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Prof Emma Sokell

Professor Emma Sokell

Dean of Graduate Studies

Professor Emma Sokell took up her appointment as UCD Dean of Graduate Studies in January 2025. Prior to this she was Head of the School of Physics in UCD (2021-2024). She has been co-chair of the UCD Gender Equality Action Group (GEAG) since 2021, including the period when UCD achieved institutional Silver Athena Swan Accreditation for the first time. The GEAG oversees the implementation of the institutional Gender Equality Action Plan and also acts as the Steering Group for University Athena SWAN applications. She is also currently a member of the UCD Governing Authority. Professor Sokell holds a PhD in Physics from the University of Manchester and is an active researcher.

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Dr Emer Cunningham

Head of Graduate Research and Strategic Development

Emer supports UCD’s graduate research education policy and strategy development, which aligns to the National Framework for Doctoral Education. Emer can provide advice in all aspects of graduate education and governance of graduate education in the University.

emer.cunningham@ucd.ie
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Dr Janet Carton

Head of Graduate Studies and Research Strategy

Janet oversees research supervisor support and development through the implementation of a support framework at UCD. She delivers the University-wide Research Supervisor Support and Development programme (RSSDp) and leads on strategic initiatives supporting the recognition, enhancement and professionalisation of research supervisory practice. Janet is the current Vice President of ORPHEUS.

janet.carton@ucd.ie
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Elizabeth Crean

Graduate Education Project Officer

Elizabeth has responsibility for planning, management and successful delivery of a variety of project initiatives relating to institutional educational strategy and policy and regulatory development.

elizabeth.crean@ucd.ie
Ioanna Galeadi

Ioanna Galeadi

Graduate Education Project Officer

Ioanna is responsible for overseeing specialist projects in the areas of research student experience, and supervisor support and professional development. Additionally, she offers technical assistance in the realms of IT, web and communications.

ioanna.galeadi@ucd.ie
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Ciara Cloak

Graduate Research Programme Manager

Ciara oversees the administration of the Graduate Research Board (GRB) and the governance model for graduate research students. She is also key to the development of resources for staff as well as logistics and communications for the GRB.

ciara.cloak@ucd.ie
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Aisling O'Keeffe

Graduate Research Administrator

Aisling supports colleagues within the College of Engineering and Architecture and the College of Health and Agricultural Sciences on Board-related matters.

aisling.okeeffe@ucd.ie
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Dr Jennifer Sullivan

Graduate Research Administrator

Jennifer supports colleagues within the College of Science and the College of Social Sciences and Law on Board-related matters.

jennifer.sullivan@ucd.ie
Caitriona D'Arcy

Caitriona D'Arcy

Graduate Research Administrator

Caitriona supports colleagues within the College of Arts and Humanities and the College of Business on Board-related matters.

caitriona.darcy@ucd.ie
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Eamonn McHugh

Student Adviser (UCD Student Advisory Service)

Eamonn is based in the UCD Student Advisory Service and is dedicated to supporting graduate research students. He can assist students to find pathways to deal with personal, social and emotional issues and can provide advice on UCD policies, procedure and services.

eamonn.mchugh@ucd.ie
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Tara Hughes

Career and Skills Consultant (UCD Careers Network)

Tara focuses on the mobility of Research Master's and Doctoral Candidates beyond the PhD. She does so by delivering a programme of professional skills training, one-to-one guidance and employer networking opportunities, to enhance researcher competitiveness in a global environment.

tara.hughes@ucd.ie

UCD Graduate Studies

University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.
T: +353 1 716 7777