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Embracing the Future, Sustaining the World
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Embracing the Future, Sustaining the World

Welcome to the UCD Centre for Sustainable Development
At CSD, our mission is to advance education, research, and policy engagement for a more sustainable future. We bring together diverse expertise to generate knowledge, drive innovation, and shape solutions to the world’s most pressing development challenges.

Research in Sustainable Development
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Research in Sustainable Development

The Centre is home to an interdisciplinary team of academics, researchers, postdocs and doctoral scholars, each contributing unique expertise in key areas of sustainable development, including climate change, gender equality, international development, social justice, economic equity, and environmental conservation. Together, we work towards addressing the most pressing global challenges.

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Educational Opportunities in Sustainable Development

At the Centre for Sustainable Development, we aim to extend the impact of our research and scholarship by supporting UCD’s educational initiatives. We encourage students to explore sustainable development through a variety of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes offered by the university. These courses are designed to inspire and empower the next generation of sustainable development leaders and innovators.

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Visiting Scholars Programme
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Visiting Scholars Programme

The Centre for Sustainable Development welcomes visiting scholars from diverse career stages who are interested in conducting research at University College Dublin and engaging with the Centre’s interdisciplinary activities. Visiting Scholars will be hosted within the School of Politics and International Relations (SPIRe) for periods of up to 12 months. This programme aims to foster meaningful collaboration between international academics and UCD researchers working on sustainable development.

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Connect with us!
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Connect with us!

If you share our commitment to sustainable development, we invite you to get involved. Whether you are a student, researcher, or committed to sustainable development, there are a range of opportunities to connect with the Centre.

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Centre for Sustainable Development

Newman Building, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.
T: +353 1 716 7777 | E: csd.contact@ucd.ie