Ian Byrne


  • 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 the C007 UCD Health Sciences Building.Prof. Shannon Scott from the University of Alberta, Canada will…

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  • 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 all.  Please see detailed agenda attached. When: 10.00am – 6.00pm,  5th December 2018 Where:  William Fry…

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  • 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 events. Date: Wednesday, 24th October 2018 Time: 1pm – 2pm   Venue: C006 Health Sciences…

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  • UCD CHiLD Research Centre Seminar Series Summer 2018

    Seminar Series Poster

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  • “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. These seminars are laid back discussions led by professionals. This seminar will address ways to…

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  • 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 which will be run by the UCD CHilD Research Centre between February and May 2018.…

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  • 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 seminars which will be run by the UCD CHilD Research Centre between February and May…

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  • ‘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 with the School of Social Policy, Social Work & Social Justice. Kay Tisdall is Professor…

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  • 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 theme of this year’s Meet is Addressing Global Challenges in Childhood, with a specific focus…

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  • 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 to 16:30 Location : UCD Geary for Public Policy Seminar Room ( B003/4) Lunch will…

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  • 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 Hopkins Centre, at 11am. This will be an opportunity for members and non-members of the…

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  • Silvia Bel-Serrat

    UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy & Sports Science

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  • 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 the programme and dynamic complementarity of intervention with respect to the compounding of skills and…

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  • Dympna Devine

    UCD School of Education

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  • 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 understanding the processes by which children and young people in care – often in multiple…

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  • Michelle Downes

    UCD School of Psychology

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  • Orla Doyle

    UCD School of Economics

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  • 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 school to identify the genetic and neurocognitive influence on children’s aggression development. The objectives are…

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  • Amanda Fitzgerald

    UCD School of Psychology

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  • Eileen Furlong

    UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery & Health Systems

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  • 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 on the child protection social worker (CPSW) and Guardian ad Litem (GAL). This is primarily…

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  • 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 to 5 years of age. These factors included the maternal environment during pregnancy and maternal…

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  • Mirjam Heinen

    UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy & Sports Science

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  • Eilis Hennessy

    UCD School of Psychology

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  • Rachel Howe

    UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery & Health Systems

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  • Christopher Jepsen

    UCD School of Economics

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  • 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 processing on attention development in children of parents with an ADHD diagnosis. Phase one of…

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  • 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 the fields of children’s rights, sociologies of childhood, geography and urban studies. It explores the…

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  • Claire McCafferty

    PhD Student in UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy & Sports Science

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  • Aislinn McCourt

    PhD Student in UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science, Thesis topic: Targeting improved vitamin D status for older adults (NutriPlus)

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