Niamh Moore-Cherry
@niamhmcherry.bsky.social
Geographer; Dean of Social Sciences and College Principal @ucdsocscilaw; Full Prof Urban and Regional Governance and Sustainability; www.citiesgovernancesustainability.eu; Irish Girl Guides supporter
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.
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...
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...
New Research on babies and screen time
Michelle Downes, Director of UCD’s Babylab, associate Professor
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Merry Christmas ... Nollaig Shona ... Joyeux Noel ... Feliz Navidad. May peace, health and happiness be with us in 2026.
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...
A #geographersdream - waterfalls, geysirs, craters (in the dark!) and lots of Christmas sparkle! #Iceland
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!!!
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...
Lecturer/Assistant in Regional and Urban Planning | University Vacancies Ireland
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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!! 🎊🎉
📺 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
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!
This is awful. Solidarity with UK colleagues against this cruel and stupid gutting of university education and disciplinary knowledge
Angela Last@mutablematter.bsky.social · 11mo agoHuman Geography at Leicester is facing closure. Staff contracts are to end in June 2026; students are to be relocated to other universities, or taught out by a maximum of two (!) teaching-only staff. Other departments and subjects are facing closure, too. Please join the demo!
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.
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!
Farewell #Sligo after an inspiring few days! And a lovely walk at Strandhill to top it off before leaving the northwest
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!
Great to see the great Liz Farries @ucdischool.bsky.social speaking about digital privacy and data protection on @RTE_PrimeTime
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
'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...
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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@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...
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.
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!
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
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
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!
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!
Niamh Moore-Cherry@niamhmcherry.bsky.social · last yr.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
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
