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Laoch Meiriceánach ag foghlaim na Gaeilge

April 11, 2021

Róisín Ní Chuillinn ag caint le Joe Cullinane (Ollamh Meiriceánach agus foghlaimeoir teanga)

Students look back on one year of online learning

March 24, 2021

This month marks a year since students across Ireland began online learning. We all thought we were getting two weeks off college; little did we realise that if we fast forward to 2021, we would still be in the same situation.

Five portraits of inspiring women unveiled at DCU

March 24, 2021

For International Women’s Day on March 8th, DCU unveiled five commissioned portraits of inspiring women.

New law removes barrier for disabled PhD students but more action is still needed says DCU student

March 24, 2021

New regulations have been signed into law that will remove a barrier facing PhD students with disabilities however, some students are frustrated that barriers for people with disabilities still exist.

Eight per cent rise in first preference CAO applications for DCU courses

March 24, 2021

The Central Applications Office (CAO) has reported a rise in demand for DCU courses, particularly in STEM, Nursing, and Humanities and Social Sciences.

DCU collaborating on videos with the GAA to keep children active

March 3, 2021

DCU and the GAA team have teamed up to launch a video series aimed at keeping primary school children physically active during Covid-19.

DCU research finds children’s activity levels affect their later lives

February 24, 2021

DCU researchers have found that children with a higher level of fundamental movement skills are less likely to suffer from medical conditions such as heart disease and obesity in later life.

University students are struggling to complete practical courses online

February 11, 2021

Third-level students are struggling to complete practical courses and modules online, as access to equipment and laboratories is restricted by universities.

DCU to launch six new undergraduate courses in 2021

February 10, 2021

DCU has announced the introduction of six new undergraduate courses and four new specialisms for September 2021.

The women of Irish university politics

February 10, 2021

The University experience for Irish women has progressed drastically over the past century.

DCU Professor says Mother and Baby Homes report took no account of the power of the Catholic church

January 27, 2021

Changing Irish legislation to allow survivors of the Mother and Baby Homes access to adoption records “should be the first and central pillar in a human rights-based response to the Commission’s report” according to DCU Professor James Gallan.

Study abroad programmes take a hit due to Covid-19

January 27, 2021

Uptake of Erasmus or study abroad programmes in Trinity College (TCD) dropped by 70 per cent in the first semester of this year according to Provost Patrick Prendergast, as reported by the University Times.

DCU students raise almost €21,000 for Movember

December 9, 2020

Dublin City University has raised almost €21,000 throughout November by growing out their moustaches as part of the Movember initiative.

DCU awarded Irish University 2020 by the Sunday Times

November 20, 2020

DCU has been named the Irish University of 2021 by the Sunday Times.

How students are adapting to online learning during the pandemic

November 11, 2020

Students across the country have had to adapt to learning online this year due to COVID 19.

DCU ranked in the top 200 universities in the world for Arts and Humanities

November 11, 2020

DCU’s Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences has placed in the top 200 universities globally for its subject choices in Arts and Humanities.

RTÉ launch documentary series that follows disadvantaged students in Irish universities

November 11, 2020

“My Uni Life” is a five-part series documenting the lives of seven students from under-represented backgrounds as they face the different challenges that accompany starting university.

DCU announced semester 2 will continue as online learning

November 5, 2020

DCU has announced that the university’s second semester will be held through online learning with the exception of essential laboratories, practical classes and skills-based learning sessions.

Universities are permitted to continue with campus activities during Level 5 restrictions

October 28, 2020

The government announced a move to Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions nationwide beginning at midnight on Wednesday October 21st.

DCU’s flexible accommodation offers short stay for students

October 22, 2020

DCU’s Campus Residences offers students “a radically different model for on-campus university accommodation” through the option to book flexible stays.

DCU granted €20 million under Human Capital Initiative

October 14, 2020

Minister for Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD has announced that €197 million in funding will be allocated to projects in higher-level institutions under the Human Capital Initiative, including €20 million for

Petition to implement “no detriment” policy in DCU hits over 1,000 signatures

March 31, 2020

A petition to get DCU to implement a “no detriment” policy due to students working from home has passed over 1,300 signatures on Change.org.

Second and first year grade contribution for final degree of Humanities and Social Sciences students suspended

March 20, 2020

This year’s second year and first year grade contribution on the final degree awarded to Humanities and Social Sciences students was suspended, the executive dean of the faculty, professor John Doyle, said in an email addressed to

DCU campus accommodation may be made available to HSE if COVID-19 pandemic worsens

March 17, 2020

DCU campus accommodation may be made available to the HSE on an emergency basis if the Covid-19 pandemic worsens.

Massive shutdown of colleges and universities due to coronavirus outbreak

March 12, 2020

All universities and colleges across the country are set to close due to coronavirus, according to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar.