Niall Ashfield’s doctoral research in DCU School of Biotechnology explores targeted treatments for HER2+ breast cancer. Thanks to support from the Orla Benson Memorial Scholarship, he’s collaborating with researchers in Norway to take his research one step closer to patients. “I was always interested in science – that was what first drew me to the...Continue Reading
DCU and Deloitte have partnered on a new strategic alliance to elevate educational opportunities and drive innovation. The partnership marks a new chapter in Deloitte’s long-standing relationship with the university, and will benefit students across DCU Business School. In this video, students share how they have benefited from the innovative learning experiences and access to...Continue Reading
The right opportunity can open the door to a lifetime of possibilities. Global Business student Megan O’Sullivan spent her summer internship with PTSB as part of our award-winning Access to the Workplace programme. In this video, Megan and her PTSB colleagues share their experienced with the programme. DCU Access to the Workplace helps create a...Continue Reading
Adam Daly is a PhD student in DCU School of Psychology whose research focuses on cancer survivorship, health and culture. Here, he shares how philanthropic initiatives have supported his educational journey, from school outreach to his doctoral scholarship. With less than 1% of doctoral students coming from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds, the Deloitte Access PhD Scholarship...Continue Reading
Electronic Engineering student Alyssa always knew women and girls who loved to code. In this piece, she shares how her Qualcomm Student Scholarship gives her the support and encouragement to achieve her ambitions. “I have always been surrounded by intelligent women. I grew up with a sister, and went to all-girls primary and secondary schools,...Continue Reading
After winning the Dr Séamus McDermott Entrepreneurial Scholarship for 2024, first-year Global Business (Canada) student Giada Mazzini can’t wait to see what the future holds. In this piece, she shares how the scholarship has given her the motivation and the network to achieve her potential. “I had ten years’ experience in the workplace before I...Continue Reading
Through the research of DCU Institute of Education, our supporters are driving inclusion in schools and communities. In this video, Kerley Autism Education PhD Scholarship recipients Christina O’Keefe and Finbar Horgan share how their research in autism education is advancing our understanding of neuro-affirmative practices in schools. Thanks to their scholarships, both PhD candidates are...Continue Reading
For English and History student Nathan Croft, studying in DCU opened up a whole world of possibilities. In this piece, he shares how support from the DCU Access Programme helped him make the most of his time in university. “I grew up in Finglas, just down the road from DCU. I didn’t think I’d be...Continue Reading
Dr Gemma Moore is an Associate Research Scientist in Yale Medical School, and a proud alumna of the DCU Access Programme. Here, she shares her journey from doctoral studies in DCU to researching cancer in Yale. Tell us about your connection to DCU and the DCU Access Programme. My connection to DCU was there...Continue Reading
When Laeeq heard that DCU offered opportunities to gain real-world internship experience while you study, he knew that this was the university experience he wanted. Here, the Business Studies student shares how support from the DCU Access Programme and the Endowed Colm and Paula Delves Scholarship helped him become the first in his family to...Continue Reading
