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university designated research centres (udrcs)
The following are University Designated Research Centres in DCU. These centres have achieved UDRC status after approval of the required conditions by the Research Advisory Pannel. The designation is valid for a period of 3 years only, at which time the UDRC status is reviewed by the Panel.
- International Centre for Neurotherapeutics
- Centre for Digital Video Processing
- Centre for International Studies
- Centre for Society, Information and Media
- Centre for the Advancement of Science and Mathematics Teaching and Learning
- Centre for Translation and Textual Studies
- LInK: The Learning, Innovation and Knowledge Research Centre
- Materials Processing Research Centre
- Vascular Health Research Centre








