As a student on the MSc in Climate Change, I achieved a personal and professional milestone when I published my first academic article. In response to a call for submissions from the Dublin Law and Politics Review student network journal, I developed an essay I had written for an assignment into an academic paper, “Degrowth and the Fermi Paradox – Ecopolitics, Techno-pessimism and Implications for Cosmology”. This was accepted for publication in the first edition of the Dublin Law and Politics Review, and I was also asked to give a presentation on my article at the digital launch of the inaugural edition. My paper was widely praised for its original and interdisciplinary take on a controversial topic, and this was an immensely proud achievement for me.

I am excited by original and purposeful research. The experience of completing my dissertation, and in particular the publication of my first paper, gave me the boost in confidence I needed to realise that I was capable of pursuing this as a career. As soon as I had finished my dissertation, I applied for a research assistant position in DCU Business School, and this has led to my current role as Researcher in Risk and Emergency Management.

But my connection to my Masters did not end there. As a graduate of the MSc in Climate Change, I am part of a close-knit and supportive Alumni community who endeavour to help each other professionally wherever possible. 

Take advantage of the ample opportunities for personal and professional development. Whether that be networking with fellow classmates or lecturers you think you might like to work with in the future, boosting your academic credentials through publications and talks or getting involved in activities, because there is so much more to the MSc. in Climate Change than just the coursework.

It’s a chance to see what’s out there for you, so take a chance and challenge yourself!

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