Student Supports
Many people experience emotional and psychological difficulties at some stage in their lives. Good mental health and wellbeing is a valuable support when faced with the kind of difficulties that many students in higher education encounter, such as financial concerns and managing workload or concurrent deadlines. UCD seeks to ensure that the promotion of mental health and wellbeing is part of the UCD Student Experience.
UCD School of Physics is committed to supporting your experience with us. Listed below are various official designated support contacts for our undergraduate and graduate degrees:
| Role | Staff Contact |
|---|---|
| Head of Teaching and Learning | (opens in a new window)Tom McCormack |
| Stage 1 Contact | (opens in a new window)Ciarán Hickey |
| Director of BSc Physics | (opens in a new window)Emma Sokell |
| Director of BSc PASS | (opens in a new window)John Quinn |
| Director of BSc TP | (opens in a new window)Andrew Mitchell |
| Head of Postgraduate Studies (taught) | (opens in a new window)Brian Vohnsen |
| Head of Postgraduate Studies (research) | (opens in a new window)Ronan McNulty |
| Director of MSc Physics | (opens in a new window)Brian Vohnsen |
| Director of MSc Space Science | (opens in a new window)Lorraine Hanlon |
| Director of MSc NanoBio | (opens in a new window)Dominic Zerulla |
| Director of MSc NanoTech | (opens in a new window)James Rice |
| Director of MSc Comp. Phys. | (opens in a new window)Vio Buchete |
| Director of MSc TP | (opens in a new window)Vladimir Lobaskin |
| Coordinator for Summer Internships | (opens in a new window)Morgan Fraser |
Other supports within the School of Physics are:
- EDI officer (WiTS, JUNO, Athena SWAN): (opens in a new window)Brian Vohnsen
- College Career Liaison officer: (opens in a new window)Steve Campbell
- LGBTQ staff contact (unofficial; complete discretion assured): (opens in a new window)Andrew Mitchell
College of Science Supports
- Science Office: The Science Office is your first point of contact for information, support and advice on any issue.
- Peer Mentors: The Peer Mentor Programme runs across the University in all undergraduate programme areas.
- (opens in a new window)Chaplaincy: The Chaplaincy offers friendship, support, assistance and encouragement. An open-door policy exists to enable students feel welcome and to seek assistance, especially in times of distress, illness and bereavement. There is particular attention given to students’ special needs at the beginning and end of the academic year. Any of the chaplains can also be contacted via the general office situated at the Newman building G002. Contact Ms. Anne Tynan, Senior Executive Assistant on +353 1 7168372 or via email: (opens in a new window)anne.tynan@ucd.ie
UCD Student Services
- For quick links to many student support services or if you need immediate help click here.
UCD Student Advisors
The Student Advisers provide support for all students throughout their university experience, particularly during their first year. They work closely with the administrative and academic staff as well as with the chaplains and other support staff. They are here to help you make your time at UCD as fulfilling and enjoyable as possible.
- The College of Science Student Advisors are (opens in a new window)Dani Foy dani.foy@ucd.ie and (opens in a new window)Megan Kuster megan.kuster@ucd.ie. They are contactable on 01-716 2362 or 01-716 2381. Email for an appointment. You can call on their support in relation to personal, social or practical issues. From simple requests for information to more confidential and serious matters, they will give you the time and space to talk things through.
- Student Counselling Service (http://www.ucd.ie/studentcounselling/)
- Student Advisers (http://www.ucd.ie/studentadvisers/)
- Chaplaincy (http://www.ucd.ie/chaplaincy/)
- Student Health Service (http://www.ucd.ie/stuhealth/)
- Student Access & Lifelong Learning Centre (https://www.ucd.ie/openingworlds/)
- Other Student Services (http://www.ucd.ie/students/services.html)
- UCD's mental health portal
- View details on Graduate Research Student Supports 2019.