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
DCU alumni Mairead and Gerard O’Keeffe are proud supporters of DCU Excellence and Opportunity. In this piece, Accounting and Finance graduate Mairead shares what motivates the couple to give back to a new generation of students. As a DCU graduate, what does the university mean to you? I think your college years are very formative...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
An inspirational mother and a keen in interest in helping others inspired Ketsia Matondo to pursue a 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 Blanchardstown as the...Continue Reading
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...Continue Reading
Dublin City University (DCU) and Deloitte have announced a new strategic alliance to elevate educational opportunities and drive innovation. It includes a commitment of €1 million of funding over the next five years. This collaboration builds on a long-standing relationship between the two organisations. The substantial investment will benefit all DCU Business School students. It...Continue Reading
On Wednesday 6th November, 51 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. 31 students received...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
