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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Planning on going to the beach this weekend? Dr Marcos Dias has a blog on everything you need to know about bathing water quality at Irish beaches. A must read if you're planning to go for a swim! Read the @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social blog here: launch.dcu.ie/3IlcJw8 @dcuresearch.bsky.social

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

With Ireland currently experiencing high temperatures, Prof Fiona Regan, director of the DCU Water Institute, discusses climate change leading to rising temperatures in our oceans, and how Ireland can better conserve water supplies. Listen to her on RTE's 'Today with Claire': launch.dcu.ie/4nGcnQV

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Are you looking to upskill in process efficiency, leadership and logistics planning? The Springboard+ Graduate Certificate in Management (Operations and Supply Chain) from DCU Business School and Drogheda Institute for Further Education is open for applications. Read more here: launch.dcu.ie/3TtFk4R

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Have last minute questions about your future at DCU? Join us on Wednesday, June 25th from 10am on our Glasnevin Campus, to answer your last minute questions before starting your DCU journey. Register here: launch.dcu.ie/openday #DCUJuneOpenDay

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

University of Notre Dame @notredame.bsky.social and Dublin City University set to collaborate on new Precision Biomedical Technologies. Read more here: launch.dcu.ie/3SyaEii

University of Notre Dame and Dublin City University

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John Doyle @johndoyle.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Yes, we can improve but Ireland is already a good place to do a PhD by international standards, with excellent standards and employment outcomes. www.irishtimes.com/opinion/lett...

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Letters to the Editor, June 2nd: On PhD students, Israel and Pine Martens

Direct comparison with minimum and living-wage levels does not give full picture

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Athletes encouraged to use performance drugs at Enhanced Games. DCU's Dr David Nolan told @antonsavage.bsky.social that while there are restrictions in place, there are still huge health risks associated with the competition. Listen on @newstalkfm.bsky.social here: launch.dcu.ie/4kDOXt3

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Ireland has world-class researchers, but without proper investment, we’re falling behind. The solution? Create a ‘Research Infrastructure & Talent Development Fund’. Read our proposal: iua.ie/betterireland/ @iua-official.bsky.social #BetterIreland #InvestInHigherEd

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Abby @arobertswrites.com · 06/05/2025

And you may find yourself living in a thatched-roof hut And you may find yourself living in the Holy Roman Empire And you may find yourself negotiating with your lords And you may find yourself in a beautiful hall, with a beautiful wife And you may ask yourself, "Well, how did I get here?"

Talking Heads: Assemblies in Early Medieval Germany by Stuart Airlie. From the book Political Assemblies in the Earlier Middle Ages, edited by Barnwell and Mostert.

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

The use of the term 'soft skills' persists to the detriment of the very skills it supposedly encapsulates - so what should they be called? Piece by Dr Ciarán Dunne, Transversal Skills Director at DCU, for @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social. Read here: launch.dcu.ie/3SnXtQF

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Prof Blánaid White @blanaidwhitedcu.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Unbelievably proud to see Kate Sheridan win a President's Award for Teaching and Learning in DCU. It is fantastic to see her ability to inspire and empower our athletic therapy students recognised and rewarded in this way. Congratulations Kate!!

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Are you considering #postgraduate study at DCU? We are hosting two upcoming webinars for our brand new MSc in Physiotherapy on April 29th and our MSc in Astrophysics and Relativity on May 7th. For more information and to register - click here: launch.dcu.ie/42sWsgg #WeAreDCU

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

#VIDEO: “Investment in education has been the key foundation stone for societal development in Ireland and economic development in Ireland,” said An Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD @micheal-martin.bsky.social at the official opening of DCU’s new Polaris Building on Glasnevin Campus

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

The #DCUPresidentAwards for Engagement took place yesterday, celebrating the impact of the engagement of DCU staff and students with the life of the wider community. You can read about the award recipients here: launch.dcu.ie/41ZhPWc #WeAreDCU

DCU Institute of Education’s Partnership for Learning team

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

An Taoiseach Micheál Martin @micheal-martin.bsky.social and Minister James Lawless @deptoffhed.bsky.social officially open DCU’s new Polaris Building. Polaris is DCU’s newest building and Ireland’s most advanced facility for STEM Teaching and Learning. Read more here: launch.dcu.ie/3XEScrd

Brid Horan, Chancellor of Dublin City University, An Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD, James Lawless TD, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science and Prof Dáire Keogh, President of Dublin City University Photo: Kyran O'Brien

An Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD and James Lawless TD, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science speak to students at the official opening of the Polaris Building on Dublin City University's Glasnevin Campus Photo: Kyran O'Brien

An Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD shares a joke with former Dublin selector Mickey Whelan and Prof Niall Moyna from Dublin City University's School of Health and Human Performance Photo: Kyran O'Brien

An Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD unveils a plaque to mark the official opening of the Polaris Building with James Lawless TD, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Brid Horan, Chancellor of Dublin City University and Prof Dáire Keogh, President of Dublin City University Photo: Kyran O'Brien

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Anne Matthews @annematthewsdub.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Wonderful Spring Graduation today, with a special Faculty of Science & Health Dean’s Honours List event too 👏🏻🙏🏻👏🏻 @dublincityuni.bsky.social

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Research Ireland @researchireland.ie · 25/03/2025

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD has today announced the final 10 research teams to receive Grow Phase funding under the #NationalChallengeFund. Read more: www.researchireland.ie/news/funding... #NextGenerationEU

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Prof Blánaid White @blanaidwhitedcu.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Brilliant @bfreelanddcu.bsky.social !! Really looking forward to hearing how it goes!!

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John Doyle @johndoyle.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Never been a better time to do a PhD in @dublincityuni.bsky.social Not only good job prospects, but PhDs are key drivers of innovation in all sectors. Government needs to step up and fund more places. www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...

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PhD graduates significantly better off than those with masters and honours degree

Finding come amid debate over sustainability of higher education research due to low stipends for doctoral students

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Join us for the #DCUFutures Student Showcase 2025 from 4:00pm-5:30pm on Thursday March 6th. Hear from students on the impact they want to make on the world and see student work on display. Register here: launch.dcu.ie/41vJZYJ

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DCU Research @dcuresearch.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Two DCU researchers have secured over €872000 in SEAI funding Prof Mary Pryce's project asks can we store green hydrogen using formic acid? Dr Louise Fitzgerald will look at ensuring just green energy transitions for Irish communities: dcu.ie/research/new...

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Research Ireland @researchireland.ie · 13/02/2025

We were delighted to visit Google HQ today, where Taoiseach Micheál Martin presented 40 students from underrepresented backgrounds with scholarships to study a range of #STEM courses as part of the @insightcentre.bsky.social scholarship programme, supported by Google.org

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Carlow Weather @carlowweather.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Hello February. A lovely sunrise here in the sunny Southeast at Wexford as that cloud moves East temperatures range from 1c in East to 11c in West. Some patchy drizzle today but dryer further East.

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Congratulations to seventeen DCU researchers and staff who have been recognised by Research Ireland @researchireland.bsky.social for their contribution to the research community 👏 #DCUResearch

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DCU Research @dcuresearch.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Research Ally prizes mark outstanding contribution by researchers and higher education staff to the research community in Ireland This year Research Ireland has recognised seventeen awardees from across DCU: dcu.ie/research/new...

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Research Ally prizes mark outstanding contribution by researchers and higher education staff to the research community in Ireland. This year Research Ireland has recognised seventeen awardees from acr...

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

“Art is just something that makes people heal” First of its kind study from DCU's School of Psychology identifies barriers and facilitators of therapeutic tattooing, tattoo artists perspectives on the practice and potential negative outcomes. Read more here: launch.dcu.ie/3DYII31

Adam Daly, whose study examines the practice of therapeutic tattooing for cancer survivors across the globe

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

“People think about plastics as a single thing, but they’re actually a mixture of chemicals together; small and large molecules, like BPA or plasticisers, which can all affect bodily functions,” says DCU's Dr Ruairí Brannigan. Read in @independent.ie: launch.dcu.ie/42dd6k9

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Prof Blánaid White @blanaidwhitedcu.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

Looking forward to another great day at @dublincityuni.bsky.social stand at #BTYSE. Come by and say hello, we've loads to explore!

Interactive exhibition at the DCU BTYSE stand

School students engaging with DCU students and staff at the DCU stand at BTYSE

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DCU Research @dcuresearch.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Health literacy is the ability to get, understand and use healthcare information DCU's Hannah Goss spoke about this crucial skill on Supercharged @RTERadio1 yesterday evening www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

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Andrew Kellett @akellett.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Delighted to share our @NAR_Open paper on a click chemistry-derived DNA damaging agent 🧬✂️👏 Congrats to @westerlundlab.bsky.social @alicepyne.bsky.social @researchireland.bsky.social @dcuresearch.bsky.social @sspc.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social doi.org/10.1093/nar/...

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Research Ireland @researchireland.ie · 09/12/2024

How can we tackle the forever chemicals associated with plastics that get into our water? The PolyFAST #NationalChallengeFund project is developing filters to remove harmful PFAs 📺Tune in to '10 Things to Know About' tonight at 8.30pm on @rteone.rte.ie @dublincityuni.bsky.social #NextGenerationEU

Jonathan McCrea, Eadaoin Carthy, and Ruairi Brannigan

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Haunted DCU Library 👻 @dculibrary.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Best of luck to everyone starting exams today, from everyone one in the library. We're here to help and support you any way we can. You've got this! 🍀 @dcuioe.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social @fsg-dcu.bsky.social

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Prof Blánaid White @blanaidwhitedcu.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

First post on Bluesky! I have high hopes for a fresh social media beginning 😃

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