First year Marketing, Innovation and Technology (MInT) student Oliver O’Gorman is the 2026 recipient of the Dr Séamus McDermott Entrepreneurial Scholarship. Oliver has already set up two businesses and, as he explains, he is looking forward to making the most of every opportunity this scholarship provides. “I’m from Phibsborough, near DCU and got my first...Continue Reading
In the face of declining biodiversity and increasing pollution, protecting our planet’s water sources is more important than ever. Supported by the Susan and Harry Hartford Access PhD Scholarship, Anne Leung hopes her research will strengthen environmental regulations for a greener future. “Myself, science and the environment go way back. I had a really great...Continue Reading
Ballygowan and Energise Sport have today been announced as official hydration partners of DCU Sport. The new four-year partnership is rooted in a shared commitment to performance, wellbeing and student athlete development. Partnership funding will support the DCU Sport Scholarship fund, which supports the holistic development of up to 200 high-performance student athletes each year...Continue Reading
This spring, DCU graduates will have the chance to help the University transform lives and societies through our Alumni Fund. Launching on 31 March 2026, this spring campaign from DCU Educational Trust invites graduates around the world to support DCU programmes that advance doctoral research across a wide range of areas, from sustainability to cancer...Continue Reading
Growing up in Finglas in north Dublin, Lee’s mother made sure he was always surrounded by the Irish language. Now in the second year of his Bachelor of Education degree, Lee explains how the Access Programme is supporting his ambitions to inspire the next generation. “I live in Finglas with my ma and da and my...Continue Reading
Second-year DCU Business Studies student Alice grew up in a farming family in Co. Louth. Here, the Volkswagen Group Ireland – Stephen Moran Memorial Scholarship recipient explains how the DCU Access Programme has motivated her to thrive in university. “I live in Ardee in Co. Louth where I went to a DEIS school, so you...Continue Reading
Neurological diseases such as epilepsy are a significant health challenge globally. Supported by the Orla Benson Memorial Scholarship, Toby Segasby’s doctoral research in DCU School of Biotechnology is exploring whether understudied brain cells, called astrocytes, have the potential to unlock new therapies to treat epilepsy. “I first developed an interest in research during my undergraduate...Continue Reading
On Wednesday 19th November, 54 students received scholarship awards at a Celebration of Memorial and Endowed Scholarships on DCU’s Glasnevin Campus. A highlight in the DCU calendar, this annual event honours past students, staff and friends of the University who are remembered through memorial scholarships. It also celebrates those whose generosity in the form of...Continue Reading
DCU Business School and the daa have awarded the daa Aviation Scholarship to its first recipient, Chloe Smith. A new bursary established by DCU Business School and the daa has been awarded to Aviation Management student Chloe Smith at a special event in DCU Business School. Awarded for the first time on Thursday, 5th November...Continue Reading
In November 2025, fourth-year Aviation Management student Chloe Smith became the first ever recipient of the daa Aviation Scholarship. She was presented with the bursary for achieving the highest marks in her third year assignments. Here, she shares how the support of the daa has inspired her to forge ahead with her dream of becoming...Continue Reading
