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
This spring, DCU graduates will have the chance to help the University transform lives and societies through our Alumni Fund. Launching on 31 March 2026, this spring campaign from DCU Educational Trust invites graduates around the world to support DCU programmes that advance doctoral research across a wide range of areas, from sustainability to cancer...Continue Reading
A new memorial bursary honouring the life of Oisín Hoy will support students to take advantage of study abroad opportunities as part of their undergraduate studies in Dublin City University. Oisín Hoy was a much-loved son and brother, who had a passion for meeting new people and exploring different cultures. The 29-year-old Dubliner and DCU...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
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
