{"id":9828,"date":"2025-08-20T09:51:21","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T08:51:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/?p=9828"},"modified":"2025-10-28T14:33:05","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T14:33:05","slug":"colaiste-na-heolaiochta-college-of-science","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/2025\/colaiste-na-heolaiochta-college-of-science\/","title":{"rendered":"COL\u00c1ISTE NA hEOLA\u00cdOCHTA \/ College of Science"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_38a9b2bf55afeb11727be345e8ff3054\" class=\"bd-text-image bd-animate\">\n    <div class=\"row align-items-center\">\n\n      <div class=\"col-12 col-md-auto\">\n        <div class=\"box-splash b-yellow\">\n                      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Jeremy-Simpson.jpg\" alt=\"Jeremy Simpson\" class=\"image\" \/>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"col-12 col-md\">\n\n      <div class=\"college-bio\">\r\n        <div class=\"year\">\r\n            <span class=\"left\">BUAICEANNA<\/span> \/ <span class=\"right\" style=\"\">HIGHLIGHTS 2024-2025<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"role\">\r\n            <span class=\"title_l\" style=\"color:#fec345\">PR\u00cdOMHOIFIGEACH AN CHOL\u00c1ISTE<\/span><span class=\"title_r\">COLLEGE PRINCIPAL<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"name\">\r\n            <span class=\"name_l\">An tOllamh<\/span> \/ <span class=\"name_r\" style=\"color:#08409b\">Professor Jeremy Simpson<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>It has been another incredible year of activities and achievements across the College of Science. Our students continue to excel both inside and outside the classroom. From a Royal Irish Academy Award to competing at the Olympics, their accomplishments are a testament to their talent and the dedication of faculty and staff. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Research across the College continues to be impactful, from ground-breaking work developing weather and climate services using AI and data science, to innovative and sustainable solutions to decarbonisation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In January, EIRSAT-1 won the 2024 UCD Research Impact Case Study Competition for securing UCD\u2019s place in Ireland\u2019s space history. Detailing the historic achievement of building, launching and operating Ireland\u2019s first satellite, this year\u2019s winning case study \u2018Ireland\u2019s first satellite: transforming the national space landscape with the launch of EIRSAT-1\u2019 was led by Professor Lorraine Hanlon, Director of UCD Centre for Space Research, and Professor of Astronomy at UCD School of Physics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote new-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Three environmental research projects from UCD received a total of nearly \u20ac2 million in funding from the Environmental Protection Agency.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>In February, three environmental research projects from UCD received a total of nearly \u20ac2 million in funding from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This new EPA funding will help to build the vital research talent and knowledge needed in Ireland to respond to these challenges and achieve a healthier environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In March, Professor Sarah Gleeson was named as the new iCRAG Director. She will oversee the Ireland Centre for Research and Applied Geosciences efforts across ten different institutions and 150 researchers to create innovative and sustainable solutions to decarbonisation, protecting groundwater and marine resources, and safeguarding against natural hazards such as floods and landslides. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AI expert, UCD Professor Andrew Parnell, will lead a new multi-million-euro programme to develop weather and climate services using AI and data science, funded by Met \u00c9ireann. Aiming to develop AI-enhanced models to allow the National Meteorological Service to build on its forecasting capabilities, the Met \u00c9ireann Weather and Climate Research Professorship will help to make Ireland more weather and climate prepared. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A new biodiversity project could see native oyster reefs and seagrass beds restored to Dublin Bay. UCD has partnered with Codling Wind Park, Ireland\u2019s largest planned offshore wind project, to explore the potential of using nature-based solutions to protect and enhance biodiversity at selected sites in the area and along the Irish coast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Research Ireland has awarded almost \u20ac7 million to 11 \u2018high-risk, high-reward\u2019 UCD research projects. Drought resilience of bog plants, alternative battery technologies for electric vehicles, and treatments for epilepsy are among the projects to be investigated. This latest round of grants will support a diverse range of research positions and represents a strong commitment to developing future talent in key areas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the leading voices in physics education, the American Physical Society (APS) has elected Dr Shane Bergin as a Fellow. Considered one of the most prestigious recognitions in the field of physics, an APS Fellowship is only awarded to those who have made exceptional contributions to physics research, physics education, or leadership in or service to APS. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UCD student Jack Sherry was awarded the prestigious Royal Irish Academy Hamilton Prize \u2013 the top accolade for undergraduate mathematical students in Ireland. Sherry, who is in his final year of Applied &amp; Computational Mathematics, was among nine students recognised by the Royal Irish Academy for their mathematical excellence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The university community was deeply saddened by the loss of one of our most remarkable, respected and influential alumni, UCD Professor Emerita of Phytochemistry Dervilla Donnelly MRIA (1930-2024), who served as the first woman President of the Royal Dublin Society (1989-1992).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our alumni continue to be an integral part of our ongoing journey, and alumni support and engagement play a vital role in our mission. Whether through mentorship, philanthropy, or simply staying connected, alumni remain an essential part of our community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucd.ie\/science\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.ucd.ie\/science\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1.-Professor-Sarah-Gleeson-Director-of-iCRAG.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"10603\" src=\"https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1.-Professor-Sarah-Gleeson-Director-of-iCRAG-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Director of iCRAG, Prof. Sarah Gleeson.\" class=\"wp-image-10603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1.-Professor-Sarah-Gleeson-Director-of-iCRAG-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1.-Professor-Sarah-Gleeson-Director-of-iCRAG-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1.-Professor-Sarah-Gleeson-Director-of-iCRAG-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1.-Professor-Sarah-Gleeson-Director-of-iCRAG.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Director of iCRAG, Prof. Sarah Gleeson.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4.-Professor-Emerita-Dervilla-Donnelly-UCD-School-of-Chemistry-copy.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"10597\" src=\"https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4.-Professor-Emerita-Dervilla-Donnelly-UCD-School-of-Chemistry-copy-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"The late Prof. Emerita Dervilla Donnelly, UCD School of Chemistry. \" class=\"wp-image-10597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4.-Professor-Emerita-Dervilla-Donnelly-UCD-School-of-Chemistry-copy-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4.-Professor-Emerita-Dervilla-Donnelly-UCD-School-of-Chemistry-copy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4.-Professor-Emerita-Dervilla-Donnelly-UCD-School-of-Chemistry-copy-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/4.-Professor-Emerita-Dervilla-Donnelly-UCD-School-of-Chemistry-copy.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The late Prof. Emerita Dervilla Donnelly, UCD School of Chemistry.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3.-From-L-to-R-Dr-David-Murphy-and-Professor-Lorraine-Hanlon-Director-of-UCD-Centre-for-Space-Research-and-Professor-of-Astronomy-at-UCD-School-of-Physics.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"751\" data-id=\"10602\" src=\"https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3.-From-L-to-R-Dr-David-Murphy-and-Professor-Lorraine-Hanlon-Director-of-UCD-Centre-for-Space-Research-and-Professor-of-Astronomy-at-UCD-School-of-Physics-1024x751.jpg\" alt=\"Dr David Murphy and Director of UCD Centre for Space Research and Professor of Astronomy at UCD School of Physics, Prof. Lorraine Hanlon.\" class=\"wp-image-10602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3.-From-L-to-R-Dr-David-Murphy-and-Professor-Lorraine-Hanlon-Director-of-UCD-Centre-for-Space-Research-and-Professor-of-Astronomy-at-UCD-School-of-Physics-1024x751.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3.-From-L-to-R-Dr-David-Murphy-and-Professor-Lorraine-Hanlon-Director-of-UCD-Centre-for-Space-Research-and-Professor-of-Astronomy-at-UCD-School-of-Physics-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3.-From-L-to-R-Dr-David-Murphy-and-Professor-Lorraine-Hanlon-Director-of-UCD-Centre-for-Space-Research-and-Professor-of-Astronomy-at-UCD-School-of-Physics-768x563.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3.-From-L-to-R-Dr-David-Murphy-and-Professor-Lorraine-Hanlon-Director-of-UCD-Centre-for-Space-Research-and-Professor-of-Astronomy-at-UCD-School-of-Physics.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dr David Murphy and Director of UCD Centre for Space Research and Professor of Astronomy at UCD School of Physics, Prof. Lorraine Hanlon.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/10.-UCD-Science-Alum-Colin-Judge.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"10598\" src=\"https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/10.-UCD-Science-Alum-Colin-Judge-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"UCD Science Ad Astra Elite athlete alumnus Colin Judge was the flag bearer for Team Ireland at the 2024 Paralympic Games alongside sprinter Orla Comerford.\" class=\"wp-image-10598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/10.-UCD-Science-Alum-Colin-Judge-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/10.-UCD-Science-Alum-Colin-Judge-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/10.-UCD-Science-Alum-Colin-Judge-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/10.-UCD-Science-Alum-Colin-Judge.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">UCD Science Ad Astra Elite athlete alumnus Colin Judge was the flag bearer for Team Ireland at the 2024 Paralympic Games alongside sprinter Orla Comerford.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2.-EPA_s-funding-focuses-on-Irish-environmental-and-climate-research.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"10595\" src=\"https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2.-EPA_s-funding-focuses-on-Irish-environmental-and-climate-research-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"EPA\u2019s funding focuses on Irish environmental and climate research. \" class=\"wp-image-10595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2.-EPA_s-funding-focuses-on-Irish-environmental-and-climate-research-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2.-EPA_s-funding-focuses-on-Irish-environmental-and-climate-research-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2.-EPA_s-funding-focuses-on-Irish-environmental-and-climate-research-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2.-EPA_s-funding-focuses-on-Irish-environmental-and-climate-research.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">EPA\u2019s funding focuses on Irish environmental and climate research.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/8.-From-L-to-R-Danny-McCoy-Ibec-Jack-Sherry-Professor-Laura-DeMarco-Department-of-Mathematics-Harvard-University.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"10599\" src=\"https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/8.-From-L-to-R-Danny-McCoy-Ibec-Jack-Sherry-Professor-Laura-DeMarco-Department-of-Mathematics-Harvard-University-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Danny McCoy, Ibec, Jack Sherry and Prof. Laura DeMarco of the Department of Mathematics, Harvard University. \" class=\"wp-image-10599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/8.-From-L-to-R-Danny-McCoy-Ibec-Jack-Sherry-Professor-Laura-DeMarco-Department-of-Mathematics-Harvard-University-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/8.-From-L-to-R-Danny-McCoy-Ibec-Jack-Sherry-Professor-Laura-DeMarco-Department-of-Mathematics-Harvard-University-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/8.-From-L-to-R-Danny-McCoy-Ibec-Jack-Sherry-Professor-Laura-DeMarco-Department-of-Mathematics-Harvard-University-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/8.-From-L-to-R-Danny-McCoy-Ibec-Jack-Sherry-Professor-Laura-DeMarco-Department-of-Mathematics-Harvard-University.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Danny McCoy, Ibec, Jack Sherry and Prof. Laura DeMarco of the Department of Mathematics, Harvard University.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/COPYOF2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"10601\" src=\"https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/COPYOF2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Chief Executive Officer, Children\u2019s Health Foundation; Fionnuala O\u2019Leary, Director, Science for Society at Research Ireland, Dr Ruth Freeman, Minister Patrick O\u2019Donovan TD, and Dr Fiona Freeman. \" class=\"wp-image-10601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/COPYOF2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/COPYOF2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/COPYOF2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/COPYOF2.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chief Executive Officer, Children\u2019s Health Foundation, Fionnuala O\u2019Leary; Director, Science for Society at Research Ireland, Dr Ruth Freeman; Minister Patrick O\u2019Donovan TD; and Dr Fiona Freeman.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5.-Professor-Andrew-Parnell-UCD-School-of-Mathematics-and-Statistics.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"10596\" src=\"https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5.-Professor-Andrew-Parnell-UCD-School-of-Mathematics-and-Statistics-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Prof. Andrew Parnell, UCD School of Mathematics and Statistics. \" class=\"wp-image-10596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5.-Professor-Andrew-Parnell-UCD-School-of-Mathematics-and-Statistics-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5.-Professor-Andrew-Parnell-UCD-School-of-Mathematics-and-Statistics-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5.-Professor-Andrew-Parnell-UCD-School-of-Mathematics-and-Statistics-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5.-Professor-Andrew-Parnell-UCD-School-of-Mathematics-and-Statistics.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Prof. Andrew Parnell, UCD School of Mathematics and Statistics.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6.-Dr-Shane-Bergin-UCD-School-of-Physics.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"10594\" src=\"https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6.-Dr-Shane-Bergin-UCD-School-of-Physics-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Shane Bergin, UCD School of Physics. \" class=\"wp-image-10594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6.-Dr-Shane-Bergin-UCD-School-of-Physics-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6.-Dr-Shane-Bergin-UCD-School-of-Physics-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6.-Dr-Shane-Bergin-UCD-School-of-Physics-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6.-Dr-Shane-Bergin-UCD-School-of-Physics.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dr Shane Bergin, UCD School of Education.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/COPYOF1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"10600\" src=\"https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/COPYOF1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Assist. Prof. Paul Brooks, UCD School of Biology and Environmental Science, Se\u00e1n Leake, Offshore and EIA Consents Manager, Codling Wind Park and Lis Royle, Consents Manager, Codling Wind Park.\" class=\"wp-image-10600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/COPYOF1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/COPYOF1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/COPYOF1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alumni.ucd.ie\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/COPYOF1.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Assist. Prof. Paul Brooks, UCD School of Biology and Environmental Science; Se\u00e1n Leake, Offshore and EIA Consents Manager, Codling Wind Park; and Lis Royle, Consents Manager, Codling Wind Park.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It has been another incredible year of activities and achievements across the College of Science. Our students continue to excel both inside and outside the classroom. From a Royal Irish Academy Award to competing at the Olympics, their accomplishments are a testament to their talent and the dedication of faculty and staff. 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