UCD School of Computer Science

Higher Diploma in Computer Science [ICT Skills Conversion]
We have extended the application deadline to 17th August.
Are you a graduate looking to start a career in Computer Science? Do you have a primary degree in another field (e.g. Arts, Business etc.)?
This course is either FREE or 90% subsidised!

Higher Diploma in Computer Science [ICT Skills Conversion] - UCD School of Computer Science If you have a primary degree (e.g. Arts, Business etc.) applications are still open for our Springboard+ Higher Diploma in Computer Science [ICT Skills Conversion].

Professor Joe Carthy gives an overview of the Information Security module in the MSc Cybersecurity. He covers the objectives of the module, how the module is structured and delivered and some examples of lecture topics that are covered in the module. https://youtu.be/1yDQit9pQHQ

Are you passionate about , , , , -Efficiency, , ? We are thrilled to announce that we are welcoming Expressions of Interest from researchers wishing to join us in Dublin as fellow

For more information: https://www.ucd.ie/cs/news/eoiforpostdoctoralfellowships2024/

Dr Rob Brennan talks about his research interests and the two modules he teaches on the UCD MSc Cybersecurity: Risk Assessment and Standards and Incident Response https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxBphgR_Cn_RayfGCoB4Xr6bZJoRJB_bl4?si=FqrXQKXIeu2eelrK

✂️ Dr Rob Brennan talks about his research interests 60 seconds · Clipped by UCD Computer Science · Original video "Dr Rob Brennan_UCD Risk Assessment and Standards" by The Advance Centre

Liana Tomescu talks about what motivated her to embark on the MSc Cybersecurity. The modules she found most useful? Secure Software Engineering and Applied Cryptography - both these courses are now available to start on 20 May. Progress to MSc in September 2024 with the credits. Ask for info on HEA HCI fee subsidy of 80% via The Advance Centre. Watch the video at https://www.youtube.com/

✂️ Liana Tomescu on her favourite modules 45 seconds · Clipped by UCD Computer Science · Original video "Liana Tomescu _ MSc in Cybersecurity student testimonial" by The Advance Centre

Secure Software Engineering is a 10 credit Level 9 course taught by Dr Liliana Pasquale from UCD School of Computer Science. The next run of this module starts 20 May 2024 and lasts 12 weeks. It is taught mainly online with three in-person on-campus workshop days. In this video Associate Professor Liliana Pasquale talks about the module, who it is designed for, its aims and how it is taught, plus how it fits into the MSc Cybersecurity. https://youtu.be/6BFWaYPMVCs?si=eDjYPzZKyuNfUXTa
The Advance Centre offers the Higher Education Authority HCI Micro-Credential Fee Subsidy of 80% off to promote participation in industry related programmes. This scheme is funded and supported by the Irish Government under the Human Capital Initiative Pillar 3 and has limited places - please read the Eligibility Criteria.

Assistant Professor Anca Jurcut gives an overview of the Malware Analysis module which she teaches as part of the MSc Cybersecurity. This module is designed for cybersecurity enthusiasts, IT professionals, and anyone interested in defending against cyber threats. Whether you're new to the field or looking to expand your expertise, this module offers valuable insights into malware analysis, will give you the cutting edge knowledge and skills that you need and put you at the forefront of innovations in this rapidly changing security landscape.
00:00 Introduction to the module
00:00:22 Module outline
00:01:44 Who is the course for? How do we teach it?
00:03:02 A little bit about me, my research and teaching
00:04:30 What is coming up in this field?

✂️ Assistant Professor Anca Jurcut gives an overview of the Malware Analysis module which she teaches as part of the MSc Cybersecurity. 12 seconds · Clipped by UCD Computer Science · Original video "Dr Anca Jurcut_ Malware Analysis_UCD" by The Advance Centre

Join us on Tuesday 9 April in O'Reilly Hall from 7-9pm for a joint staff / student musical extravaganza in support of UCD Volunteers Overseas and the Ukraine Trauma Project. The concert will feature musical and dance performances from a variety of staff and student groups such as Teach na Gaeilge with
Dearbhile Ní Chuinn (harp) and Mein Nic Craith (concertina), UCD Musical Society, UCD Dance, UCD Community Choir, the Staff Music Group, Diana Cherevycnha (violin), and UA Sunrise comprising five singers recently arrived in Ireland from different parts of Ukraine.
Find out more about some of the acts below and purchase General Admission (€20) or Student (€10) tickets here https://www.ucd.ie/engage/engagement/events/communityevent/

We had a large and enthusiastic crowd the opening of the Jan Łukasiewicz exhibition! It was opened by Poland’s Ambassador to Ireland, Prof. Arkady Rzegocki (a former student at UCD), and attended by a diverse group from across UCD. Only a couple more days to see it in the UCD O'Brien Centre for Science.

Generative AI in Computing Education: Wrecking Ball or Holy Grail?
Is over-hyped or is it going to revolutionise education? What are the potential impacts of in the domain of education – specifically computing education? What has been done so far, what are the challenges and opportunities to come. Brett A. Becker and Brian Mac Namee of the UCD School of Computer Science share their thoughts. https://www.ucd.ie/cs/blog/generativeaiincomputingeducationwreckingballorholygrail/

My internship in digital strategy at Limerick City & County Council
by Turlough Kelly, Stage 4 BSc UCD School of Computer Science
https://www.ucd.ie/cs/blog/

UCD CS is a partner in the UrbanARK project which aims to improve the resilience and emergency preparedness of urban centres and their communities to coastal flooding. Flooding is a growing threat because of climate change and so this project is timely.

Clown Computing 101 - Assoc. Prof. Tony Veale talks about his interest in computational humour. Will -based chatbots such as revolutionise humour? How can we train them to make us laugh? https://www.ucd.ie/cs/blog/clowncomputing101/

In the first half of 2023 there was a 50% increase in money laundering in Ireland. Could you accidentally, through innocence or naivety become a "Money Mule"? This film shows how it can happen and the structure of the international organised crime gangs behind it. Anyone can be a recruited to be a money mule but it is particularly prevalent among 18-24 year olds, and even some as young as 14. Anyone with a bank account.

Thousands of 'money mules' operating in Ireland, gardaí warn As Interpol says Ireland is one of a number of countries being specifically targeted by international cybercrime gangs, and gardaí warn thousands of people's bank accounts are being used to launder money, Prime Time speaks to a convicted 'money mule'.

We are pleased to announce for 2024 in computer science across an exciting array of research areas including and and . We would like to hear from you if you have an interest in any of the above research areas and wish to join our research groups in Dublin in September 2024. The scholarship value is about 114,000 Euros and includes a 4-year tax-free stipend (22,000 Euros annually), registration fee, a travel budget for international travel to conferences and a new computer. Check the requirements and apply by 25th February 2024. https://www.ucd.ie/cs/phdvacancies/

Now and then, AI can make magic! Dr Andrew Hines talks about how machine learning helped create a new Beatles song https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1103/1414562-beatles-new-song-now-and-then-artificial-intelligence/

The official music video for ‘Now And Then’, directed by Peter Jackson, is live on The Beatles YouTube channel.
https://TheBeatles.lnk.to/NowAndThenVideo

Peter describes finding “a collection of unseen outtakes in the vault, where the Beatles are relaxed, funny and rather candid. We wove humour into some footage shot in 2023. The result is pretty nutty and provided the video with much needed balance between the sad and the funny.”

“I realised we needed the imagination of every viewer to create their own personal moment of farewell to The Beatles.”

Jackson concludes by saying he has “genuine pride” in the finished piece, his first ever music video “and I’ll cherish that for years to come.”

Considering a Masters in Computer Science?
Come along to our info session on 9 November 1pm to 1:50pm in George Moore Auditorium, O'Brien Centre for Science
Register by email to [email protected]

We were happy to sponsor the Cyber Security Summit last week at Croke Park in Dublin. Now in its second year, the conference featured a great panel of speakers and 400+ delegates. Ossian Smyth TD, Minister of State at the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications opened the conference, remarking that even though Ireland is increasing resources to fight cybercrime, it is up to the 15,000 people working in cyber in Ireland to equip themselves with the knowledge and skills to secure their organisation’s critical assets. There was huge interest in our new MSc Cybersecurity from the many people considering further professional development in this area.
We were also delighted to see several UCD CS students and graduates as speakers, including:
Current student of our MSc Cybersecurity, Jenni Parry, Associate Director, Cyber Risk, Aon, who joined the panel discussion on building cyber resilience;
Graduate of our MSc Forensic Computing & Cybercrime Investigation, James Caffrey, Head of Capacity Building at the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) who gave a Keynote address on cybersecurity as an enabler for economic growth;
Current MSc Advanced Software Engineering student Oluchi Anyabuike, a Senior Software Engineer at Fidelity Investments, who joined the panel on emerging technologies.
https://cybersecuritysummit.ie/gallery-2023/

Applications now open for Be the Change
Deepen your understanding of solidarity and how to engage in meaningful action for change. Get tools for thinking expansively about interlinking justice issues whilst building self-knowledge.
Gain courage to step further into social movements/ spaces for change. Meet activists from social movements in Ireland and learn from them. The course also offers a chance to form relationships of solidarity with others on the UCD campus. Apply before 20th October.

Find out more about UCDVO's Be the Change course. This is a fantastic 5-week evening course, a journey into solidarity and change making! It is a great way for making connections with like minded people and meeting some of our changemakers from social movements in Ireland. Applications open until the 20th October.
Check out our website for details: www.ucdvo.org/volunteeringglobalcitizenship/courses/bethechange/

Interested in pursuing a career in Tech, but don't have a CS background? You might be interested in applying for the HDip CS Conversion programme at UCD, 90% funded by the Government of Ireland and the EU!
Key requirements include:
- NFQ level 8 degree in a non-CS subject (minimum 2.1 grade overall)
- Maths (LC H5/O2 or int. equiv. OR minimum C- in Maths module from university)
https://www.ucd.ie/cs/study/postgraduate/higherdiplomaincomputerscienceictskillsconversion/

"I told you this Internet thing would catch on!" UCD alumnus and Internet Pioneer Dennis Jennings talks about the contribution that computer scientists have made to science and the impact of AI and machine learning developments. And what is the next big thing? In conversation with PhD candidate Jack Geraghty
https://youtu.be/9qgWr_nSMfk?t=1072

Our magazine CS News brings you the latest from around the School, with articles on how data analytics is being used to support the analysis of Victorian fiction and tackle health and environmental challenges, plus student, staff and alumni news and more! https://www.ucd.ie/cs/news/

🏃 Come along to and participate in the inaugural UCD Michael Byrne Mile honouring the beloved member of our community, affectionately known to generations of alumni as Old Man Belfield.

This event will bring people together to remember Michael and raise funds to support the Michael Byrne Community Fund, established to foster community building activities in UCD.

📅 Saturday, 10 June at 11:30am - 1:30pm

Register 👉 https://festival.ucd.ie/events/the-ucd-michael-byrne-mile/

Concern over 'inconsistent' Govt dept policy on ChatGPT Inconsistent policy on the use of ChatGPT by Government departments is a national security threat and needs to be banned until it is assessed, a Fine Gael TD and former minister has said.

Advance Centre Webinar “Mitigating Cybersecurity Risks in Smart Manufacturing"
May 19, 2023 01:00 PM Dublin time on Zoom

The Advance Centre - Professional Education for Digital Transformation would like to invite you to our next lunchtime webinar. Our faculty and industry leaders will discuss key and recent advances in research and industry to address security risks in smart manufacturing.

Smart manufacturing involves the integration of advanced technologies such as robotics, smart sensors, and cyber-physical systems into the manufacturing process. This enables the creation of smart products and machines that can communicate with each other and with the wider production ecosystem, leading to greater efficiency and productivity.

To fully realize the potential of smart manufacturing, it is important to consider the entire value chain, from material processing to product modeling and enterprise simulation. This requires a high level of networking and data analytics to enable real-time decision-making and optimize production processes.

Join us to gain valuable insights into current trends and research in this field and the scientific issues and challenges. Our industry speakers will provide a perspective from their own experience and highlight the skills required to support increased digitisation within manufacturing.
https://www.advancecentre.ie/newsinsights/mitigatingcybersecurityrisksinsmartmanufacturing/

Are you passionate about , , , , Engineering?

We are welcoming Expressions of Interest from researchers wishing to join one of our exciting research groups in Dublin. Candidates will meet faculty members that share the same research interests and will develop jointly a proposal that will be submitted to the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions fund.
For more information: https://www.ucd.ie/cs/news/eoiforpostdoctoralfellowships/