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Video recording of this episode is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OcxwmDuUeU&ab_channel=UCD-UniversityCollegeDublin Henry Glassie is College Professor Emeritus at Indiana University, Bloomington, USA, and has published widely in the fields of material culture and vernacular architecture. His contribution to the discipline of Irish Folklore and Ethnology has been exceptional. Having lived in Ballymenone, Co. Fermanagh, for almost a decade in the 1970s, Professor Glassie published a number of studies inspired by the community there, including All Silver and No Brass (1975), Passing the Time in Ballymenone (1982) and The Stars of Ballymenone (2006). These books are landmark works which have become classic texts for students of Folklore in Ireland and abroad, along with many other items on Professor Glassie's long list of publications. Henry has rendered invaluable service to our understanding of Irish popular tradition and vernacular culture, and he can truly be described as a towering figure in the study of Irish Folklore for more than half a century. Even in his retirement, he remains a staunch and committed friend to Ireland and to the people he worked with while carrying out fieldwork here. Henry has had a long and extremely positive relationship with UCD since the establishment of the Department of Irish Folklore in the university in the early 1970s. With the approach of the fiftieth anniversary of his first major publication on Irish Folklore, All Silver and No Brass, it was deemed especially appropriate for the University to take the opportunity to honour Professor Glassie, and on Wednesday 21 May 2025, Henry was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Arts from UCD, in recognition of his remarkable contribution to the growing area of Irish Studies in general, and to the field of Irish Folklore and Ethnology in particular. It was a great honour and personal privilege for me to sit and 'Pass the Time' with Henry, and over the course of ninety minutes we explored his background, interests, intellectual life, and experiences of field work, as well as delving into the topics of place, creativity, art, meaning, identity, belonging and despair; invoking old friends such as Fred B. Kniffen, E. Estyn Evans, Michael J. Murphy, Seán Ó Súilleabháin, Ellen Cutler, Tommy Love, Michael Boyle, Peter Flanagan, and Hugh Nolan as we trooped our way homewards. My thanks to all my colleagues at the NFC, as well as Susan Lysaght, Sandra Collins, Evelyn Flanagan, Andrew Fogarty, Veronica Aguilar Olmos, Dominic Martella for making this episode possible, and - most especially - to Henry and Pravina for their generosity, openness and kindness.

In this episode of Talking History, we're going back in time 10 years to remember how Ireland became the first country in the world to legalise same-sex marriage by popular vote, as we debate what the passing of the marriage equality referendum really meant for Irish history.Featuring: Dr Mary McAuliffe, historian and Director of Gender Studies at UCD, co-editor of ‘The politics of gender and sexuality in modern Ireland' and co-editor of ‘Sexual Politics in Modern Ireland'; Prof Sonja Tiernan, historian of modern Ireland, based at the Royal Irish Academy, and author of ‘The History of Marriage Equality in Ireland: A Social Revolution Begins' and co-editor of ‘Sexual Politics in Modern Ireland'; Dr Brian Tobin, Associate Professor at the School of Law at the University of Galway, author of 'The Legal Recognition of Same-Sex Relationships: Emerging Families in Ireland and Beyond'; and Frances Fitzgerald, former Tánaiste and former Minister for Justice, who introduced that legislation to hold the marriage equality referendum and signed its commencement order that November.

Joining Brendan to dissect the Sunday Papers are Ailbhe Smyth, Activist and Campaigner, Oísin Coghlan, Public Policy Advisor, Scott Lucas, Professor of U.S. and International Politics, the Clinton Institute at UCD, and, Sinéad McSweeney, Former Global Head of Public Policy at Twitter.

Professor Michelle Norris, Director of the Geary Institute for Public Policy, UCD; Micheál Carrigy, Fine Gael TD for Longford–Westmeath; Louise O'Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal West; Ken O'Flynn, Independent Ireland TD for Cork North-Central

In this episode of Talking Practice, host Grace La interviews Sheila O'Donnell, architect, educator and co-founder of O'Donnell + Tuomey. Sheila reflects on the creation of O'Donnell + Tuomey, the practice she formed with John Tuomey in 1988. She traces the evolution of her practice through the workings of Group 91 and shares her insights on how their collective energy reshaped Dublin's Temple Bar District.  She discusses how context fundamentally influences her design approach and the professional opportunities that opened for many of Ireland's most successful practitioners. Sheila describes the collaborative spirit within her firm, the challenge of competing against large corporate offices, and the creative benefits that a smaller, design-focused team offers its clients. She explores the evolving conversation around sustainability and material choice, offering a grounded yet optimistic view on how contemporary practices navigate design, context, and climate responsibility. The podcast highlights the early significance of working with existing buildings and honing an acute attention to context — characteristics that have become central themes of O'Donnell + Tuomey's practice. For more on Sheila O'Donnell, check out her GSD Department of Architecture lecture – “Conversations with Place.”       Sheila O'Donnell established O'Donnell + Tuomey with John Tuomey in 1988. O'Donnell + Tuomey's work is developed in the spirit of architectural, social and cultural investigation. The practice has been commissioned with a variety of work, including renowned projects such as the Photographers' Gallery and LSE Student Centre, a new museum for the V&A and a dance theatre and academy for Sadler's Wells. She is an Honorary fellow of the American Institute of Architects. In 2009 she was elected a member of Aosdána, an affiliation of Irish Artists. In 2015 she was joint recipient with John Tuomey of the RIBA Royal Gold Medal and the American Academy of Arts and Letters Brunner Prize, both awarded in recognition of a lifetimes work.  Sheila has been a lecturer in Architectural design in UCD since 1981 and a Professor since 2016. She has taught and lectured at schools of Architecture in Europe, Japan and the USA, including Harvard GSD, Princeton, Yale, Columbia, among others. About the Show Developed by Harvard Graduate School of Design, Talking Practice is the first podcast series to feature in-depth interviews with leading designers on the ways in which architects, landscape architects, designers, and planners articulate design imagination through practice. Hosted by Grace La, Professor of Architecture and Principal of LA DALLMAN, these dynamic conversations provide a rare glimpse into the work, experiences, and attitudes of design practitioners from around the world. Comprehensive, thought-provoking, and timely, Talking Practice tells the story of what designers do, why, and how they do it—exploring the key issues at stake in practice today. About the Host Grace La is Chair of the Department of Architecture and Professor of Architecture at Harvard University Graduate School of Design, where she served as Chair of the Practice Forum, and former Director of the Master of Architecture Programs. Grace is also Principal of LA DALLMAN Architects, internationally recognized for the integration of architecture, engineering and landscape. Cofounded with James Dallman, LA DALLMAN is engaged in catalytic projects of diverse scale and type. The practice is noted for works that expand the architect's agency in the civic recalibration of infrastructure, public space and challenging sites. Show Credits Talking Practice is produced and edited by Maggie Janik. Our Research Assistant is Victor Ohene. Contact For all inquiries, please email practicepodcast@gsd.harvard.edu.

Have you ever wondered how fair the coin toss actually is?Research has shown that perception of how fair the outcome is depends entirely on who led the toss.For more on this, Seán is joined by Michael Salter-Townshend, Assistant Professor of Statistics at UCD.

Have you ever wondered how fair the coin toss actually is?Research has shown that perception of how fair the outcome is depends entirely on who led the toss.For more on this, Seán is joined by Michael Salter-Townshend, Assistant Professor of Statistics at UCD.

Cameron Hill from Off The Ball tells the story of the 4 by 1 mile relay record set by Irish runners at UCD in 1985.

Businesses in Ireland are taking a “wait and see” approach to capital investment, amid ongoing uncertainty over US tariffs. That's according to the Government's Annual Progress Report, which has been published. It highlights the unpredictability of US trade policy, as President Donald Trump continues to threaten sweeping tariffs. In the report, the Government has revised down its economic growth forecasts due to global uncertainty and warned that a transatlantic trade war will lead to a further economic weakening. It expects Ireland's domestic economy to expand by 2.5% this year, down from an earlier forecast of 2.9%. In the event of a tariff war between the EU and US, it said growth this year would be forecast at 2%, falling to 1.75% next year. Alan has been discussing this with the Ennis economist and Assistant Professor of Social Policy at UCD, Micheál Collins.. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tulla-based Fianna Fáil Minister of state, Timmy Dooley.

In a recent episode of Joe & Stacey on BBC 1, it emerged that Joe Swash couldn't remember most of the family's birthdays.But, why is that, and does it have anything to do with gender? Ciara Greene is Associate Professor in the School of Psychology, UCD and author of ‘Memory Lane: The Perfectly Imperfect Ways We Remember'. She joins Seán to discuss.

100 Days down, 1,361 to go. There has been a blitz of rhetoric and action in the first months of Donald Trump's second term as president. We take a look back with our panel Scott Lucas, Professor and Political Analyst, Clinton Institute, UCD, Gina London, Former CNN White House Correspondent and Sunday Independent Columnist and TJ Mulloy, Democrats Abroad Ireland.

In a recent episode of Joe & Stacey on BBC 1, it emerged that Joe Swash couldn't remember most of the family's birthdays.But, why is that, and does it have anything to do with gender? Ciara Greene is Associate Professor in the School of Psychology, UCD and author of ‘Memory Lane: The Perfectly Imperfect Ways We Remember'. She joins Seán to discuss.

It's over a week since many of us would have first heard that Pope Francis had “sadly died”.And this particular phrasing may have reminded those of you who are more grammatically minded of the much slower demise of something else; the adverb.So, why have they gone out of fashion?Stephen Lucek is Assistant Professor in Linguistics at UCD. He joins Seán to discuss.

It's over a week since many of us would have first heard that Pope Francis had “sadly died”.And this particular phrasing may have reminded those of you who are more grammatically minded of the much slower demise of something else; the adverb.So, why have they gone out of fashion?Stephen Lucek is Assistant Professor in Linguistics at UCD. He joins Seán to discuss.

Dr Paul D'Alton, Associate Professor of Psychology at UCD, is back with us today for the last of his three part series, helping us find ways to live with the global and local uncertainties. Today we looked into psychology of hope ‘grown-up hope' and why ‘grown-up hope' is essential for the times we are living in.

On The Newspaper Panel this week,is joined by; Alison O'Connor, Columnist with the Sunday Times, Dr Graham Finlay, Assistant Professor of Politics and International Relations in UCD, Aideen Heydon, Housing Policy Expert and author, and former chairperson of Threshold & David Quinn, Columnist with the Sunday Independent and The Irish Catholic.

Diarmaid Ferriter, Professor of Modern Irish History at UCD 

Scott Lucas, Professor of US and International Politics at Clinton Institute in UCD; James Waterhouse, BBC Ukraine Correspondent

Graham Finlay, School of Politics and International Relations at UCD

Dr Paul D'Alton, Associate Professor of Psychology at UCD is back for the next few weeks to help us find ways to live with the global and local uncertainties that seem to be hitting us from every direction. Talking about how awe can help us weather the storms, live with uncertainty & more joy and increase our resilience.

With 73,000 kilometres of rivers, measuring water quality is a large exercise for the EPA and the Local Authorities. UCD decided to enlist the help of citizen scientists, supported by LAWPRO, the local authorities water programme.

Dublin City Council has published a plan to develop a new town in north Dublin between Glasnevin, Cabra and Finglas. The town of Ballyboggan would be located along the Royal Canal west of Glasnevin Cemetery and east of Ratoath Road, which is currently occupied by the Dublin Industrial Estate. A public consultation on the plan opened yesterday and is inviting submissions until May 12th. We hear all about it with Tom Philips, Managing Director of Tom Phillips and Associates and Adjunct Associate Professor of Town Planning, UCD.

If you've been lucky enough to visit Newgrange, you can attest to the fact that it's a pretty impressive structure - so you can imagine just how impressive it was when first constructed over 5000 years ago.Accordingly, it has often been assumed that those who were buried there were part of some sort of ruling class, but new research from UCD suggests that rather than being a grave for an elite family, the tomb was a social hub for the people, frequented by travellers coming from as far away as Sligo.Dr Neil Carlin is a Lecturer in the School of Archaeology at UCD who was involved in the research. He joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss.

We're living in uncertain times. Dr Paul D'Alton, Associate Professor of Psychology at UCD, is back with us for the next few weeks to help us find ways to live with the global and local uncertainties that seem to be hitting us from every direction

Donald Trump's put a 90 day break on most of his global tariffs. The US president's says he's pausing his "reciprocal" levies, but keeping his 10-percent baseline tax on nearly all global imports. However, goods from China will be hit with an extra charge of 125 percent "effective immediately". The move is being seen as an attempt to halt a sharp decline in world markets. However, Ireland is still in President Trump's sights as he again confirmed he plans to target the pharmaceutical sector. For more on this Alan Morrissey was joined by Ennis Economist and Assistant Professor of Social Policy at UCD, Micheál Collins.

On this week's podcast we look at the Crop protection magazine which is free inside this week's paper. We chat to Dr Tom McCabe of UCD on how crops are looking, yield potential and disease control. We have a round up on crops across the country from our Accompany the Agronomist series and have the grain trends and weather reports. The Tillage Podcast is supported by Bayer Crop Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump has backed down on this tariffs instituting a ninety day pause. The markets have responded well but are we out of the woods?All to discuss with Scott Lucas, Professor of US and International Politics at Clinton Institute at UCD and also Leonie MacCann of Irish Life Investment Managers.

Graham Finlay, Lecturer in School of Politics and International Studies at UCD

The recent debate on Dáil speaking time wasn't exactly a shining example of parliamentary decorum, but it was far from the first time such behaviour reared its ugly head in Leinster House…Diarmaid Ferriter is Professor of Modern Irish History in UCD, and he has been looking at some of the more colourful exchanges down through the years. He joins Seán to discuss.

University College Dublin (UCD) and Teagasc have today announced that applications are now open for the second Food and Agriculture Sustainable Technology Innovation Programme (FAST-IP) which begins this September. FAST-IP, a specialist agrifood technology innovation programme, provides participants with the skills necessary to evaluate, select and validate ideas for new products and services in the agrifood sector and to accelerate the commercialisation pathway of these ideas. Aligned with Ireland's national agrifood strategy, Food Vision 2030, FAST-IP also aims to support establishing Ireland as a leader in sustainable food systems by balancing climate-smart agriculture, environmental and economic sustainability, and innovation. Participants on the inaugural programme, which ends in August, are currently developing business plans for new market ready innovations in areas ranging from soil health, food allergens, pest control and bioeconomy. Twelve (12) places are available on the full-time, 12-month, in-person programme aimed at mid-career professionals, which is delivered by the UCD School of Biosystems and Food Engineering in partnership with Teagasc at the AgTechUCD Innovation Centre at UCD Lyons Farm in Co. Kildare. FAST-IP provides participants with a €38,000 tax-free scholarship during the programme. Edel Mitchell, Programme Manager, FAST-IP, said, "We are delighted to open applications for our second FAST-IP programme. This is a wonderful opportunity for mid-career professionals to embrace their entrepreneurial ambitions and develop market led solutions to real problems experienced by the global agrifood sector. The practical needs led innovation process enables participants to deep dive and forensically understand pressing challenges for the agrifood sector and build innovative solutions. If you are interested in embarking on this journey and leveraging the unparallelled access to industry experts, mentorship and cross sectoral immersive opportunities I would encourage you to apply for the FAST-IP programme." FAST-IP uses design-thinking methodologies and has a practical focus. Through the programme participants, working in teams, learn how to conduct needs-led innovation to develop market validated solutions to unmet needs in the areas of agricultural technology and food sustainability sectors. Participants also spend 8-10 weeks immersed in agricultural environments including farms, food processing companies, and Teagasc locations throughout the 12-month programme. Dr Siobhán Jordan, Head of Technology Transfer and Commercialisation, Teagasc, said, "FAST-IP aims to position Ireland as a global innovator in AgTech and food systems by fostering the creation of high-potential start-ups, scalable businesses and sustainable solutions that address challenges in areas including, climate change, food security, productivity and economic diversification. We are now seeking applications from mid-career individuals who are interested in embarking on this cutting-edge, immersive programme to create innovative, sustainable agri-food solutions with expert mentorship and entrepreneurial training by UCD and Teagasc." FAST-IP is accredited by UCD at Level 9 on the National Qualifications Framework and participants who complete the programme will be awarded a Graduate Diploma in Agrifood, Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Professor Nick Holden, Professor of Biosystems Engineering in the UCD School of Biosystems and Food Engineering is the Academic Director of the Graduate Diploma Programme. The FAST-IP programme, running until the end of 2029, forms part of Enterprise Ireland's Innovators' Initiative which is co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. UCD and Teagasc have strong reputations for academic and research excellence in the areas of Sustainable Food Systems, Agriculture, and Food Science, and are utilising their extensive networks, connections, domain ...

Donald Trump last night announced a raft of new tariffs as part of his ‘Liberation Day'. Among those tariffs announced were a 10% worldwide tariff and 20% on the European Union.We get reaction to these tariffs with Scott Lucas, Professor and Political Analyst, Clinton Institute, UCD, Dr Nora Strecker, Assistant Professor in Economics, UCD and also Bertie Ahern, Former Taoiseach.

Tomorrow US President Donald Trump will announce new trade tarrifs. To discuss what might happen in the US Barry Cowen, Fianna Fail MEP for Midlands North-West, Jennifer Ewing from Republicans Overseas UK and Scott Lucas, Professor of American Studies and International Politics at UCD.

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Reboot Republic, Rory is joined by UCD's Dr Michael Byrne (his substack:https://theweekinhousing.substack.com/ is a weekly must read) to discuss the hybrid-housing market that we have and why Mick feels that the Left are losing in their messaging around housing. A great conversation. Support Dignity for Palestine:https://www.patreon.com/posts/dignity-for-your-124980167

Pauline O'Reilly, CEO of the Irish District Energy Association // Paula Carroll, UCD associate professor and a member of UCD's Energy Institute and its Centre for Business Analytics

Mojofest Dublin 2025: Mobile Content Creation Festival, this preview by Marie-Clare Byard Mojofest is back in Dublin for 2025 in UCD, it is a two-day festival on April 28th and 29th aimed at mobile content creators and industry professionals. The event offers keynotes, panels, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities focused on the future of mobile storytelling and digital engagement, giving attendees a great opportunity to network and connect to learn from the best in the industry. Attendees can expect to learn from over 30 speakers, including recognised creators like Hannah Wilson and Jacque (Jacqueline) Smith, VP of digital video CNN and explore the latest mobile technology Comment on what to expert as I would have described it as a former attendee: For attendees, words cannot describe the motivation and inspiration you will get from this event, along with the global community of creatent creator connections and the amazing opportunity to learn hands-on from these industry experts in the workshops. Mojofest, Dublin, 28th, 29th April When and where is it on? 28th & 29th April, 2025 - UCD, In the O'Reilly Hall Conference Centre, University College, Belfield, Dublin 4 How many years has it been going? It started as RTÉ Mojocon in 2015 when I was head of innovation. It ran for 3 years until I took an exit package and started Mojofest in 2018. This is the 4th Mojofest (disrupted by Covid) but also the 10-year anniversary of our first Mojocon event which was at the CCD in Dublin. What was the inspiration to start it? Mainly frustration to be honest. I'd started training media organisations in Mobile Journalism in 2011 and was getting great feedback on the training but not much progress on implementation and transformation. After meeting several other early adopters like Nick Garnett and Marc Settle from BBC, John Inge Johansen from NRK, Illico Elia formerly Reuters and Len Clarke from Notre Dame University it became clear that there was a need for a network and an event seemed like the logical way to create one. That network, started after RTÉ Mojocon as a group on Facebook in 2015 now has over 7500 members from over 100 countries. What exciting things can people look forward to? We are just about to announce Jacque (Jacqueline) Smith, VP of digital video with CNN will be keynoting on day one and day two we have Hannah Wilson who has a social following of 750k across platforms both of whom speak about the top trends and tips for success with social/digital/vertical storytelling. We have 16 workshops already announced and expect there will be even more over the event. Many of these are practical hands-on learning sessions will be of real value for attendees who want to acquire/perfect new skills. The expo will be full of the leading brands making apps and accessories for professional grade mobile content creation. Many will have special event only prices and offers. What opportunities are on offer for those attending? We are hosting a networking event on Monday night in the city centre and I'm hoping to run a quiz with prizes and giveaways at it also. Who will be speaking? https://mojofest.eu/alllspeakers Keynote speaker, day 1: Jacque (Jacqueline) Smith, VP of digital video CNN Keynote speaker, day 2: Hannah Wilson, Content Creator / Influencer And unlike so many other events we have almost no "commercial" speakers. Our speakers are predominantly on stage, some for the first time, because they have a great, inspiring story to share. What tips would you give to people attending to get the most out of? Our motto has always been Inspire | Equip | Educate so to make the most of the experience attend as many sessions as you can. Grab some bargains and network like crazy! How can people book tickets? https://mojofest.eu Anything else you'd like to add / we should have asked? We have several sessions on AI this year as that has been the big new development in the last two years. If you have only a vague idea of the creative p...

To the best of our scientific knowledge, 70% of our universe is made up of a mysterious force we call ‘Dark Energy'.Since its discovery in the 1990s, it has been assumed that this accelerating force would continue to expand the universe until everything was so far apart that the whole thing would come to a very cold, and very quiet end.However, new findings have called all of that into question.Shane Bergin is a Physicist & Assistant Professor in Science Education at UCD. He joins Seán to discuss.

Diarmaid Ferriter, Professor Modern Irish History, UCD

UCD Professional Academy, Ireland's leading destination for short-form professional development and upskilling courses, announces its upcoming LEAD Forum (Leaders in Education & Development) taking place on Thursday, 27th March 2025, at the UCD University Club from 10:30 am to 2:00 pm. Driven by technology advancements, a rapidly changing workforce and a growing culture of lifelong learning - the professional education sector is evolving at speed. Coupled with the ever-evolving Irish economy, it is more important than ever to future proof Ireland's workforce. This year's LEAD forum, will bring together L&D leaders from across Ireland's corporate sector, attracting key players from the Finance, Insurance, IT, Health, and Construction sectors, amongst others, to discuss the future of upskilling in Ireland. Attendees will hear from Amy O'Hanlon, an expert on Human Resource Management on Navigating Success: Skills-Based Talent Management and from Antionio Palacios, Chief Product & Technology Officer, UCD Professional Academy who will outline innovations within short-form learning which respond to market demands for upskilling. UCD Professional Academy, in collaboration with its corporate partners following the inaugural LEAD Forum in 2024, continues to build training experiences which address the pressing challenges faced by employers and employees seeking effective upskilling within demanding work environments. Attendees of this year's LEAD Forum will get an exclusive opportunity for their teams to fully participate. John Delves, CEO of UCD Professional Academy said, "We're seeing employers clearly recognise the importance of investing in skills development - not only to address talent shortages but also to retain their best people. We're proud to be at the heart of this effort, supporting the competitiveness and growth of modern Irish businesses. From AI advancements to career growth, we are committed to working with our corporate partners to respond to market demand and continue to develop our market-leading upskilling offering." "This year's LEAD forum, taking place Thursday 27th March, is a unique opportunity for L&D leaders to engage in crucial discussions, gain valuable insights, explore innovative solutions and network with their peers. "This event intends to discuss the upskilling challenges organisations face and identify solutions to address Ireland's skills gap, which is central to UCD's strategic commitment to lifelong learning. We are encouraging any business leaders to join us at our Forum this week and continue the conversation." Antonio Palacios, Chief Product & Technology Officer of UCD Professional Academy commented, "We're proud to bring learning and development leaders from various industries together this year to UCD Professional Academy to discuss how we can future-proof Ireland's workforce. With the rapid advancements in AI and technology reshaping our workplaces, it's critical that we proactively adapt, respond, and collaborate across sectors to continue to deliver market-leading professional development. "We are proud, in UCD Professional Academy, to have helped redefine the Professional Education Category in Ireland over recent years. We are truly informed by industry. Events like this help ensure our economy remains agile, innovative, and competitive in a rapidly evolving global landscape." To reserve your spot for this year's UCD Professional Academy LEAD Forum, please register here https://www.ucd.ie/professionalacademy/events/lead-for See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available t...

What are the Chinese and Russian disinformation campaigns affecting Ireland? A Norwegian study has found Ireland mentioned thousands of times in so-called ‘influence networks'...Joining Seán to explain is Alexander Dukalskis, Associate Professor in the School of Politics and International Relations in UCD.

Graham Finlay, School of Politics and International Relations, UCD

Joining Dearbhail to digest the Sunday papers are; Lucinda Creighton, CEO Vulcan Consulting and Former Minister of State for European Affairs, Daniel Murray, Policy Editor at the Business Post, Siobhán Fenton, Former Deputy Head of Press for Sinn Féin and Scott Lucas, Professor of U.S. and International Politics at the Clinton Institute, UCD.

Aidan Regan, Professor of Political Economy at UCD and Suzanne Lynch, Associate Editor of Politico discuss the fallout for Ireland and the wider European Union of tariffs imposed by the US.

Robin Mandal, architect, former president of the Royal Institute of Ireland and Chair of the Dublin Democratic Planning Alliance // Tom Phillips, MP Planning Consultants Tom Phillips and Associate Adjunct Assistant Professor of Architecture and Planning in UCD

In this episode of The First Day podcast, host Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D., is joined by Dr. Patrick Rooney, Emeritus Professor at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, to discuss the ongoing debate over the Universal Charitable Deduction (UCD). With decades of expertise in philanthropy and economics, Dr. Rooney explains how tax incentives impact charitable giving, particularly in light of past tax reforms that significantly reduced the number of itemizing households. While many donors give based on personal values, research shows that financial incentives, like tax deductions, can encourage even greater generosity. Dr. Rooney and Bill dive into the latest UCD proposal currently moving through Congress, which suggests a deduction of up to $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for couples—substantially higher than previous temporary versions, which were limited to just a few hundred dollars. Rooney highlights research indicating that well-structured tax incentives can increase both the number of donors and the total amount given. While the proposal is still in flux, and there's no guarantee it will become law, he emphasizes that higher deduction limits could provide a strong incentive for charitable giving. The discussion also touches on donor psychology and the role of tax policy in philanthropic behavior. While tax breaks often rank low in surveys about giving motivations, donors tend to notice when those benefits disappear. Rooney suggests that many donors are motivated by a mix of altruism and financial awareness—wanting to do good while also considering the impact on their taxable income. He shares research showing that even a 25% tax credit could significantly boost giving, reinforcing the importance of tax policy in shaping philanthropic trends. For fundraisers, the key takeaway is to stay informed and prepared to discuss these potential changes with donors. While the legislative process is uncertain, fundraisers should be ready to explain how tax incentives can help donors maximize their giving impact. Bill closes the episode by emphasizing the broader importance of economic and policy literacy in nonprofit fundraising. He also highlights The Fundraising School's resources, including public courses, webinars, and the Achieving Excellence in Fundraising textbook, to help fundraisers stay ahead of policy changes and effectively engage donors.

US president Donald Trump's hard line with allies and his overtures to Russia have upended assumptions about the transatlantic security alliance. So where does it leave Europe and Ireland? Hugh talks to Edward Burke from UCD's Centre for War Studies and Irish Times security correspondent Conor Gallagher. They discuss Ukraine's ability to fight on without US assistance, the future of European security architecture and what these changes mean for Ireland's defence policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prof Michael Wallace, Professor of Agriculture and Food Economics at UCD explains how any potential tarrifs could impact our economy.

Guest: Dr Brian MacNamee, UCD

Shamrock Rovers midfielder Scarlett Herron and UCD Rugby President John Hammond speak about UCD's annual Daffodil Day fundraiser, where they will be raffling off signed Six Nations jerseys and organising a tailgate.Off The Ball Breakfast w/ Optimum Nutrition | #unlockmoreyouCatch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

What's your earliest memory? And why can't you remember anything before that, despite the fact that you obviously learned and remembered how to walk and talk? Ciara Greene is Associate Professor in the School of Psychology, UCD and author of ‘Memory Lane: The Perfectly Imperfect Ways We Remember'. She joins Seán to discuss.

Micheál Martin's recent signalling of a possible policy shift regarding Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs) has put housing policy back in the spotlight. On today's podcast Hugh discusses the evolving housing policy landscape with Michael Byrne, a housing researcher at UCD.Michael explains the limitations and impacts of RPZs on affordability and supply, and alternative systems of rent control that might replace it.They also discuss the growing role of institutional landlords and the complex tradeoffs involved in addressing supply, affordability, and rates of homeownership.Michael Byrne is a lecturer in political economy at UCD's School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice and the author of The Week in Housing blog on Substack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.