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Each year we welcome thousands of our alumni back to campus, for Mentoring events, Reunions, Choral Scholars or Symphony Orchestra performances, Spoken Word events, Alumni Awards and the UCD Festival, or simply to pay a nostalgic visit to relive those great memories of student days.

Past Events

Catch up on alumni events you might have missed, you might spot some familiar faces and places!

We are delighted to welcome you back and are always looking for ways of improving and evolving our event programme to make sure we have something for everybody.

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Scientist showcasing STEM experiments to children
UCD STEM Adventure - 20 January 2024

Young aspiring explorers, scientists and engineers had the opportunity to try out different interactive activities with Phil of Science. Our team of science communicators enjoyed presenting the fun experiments and responding to the kids' curiosity while making STEM exciting and accessible.
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A Choral Celebration of Christmas - December 2023
A Choral Celebration of Christmas - December 2023

The award-winning Choral Scholars of University College Dublin performed a programme of festive choral music titled ‘A Choral Celebration of Christmas’ over three nights under Artistic Director, Dr Desmond Earley, at Newman University Church.
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UCD Law Milestone Reunion 2023 cover
UCD Law Milestone Reunion 2023 - 24 November 2023

A significant turnout of alumni marked the 2023 Law Milestone Reunion, and it brought us immense joy to host this special event in UCD Sutherland School of Law. This year witnessed a joyous gathering of the classes of 1983, 1993, 2003, and 2013, as they came together to commemorate their milestone years.
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UCD Alumni Awards 2023 - 17 November 2023
UCD Alumni Awards 2023 - 17 November 2023

The UCD Alumni Awards recognise and celebrate the excellence and achievement of individuals within our network. Their accomplishments and successes are a source of great pride to UCD and an inspiration to present and future generations.
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Four people in O'Reilly Hall clapping
2023 UCD Conway Festival of Research & Innovation - October 2023

Two decades of innovation, a lifetime of impact. To celebrate the last 20 years, UCD Conway Institute alumni joined current staff and students sharing stories of their career journeys and the impact the Institute had on them. Beyond a mere reflection on the past two decades, it evolved into a heartwarming academic reunion.
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UCD Golden and Diamond Jubilee Reunion 2023
UCD Golden and Diamond Jubilee Reunion 2023

We were delighted to welcome the Classes of 1963 & 1973 back to campus to celebrate their Golden and Diamond Jubilee Reunions! From heartfelt reunions between old friends to laughter-filled conversations, our alumni shared cherished memories on this very special occasion.
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A big group of alumni posing for a photo at their reunion.
BAgrSc Class of 1983 Reunion – 23 September 2023

The BAgrSc Class of 1983 gathered for a day of celebrations and merriment at the Curragh Racecourse in Kildare. The reunion consisted of a day at the races with a luncheon in a private suite. 47 attendees reconnected and reminisced on the day, with attendees travelling from Germany, the UK and all over Ireland.
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Three older alumni looking at the guest list for their reunion.
BE Class of 1973 Reunion – 8 September 2023

On 8 September 2023, over 50 alumni from the UCD Engineering Class of 1973 celebrated their 50th anniversary since their graduation. Joined by around 30 spouses, the group had a fantastic evening in the Grand Hotel Malahide, preceded by a golf tournament.
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Four alumni posing with UCD signs and memorabilia.
Alumni Reception Beijing – 28 June 2023

UCD alumni were delighted to reconnect at the Grand Hyatt in Beijing. This wonderful get-together marked the occasion of the BDIC graduation ceremony in China and was attended by a number of UCD staff members including Professor Dolores O'Riordan, Vice-President for Global Engagement.
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Two UCD Festival volunteers sitting at the Rendezvous statue with JJ the Swan.
UCD Festival 2023 – 10 June 2023

The annual UCD Festival is a fun-filled day showcasing the very best of UCD through performances, engaging talks, hands-on science, interactive exhibits and so much more. On Saturday, 10 June, we opened our doors to friends and families of our local community, staff, students and alumni, providing an opportunity to see behind the scenes, discover something new and meet our students and world-class academics.
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UCD students and alumni in Singapore
Alumni Reception Singapore – 14 May 2023

UCD Business Alumni, including the Class of 2023, were delighted to reconnect at VOCO Hotel’s rooftop terrace. This wonderful get-together marked the occasion of Dean of the College of Business, Professor Anthony Brabazon’s attendance at the Kaplan graduation ceremony in Singapore.

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UCD alumni at a reception in Hong Kong
Alumni Reception Hong Kong - 12 May 2023

The UCD Business Alumni team welcomed Hong Kong based alumni to the Harbour Grand Kowloon Hotel. Asia-based alumni were delighted to reconnect at this special alumni reception hosted by the Dean of the College of Business, Professor Anthony Brabazon, and the Consul General of Ireland, David Costello.

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UCD alumni at an event in Brussels
Alumni Reception Brussels - 14 March 2023

Brussels-based UCD Alumni and friends gathered at the Irish Embassy in Brussels for a reception hosted by the Irish Ambassador to Belgium Kevin Conmy, himself a UCD alumnus. The event featured speeches from both the Ambassador and Colin Scott, Dean of Social Sciences.
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A webinar with Dr Lydia Foy
Lydia Foy: The Battle to be Myself

The theme of International Women's Day 2023 was 'Embrace Equity'. To celebrate, Dr Joe McGrath hosted a conversation between Dr Lydia Foy and her lawyer, Bill Shipsey (UCD Alumni Awardee) on the legal challenges to the law on gender recognition in Ireland.
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The UCD Choral Scholars perform a Christmas concert at Newman University Church, Dublin
A Choral Celebration of Christmas - December 2022

A Choral Celebration of Christmas returned in all its glory as the award-winning Choral Scholars of University College Dublin performed a programme of festive choral music over three nights under Artistic Director, Desmond Earley, at Newman University Church.
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Group photo of the UCD BE Class of 1981 Reunion at their reunion in2022
BE Class of 1981 Reunion - 17 December 2022

The postponed 40th Reunion of the UCD Engineering Class of 1981 took place on Saturday, 17 December at The Conrad Hotel. With Prof Mark Rogers, Acting President of UCD, and Prof Aoife Ahern, College Principal and Dean of Engineering, our alumni spent an unforgettable evening reconnecting with their classmates.
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Photo of the BE Class of 1992 attending their reunion in 2022 at the UCD University Club
BE Class of 1992 Reunion - 26 November 2022

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of graduating from UCD Engineering, the Class of 1992 held an informal reunion on Saturday, 26 November at the UCD University Club, Belfield, organised by alumni Auveen Bell, Conor Riordan and Dave Kirwan.
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The awards winners of the UCD Alumni Awards 2022
UCD Alumni Awards 2022 - 18 November 2022

On Friday, 18 November, in O’Reilly Hall, UCD recognised the stellar achievements of ten of its graduates from across the University at its annual UCD Alumni Awards. These awards celebrate UCD alumni who have made their mark both at home and abroad, showing great drive, leadership, commitment and a desire to make a difference.
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UCD alumni attend a reception in Singapore, 2022
Alumni Reception Singapore - 20 November 2022

UCD Alumni Relations with the support of the Embassy of Ireland, Singapore and local Alumni Chapter Reps hosted a reception at the Irish Ambassador’s residence. Alumni in attendance were treated to a music recital and enjoyed delicious food and drinks
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Young boy holds up a copy of the UCD alumni magazine at an alumni event in San Francisco
Alumni Reception San Francisco - 2 November 2022

The Alumni Relations Team with the support of the San Francisco Alumni Chapter arranged a wonderful reception at the University Club of San Francisco. Alumni in attendance enjoyed a discussion featuring philanthropist, venture capitalist, and fellow alumnus John O' Farrell.
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Alumni get together for their milestone reunion at the Belfield campus
UCD Golden and Diamond Jubilee Reunion 2022

To celebrate the milestone Golden and Diamond Jubilee reunions, we were ecstatic to welcome Classes of 1962 and 1972 back to Belfield. Old college friends caught up with one another, took class photos, shared memories and mixed with faculty on this very special occasion.
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Graduates of the Class of 2020 celebrate the end of their university experience
Class of 2020 Celebration - 24 June 2022

We were delighted to welcome the Class of 2020 back to campus for their Celebration Reunion. Comedian and UCD alumnus Fred Cooke kicked off the celebration in O’Reilly Hall by congratulating the class on all of their accomplishments, while class speaker Grace Oladipo inspired her classmates to not be afraid to dive head first into the future.
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Lord Mayor of the City of London, Vincent Keaveney, marks Bloomsday with UCD alumni at the Mansion House
Bloomsday Alumni Reception London Mansion House - 16 June 2022

UCD Alumni Relations together with UCD alumnus, the Rt Hon. The Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alderman Vincent Keaveny welcomed alumni to a reception in London's Mansion House to mark Bloomsday. Guests enjoyed drinks, canapés, and a Joycean recital by UCD Ad Astra Scholar Graham Butler Breen.
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Two UCD alumni based in Twin Cities celebrate the UCD Festival in 2022
Global Perspectives: Twin Cities - 26 June 2022

Minnesota-based alumni were delighted to attend a picnic to celebrate the return of the UCD Festival. The gathering took place at Boom Island Park, with the scenic Mississippi River and the Minneapolis skyline in the backdrop. The event was hosted by Chapter Rep Harry Aslesen and attendees enjoyed chats, snacks and yard games.
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UCD graduates located in China meet up to celebrate the UCD Festival in 2022
Global Perspectives: China - 16 June 2022

The UCD Global Centre and the Beijing Alumni Chapter were delighted to host a very special virtual event, featuring author and Joyce enthusiast Robert Grogan. The session discussed UCD’s most famous alumnus James Joyce on Bloomsday - the day depicted in Joyce's novel Ulysses.
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Alumni living in Washington DC came together to celebrate the UCD Festival in 2022
Global Perspectives: Washington DC - 2 June 2022

UCD Alumni Relations and our Washington D.C. Chapter Rep Sierra Bower hosted a happy hour at Exiles Bar in DC to celebrate the return of the UCD Festival. The group, a mix of alumni and prospective students enjoyed a wonderful evening exchanging information, catching up with old classmates and of course making new friends!
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UCD alumni at an event in Toronto to celebrate UCD Festival 2022
Global Perspectives: Toronto - 5 June 2022

UCD Alumni Relations and our Toronto Chapter Reps hosted a fabulous evening of UCD Festival celebrations and traditional Irish music at Noonan's Bar in Toronto.

The group enjoyed an evening of Irish culture filled with mingling, drinks, finger food, and of course craic agus ceol!
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UCD alumni enjoy happy hour in Chicago as part of UCD Festival 2022
Global Perspectives: Chicago - 26 May 2022

UCD Alumni Relations and our Chicago Chapter Rep Fiona McEntee hosted a happy hour at The Kerryman Pub in Chicago to celebrate the return of the UCD Festival. The group enjoyed a wonderful evening catching up with old friends and classmates while also making new friends!
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UCD alumni and Erasmus students picnic in Paris to mark UCD Festival 2022
Global Perspectives: Paris - 22 May 2022

UCD Alumni Relations and our France Chapter Reps hosted a wonderful picnic in the courtyard of the Centre Culturel Irlandais in Paris to celebrate the return of the UCD Festival.
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UCD alumni gather for an architectural tour of London as part of UCD Festival 2022
Global Perspectives: London - 14 May 2022

To celebrate the return of the UCD Festival, our London-based alumni enjoyed The Emerald City Walking Tour hosted by our London Chapter Reps and local guide Tony McDonnell.
Alumni photographed at a BBQ for UCD College of Science
UCD College of Science Alumni, Friends & Staff BBQ - 13 May 2022

The UCD School of Environmental Science and the School of Earth Sciences along with UCD Alumni Relations were happy to welcome alumni, friends & staff back onto campus to celebrate 58 years of research and education in the College of Science.

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UCD Computer Science talk on ransomware
Ransomware: The current and evolving threat landscape

Ransomware attacks have been part of the global landscape for a while now and cost the global economy $20B in 2021. The victims of ransomware today are not only individuals, but also industries and governmental agencies, causing significant financial losses for them.

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UCD in conversation webinar on migrant journeys
Borders & Rights: Migrant Journeys

Over the last decade, the spectre of the ‘migrant crisis’ has dominated international social, political and legal discourses. Within Europe, the ‘migrant crisis’ starts with journeys from Afghanistan, Libya, Syria, most recently Ukraine, and further afield.
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UCD graduates and guest speakers at Women in Leadership 2022
Women in Leadership 2022

The Arthur Cox UCD Women in Leadership conference took place on 22 and 23 March 2022, and we were thrilled to welcome back our UCD community to O’Reilly Hall and the UCD University Club and to meet our attendees at our online mentor circles on 23 March.
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Why is Ending Hunger so Difficult? A UCD conversation
Why is Ending Hunger so Difficult?

The risks of food insecurity have increased exponentially in the wake of a global pandemic. More than enough food is produced to feed the global population—but millions of people still go hungry. After steadily declining for a decade, world hunger is now on the rise again. Why do people still go hungry when we have “enough” food? Why is so much food wasted?
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A free event for UCD alumni to find out more about their dogs health from UCD Vets
Ask the Vet: Your Dog and its Health

Owning a dog is a big responsibility and comes with a longtime commitment. If you have recently welcomed a furry friend into your life or are considering it in the future, join Kevin Murtagh (Assistant Professor at UCD School of Veterinary Medicine) and Rory Breathnach (Clinical Director at UCD Veterinary Hospital) as they discuss the key aspects for ensuring your dogs health and wellbeing.

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UCD webinar on building a sustainable future with business
Building a Sustainable Future with Business

It is essential that all businesses consider their impact on society and the environment over profits. Increasingly, organisations are obliged to incorporate sustainability into their business strategies. As companies come under increased pressure to meet their Environmental, Social & Governance goals, how can we know they are truly complying?
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A webinar on responding to the climate crisis
Responding to the Climate Crisis

Climate change presents the single biggest threat to current and future generations, and its widespread, unprecedented impacts disproportionately burden the poorest and most vulnerable. Following the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change starkest warning yet, urgent action to combat it and minimise its disruptions is crucial.
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Webinar on achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Following the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change starkest warning yet, urgent action to combat climate change and minimise its disruptions is integral to the successful implementation of the SDGs and the future of the planet. With the Development Goals 2030 deadline looming, explore what exactly these goals are.
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The nine winners of the UCD Alumni Awards in 2021
UCD Alumni Awards 2021

The UCD Alumni Award winners are an inspiration to us all and continue to lead the way and make a global impact. In conversation with broadcaster and UCD alumnus Pat Kenny, this year we celebrated creative and sporting legends, global business leaders, human rights advocates, transformational change makers, and real life healthcare superheroes!

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