On Friday, 21 June, the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) marked the first anniversary of the establishment of the 3U Partnership (a collaboration between RCSI, NUI Maynooth, and Dublin City University) by holding a reception at the College Hall. The event celebrated 12 months of progress, teamwork and engagement between the three institutions.

In June 2012, the 3U Partnership was launched which aimed to bring together three distinctive and leading institutions, working mutually on shared initiatives while delivering world-class education and research opportunities. Since then the 3U Partnership has set out on a journey to be a force for change and development in education and research both in Ireland and globally over the coming decades.

Staff and academics from each of the three organisations were briefed on current progress and news emerging from the partnership on topics such as 3U academic programmes, 3U education initiatives and 3U Research. Prof Cathal Kelly, CEO/ Registrar of RCSI and, recently appointed 3U Director, Dr Ruth Davis addressed attendees.

Speaking on the first anniversary of the 3U Partnership, Dr Ruth Davis, said, "It is important that we celebrate this milestone for the 3U Partnership. The past 12 months have seen the 3U take many strides forward with regards to the promotion of collaborations between DCU, NUI Maynooth and RCSI in the areas of education and research. This has been down to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved across the three institutions. We have to also remember that this partnership is in its infancy, so there is so much more to look forward to in the future. I think that the mantra of the 3U Partnership, still shines through one year on in that together, we truly can achieve more!"