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Translating Emergency Knowledge for Kids (TREKK) – 30th March 2020
The UCD Childhood and Human Development Research Centre is pleased to co-host, along with the UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, the second in a series of monthly lunchtime seminars.The March seminar will take place on Monday 30th March at 1200-1300 in … Continue reading
Annual Research Conference on the 5th December 2018
The UCD Childhood and Human Development Research Centre (CHilD-RC) will hold its Annual Research Conference on the 5th December 2018. The theme of this year’s conference is Diversity in Children’s Research in UCD. The event is free and open to … Continue reading
Triple P Seminars 24th October
The UCD CHiLD Research Centre will hold two Triple P parenting seminars on Wednesday 24th October 2018. Seminar 1: “Raising Resilient Children” – The seminar will address teaching young children how to express their feelings positively and cope with stressful … Continue reading
UCD CHiLD Research Centre Seminar Series Summer 2018
Seminar Series Poster
“Raising Confident and Competent Children” Seminar in UCD
Open to all UCD Students & Staff Date: May 10th, 2018 Time: 1-2PM Place: C005 Health Sciences Building, University College Dublin Register here: https://raising-confident-and-competent-children.eventbrite.ie This is the third in a series of seminars organised by the UCD CHilD Research Centre. … Continue reading
Free “Parenting Teens” Seminar in UCD
“Raising Responsible Teenagers” Seminar Open to all UCD Students & Staff Date: March 12, 2018 Time: 1-2PM Place: Science Hub D-H.113SCH Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/raising-responsible-teenagers-tickets-43478179405 This is the second in a series of seminars based on the Triple P Positive Parenting Programme … Continue reading
Free Parenting Seminar in UCD
“The Power of Positive Parenting” Seminar Open to all UCD Students & Staff Date: February 14, 2018 Time: 1-2PM Place: C006 UCD Health Sciences Building Tea and coffee included! Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-power-of-positive-parenting-tickets-42676793438 This is the first in a series of parenting … Continue reading
‘Co-production? Children and young people’s involvement in collective decision making’ Seminar
This lecture on child and youth participation will be led by Professor Kay Tisdall from the University of Edinburgh on Thursday February 8th from 1-2 pm in the Geary Institute, Geary Seminar Room, presented by the UCD CHilD-RC in association … Continue reading
UCD CHilD Research Centre – Annual Research Meet 13th December 2017
The UCD Childhood and Human Development Research Centre (CHilD-RC) will hold its Annual Research Meet on the 13th December 2017. This annual meeting is an opportunity for Centre members to present and discuss their research with an interdisciplinary audience. The … Continue reading
Ethical Issues in Research with Children
This seminar will consider the ethical issues that are raised in doing research with children of all ages and give some practical guidance on filling in forms and writing age appropriate information leaflets. Date: Thursday, 16th November 2017 Time: 14:00 … Continue reading
UCD CHilD Research Centre celebrates Universal Children’s Day
The UCD Childhood and Human Development Research Centre is holding a coffee morning on Monday 20th November to mark Universal Children’s Day https://www.childrensday.ie/ Please join us for coffee and treats in the UCD Global Lounge, downstairs in the Gerard Manley … Continue reading
Silvia Bel-Serrat
UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy & Sports Science
Deirdre Coy
PhD Student in UCD School of Economics, Thesis topic: Essays on the Economics of Early Childhood Intervention; Description: This research looks at the economic impact of an early childhood intervention through investigating effects on hospital service use, cost-benefit analysis of … Continue reading
Dympna Devine
UCD School of Education
Danielle Douglas
PhD Student in UCD School of Education, Thesis topic: ‘Who am I when I am not with you?’ Identity construction of children and young people within and across their social worlds in foster care; Description: This thesis is focused on … Continue reading
Ilaria Esposito
PhD Student in UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science, Thesis topic: School Friends Study; Description: The School Friend Study will follow up a longitudinal cohort of twins (ESPRiT Study) at age 7-10 to explore adverse social experiences during primary … Continue reading
Amanda Fitzgerald
UCD School of Psychology
Eileen Furlong
UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery & Health Systems
Lisa Garavin
PhD Student in UCD School of Social Policy, Social Work & Social Justice, Thesis topic: An exploration of the interface of the child protection social worker and the Guardian ad Litem service; Description: I am undertaking a qualitative research piece … Continue reading
Aisling Geraghty
PhD Student in UCD School of Medicine, Thesis topic: The ROLO Kids from Pregnancy to Five Years: Insights into Maternal Nutrition, Epigenetics and Lifestyle Factors; Description: My PhD research focused on factors associated with child growth and body composition up … Continue reading
Mirjam Heinen
UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy & Sports Science
Eilis Hennessy
UCD School of Psychology
Rachel Howe
UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery & Health Systems
Christopher Jepsen
UCD School of Economics
Jennifer Keating
PhD Student in UCD School of Psychology, Thesis topic: The contribution of sensory processing to the relationship between sleep and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in at-risk infants; Description: This project aims to examine the impact of sleep problems and sensory … Continue reading
Cliodhna Martin
PhD Student in UCD School of Education, Thesis topic: Dublin – a child friendly city? An interdisciplinary study of children and young peoples agency in, and lived experience of, the urban environment, 1997- 2017; Description: This interdisciplinary study draws on … Continue reading
Claire McCafferty
PhD Student in UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy & Sports Science
Aislinn McCourt
PhD Student in UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science, Thesis topic: Targeting improved vitamin D status for older adults (NutriPlus)