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Excellence and Opportunity

Mairead and Gerard O’Keefe – Giving Back to a New Generation

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...
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Aaron’s Story

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, he shares how the right teachers and the DCU Access Programme are supporting his journey to become a teacher and encourage future generations of...
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Hannan Galeb – Advancing Sustainability Reporting in Accounting

PhD student Hannan Galeb hopes her pioneering research on sustainability in accounting will help companies mitigate their environmental impact. A recipient of the Susan and Harry Hartford Access PhD Scholarship, Hannan was recently awarded competitive funding from Research Ireland to further her work.  “This is a very interesting time for sustainability in accounting. As of...
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Kaelan Zipoli – the Music Graduate Hits the High Notes

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...
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Ketsia’s Story

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...
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Heather’s Story

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...
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Niall Ashfield – Supporting Innovation in Cancer Research

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...
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Dr Séamus McDermott Entrepreneurial Scholarship Awarded at DCU

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...
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Driving Innovation in Business Education – DCU & Deloitte

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...
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Ultan Doyle – “Do what you can, no matter how small”

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....
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