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
Microsoft Ireland has awarded funding for two doctoral scholarships in Dublin City University that will advance research on artificial intelligence (AI) in education and on the regulation of new health technologies. The Microsoft PhD Scholarships include a doctoral scholarship in DCU Centre for Assessment Research Policy and Practice in Education (CARPE) that will advance research...Continue Reading
Elena Connolly is Head of People and Culture with chartered accountancy firm BDO. In this piece, she describes how the firm’s support for DCU Access to the Workplace is contributing to a more diverse, inclusive and innovative workforce. What motivates BDO Ireland to support the DCU Access Programme? BDO Ireland is proud to support the...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
Today, DCU Educational Trust launched the DCU Alumni Fund, bringing together the many graduates whose generosity helps the University to transform lives. This fund will support DCU’s vital Excellence and Opportunity initiatives, which range from student scholarships to research for society. DCU graduates Shay Walsh (BEng Electronic Engineering), Michelle O’Hagan (Bachelor of Business Studies) and...Continue Reading
Programme successfully bridges the critical gap between academic learning and professional employment A study carried out by Dublin City University’s Access to the Workplace to evaluate its effectiveness in creating meaningful opportunities for underrepresented students while advancing organisational diversity and inclusion objectives has found that ATTW is delivering for both students and employers. The study...Continue Reading
Applications open for the 2025 Fidelity Investments Women in STEM Student Scholarship. A collaboration between financial services leader Fidelity Investments Ireland and Dublin City University is providing a programme of scholarships to address the persistent underrepresentation of women in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, both in the workplace and in university. Scholarship...Continue Reading
