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There are well-resourced libraries and extensive computing facilities. The college is moving forward rapidly in the area of e-learning and students will find more and more resources available electronically, both on and off-campus. Student health, welfare and counselling services are second to none and there are superb opportunities for sports and recreation. UCD provides the range of services that students need to make their time at UCD enjoyable and fulfilling - both educationally and professionally. With a new structure of 5 Colleges and 35 Schools, UCD is Ireland's premier University - offering a comprehensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the humanities and sciences. Its student population is approximately 22,000, including 2,000 international students. Approximately 25% of the student body are engaged in postgraduate study and research. The University is committed to maintaining a high level of research activity and to further developing its collaborative links with industry and commerce - and with educational and research institutions internationally.
The UCD Smurfit School of Business is located on the campus at Blackrock - and, in Lyons Estate, Kildare, the Faculty of Agri-Food and the Environment runs a research farm. Continuing Professional Education (CPE) In this regard there are 4 strategic objectives -
CPE offers professional development education - which is focused on satisfying the learning needs of professionals - and provides the latest thinking and theory in specialist areas, including best practices and practical guidance for the implementation of EU directives. The uniqueness of the CPE courses is the combination of a professional qualification with university accreditation - in areas often supported or driven by European legislation. CPE manages the design, delivery and promotion of courses - which are directed by UCD and external academics and experts - and works closely with individual organisations, industry sectors and professional bodies in developing programmes. The Centre is a leader in its field, using innovative technology and flexible learning methods to deliver these programmes and has delivered health and safety training by satellite to sites around the country for the past ten years.
Career shifts for professionals require them to fine-tune their expertise in a particular area. Currently, there are approximately 1,000 students enrolled in accredited Continuing Professional Education courses. Students are awarded certificates, diplomas, bachelor or master degrees across many broad areas, including -
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