This year’s DCU Autumn Graduations will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel, allowing your family and friends around the world to join in on the celebration. The live stream will begin at 10am on Monday, 20 October. Click here: dcu.ie/graduationli... #DCUGraduation

Are you attending #DCUGraduation next week? We ask that all graduands be checked in, robed, and in their seats in The Helix 20 minutes before the ceremony starts. If you arrive late, you will not be guaranteed to sit with your class or have your name called out on stage. @dublincityuni.bsky.social

How Basic Income for the Arts scheme is a win for all. Jenny Dagg @maynoothuniversity.ie on how the socioeconomic benefits of supporting artists through this scheme is worth €100 million to Irish society www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

'I've had, a long and varied career. The things I am most proud of are finding things that aren't quite right. And tuning them up to make them perfect or as perfect as you need them to be,' said Dr Fiona Lodge #DCUAlumniAwards

✍️ Call for Abstracts is now open for the @DCUGradStudies Tell it Straight competition! 🗣️ @DCU Postgrad Researchers - share your 250-word abstract and turn your big ideas into stories everyone can understand 🌟 For more➡️dcu.ie/graduatestudies/tell-it-straight #WeAreDCU

‘Developing a reliable AI system requires a lot of hard work, careful engineering and a deep understanding of the problem domain,’ says Dr Sunder Ali Khowaja of @dcucomputing.bsky.social. Read more about Dr Khowaja's research in @siliconrepublic.bsky.social: launch.dcu.ie/4pIfloV #DCUResearch

✍️ Call for Abstracts is now open for the @DCUGradStudies Tell it Straight competition! 🗣️ @DCU Postgrad Researchers - share your 250-word abstract and turn your big ideas into stories everyone can understand 🌟 For more➡️dcu.ie/graduatestudies/tell-it-straight #WeAreDCU

.@DCU #ResearchStudents 📢You've got mail 📧 Registration is open for 𝑂𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑏𝑒𝑟'𝑠 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑠𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑎𝑙 𝑠𝑘𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑠 𝑠𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠; places are limited, get your place today 🙋‍♀️ Check your email or follow this link 🔗dcu.ie/graduatestudies/workshops-and-events-research-students @dublincityuni.bsky.social

Is it burnout or rustout? Dr Sabrina Fitzsimons @sabrinafitzsimons.bsky.social, @dcucreate.bsky.social @dcuioe.bsky.social, examines the dangers of employee ‘rustout’ and advises on how we can prevent it. Read on @bpsofficial.bsky.social: launch.dcu.ie/3VrZsFr #DCUResearch

🎉 The wait is over! Your new DCU Alumni Magazine Voices has arrived! Dive into inspiring alumni stories, research breakthroughs, and campus updates. ​👉​ dcu.ie/Voices2025 #DCUAlumni #WeAreDCU #StayConnected

4 things teachers should know when it comes to autistic students. Educators play a huge role in helping to mitigate the difficulties autistic children encounter in a school setting. Piece by Carrie Grennan, PhD student @dcuioe.bsky.social, for @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social. Read: launch.dcu.ie/4gG7fJq

Over half of McGregor's presidential campaign posts on X filled with false claims and threats. A report from @edmoireland.bsky.social and DCU has found that his rhetoric, amplified by Elon Musk, normalised misinformation during his bid. Read more in @thejournal.ie: launch.dcu.ie/46nUi2j

Have you got a room to spare? By renting out a room, you can earn up to €850 tax-free - as well as help a young person with their education. Find out more from DCU Students' Union here: launch.dcu.ie/44zPC9F

Autumn is here, and so are our friends, the dust mites! But what are they, where do they live, and what can we do to avoid them? Prof Christine Loscher, Professor of Immunology at DCU, has the answers! Listen on @rteradio1.bsky.social: launch.dcu.ie/4nvZIyS

Looking forward to giving this talk on Culture Night in the Cregan Library, DCU. Thank you to Orla Nic Aodha @dculibrary.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social

✨Join the team as a PG Research Peer Mentor ✨ 🤝Be a guiding light for new PG #ResearchStudents 📚Gain valuable leadership experience 💡Make a difference in our vibrant research community 🌿Apply➡️http://shorturl.at/FcU9d #TopTipsPhd #WeAreDCU

Are you a new @DCU postgraduate research student starting in September? Join the Dean of DCU Graduate Studies, Prof @SharonNiBhriain & guests for Postgraduate Research Student Orientation sessions! ℹ️Info sent to your DCU email account📧 #WeAreDCU #DCUorientation

#DCUAlumniAwards Profile: Dr Fiona Lodge is Chief Product Officer of No Filter, Inc since 2022, leading the development of large-scale real-time video streaming products.

Did you know DCU’s door is always open to the wider community? DCU is known for its engagement with local communities, schools, local authorities and more. Find out how you can get involved with DCU by visiting ‘DCU in the Community’: dcu.ie/dcu-community

Sorry, Baby: a sad, funny, profound film about life after trauma. Piece by Laura O'Flanagan, PhD candidate at the DCU School of English, for @uk.theconversation.com. Read here: launch.dcu.ie/4n0Xbgd

Adam Daly of @dcupsychology.bsky.social joined the @newstalkfm.bsky.social Daily Podcast with Ciara Doherty to discuss how ink can help survivors reclaim their bodies, rewrite their stories, and carry forward their identities. Listen to the interview: launch.dcu.ie/4mYdOsT

What is AI’s current capabilities? Does it live up to the hype? And how can it be used in everyday scenarios? Prof Alan Smeaton, Emeritus Professor @dcucomputing.bsky.social, joins @adrianweckler.bsky.social on this week’s episode of The Big Tech Show @independent.ie. Listen: launch.dcu.ie/4mt59i5

DCU's Dr Dónal Mulligan @donalmulligan.com and Ciarán O'Connor @ciaranoconnor.bsky.social explore the anxiety about whether we are in a bubble - and what might happen if it pops in the latest episode of their podcast 'Enough About AI'. You can listen to the full episode here: launch.dcu.ie/41lYspI

Can AI teach us how animals think? Piece by Dr Shelley Brady of @insightcentre.bsky.social for @uk.theconversation.com. Read more here: launch.dcu.ie/45R3PhX #DCUResearch

Are you set for #CultureNight? Join us at our St Patrick’s Campus in Drumcondra on Friday, September 19th, 4:30pm-9pm. We have a number of events planned throughout the evening. All are welcome to attend! Find out more here: launch.dcu.ie/culturenight... @culturenightdub.bsky.social

Great energy at this year’s @dublincityuni.bsky.social EdD Summer School! We welcome our new Year 1 cohort and welcome back our Year 2s. A highlight: @profaileenk.bsky.social on professional learning and a BBQ to connect and unwind. 📢 Applications for ‘26 open soon @dcugradstudies.bsky.social

As the presidential race begins, ordinary citizens must speak up for democratic principles. DCU's Dr Eileen Culloty features in this #Opinion piece for @irishtimes.com. Read more here: launch.dcu.ie/4mI8GJ8

What literary references is Taylor Swift making with her new album? Dr Ellen Howley @lnhowley.bsky.social of DCU's School of English appeared on @newstalkfm.bsky.social to discuss the pop star's upcoming album. Listen to the interview here: launch.dcu.ie/4mMJHV3

Mankeeping: why it’s bad for women and men. Prof Debbie Ging @debbieging.bsky.social, Professor of Digital Media and Gender at DCU, says this has always existed, it’s just that now women are refusing to do it. Read more in @irishtimes.com: launch.dcu.ie/4fLcxmu

DCU are proud partners of the Griffith Avenue Mile which takes place on September 21st this year. The event is open to runners and walkers of all abilities. Tickets both for timed individual runs and the Family Fun Run - are available at griffithavenuemile.ie

For the attention of students scheduled to graduate this October: The Autumn 2025 Graduations at Dublin City University will take place from the 20th to the 23rd of October. The full schedule is available here 👉 launch.dcu.ie/autumngradsc...

Why Irish people sing 'Ole Ole Ole' when they're at soccer matches, Oasis gigs, sporting homecomings & other celebrations. By Aoife Ryan-Christensen with insights from Seán Doherty @dublincityuni.bsky.social & Siobhán Doyle www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

Why the debate around school uniforms is far from simple. Piece co-authored by Dr Majella McSharry of @dcuioe.bsky.social for @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social. Read here: launch.dcu.ie/3V2IlcW #RTEBrainstorm

FYI: All 3 libraries will be closed on Monday, August 4th for the bank holiday. We're back open again Tuesday morning, full opening hours for August available now on our website bit.ly/3BfLigU @dublincityuni.bsky.social @dcuioe.bsky.social @dcuresearch.bsky.social

Why does it take so long to get big projects done in Ireland? Piece by Dr Paul Davis of DCU Business School for @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social. Read here: launch.dcu.ie/4l6kBzk #RTEBrainstorm

University Research is building a greener energy system. But to keep making an impact we need sustained investment. IUA has proposed a ‘Research Infrastructure & Talent Development Fund’ which is key to ensuring Ireland becomes an Innovation Leader. Read more: www.iua.ie/betterirelan...

How is the rise of #AI hitting impacting the revenues of news organisations? And what pressure are broadcasters under to make their archives publicly available? Dr Eileen Culloty @fujomedia.bsky.social talks about these issues to @katiehannon.bsky.social & @mcculld.bsky.social: launch.dcu.ie/4nO6IrV

Are you trying to save money on your electricity bill? The Insight Centre and Prof Alan Smeaton have devised elec-tarrifs.ie which will help consumers save an average of €500 per annum. Independent.ie's Gabrielle Monaghan tried it - read here: launch.dcu.ie/46a3Wam

A huge congratulations to DCU Boxing Club's Jenny Lehane. The Paris Olympian has been named in #TeamIreland's team for the World Boxing Championships, which take place in Liverpool this September. @dculibrary.bsky.social @dcuioe.bsky.social

Momentum is gathering for the Presidential election with Independent TD Catherine Connolly putting herself forward, and Mairead McGuinness likely to be the FG candidate. What will Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin do? Gary Murphy updates @news.rte.ie Claire Byrne here: launch.dcu.ie/44LYsQr

A huge thank to those who attended this week's 'Rent A Room' information sessions organised by DCU Students' Union. We appreciated there is a lot of interest in this area and the Students' Union will be hosting an online information session next week. You can register here: launch.dcu.ie/3TG4o8F

The inside story of Dublin's blood and guts economy. The city centre was home to many businesses and trades involving the byproducts of animals until the 1980s, writes Ann Marie Durkan @dublincityuni.bsky.social @researchireland.ie www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

Calling all DCU grads! Want to level up your leadership game? The award-winning Emerging Leaders programme (2025–2026) is now open for applications! Network globally, grow professionally, and make an impact. Apply👉 www.dcu.ie/alumni/2526e... @dublincityuni.bsky.social @dcugradstudies.bsky.social

Could fast fashion clothes be used to insulate your house? Discarded polyester textiles can be converted into polyurethane to use as insulation to improve energy efficiency of homes, writes Urbain Ndagano @dublincityuni.bsky.social @researchireland.ie www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

Why Deposit Return Scheme machines must now meet new accessibility standards. Analysis of how the European Accessibility Act works by Dympna O'Sullivan & Damian Gordon @tudublin.bsky.social @researchireland.ie & Siobhán Long, Enable Ireland www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

Can videogames improve mental health and wellbeing? Researchers have found that videogames enable us to fulfil some of our psychological needs, writes Isobel Walsh @dublincityuni.bsky.social @researchireland.ie www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

How a Gulf nuclear incident could disrupt world's energy supply. A nuclear incident in the Arabian Gulf during the current Israeli strikes against Iran could have devastating consequences worldwide. Piece by DCU's Dr Jenny Lawler for @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social. Read here: launch.dcu.ie/3SVOjLM

What have the Anglo-Normans ever done for us anyway? Not much really apart from giving us counties, the Pale, fortified towns, stone castles, gothic architecture and markets.... By Eamon Darcy @maynoothuniversity.ie @researchireland.ie www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

Why is my landlord offering me a licence and not a tenancy agreement? There are important distinctions in law between those who occupy a premises under a tenancy or under a licence, writes Una Woods @unioflimerick.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

How many people in Ireland believe in conspiracy theories? Analysis of the National Election and Democracy Study by @robraonain.bsky.social & Rabhya Mehrotra @fujomedia.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...