WELCOME TO THE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF DUBLIN

1. WELCOME TO THE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF DUBLIN

2. 3. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF DUBLIN (Ireland)- Location

3. POSTCARDS FROM IRELAND

4. POSTCARDS FROM IRELAND

5. DUBLIN (IRELAND) Dublin has been at the centre of Ireland's phenomenal economic growth over the last decade (known as the Celtic Tiger period) and subsequent contraction. In 2009, Dublin was listed as the fourth-richest city in the world!! Since the advent of the Celtic Tiger years, a large number of global pharmaceutical, information and communications technology companies have located in Dublin and its Greater Area. For example, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, eBay, Paypal, Yahoo, Facebook and Pfizer (among others) now have European headquarters and/or operational bases in the city. Intel and Hewlett-Packard also have large manufacturing plants 15 km (9 miles) to the west of Dublin. Banking, finance and commerce are also important in the city. There are currently more than 430 financial operations allowed to trade within the International Financial Services Centre and it is home to more than half of the world's 50 largest banks. The economic boom led to a sharp increase in construction, with large redevelopment projects although some of them are currently delayed due to the difficult economic climate.

6. DUBLIN (IRELAND) - Facts • Dublin is the largest and capital city of Ireland. • Dublin will be European Capital of Science in 2012. • Dublin has more green spaces per square kilometer than any other European capital city. • Dublin has a vibrant nightlife and is reputedly one of Europe's most youthful cities, with an estimate of 50% of citizens being younger than 25. Live music is popularly played on streets and at venues throughout Dublin in general, and the city has produced several musicians and groups of international success, including U2, Westlife, Boyzone, Ronan Keating, The Dubliners, The Corrs, My Bloody Valentine, Thin Lizzy, etc… • Dublin has long been a city with a strong underground arts scene. Dublin's independent and underground arts flourished during the economic recession of 2010.Dublin also has many acclaimed dramatic, musical and operatic companies.

7. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF DUBLIN

8. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN (IRELAND) Dublin is the primary centre of education in Ireland, with three universities and many other higher education institutions. There are 20 third-level institutes in the city. The associated constituent university of University College Dublin (UCD) has its seat in Dublin. The UCD is the largest university in Ireland with over 22,000 students. UCD's main campus at Belfield is located about 5 km south east of the city centre. For over 150 years, UCD has produced graduates of remarkable distinction including famous surgeons, architects, entrepreneurs and five of Ireland’s Taoisigh (Prime Ministers). One of the best known of all its graduates is the writer James Joyce, who completed his Bachelor of Arts at the university in 1902.

9. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN (IRELAND) Each of the five colleges at the university has its own dedicated graduate school with the explicit task of enhancing doctoral and post-doctoral training to match the national strategy of establishing Ireland as a premier source of 4th level education and research. The University is committed to maintaining a high level of research activity, to commercializing intellectual property arising from its research programmes, and to further developing its collaborative links with industry and commerce, and with educational and research institutions internationally. UCD has extensive facilities to support teaching and learning including well-resourced libraries and computing facilities. As the university rapidly moves forward in the e-learning arena, an increasing number of resources to support learning and research are electronically available, both on- and off-campus. Student health, welfare and counseling services are second-to none and there are also superb opportunities for sports and recreation.

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