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UCD Strategy to 2030

To be a university of influence, impact and excitement, making a clear positive difference to the lives of our students, to Ireland and to the wider world.

- UCD President Professor Orla Feely, describing the initial working vision for the University as we embark on the process of strategy development.  

Strategy Development

Have your say
Have your say

Consultation with the UCD community and key stakeholders is vital to the development of a new strategy.
Click here to view the full list of engagements in April and May 2024 and to help us shape UCD’s future direction.

What is happening and when?
What is happening and when?

Development of the UCD strategy is currently underway. We hope to publish the next strategy by October 2024.
Click here to understand the key activities and associated timelines behind this process.
Insight and Analysis
Insight and Analysis

In shaping the strategy for UCD, it’s important that we understand the external landscape and internal factors that will influence our future direction. The insight and analysis workstream comprises three separate elements designed to do just that.
Click here for more information.
Who is involved?
Who is involved?

Development of the UCD strategy is a collaborative process led by the President, UCD Vice President for Strategy and External Engagement and the University Management Team. They are supported by a project team and the Strategy Working Group. Click here for more information.

Latest News

Registration to World Café events now open 22Apr
Registration to World Café events now open

With themes ranging from the student and campus experience to sustainability or to delivering research impact there is bound to be at least one World Café event that will interest you. Click here to see the full schedule and to book your place.
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Over 500 employees attend UCD Strategy Town Halls 10Apr
Over 500 employees attend UCD Strategy Town Halls

On 9 and 10 April 2024, UCD President, Professor Orla Feely hosted two open-invite Town Hall events. Click here to take a look at some of the questions raised and comments made across both sessions.

UCD Strategy

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