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
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
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
Through the research of DCU Institute of Education, our supporters are driving inclusion in schools and communities. In this video, Kerley Autism Education PhD Scholarship recipients Christina O’Keefe and Finbar Horgan share how their research in autism education is advancing our understanding of neuro-affirmative practices in schools. Thanks to their scholarships, both PhD candidates are...Continue Reading
Dublin City University has announced a significant new programme of philanthropically funded research on autism education and neurodiversity at DCU Institute of Education. Four PhD scholarships are to be created, as well as a six-month postdoctoral position. Bank of Ireland and Accenture have partnered with DCU to conduct a six-month study that will identify barriers...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
DCU Access graduate Dr David Dowling is now a leading vaccinologist with Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. In conversation with Professor Christine Loscher, Head of DCU School of Biotechnology, Dr Dowling shares how the DCU Access Programme gave him an opportunity to plan his future and achieve his ambitions. He also discusses some...Continue Reading
Grace Colley is working to develop more targeted and effective treatments for breast cancer patients through her doctoral research in DCU’s School of Biotechnology. In this piece, she describes how support from the Orla Benson Memorial Scholarship is helping her advance and share this much-needed research. “I first developed my interest in research in DCU,...Continue Reading
DCU’s Excellence and Opportunity Fund provides transformative student scholarships and enables talented students to pursue doctoral research that makes an impact. In this video, PhD student Rhys Doyle shares how the DCU Access Programme gave him the emotional and financial support he needed to excel in university, even when faced with difficult choices. Now in...Continue Reading
Federica Fazio developed an interest in international relations at an early age. In light of the war in Ukraine, her doctoral research into European mutual defence commitments is both timely and essential. In this piece, she describes how the Paddy Moriarty Memorial Scholarship is helping her to excel as a PhD candidate in DCU’s School...Continue Reading
