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News, updates, events, and training sessions offered by @DCUGradStudies for our community of #PhD #Students #Supervisors Follow us on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/102594619 #WeAreDCU 🎓dcu.ie/alumni/keepintouch

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DCU Graduate Studies Office @dcugradstudies.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
@DCU Graduate Studies Office is proud to celebrate the first European Doctoral Day by hosting two key events: 🖼️Research on Walls-May 12, 2-4PM 🛣️The Doctorate Journey: A Strategic Risk Management Perspective-May 13, 10AM-12PM 🔗dcu.ie/graduatestudies/workshops-and-events-research-students #WeAreDCU
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DCU Graduate Studies Office @dcugradstudies.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
🌷 Fresh blooms and fresh perspectives! Happy Easter to our amazing @DCU doctoral students. May your spring be filled with progress and your break be filled with peace 🌼 #WeAreDCU #HappyEaster #Spring
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DCU Graduate Studies Office @dcugradstudies.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Congratulations to all of last week's graduates. Last Friday, we saw almost 1,300 graduates crossing the stage of The Helix for #DCUGraduation, including a significant number of doctoral students reaching this incredible academic milestone. Stay in touch with us ▶️ dcu.ie/keepintouch! #WeAreDCU
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DCU Graduate Studies Office @dcugradstudies.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
[ICYMI] Submission link is closing next week! 4pm 4 April ******* 📸 Research on Walls 2026 is closing next week! We’re looking for bold, visual snapshots of why your research matters. 🔗 dcu.ie/graduatestudies/research-walls #WeAreDCU
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DCU Graduate Studies Office @dcugradstudies.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Huge congratulations to the @DCU Class of 2026! 🎓 A special shout-out to our doctoral research students on reaching this massive milestone. We wish you every success in the future, stay connected with us here ▶️ dcu.ie/keep-in-touch 💫 #WeAreDCU
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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Are you attending #DCUGraduation this week? Please remember to collect your two complimentary guest tickets at the U Building from Thursday at 4pm. Each ceremony will be screened live in T101, Larkin Lecture Theatre.
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DCU Graduate Studies Office @dcugradstudies.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the GSO team! ☘️✨ Wherever you are in the world today, we’re sending a bit of the "Luck of the Irish" your way! #WeAreDCU #DCU #StPatricksDay
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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
How Medieval Irish people saw themselves as Europeans and not Celts. Piece by Dr Patrick Wadden, Assistant Professor in Medieval History in the DCU School of History and Geography, for @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social. Read more: launch.dcu.ie/4rw2V3q #RTEBrainstorm
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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Slí na Sláinte routes, cycle to work scheme for staff, joining one of our 130 student clubs and societies... There are many ways for staff and students to increase their level of activity at DCU. For tips on how you can get more active on campus, visit: dcu.ie/dcusport/active
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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
We're thrilled to announce Ellucian awarded DCU the Customer Transformation Award! 🏆 From Admissions in 2023 to Full Banner Student in 2024 and our region-first Structured Progression launch this year - DCU is leading the way in digital transformation. A huge congratulations to the team! 👏 #WeAreDCU
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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Iran’s regime has shut down the internet in the middle of war - placing civilians in the crosshairs. Piece by Amin Naeni, Visiting Fellow at DCU, for The Conversation UK. Read more: launch.dcu.ie/40LXEJN
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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
China in Africa: investment and trade work well when there’s strong oversight, and badly when there isn’t. Piece by Dr Vincent Tawiah, Associate Professor of Accounting at DCU Business School, for @uk.theconversation.com. Read more: launch.dcu.ie/410dFvK
Dr Vincent Tawiah
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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Can multivitamins slow the ageing process? According to DCU's Prof Christine Loscher, a Harvard Medical School study shows daily multivitamins can slow "biological age" with cells aging only 20 months over a 24-month period. Listen on @newstalkfm.bsky.social: launch.dcu.ie/4dcrPkL
Prof Christine Loscher
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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
What influences how you think about climate change? How we think about climate change is strongly influenced by our social and political identity. Piece by Dr Ashling Bourke and Salam Jabbour of @dcuioe.bsky.social for @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social. Read more: launch.dcu.ie/47Fegqu
To successfully implement climate policy, it's essential to explore how the population thinks about climate change. Photo: RTÉ
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RTÉ Brainstorm @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
What Trump's Iran war means for Russia and Ukraine. The US president's decision to go to war against Iran will be another factor in prolonging Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
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What Trump's Iran war means for Russia and Ukraine
The US president's decision to go to war against Iran will be another factor in prolonging Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine
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DCU Graduate Studies Office @dcugradstudies.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
🎤 Huge congrats to the winners, runners up and all of the wonderful participants of #TellItStraight 2026!🏆 The future is bright!🌟➡️ dcu.ie/graduatestudies/news/2026/mar/dcu-research-students-tell-it-straight-annual-communication-final #WeAreDCU
Winners and Runner-Ups: In photo (no particular order) Prof Sharon O'brien,  Sara Sadr, Dylan Kelly, Gráinne McHugh, Ciara Tobin, Gemma Davis, Holly O’Grady, Francesca Mastrosimone, Hai Anh Nguyen, Sally Owens, Ana Guadalupe Rodrigues Armendariz, Jane Adkins, Seval Kemal, Kate Caffrey and Lakshika Chandradeva TIS Finalists: 2026 Tell It Straight Finalists and Prof Sharon O'Brien, Dean of Graduate Studies
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DCU Graduate Studies Office @dcugradstudies.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
It’s a beautiful day for #TellItStraight! ☀️ The room is ready. We kick off at 2pm on the Glasnevin Campus as 15 finalists take the stage! 🎤 Best of luck to everyone competing. Stay tuned for updates! 🏆 #WeAreDCU #Research #PhDLife #DublinCityUniversity
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RTÉ Brainstorm @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Will Middle East conflict see a rise in Irish petrol prices? We are likely to experience the impact of war in Iran on the cost of fuelling our cars, heating our homes and generating electricity, explains Paul Deane @ucc.ie @researchireland.ie www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
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Will Middle East conflict see a rise in Irish petrol prices?
We are likely to experience the impact of war in Iran on the cost of fuelling our cars, heating our homes and generating electricity
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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Hay fever season is coming - here’s how to get ahead of symptoms. Piece by Prof Christine Loscher, Professor of Immunology at DCU, for @uk.theconversation.com. Read more: launch.dcu.ie/4sqHnWO
Prof Christine Loscher
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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Seven tips for talking to children and young people about generative AI. Piece by DCU's Dr Dónal Mulligan @donalmulligan.com for @uk.theconversation.com. Read more: launch.dcu.ie/46WEaWH
Dr Dónal Mulligan
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RTÉ Brainstorm @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Help! My child has suffered a concussion. What does this mean - and what do I do? Analysis by Siobhán O'Connor @dublincityuni.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
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Help! My child has suffered a concussion. What does this mean?
Concussions can occur in any sport, at any level and at any age so here's how to spot one and what steps parents and children should take
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RTÉ Brainstorm @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Why the census is integral to Ireland's past, present and future. Census records remind us that behind every statistic is a household, a family and a life carefully recorded, write Zoe Reid National Archives & Eileen Murphy @csoireland.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
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Why the census is integral to Ireland's past, present and future
Census records remind us that behind every statistic is a household, a family and a life carefully recorded
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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
What is #Looksmaxxing? DCU's Prof Debbie Ging @debbieging.bsky.social breaks down its origins in the incel community and manosphere logic on the @newstalkfm.bsky.social Daily Podcast with Ciara Doherty. Listen to the podcast: launch.dcu.ie/4sbDSTS
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DCU Graduate Studies Office @dcugradstudies.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
[#ICYMI] The Tell It Straight Final is next week, Wednesday, March 4🎉Get ready to be impressed! The Graduate Studies Office is thrilled to host the final showdown of this year's Tell It Straight competition. 🔗 Check your inbox for the link to register! #WeAreDCU
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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
A planned EU loan of €90bn for Ukraine has been blocked by Hungary ahead of the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion. DCU's Prof @donnachadcu.bsky.social told @rte.ie's ‘Behind the Story’ podcast the EU will likely have to step up to support Ukraine more. Listen: launch.dcu.ie/4kOOK7w
Prof Donnacha Ó Beacháin
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RTÉ Brainstorm @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
As Ukraine war enters its fifth year, will Putin's support hold in Russia? A deep dive into the Russian public's apparent support for the war suggests it's more fragile than the Kremlin would like to believe www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
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As Ukraine war continues, will Putin's support hold in Russia?
A deep dive into the Russian public's apparent support for the war suggests it's more fragile than the Kremlin would like to believe
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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Looking to change some habits? You need psychological flexibility. Piece by Sarah Fitzpatrick DCU School of Psychology for RTÉ Brainstorm. Read more: launch.dcu.ie/3OlAlDW #RTEBrainstorm Research Ireland
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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Does your child feel like they're in a 'baby jail'? The difference for children between 'baby jail' and feeling heard often comes down to how adults respond to active child participation. Piece by Dr Chloë Keegan of @dcuioe.bsky.social for @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social. Read more: launch.dcu.ie/46legvp
Dr Chloë Keegan
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dcuwaterinstitute.bsky.social @dcuwaterinstitute.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
🐌 Nature as a Sensor In our latest spotlight, Dr Thomas McCloughlin @dublincityuni.bsky.social explores how aquatic organisms act as early warning signals for pollution. Research, community action, and education coming together 🌍 Read more👇 www.dcu.ie/water/news/2... #DCU #DCUWater #EPA
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Nature as a Sensor: How Dr Thomas McCloughlin Tracks Pollution in Ireland’s Water Systems | water
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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
If I Had Legs I’d Kick You: Rose Byrne is raw, magnetic and unfiltered as a woman in crisis. Piece by Laura O'Flanagan, PhD candidate at the DCU School of English, for @uk.theconversation.com. Read more: launch.dcu.ie/40oJQ7X
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If I Had Legs I’d Kick You: Rose Byrne is raw, magnetic and unfiltered as a woman in crisis
Modern cinema has become less interested in idealised depictions of motherhood, and more concerned with their inner lives – however messy.
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DCU Graduate Studies Office @dcugradstudies.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
[#ICYMI] .@DCU Graduate Studies Office will be hosting the annual Tell It Straight Final on Wednesday, March 4, from 2 - 4pm. Please come along to support the finalists on the day! To register, click check your staff/student email 📧 #WeAreDCU #TellItStraight
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RTÉ Brainstorm @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Here's what happens to your brain when you give up sugar for Lent. Via RTÉ Brainstorm www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
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Here's what happens to your brain when you give up sugar for Lent
If you're cutting out sweets and chocolate for Lent, here's what you can expect over the next 40 days (and nights).
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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Self-driving cars are poorly prepared for high-risk road situations - here’s how AI can improve them. Piece by Dr Mingming Liu, Assistant Professor in the School of Electronic Engineering @dcuengineering.bsky.social, for @uk.theconversation.com. Read more: launch.dcu.ie/4rTJVfF
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Self-driving cars are poorly prepared for high-risk road situations – here’s how AI can improve them
A virtual proving ground can help improve the ability of self driving cars to handle rare events on the road.
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DCU Graduate Studies Office @dcugradstudies.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
📸 Research on Walls 2026 is now open! We’re looking for bold, visual snapshots of why your research matters. 💡 Submit: one photographic image and a short abstract ⚠️ You must be able to attend the final event on May 12. 🗓️ 4pm 4 April 🔗 dcu.ie/graduatestudies/research-walls #WeAreDCU
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Research on Walls | Graduate Studies
This year will mark the third  Research on Walls Competition, a visual showcase of research undertaken by our diverse postgraduate research student community in DCU. The competition challenges…
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DCU Graduate Studies Office @dcugradstudies.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
.@DCU Graduate Studies Office will be hosting the annual Tell It Straight Final on Wednesday, March 4, from 2 - 4pm. Please come along to support the finalists on the day! To register, click check your staff/student email 📧 #WeAreDCU #TellItStraight
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DCU Graduate Studies Office @dcugradstudies.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
📸 Can you capture your research in one image? Research on Walls 2026 is now open! To enter: 💡 Submit one photographic image representing your research and a short abstract ⚠️ You must be able to attend the final event on May 12 ℹ️ dcu.ie/graduatestudies/research-walls
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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
For the attention of students scheduled to graduate this March: The Spring 2026 Graduations at Dublin City University will take place on Friday, 27th March. The full schedule is available here 👉 launch.dcu.ie/4bL9j2t
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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
You still have time to have your say on StudentSurvey.ie. The survey closes for DCU students this Tuesday, February 24th. Help us continue to improve services in #HigherEd - and be in with a chance of winning great prizes. Go to studentsurvey.ie - it only takes a few minutes.
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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
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
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DCU Graduate Studies Office @dcugradstudies.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
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
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RTÉ Brainstorm @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
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...
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How Basic Income for the Arts scheme is a win for all
The socioeconomic benefits of supporting artists through this scheme is worth €100 million to Irish society
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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
'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
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DCU Graduate Studies Office @dcugradstudies.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
✍️ 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
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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
‘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
Dr Sunder Ali Khowaja
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DCU Graduate Studies Office @dcugradstudies.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
✍️ 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
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DCU Graduate Studies Office @dcugradstudies.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
.@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
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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
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
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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
🎉 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
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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
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
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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
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
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