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Anna Sheeran

Supporting STEM Education Research Around the World – Naughton Scholars Welcomed to DCU

Professor Hamsa Venkat, Naughton Chair in STEM Education, has welcomed three international scholars to DCU Institute of Education for the first of two research visits. Through the Naughton STEM Education Scholars programme, international researchers Dr Lynn Bowie, Mr Vinay Lautre and Dr Kavish Moheeput will spend two months developing STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics)...
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DCU Access to the Workplace 2024 Launches

Dublin City University’s Access to the Workplace (ATTW), the award-winning programme that provides professional summer internships for DCU Access students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds, and for neurodivergent students, launched ATTW 2024 today at PwC in Spencer Dock. The event, Talent to Take on the Future, explored how organisations can build a workforce that is ready...
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DCU Launches New Quiet Space Informed by Autism-Friendly University Design Guide

Plans have been unveiled to make Dublin City University an even friendlier campus for autistic staff and students with the launch of a new Quiet Space in the Henry Grattan building on the university’s Glasnevin campus. Adam Harris, founder and CEO of AsIAm, joined DCU staff and students to launch the space, which was developed...
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DCU National Centre for Family Business Celebrates 10 Years

DCU National Centre for Family Business (NCFB) has spent 10 years at the forefront of family business research in Ireland, developing vital research insights with support from philanthropic partners, including long-standing supporter AIB. A new 10 year impact report highlighting the Centre’s research was launched at a breakfast event on DCU’s Glasnevin campus on Thursday...
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Rhys Doyle – Unlocking the Potential of Nuclear Fusion

DCU’s Excellence and Opportunity Fund provides transformative student scholarships and enables talented students to pursue doctoral research that makes an impact. In this video, PhD student Rhys Doyle shares how the DCU Access Programme gave him the emotional and financial support he needed to excel in university, even when faced with difficult choices. Now in...
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Federica Fazio – Understanding Mutual Defence in a Time of War

Federica Fazio developed an interest in international relations at an early age. In light of the war in Ukraine, her doctoral research into European mutual defence commitments is both timely and essential. In this piece, she describes how the Paddy Moriarty Memorial Scholarship is helping her to excel as a PhD candidate in DCU’s School...
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47 Scholarships Awarded at A Celebration of Memorial and Endowed Scholarships at DCU

On Wednesday 15th November, 47 students received scholarship awards at an event on DCU’s Glasnevin Campus. This annual event in the DCU calendar honours past students, staff and friends of DCU who are remembered through memorial scholarships, as well as celebrating those who support future generations of DCU students through endowed scholarships. 30 students received...
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Minister Announces Funding for DCU Anti-Bullying Centre Under the Ireland Against Racism Fund 2023

Dublin City University’s Anti-Bullying Centre has been allocated €100,000 in funding under the Ireland Against Racism Fund 2023. The Minister of State for Community Development, Integration and Charities, Joe O’Brien, made the announcement on 21 September, and confirmed 24 non-government organisations (NGOs) and community organisations will receive €1.3 million to combat racism and foster racial...
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DCU Shortlisted for Two Times Higher Education Awards

Two DCU initiatives supported by philanthropy are through to the final round of the Times Higher Education Awards: the STEM Teacher Internship (STInt) programme and the Bachelor of Education – Irish Sign Language Pathway. Bachelor of Education – Irish Sign Language (ISL) Pathway The Bachelor of Education – ISL Pathway is a pathway into primary...
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Supporting Excellence and Opportunity in a New Academic Year

DCU’s campuses are alive with activity this week, as students make their return for a new academic year. Over 19,000 students have arrived on campus to begin or continue their university journey, enjoying Clubs and Socs Fairs, campus tours and the many other orientation activities on offer. Already, this year’s Freshers are discovering new friendships...
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