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IN CONVERSATION<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our popular virtual UCD In Conversation series continued this year and we were delighted to engage with thousands of alumni and supporters from over 65 countries worldwide. Our series featured expert alumni and academics on a variety of topics based on UCD\u2019s four strategic themes. The conversations ranged from \u2018Cybercrime Causes, Trends and Prevention\u2019 and \u2018Climate Neutral Dairy Farming\u2019 to \u2018Achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals\u2019 and \u2018Borders & Rights: Migrant Journeys\u2019. International Women\u2019s Day featured a host of virtual and in-person activities across the campus, starting with a \u2018#BreakTheBias breakfast panel\u2019. Our Golden and Diamond Jubilee virtual celebration featured alumni Dr Tony Scott, Charles Lysaght, \u00c9anna N\u00ed Lamhna, Frances Fitzgerald MEP and Dr Desmond Green in conversation. They reminisced with former broadcaster and arts manager, Doireann N\u00ed Bhriain. www.ucd.ie\/alumni\/ucd-in-conversation-a-virtual-series<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHAT IT TAKES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This year our virtual career-building series for alumni and students, What It Takes, returned with topics on \u2018How to Excel in the Hybrid Workplace\u2019; \u2018Thrive in Global Teams\u2019; \u2018Network Like a Pro\u2019; \u2018Kick Imposter Syndrome\u2019; \u2018Know your Rights\u2019; \u2018Stay Ahead of the Digital Curve\u2019; \u2018Be an Inclusive Leader\u2019; \u2018Innovate your Career with Design Thinking\u2019 and \u2018Flourish in your Early Career\u2019. Speakers included Criona Turley, Emmet Daniels, Siobh\u00e1n McKenna, S\u00edobhra Rush, Ebony Lawless-McCrea, Patricia Munatsi, Dr Lollie Mancey, and Janice Lau. Watch back episodes and find out more at: www.ucd.ie\/alumni\/ucd-what-it-takes-career-building-series<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"What<\/a>
What it Takes to stay ahead of the digital curve with Ebony Lawless-McCrea and Fintan Murphy and questions led by Michelle Coen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

UCD ALUMNI AWARDS 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The annual UCD Alumni Awards proudly celebrate the success and exceptional achievements of UCD\u2019s alumni and recognise their outstanding accomplishments and contribution to society. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2021 winners \u2013 Neil Jordan, Olivia Maguire, Liam Madden, Dr Mike Ryan, Fiona McEntee, Teresa Lambe OBE, Caitr\u00edona Palmer, Ann O\u2019Dea and Leo Cullen \u2013 were nominated by their peers, UCD faculty and students. Their accomplishments showcase the multidisciplinarity and breadth of the programmes at UCD. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was a wonderful evening of virtual celebration, conversation and reflection. Former UCD President, Professor Andrew J. Deeks opened proceedings with UCD alumnus Pat Kenny hosting the virtual celebration, viewed by alumni, supporters, faculty, staff and friends of UCD around the globe. We were delighted to continue the tradition of closing the evening with the Choral Scholars of University College Dublin and their performance of B\u00f3 na Leathadhairce, arranged by Artistic Director, Dr Desmond Earley. www.ucd.ie\/alumni\/awards\/watchback<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Leo<\/a>
Leo Cullen 2021 UCD Alumni Award winner in Sport and Mr. Brian Mullins Director of Sport UCD<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Dr<\/a>
Dr Mike Ryan, 2021 UCD Alumni Award winner in Health and Agricultural Science with Pat Kenny<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Caitr\u00edona<\/a>
Caitr\u00edona Palmer, 2021 UCD Alumni Award winner in Social Sciences receiving her award from Pat Kenny<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

UCD BUSINESS ALUMNI CHALLENGE \u2013 KILOMETRES THAT COUNT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In February 2022, the College of Business Alumni Relations team kicked off their second virtual active wellbeing initiative. The UCD Business Alumni Challenge \u2013 Kilometres That Count attracted participation from alumni, students, and friends of the college. The challenge ran for 30 days and participants were encouraged to complete a personal target distance of 100, 200, 300, 500 or 1000 km. The challenge was a wonderful success \u2013 well done to over 925 students and alumni located in over 30 countries and five continents for participating and clocking an incredible 71,000km. www.ucdbusinesschallenge.ie<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Damien<\/a>
Damien Hon, BSc IT 2004, MSc Mgmt. 2017, Singapore<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Sandra<\/a>
Sandra Orozco, MSc Business Analytics 2022, Dublin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Ailish Macken, Trish Breen Leonard, Kathy Kennedy, Eleanor Curtis, Grace Curtis, Colin McDonald (kneeling with dog), Anne Marie O\u2019Shea, Alan Holmes (also kneeling), Val Quinn, Ruth Walsh, Brid Saruwartari, Tim Murphy \u2013 BComm Class <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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