@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
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:
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Too bright maybe!!
20.01.2026 08:51 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Awe-inspiring in Dublin!! #northernlights
19.01.2026 22:57 — 👍 18 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
Merry Christmas ... Nollaig Shona ... Joyeux Noel ... Feliz Navidad. May peace, health and happiness be with us in 2026.
25.12.2025 09:26 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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...
18.12.2025 11:05 — 👍 4 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0David thankyou so much!!!
09.12.2025 10:29 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A #geographersdream - waterfalls, geysirs, craters (in the dark!) and lots of Christmas sparkle! #Iceland
09.12.2025 10:28 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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!!!
28.11.2025 20:41 — 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Exciting 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...
20.11.2025 18:30 — 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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!! 🎊🎉
13.11.2025 18:11 — 👍 8 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
📺 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!
08.11.2025 09:28 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0This is awful. Solidarity with UK colleagues against this cruel and stupid gutting of university education and disciplinary knowledge
06.11.2025 09:51 — 👍 12 🔁 5 💬 0 📌 0
If you use LinkedIn, this is important.
01.11.2025 18:59 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0Our 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.
21.10.2025 11:29 — 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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!
16.10.2025 21:05 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Farewell #Sligo after an inspiring few days! And a lovely walk at Strandhill to top it off before leaving the northwest
27.09.2025 09:38 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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!
25.09.2025 06:20 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Great to see the great Liz Farries @ucdischool.bsky.social speaking about digital privacy and data protection on @RTE_PrimeTime
18.09.2025 20:51 — 👍 3 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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
16.09.2025 18:38 — 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0@niamhmcherry.bsky.social @deanphelan.bsky.social @tcddublin.bsky.social @tcdengineering.bsky.social
16.09.2025 09:09 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
'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'
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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!
28.08.2025 08:49 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
26.08.2025 21:29 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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
23.08.2025 15:36 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0I 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!
13.08.2025 09:18 — 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0Niamh 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!
28.07.2025 22:21 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0You were a natural Dean!
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