Impact

DCU’s Exoskeleton Programme – Hugh’s Story

Hugh Smith lives in Dublin with his wife and three children. He used to enjoy a thrill-seeking lifestyle, which unfortunately...

Engaging with communities, Institute of Education, Translating knowledge

Encouraging Creative Use of Digital Technology in the Classroom

Professor Deirdre Butler of DCU’s Institute of Education is an internationally recognised leader in the creative use of digital technologies...

Access, Transforming student lives

Jason’s Story

Jason is a second year student, completing a BA in Religious Education and History at DCU. In this piece, he...

DCU’s Exoskeleton Programme – Deirdre’s Story

Deirdre Heffernan, originally from Co. Mayo, lived a normal life in Dublin until she experienced a rare life-changing illness which...

Access, Transforming Student Lives (Access)

Gemma’s Story

Gemma Treacy from Cloghran is a final year Multimedia student in DCU. After having her daughter at the age of...

Access to the Workplace, Transforming student lives

Access to the Workplace: Lauren & Vodafone

Head of Talent at Vodafone, Claudine McMahon, explains why Vodafone were inspired to support DCU’s Access to the Workplace programme...

Transforming student lives, University of Sanctuary

A Second Chance in Life – Sisa’s Story

Sisa Bhebhe came to Ireland from Zimbabwe in 2013 as an asylum seeker. In September 2018, Sisa was able to...

Access, Engaging with communities, Transforming student lives

DCU Access Students Enjoy Digicel Summer Internships

Digicel and DCU Educational Trust have collaborated for a number of years to provide unique work experience for final year...

Sports Academy

Brendan Hyland – The Olympic Dream

Brendan Hyland has just completed his final year in Accounting and Finance at Dublin City University. In the coming weeks,...

Access, Telethon, Transforming student lives

James’ Story

James McDonald grew up in Ballymun and from an early age hoped to attend the university that he could see...

Access, Transforming student lives

Casey’s Story

Casey McHugh is in her second year studying the BA in Communications Studies at DCU. She is from a small...

Access, Telethon, Transforming student lives

Claire’s Story

Claire Joyce is in her third year studying Irish and Geography at the DCU Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences....

Engaging with communities, Institute of Education, Translating knowledge

Write to Read – Developing readers, writers and thinkers

Write to Read is a professional development model that supports teachers to deliver high quality literacy programmes for children. Developed...

Access, Telethon, Transforming student lives

Sean’s Story

Sean Trimble comes from a north Dublin community where just 15% of students progress to third level education. With the...

Joy Newton - NTR Scholarship recipient for 2018/19

Access, Transforming student lives

Joy Newton – Addressing Climate Change

Joy Newton from Co. Sligo, a graduate of DCU’s BA in Communications Studies, is one of the two NTR Foundation...

Access to the Workplace

Access to the Workplace – PwC & Emmanuella

In this video, PwC People Partner, Emma Scott, explains how supporting the Access to the Workplace programme allows the company...

Access to the Workplace

Access to the Workplace – Amy & National Recruitment Federation

In this video, Access Student, Amy Nannery, outlines how the Access to the Workplace programme gave her the opportunity to...

Access to the Workplace

Access to the Workplace – Maitiu & Matthews Coach Hire

In this video, DCU Access student, Maitiu MacUaid, explains how the Access to the Workplace programme gave him the opportunity...

Access, Transforming student lives

Sky is the limit for Access Graduate Emma Lockwood

Emma is an Access student who recently graduated with a BA in Law and Politics at DCU and is now...

Access, Transforming student lives

Memorial Scholarship Recipients 2017-2018

Time spent at DCU has a special place in the hearts of many students, staff and alumni. Through a memorial...