Niamh Moore‐Cherry

Niamh Moore-Cherry

@niamhmcherry.bsky.social

300 followers 190 following 58 posts

Geographer; Dean of Social Sciences and College Principal @ucdsocscilaw;
Geographer; Full Prof Urban and Regional Governance and Sustainability; www.citiesgovernancesustainability.eu; Irish Girl Guides Area Commissioner

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UCD College of Social Sciences and Law @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social · 15h

📺 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

Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · 2d

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!

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Angela Last @mutablematter.bsky.social · 4d

Human Geography at Leicester is facing closure. Staff contracts are to end in June 2026; students are to be relocated to other universities, or taught out by a maximum of two (!) teaching-only staff. Other departments and subjects are facing closure, too. Please join the demo!

Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · 9d

If you use LinkedIn, this is important.

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UCD College of Social Sciences and Law @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social · 20d

Our 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.

Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · 25d

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!

Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · Sep 27

Farewell #Sligo after an inspiring few days! And a lovely walk at Strandhill to top it off before leaving the northwest

Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · Sep 25

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!

Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · Sep 18

Great to see the great Liz Farries @ucdischool.bsky.social speaking about digital privacy and data protection on @RTE_PrimeTime

Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · Sep 16

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

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Brian Caulfield @briancaulfield.bsky.social · Sep 16

@niamhmcherry.bsky.social @deanphelan.bsky.social @tcddublin.bsky.social @tcdengineering.bsky.social

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Valesca Lima @valescal.bsky.social · Sep 12

'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'

www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

Why new apartment standards won't mean housing more people

Half of the households in Ireland have children, yet there is no plan for where, and how, the next generations will live

www.rte.ie

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UCD College of Social Sciences and Law @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social · Sep 11

@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...

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UCD College of Social Sciences and Law @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social · Sep 3

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.

Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · Aug 28

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!

Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · Aug 26

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

Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · Aug 23

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

Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · Aug 13

I 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!

Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · Jul 29

You were a natural Dean!

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · Jul 23

Another busy day for us on the @Researchireland.ie @Conundrum.bsky.social @ucddublin.bsky.social project delighted to be in Enniscorthy with a film crew explaining our project, it's impact and the importance of community engagement in transport governance #NextGenerationEU #NationalChallengeFund

Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · Jul 13

#rivadelGlendalough - #summerinIreland!!

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CONUNDRUM @conundrumsfi.bsky.social · Jul 11

Our team held community mapping workshops in Youghal this week to identify mobility challenges & opportunities for improving sustainable & accessible mobility. An essential step in creating a community-led mobility strategy for Youghal. #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU @researchireland.ie

Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · Jul 6

The feel good factor from volunteering never ceases to amaze me. Meeting amazing young people and being part of a community effort meant 12 hour shift flew by and great sound from David Guetta! #longitude2025

Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · Jun 15

#andrelax - thanks to all my colleagues @UCDSocialSciences and wider @ucddublin.bsky.social for all your hard work, support and collegiality this academic year. We've achieved a lot and have strong foundations to build on for next year as we celebrate our College 10 year anniversary! More soon!

Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · Jun 7

My type of spinning!!! Thanks to all the colleagues @ucdarchaeology.bsky.social for teaching me how to spin wool and live in a roundhouse!!! Research and teaching in action! @ucddublin.bsky.social @ucdsocscilaw

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Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · Jun 7

Lots to see and do @ucddublin.bsky.social festival today from experimental archaeology to psychology and political debate!! Thanks to colleagues @ucdarchaeology.bsky.social @UCDPsychology and @UCDSPIRe for their contributions!!

Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · May 22

The @researchireland.ie @conundrumsfi.bsky.social team have been out and about in New Ross today planning fieldwork for the GROW phase of our #NextGenerationEU project! What a day to be a geographer out in the field!!

Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · May 8

Many congratulations - fascinating research!

Dr Rachel Pope @prehistorian.bsky.social · May 7

👀 Neil Carlin, Jessica Smyth, and team of prehistorians (including me) made the New Scientist:

Ireland's iconic megalithic tombs may have had an unexpected function: www.newscientist.com/article/2478...

Ireland's iconic megalithic tombs may have had an unexpected function

Tombs that are scattered across Ireland may have helped bring ancient societies together for feasting and remembering their ancestors

www.newscientist.com

Niamh Moore-Cherry @niamhmcherry.bsky.social · May 8

Great to be back at Regional Studies conference excellently hosted by @UniversityofPorto Faculty of Economics and Politics. This geographer very grateful to be able to explore a fantastic European city - most hilly city I have ever been in but dramatic landscape setting!

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Dr Rachel Pope @prehistorian.bsky.social · May 7

Ireland's iconic megalithic tombs may have had an unexpected function

Tombs that are scattered across Ireland may have helped bring ancient societies together for feasting and remembering their ancestors

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