Research and Participation
The Maurice Kennedy Research Centre offers retired staff a location on campus to facilitate continuing research, pursuit of academic interests and making contributions to the University’s activities. This is subject only upon availability and permission must be sought in advance.
Research and Teaching-Active Retired Faculty
UCD has now established a new policy for research active retired staff. While this applies to "about to retire" staff, you may also be able to go through the procedures detailed in the link below, even if you have been retired for a number of years.
https://www.ucd.ie/hr/a-z/researchandteachingactiveretiredfaculty/
Being designated as 'research active' does have several advantages, such as access to the latest Microsoft Office available to current staff.
Lifelong Learning Programme 2024/25
Our Lifelong Learning Programme for 2024/25 is now available, this year’s brochure marks 75 years of UCD’s Lifelong Learning Programme.
OurLifelong Learning coursestake place in the evening or off-campus during the day. Choose from over 60 courses, taught by subject experts with classes on a broad range of topics including Art Appreciation, History, Environmental Studies and Literature. They are open to all adult learners regardless of previous educational experience and provide a unique opportunity to explore a subject without examinations. Classes will commence from September 2024 and UCD Staff & Retired Staff can receive a 33% discount on our Lifelong Learning classes. Please note this must be applied at the time of booking so please get in touch.