DCU Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

We were delighted to welcome Professor Julia Laite to Dublin City University yesterday to mark the launch of the Research Group in Biography and Life Writing. Professor Laite delivered an insightful lecture on 'Sketches of a life: Shanawdithit, colonial Newfoundland, and me'. Special thanks to John Doyle, Vice President for DCU Research for officially launching Research Group in Biography and Life Writing. #lifewriting #biography #storytelling #research

Event held to celebrate DCU Sport scholarships. More than 100 DCU students receiving sport scholarships were recognised at an event on Wednesday 4 December. DCU’s Sport Scholarship programme is athlete-led, where a network of support services and expertise are tailored to the individual needs of the athlete. The programme grades support depending on the athlete's achievement, potential and needs, with the objective of remaining flexible to support the diverse needs of the athlete. The first DCU Sport Scholarships were awarded in 1996 in the form of GAA scholarships, and have now expanded to include a wide range of sports such as Athletics, Hockey, Rugby and Soccer. DCU has recently been fully re-accredited by Sport Ireland for their Student Athlete Support programme. This recognises best practice in the area of dual career athletes supports combining elite sport and third level education extremely manageable to dual-career athletes. James Galvin, Director of Sport at DCU said: “Sport and physical activity is at the heart of the student experience at DCU, and we are delighted to recognise the outstanding performances of our elite athletes through our scholarship programme. Our recent re-accreditation by Sport Ireland for their Student Athlete Support programme emphasises our commitment to a holistic approach in supporting our dual career athletes. The sports scholarships for elite student athletes reinforce the University’s strong commitment to helping students thrive.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/er3g4Mc9 #DCUSport #WeAreDCU #DublinCityUniversity Azets Ireland DCU Alumni DCU Global DCU Business School DCU Faculty of Engineering and Computing DCU Faculty of Science and Health DCU Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences DCU Educational Trust DCU Students' Union DCU Student Life

Step into the vital role of a healthcare interpreter with the Healthcare Interpreting Practice micro-credential from Dublin City University. This micro-credential prepares you to bridge the communication gap in healthcare settings, ensuring patients receive the care they need. It’s more than a course, it’s a step towards making healthcare accessible for all. Your journey to becoming a healthcare interpreter starts here There is a limited number of HCI Pillar 3 subsidised places available on this micro-credential that are allocated on a first come, first served basis. Learn more and apply now at - https://lnkd.in/eTfC7c5t #interpreting #healthcare # #MicroCredentials #PostGraduate #FurtherEducationDCUDCU DCU Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences MicroCreds Irish Universities Association

What should be done to boost voter turnout? Official figures suggest national turnout fell to 59.71 per cent in the recent general election, 3.19 per cent down on the 2020 election. In this opinion piece for The Irish Times, Prof Jane Suiter, Professor in the School of Communications DCU Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and Director of DCU's Institute for Future Media, Democracy and Society DCU FuJo, said there is a pressing need to address Ireland’s precipitous drop in turnout at elections over recent decades and tackling the register has to be a priority or the new Electoral Commission. 'Early voting is not just a possibility, it’s a potential game-changer. Each constituency could have one or more designated centres for voting up to a week or two in advance. This is simply a matter of logistics, resources and, most importantly, priorities.' said Prof Suiter on how to make it easier to vote. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e7X-4heF #GeneralElection #DublinCityUniversity DCU Alumni DCU Global DCU Business School DCU Faculty of Engineering and Computing DCU Faculty of Science and Health DCU Educational Trust DCU Research

Dublin City University 12th in the world for environmental sustainability. Overall, Dublin City University is ranked in the top 10% of institutions in the world in latest QS Sustainability Rankings. Dublin City University has improved its scores for environmental research and sustainability in the global QS Sustainability 2025 rankings, which examine how third-level institutions are tackling the world's environmental and social challenges. DCU also improved its score for environmental and social impact this year, and retained its position as fourth best institution in Ireland. Speaking about the results, Professor Daire Keogh, DCU President said: “These rankings are a welcome recognition of the University’s longstanding work in the field of environmental sustainability. They position us as a world leader in this area, something we could not have achieved without the commitment and hard work of DCU staff, right across the University.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eRdvdZRp #WeAreDCU #DublinCityUniversity DCU Alumni DCU Global DCU Business School DCU Faculty of Engineering and Computing DCU Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences DCU Faculty of Science and Health DCU Educational Trust DCU Research DCU Students' Union DCU Student Life

Looking forward to a special public lecture this evening by Professor Julia Laite, of Birkbeck, University of London, which will mark the official launch of the Research Group in Biography and Life-Writing. The lecture will take place at 6pm in the Seamus Heaney Lecture Theatre on St Patrick's Campus, Dublin City University. Professor Laite will speak on 'Sketches of a Life: Shanawdithit, Colonial Newfoundland and Me'. All welcome to attend! #research #biographies #lifewriting #academia DCU Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Applications for Semester 2 Micro-Credentials at DCU are now extended until December 18th! Start your application now! https://lnkd.in/evgmkXYm MicroCreds DCU Faculty of Engineering and Computing DCU Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences DCU Business School DCU Faculty of Science and Health Fiontar & Scoil na Gaeilge, DCU Irish Universities Association #microcreds #furthereducation #postgraduate

📣Calling all first to middle year DCU Students🙋♀️  Are you interested in a summer internship this year?  If so, Register Now! Come and meet our employers who are offering a number of opportunities that would suit you this summer.  The fair takes place: Wednesday 22nd January  10.30 - 1.30pm in the Helix Our employers are keen to meet you and offer a wide range of job opportunities.  So don’t miss out! More information and a full list of the organisations can be found 👉 https://shorturl.at/4AxNd #WeAreDCU #SummerInternship #Jobfairy Yvonne McLoughlin Jennifer Kwan Colm Bourke Venita Murphy Elaine Daly James Byrne Dublin City University DCU Business School DCU INTRA Programme DCU Global DCU Access DCU Faculty of Engineering and Computing DCU Law Society DCU Faculty of Science and Health DCU Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

This Thursday, 12 December, we launch at DCU a new Research Group in Biography and Life-Writing. We are delighted to do so with a lecture by Professor Julia Laite, Birkbeck, University of London. See here the details. All are welcome.

New Polaris Building to open in early 2025. Dublin City University this morning held an open house for staff to preview Polaris, a landmark building that marks the entrance to the DCU Glasnevin Campus, one that will provide modern teaching and research facilities for generations of DCU students. Polaris will accommodate over 3,000 students from the DCU Faculty of Science and Health, and the DCU Faculty of Engineering and Computing. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e7u356ju #WeAreDCU #DublinCityUniversity DCU Alumni DCU Global DCU Business School DCU Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences DCU Educational Trust DCU Research DCU Students' Union DCU Student Life