics! 🧮✨ Funded by The Royal Society and supported by University College Dublin, this campaign celebrates the achievements of seven pioneering Irish female mathematicians through a bilingual, travelling poster exhibition aimed at school-aged children across Ireland. To make maths more engaging, our MakerSpace team created 3D-printed polytopes, giving students hands-on access to mathematical concepts. 📖 Read the article to learn more about this inspiring campaign and the women it celebrates: https://bit.ly/3YZjtWm #ucd #education #mathseducation #STEM #universitycollegedublin #ucd #MakerSpace #3dprinting

A fantastic and busy day at UCD Open Day 2024!💙💛 It was wonderful to meet so many prospective students interested in electives like #entrepreneurship, #sustainability, #virtualreality, and learning about our UCD MakerSpace and 3D printing facilities. Our undergraduate modules are open to all UCD students as 5 ECTS electives, creating wonderfully diverse classes with students from all disciplines across UCD. #UCD #MyUCD #UniversityCollegeDublin #Electives #CAO #Education #university

Looking to upskill? Take a look at our course info sessions happening this week 👇 UCD Prof Cert in Creativity & Innovation for Education - Tuesday 12th, 12pm 🔗Register here https://bit.ly/3O9xwSN UCD Prof Dip in Innovation for Sustainability - Tuesday 12th, 1pm 🔗Register here https://bit.ly/4fGvSUv UCD MSc Design Thinking for Sustainability - Wednesday 13th, 1pm 🔗Register here https://bit.ly/3ULmCGQ UCD Prof Dip in Creativity, Innovation and Leadership - Thursday 14th, 1pm 🔗 Register here https://bit.ly/4hKEhYQ #upskill #career #springboard #funding #ucd #universitycollegedublin #university Alan MorganThomas MacagnoMaurice Knightly