The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is one of the foremost social science universities in the world. LSE is a specialist university with an international intake and a global reach. Its research and teaching span the full breadth of the social sciences, from economics, politics and law to sociology, anthropology, accounting and finance. Founded in 1895 by Beatrice and Sidney Webb, the School has an outstanding reputation for academic excellence.
TCD builds on its four-hundred-year-old tradition of scholarship to confirm its position as one of the great universities of the world, providing a liberal environment where independence of thought is highly valued and where staff and students are nurtured as individuals and encouraged to achieve their full potential. TCD has established a Climate Justice Initiative which aims to stimulate research and teaching in the college, establish international research networks and collaborations and engage in public education and outreach.
UCD is a dynamic, modern university where cutting-edge research and scholarship provide a stimulating intellectual environment. For over 150 years, UCD has produced graduates of remarkable distinction including famous surgeons, architects, entrepreneurs and five of Ireland’s Taoisigh. As Ireland forges a new identity through relationships with international partners, the university will adopt an increasingly international outlook.