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Since graduating from DCU with a BA in Jazz and Contemporary Music Performance, Kaelan Zipoli is living his dream of performing and recording music. Here, the Ray Comiskey Memorial Scholarship recipient shares a little of his what he loves about jazz and how his time in DCU led to exciting collaborations. “My mam loves old-school...

An inspirational mother, and a keen in interest in helping others, inspired Ketsia Matondo to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Society at DCU. As she explains, the DCU Access Programme has provided invaluable support as she works towards her goal. “I was born in Galway, but I grew up in in...

The DCU Access Programme is helping Heather Campbell pursue her dream of becoming a teacher. The first in her family to go to university, Heather has overcome personal challenges and made brave decisions that led her to embark on a Bachelor of Education degree at DCU. Now in her second year of study, the Access...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...