The College Research, Impact and Innovation Committee (RIIC) hosted a Research & Engagement Day on the 10th March 2026 in UCD Sutherland School of Law.
The event celebrated the breadth and impact of research across the UCD College of Social Sciences and Law, strengthening our internal research culture while also engaging with external stakeholders from the public and private sectors.
The Showcase event provided a platform for researchers to share their work, highlight collaborations, and explore how social sciences research can inform real-world policy and societal change.
Welcoming Address
Assoc Prof. Samuel Brazys
Vice Principal for Research, Impact & Innovation in the College of Social Science & Law
Dr Rachel Iredale
Head of Public Engagement at Research Ireland
Keynote Panel
The panel explored the theme “Why great research reaches (and fails to reach) policymakers." examined how research can more effectively inform policy and decision-making, and the challenges involved in translating academic insight into practical outcomes.
Assoc Prof. Stefan Müller
Moderator & UCD School of Politics and International Relations
Richard Bruton
Chairperson of SERI; former TD and Cabinet Minister
Cathy Madden
Head of Climate Programmes - Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Adjunct Assoc Prof. Ciarán Conlon
Director of Public Policy, Microsoft Ireland & UCD School of Politics and International Relations
