UCD has a long tradition of education in public health. The Faculty of Medicine established a Diploma in Public Health in the early 1900s which evolved into the Master of Public Health (MPH) degree in 1983. In its 40th year, the MPH is an international, multi-disciplinary programme and partner in the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree programme, Europubhealth (EPH+).
Since its inception, there have been some 850 graduates from the UCD MPH programmes, many of whom have led public health nationally and internationally and contributed significantly to global public health initiatives.
To mark this milestone, we are delighted to invite all UCD MPH alumni to a celebration on 2nd and 3rd September, 2023 in UCD. This event will follow the (opens in a new window)2023 ASPHER Deans' and Directors' Retreat which is taking place in Ireland for the first time and is being hosted at UCD on 31st August and 1st September.
(opens in a new window)MPH40 Celebration
The MPH40 Celebration will take place on 2nd and 3rd September, 2023. This is an in-person, reunion event.
On Day 1, 2nd September, UCD MPH alumni will be able to reconnect, share memories and listen to some of their former classmates and other public health leaders speaking about global public health in Belfield, UCD. An anniversary dinner will finish what is sure to be an inspiring and memorable day. For anyone unable to attend in person, we are also offering a virtual facility where you will be able to view the proceedings from your location.
On Day 2, 3rd September, guests will be given the opportunity to participate in optional tours in and close to Dublin.
Places are limited; please register your attendance (opens in a new window)here by 18th August 2023.
(opens in a new window)Programme
Day 1 of the MPH40 Celebration will take place from 9am on Saturday 2nd September, 2023. Guests have the option of attending the full-day event, the day only or the dinner only. Guests also have the option of attending the speaker events virtually.
Optional tours will be offered on Day 2, Sunday 3rd September. See below for further details.
Places are limited; please register your attendance (opens in a new window)here by 18th August 2023.
(opens in a new window)Register
All UCD MPH alumni are welcome to attend the MPH40 Celebration event. Places are limited; please register your attendance (opens in a new window)here by 18th August 2023.
Cost of Attending
There is no cost to attend the daytime event on Day 1, however there is a charge of €65 per person to attend the anniversary dinner that evening.
Optional Tours
On Day 2, Sunday 3rd September, two parallel optional tours are planned. If you would like to take part in either of these tours, please indicate your interest on the (opens in a new window)registration form.
- Estimated Price: €30
- Tour Duration: 2-3 hours
- A link for payment will be made available to registrants
2. Brú na Bóinne and Newgrange Tour
- Estimated Price: €20 (plus bus rental divided across the group)
- Duration: 3 hours
- A link for payment will be made available to registrants
- (opens in a new window)EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
- (opens in a new window)Trinity College Dublin - Library and Book of Kells
- (opens in a new window)Croke Park (National GAA Stadium)
- (opens in a new window)The Hugh Lane Gallery
- (opens in a new window)The National Art Gallery
- (opens in a new window)The Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA)
- (opens in a new window)Kilmainham Gaol
- (opens in a new window)Glasnevin Cemetery Tour
Advance booking is advised.
(opens in a new window)Guest Speakers
We are delighted to welcome a number of special guest speakers, including:
- Dr Mike Ryan, Executive Director, WHO Health Emergencies Programme and UCD MPH alumnus
- Carlo Signorelli, President of ASPHER and Director of the Post-Graduate School in Hygiene and Preventive Medicine at University Vita Salute San Raffaele
- Dr Olivier Grimaud, Professor of Public Health at École des Hautes Études en Santé Publique (EHESP)
- Professor Patricia Fitzpatrick, Full Professor of Epidemiology & Biomedical Statistics, and Head of Subject for Public Health at UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science and UCD MPH alumna
- Dr Ronan Glynn, Partner, Health Sector Lead, EY Ireland and UCD MPH alumnus
- Dr Fenton Howell, Director of Public Health at Health Service Executive
- Natalia Rachwal, Junior Expert Emergency Preparedness and Response, European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and UCD MPH alumna
(opens in a new window)Contact
If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at (opens in a new window)ucdmph.reunion@ucd.ie.
