Children in DEIS schools amongst over 1 million to benefit nationwide DCU Educational Trust is one of over 170 organisations benefitting from the latest round of RTÉ Toy Show Grants which have been made possible by the generosity of the annual television spectacle. The announcement of grants (23rd June 2026) has been made by Community...Continue Reading
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
DCU Changemaker Schools Network is based on one very simple yet powerful idea: that all children can be changemakers. Across Ireland, over 50 member schools are working to equip their students with the essential skills of empathy, creativity, leadership and teamwork so they are ready to thrive in the modern world and to address societal...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
One in four (25%) of corporate employees self-identify or have been diagnosed as neurodivergent, according to new research from DCU Institute of Education, with support from Bank of Ireland and Accenture through DCU Educational Trust. The research surveyed more than 1,500 neurodivergent and neuromajority (neurotypical) employees across three corporate workplaces. It also included six focus...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
Research currently shows that women make up less than 25% of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) professionals in Ireland. In an effort to better understand the challenge and generate actionable insights, Dublin City University and Fidelity Investments Ireland have announced a new research project to tackle the persistent gender gap in STEM education and...Continue Reading
The relationship between Dublin City University and AIB was celebrated at an event held in AIB Headquarters in Molesworth Street. AIB has been a key partner with DCU for three decades, supporting the University to develop talented graduates, advance our research, and enhance enterprise. AIB’s partnership with DCU’s National Centre for Family Business (DCU NCFB)...Continue Reading
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...Continue Reading
The support of the Sunflower Charitable Foundation will accelerate the growth and development of DCU LifeLab, advance associated research and enable the programme’s move to a purpose-built laboratory in the new DCU Polaris building. DCU LifeLab is a health literacy intervention co-designed with teachers, young people, and health professionals to improve the health knowledge, choices...Continue Reading
