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
DCU Changemaker Schools Network is based on one very simple yet powerful idea: that all children can be changemakers. Across Ireland, over 50 member schools are working to equip their students with the essential skills of empathy, creativity, leadership and teamwork so they are ready to thrive in the modern world and to address societal...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
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
For their final year project, Computing for Business students Zeynep Altintas and Lizel Sulaj created an app for monitoring crowd control at outdoor events. This promising business idea won them the Mallin Entrepreneurship Award. Here, they share their excitement about the win and their ambitions for their product. DCU’s four-year Computing for Business degree combines...Continue Reading
The Hannah and Paula Delves PhD Scholarship has enabled Órla Cremen to further her ambitions for a career in research. Her PhD work focusing on understanding the immune-related side effects of Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADCs) is already showing promise. “I’m originally from Cork, where I did an undergrad in medical science. I majored in cancer...Continue Reading
Aaron’s path to higher education wasn’t always straightforward – but a school guidance counsellor gave him the confidence he needed to follow a Post-Leaving Certificate (PLC) entry route to university. Here, the Maureen O’Farrell Scholarship recipient shares how the right teachers and the DCU Access Programme are supporting his journey to become a teacher and...Continue Reading
PhD student Hannan Galeb hopes her pioneering research on sustainability in accounting will help companies mitigate their environmental impact. A recipient of the Susan and Harry Hartford Access PhD Scholarship, Hannan was recently awarded competitive funding from Research Ireland to further her work. “This is a very interesting time for sustainability in accounting. As of...Continue Reading
