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Don\u2019t miss out on the personal and professional benefits available to you as a member of the UCD alumni community. Keep in touch with your Alumni team by phone (+353 1 716 1447<\/a>) or email<\/a>, join us at overseas events, or drop in to our office on campus. Let\u2019s stay connected<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BUILD YOUR COMMUNITY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You belong to a growing community of more than 323,000 UCD alumni in 184 countries around the world. Your UCD community is always close at hand \u2013 online or in person \u2013 anytime, anywhere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ENJOY ALUMNI BENEFITS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your alumni benefits include exclusive discounts on and off campus, as well as access to a range of online resources. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CELEBRATE YOUR SUCCESS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The UCD Alumni team loves to share your achievements and successes with our community through resources like this magazine and our online alumni interview series. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

GIVE BACK<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can make a real impact by donating to support scholarships, mental health services and other student supports. The Annual Giving team will assist you with all the information you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MAKE A DIFFERENCE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Get involved in our alumni volunteering programmes and explore the many ways you can support UCD and our students by giving of your time, expertise and friendship. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

GROW YOUR NETWORK<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Connect with fellow UCD alumni at class reunions and other events on campus and around the world, and build relationships through the UCD Alumni Network online platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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