UCD alumni at a reception in Beijing.

Global

With a global network of over 323,000 alumni, the UCD community overseas stays connected year-round with online and in-person events

USA

Brenda Tierney, UCD President, Prof. Orla Feely and Orla MacLean.
Brenda Tierney, UCD President, Prof. Orla Feely and Orla MacLean.
Alumni Panel Jamie Mintern, Jane McCooey, Cathy Basquel and Eoin Duane with UCD President, Prof. Orla Feely.
Alumni Panel Jamie Mintern, Jane McCooey, Cathy Basquel and Eoin Duane with UCD President, Prof. Orla Feely.
Rory Wilson, Paul Cleary, Thomas Britten and Tadgh Egan at the Harvard Museum of Natural History alumni gathering in Boston.
Rory Wilson, Paul Cleary, Thomas Britten and Tadgh Egan at the Harvard Museum of Natural History alumni gathering in Boston.
Prof. Joe Peppard and alumni in New York, October 2023.
Prof. Joe Peppard and alumni in New York, October 2023.
Colleen and Bridget English at the UCD alumni reception in Chicago, 1 November 2023.
Colleen and Bridget English at the UCD alumni reception in Chicago, 1 November 2023.

UCD President, Professor Orla Feely was delighted to connect with UCD alumni across North America in November 2023 and April 2024. Over 200 alumni and supporters attended across five locations – Palo Alto, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago and New York. Alumni welcomed the opportunity to reconnect with their local UCD community and to hear about Professor Feely’s vision for Ireland’s Global University.

Palo Alto and San Francisco

UCD alumni gathered in Palo Alto at the Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley. Brenda Tierney, and Orla MacLean, granddaughters of Dr Michael Tierney – UCD President 1947-1964 – were in attendance to network and catch up with Palo Alto-based alumni. A reception was also held for UCD alumni at the Wayfare Tavern with guests making new connections as well as reconnecting with old friends in the area.

New York

UCD alumni gathered at the American Irish Historical Society in New York in April 2024. The Dean of Business, Professor Anthony Brabazon welcomed guests, and UCD President, Professor Orla Feely shared her vision for UCD, followed by an engaging panel discussion on New York Private Equity, exploring the representation of the Irish within the private equity industry in New York.

UCD Business alumni also gathered in New York in October 2023 for an engaging masterclass in digital transformation ‘Is it Time to Get Rid of the IT Department?’, delivered by the Wall Street Journal – published Professor Joe Peppard, Academic Director of UCD Smurfit Executive Development.

Boston

In November 2023, UCD alumni based in Boston soaked up some historical knowledge as they gathered at the Harvard Museum of Natural History. The networking event drew alumni of all ages and sparked a new interest in connecting among Boston’s UCD community.

Chicago

UCD alumni came together to meet UCD President Professor Orla Feely and network at a reception in The Dawson in Chicago, in November 2023.

SRI LANKA

Dr. Michael MacDonnell and Mr Matt Glowatz with UCD alumni in Sri Lanka.
Dr. Michael MacDonnell and Mr Matt Glowatz with UCD alumni in Sri Lanka.

In December 2023, UCD alumni in Sri Lanka gathered at the Hilton Colombo for the annual Alumni Reception. The event was a wonderful opportunity for members of the Sri Lanka-based UCD alumni community to connect.

LONDON

UCD alumni at the UCD alumni event in London.
UCD alumni at the UCD alumni event in London.
Prof. Laurent Pech, Vincent Keaveny, David O’Reilly and UCD alumni in London.
Prof. Laurent Pech, Vincent Keaveny, David O’Reilly and UCD alumni in London.

The UCD alumni London event aligned with the UCD Careers Law student trip in January 2024. Alumni had the opportunity to network with each other and provide valuable insights for the students living in London and working in law. Former Mayor of London and DLA Piper partner Vincent Keaveny CBE hosted the event and UCD Dean of Law, Professor Laurent Pech gave a welcoming address.

SINGAPORE

John McCormack, Ambassador Sarah McGrath, Prof. Tony Brabazon and Daniel Kearney. 2. Priyalata Pillay and Karen Mulligan at the alumni reception in Singapore.
John McCormack, Ambassador Sarah McGrath, Prof. Tony Brabazon and Daniel Kearney.
Priyalata Pillay and Karen Mulligan at the alumni reception in Singapore.
Priyalata Pillay and Karen Mulligan at the alumni reception in Singapore.

In April 2024, Singapore-based UCD alumni attended a reception hosted by the Ambassador of Ireland to Singapore, HE Sarah McGrath. The event commenced with a welcome from the Ambassador, followed by remarks and updates from the Dean of Business, Professor Anthony Brabazon, and UCD President, Professor Orla Feely. The speeches were followed by a lively networking reception, providing alumni with an opportunity to mingle.

HONG KONG

Patipan Dahan, UCD President, Prof. Orla Feely and Supicha Tsang in Hong Kong.
Patipan Dahan, UCD President, Prof. Orla Feely and Supicha Tsang in Hong Kong.

UCD President, Professor Orla Feely and Professor Anthony Brabazon, Principal, UCD College of Business welcomed UCD alumni and new graduates from the Class of 2024 programmes in Hong Kong to a reception at the Harbour Grand Kowloon in April 2024.

CHINA

Prof. Paul Fanning with alumni in Beijing in July.
Prof. Paul Fanning with alumni in Beijing in July.
Prof. Paul Fanning, Ambassador Anne Derwin and Prof. Aoife Ahern with UCD alumni in China.
Prof. Paul Fanning, Ambassador Anne Derwin and Prof. Aoife Ahern with UCD alumni in China.
UCD alumni at a reception in Beijing.
UCD alumni at a reception in Beijing.

UCD alumni attended receptions in Beijing in March and July. They were joined by UCD alumna HE Ann Derwin, Ambassador of Ireland to China; Professor Aoife Ahern, Principal, UCD College of Engineering and Architecture; Professor Paul Fanning, UCD International Dean for China and VPl Teaching & Learning BDIC, Dr Ailish O’Halloran. The second event included a visit from Deputy President Colin Scott and coincided with conferrings on our Beijing Dublin International College (BDIC) campus.

PARIS

Cormac Ryan, Ambassador Niall Burgess and UCD alumni gathered in the Embassy in Paris.
Cormac Ryan, Ambassador Niall Burgess and UCD alumni gathered in the Embassy in Paris.
UCD President, Prof. Orla Feely with UCD alumni and Erasmus students Leo Hopkins, Sophia Feely, Síofra Ní Mhidigh and Calista Dowling.
UCD President, Prof. Orla Feely with UCD alumni and Erasmus students Leo Hopkins, Sophia Feely, Síofra Ní Mhidigh and Calista Dowling.

Over 90 UCD alumni, Erasmus students and friends attended a reception held in the Embassy of Ireland in Paris in May 2024. UCD President, Professor Orla Feely spoke about her vision for UCD and Ambassador of Ireland to France HE Niall Burgess welcomed guests to their ‘second home’ in Paris. Chapter Representative Cormac Ryan spoke about his time in UCD and Chapter-led events and activities for alumni to connect with in Paris.