UCD O'Connor Centre for Learning
UCD O’Connor Centre for Learning is a testament to UCD’s ambition and commitment to creativity, innovation and sustainability.
As Ireland’s largest facility dedicated to teaching and learning, the Centre is designed around active, collaborative learning, with flexible, technology-enabled spaces designed to support interaction, creativity, and dynamic engagement between students and lecturers, and to promote interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge sharing.
With 11,580m2 of floor space across four levels and a total capacity for more than 3,000 students, this Near-Zero Energy Building includes a 250-seat lecture theatre, adaptable teaching rooms, and a collaborative learning space that can comfortably accommodate hundreds of students. It is designed to be open and accessible to the diverse community of students and faculty across UCD.
UCD O’Connor Centre for Learning is named for UCD alumnus Dr Eddie O’Connor, who made a significant philanthropic donation prior to his death. Eddie was a champion for sustainability and a dedicated supporter of education at UCD throughout his life.
Capital developments of this scale cannot be achieved without the generous support of our donors. This landmark project was also supported by contributions from UCD Foundation’s philanthropic community, along with Government funding and the University’s own funds.
