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...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
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...Continue Reading
The Dr Séamus McDermott Entrepreneurial Scholarship for 2024/2025 was awarded to first-year student Eoin Quinn at a hackathon event in DCU Business School on Wednesday, 26th March. The Business student was selected as part of a competitive application process for the scholarship, worth €9,000 over the course of his studies. The Liffey Trust was founded...Continue Reading
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...Continue Reading
Ultan Doyle is a DCU Business School alumnus and Finance Leader at Eaton. In this piece, he looks back on his time at DCU and shares why he’s proud to give back to the university. Tell us about your time as a student in DCU. DCU has a great reputation as a young, industry-focused university....Continue Reading
Today, DCU Educational Trust launched a new call to alumni to support the DCU Excellence and Opportunity fund. DCU graduate Ultan Doyle joined students on campus to show his support for the fundraising campaign. This spring, the appeal will ask DCU graduates around the world to donate to the university’s Excellence and Opportunity fund. It...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
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...Continue Reading
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...Continue Reading
