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UCD College of Social Sciences and Law @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined the UCD College of Social Sciences and Law Research and Engagement Day. The event brought together researchers and partners from government, policy, alumni and industry for interdisciplinary discussions, showcase presentations and Partnership Den pitches.

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UCD College of Social Sciences and Law @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

In this weeks podcast, Assoc Prof Shane Bergin speaks with School of Geography Professor and Principal of UCD College of Social Sciences & Law, @niamhmcherry.bsky.social about urban development and working with communities to understand the impacts of city change. open.spotify.com/episode/4rte...

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UCD College of Social Sciences and Law @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Assoc Prof Michelle Downes of UCD Psychology spoke on RTÉ Radio 1 about UCD’s Babylab and emerging research on toddlers’ screen time and cognitive development, and how evidence can support parents navigating early screen use. Listen back: www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

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New Research on babies and screen time

Michelle Downes, Director of UCD’s Babylab, associate Professor

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Merry Christmas ... Nollaig Shona ... Joyeux Noel ... Feliz Navidad. May peace, health and happiness be with us in 2026.

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Andrés Rodríguez-Pose @rodriguez-pose.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

In #Ireland, the “Key #Town” is often presented in policy as a uniform strategic unit. Yet, new research by Ji, @niamhmcherry.bsky.social & @dfkogler.bsky.social in Geoforum uses PCA to reveal a complex typology of urban life that defies tidy, one-size-fits-all narratives. doi.org/10.1016/j.ge...

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

A #geographersdream - waterfalls, geysirs, craters (in the dark!) and lots of Christmas sparkle! #Iceland

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

A lovely evening @Failte_Ireland Conference Ambassadors dinner with my @igc2024dub co-chair Prof Frances Fahy and the wonderful Noel Michell from @KeynotePCO. Two of the people instrumental to @igc2024dub - waiting on more photos to share the big news!!!

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Arthur Parkinson @arthurparkinson.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Exciting opportunity to join @ucddublin.bsky.social Regional and Urban Planning team. We wish to appoint a Lecturer/Asst Prof to strengthen research and teaching in (1) urban design and planning, AND/OR (2) transport and planning. Closing 03/12/25. Details: universityvacancies.com/university-c...

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Lecturer/Assistant in Regional and Urban Planning | University Vacancies Ireland

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

A delight to join colleagues from @UCDSocialPWJ to celebrate 10 years of an excellent School. Really encouraging opening remarks from President @OrlaFeely followed by an inspiring panel discussion with current students and alumni. Comhghairdeas gach duine!! 🎊🎉

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UCD College of Social Sciences and Law @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

📺 Tune in tonight! Professor @niamhmcherry.bsky.social and Dr @deanphelan.bsky.social from UCD School of Geography feature in RTÉ One’s 10 Things to Know About… Episode 1: “Change” 🗓️ Mon 10 Nov | 8:30 pm | RTÉ One & Player Learn more about the CONUNDRUM project 👉 bit.ly/3LyCGKc

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Lovely evening @officialgaa All-Stars meeting conference ambassadors from around the country and hearing their stories. The highlight? Meeting Kerrys greatest supporter Kathleen O'Sullivan!! Overwhelming sense of community, place and belonging - critical to flourishing society!

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Cian O’Callaghan @ciantocallaghan.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

This is awful. Solidarity with UK colleagues against this cruel and stupid gutting of university education and disciplinary knowledge

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

If you use LinkedIn, this is important.

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UCD College of Social Sciences and Law @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Our College Principal, Professor @niamhmcherry.bsky.social, shares what makes UCD College of Social Sciences and Law a unique and inspiring place to study and work, where world-class academics and diverse students explore human behaviour, society, and the systems that shape our world.

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Launch of another beautiful publication by former colleague Joe Brady @ucddublin.bsky.social and alumnus Paul Ferguson. Superb example of scholarly public engagement and impact. Congratulations to you both!

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

Farewell #Sligo after an inspiring few days! And a lovely walk at Strandhill to top it off before leaving the northwest

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Great discussion at the #esponIE Programme seminar in Limerick with a particular focus on Metropolitan Area Spatial Plans (MASPs). Delighted to join the panel including local elected officials, local authority executives and state agencies. Thanks for the invite Caroline Creamer and David Kelly!

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Great to see the great Liz Farries @ucdischool.bsky.social speaking about digital privacy and data protection on @RTE_PrimeTime

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

A really important indicator of a thriving society is active citizenship and volunteering. @IrishGirlGuides always welcomes new leaders to inspire, lead and have a lot of fun with amazing young people around the country. @gaisceaward.bsky.social @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social

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Valesca Lima @valescal.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

'Somewhere along the way, the real human needs of home, family, and community, and the government imperatives of sustainable development and value for money have been lost to the unreal demands of real estate' www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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Why new apartment standards won't mean housing more people

Half of the households in Ireland have children, yet there is no plan for where, and how, the next generations will live

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UCD College of Social Sciences and Law @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

@ucdschooloflaw.bsky.social UCD & @gaisceaward.bsky.social launch a new elective module supporting students pursuing Gaisce Awards. President Michael D. Higgins welcomed the partnership, calling it "an opportunity for young people to build skills and active citizenship." www.ucd.ie/socscilaw/ne...

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UCD College of Social Sciences and Law @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

A massive welcome to our newest students. Nearly 1,000 first-years are starting their journey with the UCD College of Social Sciences and Law at Orientation this week. We are so excited for you to explore campus, meet new friends, and begin your studies. Have an incredible week, everyone.

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Might still be meteorological summer but a definite sense of Autumn in the air as leaves turn colour and fall in the gentle breeze ##HydePark - not to mention first year orientation @ucddublin.bsky.social next week!

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Absolute pleasure to join UCD Philosophy colleagues yesterday to celebrate Prof Rowland Stouts' career with the launch of his book and conference ahead of his retirement from UCD later this week. Go raibh mile maith agat Rowland agus go n-éirí an bóthar leat!! @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

Exactly a year ago today we welcomed the world to Dublin for the International Geographical Congress 2024 - delighted today to be supporting #meetinireland #teamireland again at the football game! #failte

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

I am delighted that @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social is now on Bluesky!!! Follow us and hear more about our research, programmes, wide ranging successes and upcoming activities!

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Dean Phelan @deanphelan.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Niamh and I had a great day filming last week for the @conundrumsfi.bsky.social project -despite my discomfort at being in front of the camera! Public dissemination of research is so important & we were delighted to be able to include some key community stakeholders in filming too! Watch this space!

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Another busy day for us on the @Researchireland.ie @Conundrum.bsky.social @ucddublin.bsky.social project delighted to be in Enniscorthy with a film crew explaining our project, it's impact and the importance of community engagement in transport governance #NextGenerationEU #NationalChallengeFund

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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Our team held community mapping workshops in Youghal this week to identify mobility challenges & opportunities for improving sustainable & accessible mobility. An essential step in creating a community-led mobility strategy for Youghal. #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU @researchireland.ie

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

The feel good factor from volunteering never ceases to amaze me. Meeting amazing young people and being part of a community effort meant 12 hour shift flew by and great sound from David Guetta! #longitude2025

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

#andrelax - thanks to all my colleagues @UCDSocialSciences and wider @ucddublin.bsky.social for all your hard work, support and collegiality this academic year. We've achieved a lot and have strong foundations to build on for next year as we celebrate our College 10 year anniversary! More soon!

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

My type of spinning!!! Thanks to all the colleagues @ucdarchaeology.bsky.social for teaching me how to spin wool and live in a roundhouse!!! Research and teaching in action! @ucddublin.bsky.social @ucdsocscilaw

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Lots to see and do @ucddublin.bsky.social festival today from experimental archaeology to psychology and political debate!! Thanks to colleagues @ucdarchaeology.bsky.social @UCDPsychology and @UCDSPIRe for their contributions!!

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

The @researchireland.ie @conundrumsfi.bsky.social team have been out and about in New Ross today planning fieldwork for the GROW phase of our #NextGenerationEU project! What a day to be a geographer out in the field!!

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Many congratulations - fascinating research!

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Great to be back at Regional Studies conference excellently hosted by @UniversityofPorto Faculty of Economics and Politics. This geographer very grateful to be able to explore a fantastic European city - most hilly city I have ever been in but dramatic landscape setting!

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

So delighted about this recognition for @davidfarrell-ucd.bsky.social @ucddublin.bsky.social - well deserved and a great honour personally and for @ucdsocscilaw

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

#ildolcefarniente - the sweetness of doing nothing, balm for the soul and mind.

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

An incredible recipient of the Jean Kennedy Smith award of the UCD Politics student society. Auditor Aisling Maloney hosting a fireside chat with former President Robinson. Inspiring us to be "prisoners of hope" and bring humour to all we do ad the key to build relationships @ucddublin.bsky.social

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

What a week @ucddublin.bsky.social Social Sciences and Law! Tues: Great lecture by UCDJapan with Prof Christina Davis, Harvard; Weds: Economics students pictured with Mme Christine Lagarde; Thurs: fascinating lecture by Prof Kim Lane Scheppele, Princeton; Fri: visit of Commissioner Michael McGrath

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

A pleasure to attend the Kelly Memorial Lecture this evening @UCDLawSchool honouring a wonderful public servant. A fantastic lecture by Kim Lane Scheppele @Princeton to challenge and inspire us.

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Closing date soon - I'm hiring a postdoc researcher to join the @Conundrum_SFI team very soon! Apply by 12noon April 3rd!

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

A tour de force by Prof Christina Davis, Harvard University on "Balancing commerce with diplomacy" and learning from Japan's approach to economic security, organised by @UCD_Japan and collaborators with a lovely introduction by Prof Dolores O'Riordan @ucddublin.bsky.social and Ambassador Shimada.

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Incredible engagement and good humoured competition at the @ucdarchaeology and @UCDIrishStudies bakeoff organised by Jess Beck @ucdsocscilaw. Some very tasty treats and interesting heritage stories behind different recipes. Congratulations to all!

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Our video abstract for 'Understanding place based just transitions in Ireland' is now available alongside our article in Local Environment! @clavinalma.bsky.social @TamaraKrawchenko @John Tomaney player.vimeo.com/video/106727...

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Video abstract - Understanding place-based “just transitions” in Ireland: a co-creation approach on Vimeo

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

On this Mothers Day, a big thanks to mothers, grandmothers, and all who nurture us in various ways through their love, care and kindness. These are precious qualities to be lifted up and held dear.

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Congratulations to Tim Mooney in our School of Philosophy on this excellent broadcast! @ucddublin.bsky.social

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