Bank of Ireland representatives Gary Holligan, Manager, Dublin North and DCU Branch Manager, Dave Kelly speak about the bank’s support for the DCU Bank of Ireland Sports Academy. Driven by a highly skilled team, the DCU Bank of Ireland Sports Academy promotes, supports and coaches students participating in Gaelic games and athletics, and provides targeted...Continue Reading
Gay White is a member of the DCU Educational Trust Council of Trustees and a member of DCU’s Alumni Council since 2010, chairing it from 2012 to 2016. Her longstanding support for the DCU Access Scholarship Programme was recognised at our most recent Leadership Circle Dinner when she received the Individual Leadership Award for 2017....Continue Reading
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), just 53% of rivers, and 50% of Irish lakes are in satisfactory ecological health. This poor water quality has serious consequences, fuelling a biodiversity crisis and damaging ecosystems upon which our food supply, health, livelihoods and economies depend. The All Ireland Citizen Science Water Project seeks to build...Continue Reading
Pablo Picasso once said, “art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” We believe that art in all its forms enriches the student experience and develops the rounded individual. The DCU collection includes 300 art pieces displayed on campus, with significant pieces including the 1911 Memorial by Michelle Rogers and Knock-a-Lough, by...Continue Reading
DCU’s UStart was Ireland’s first student start-up accelerator programme. It enables students to discover and develop their entrepreneurial flair. It empowers them to become trail-blazing social and business entrepreneurs, by helping to bring their innovative ideas to market. Our programme provides training, seed funding and access to mentors and sector specialists. This approach has already...Continue Reading
At DCU, we seek to develop well-rounded graduates who will be sought after by employers and who can make a significant impact on society. Located in the new Student Centre, the Student Leadership and Life-Skills Centre will support our students in their personal and professional development. It will offer programmes to develop the skills and...Continue Reading
One of the major successes of the Shaping the Future campaign so far, in 2016 construction commenced on the development of our new €14 million Student Centre to significantly enhance the on-campus experience for students at DCU. The new DCU Student Centre will be an iconic building at the heart of our Glasnevin campus where...Continue Reading
The GAA has always been at the heart of Irish life. In a unique partnership, DCU will join with the GAA to develop Gaelic games at national level by establishing the GAA Education and Research Institute. The Institute will serve as a hub for research, innovation and education in areas such as player well-being, performance...Continue Reading
At DCU, we are committed to enabling talented young men and women to excel in both academic and sporting fields, and to making a positive impact on the future of Irish sport. Driven by a highly skilled team, the DCU Bank of Ireland Sports Academy promotes, supports and coaches students participating in Gaelic games and...Continue Reading
Large numbers of first, second and third generations of the Irish diaspora are enthusiastic about learning the Irish language. Leveraging our recognised expertise in e-learning technology, DCU will make Irish language learning accessible to everyone, anywhere in the world. Through this unique and innovative programme, participants will be able to progress from beginner level to...Continue Reading
