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“Small accommodations go a long way in fostering an inclusive workforce." One in four corporate employees self-identify or are diagnosed as neurodivergent, according to new research from DCU - but simple accommodations can help support all employees. dcuedtrust.ie/2026/01/27/one…

Merry Christmas to all our friends and supporters, at home and around the world! Thank you for your incredible support in 2025. Nollaig faoi shéan agus faoi mhaise!

The Hannah and Paula Delves PhD Scholarship has enabled Órla Cremen to further her ambitions for a career in cancer research, a topic close to her heart. Learn more about Órla's story here: bit.ly/3MBb9rS

Elena Connolly, Head of People and Culture with chartered accountancy firm BDO, shares why the company got involved with DCU's Access to the Workplace programme and the positive impact it is having on the business. Read more here: bit.ly/48thZab

We’re celebrating Giving Tuesday, a global generosity movement that inspires so many to give back through volunteering and philanthropy. We’d like to thank our DCU alumni and supporters whose generosity helps to transform lives and societies. Get involved: dcu.ie/donate

54 students have been presented scholarships at a Celebration of Memorial and Endowed Scholarships at @DCU. This annual event honours past students, staff, and friends of the University and the generosity that makes these scholarships possible. Read more: dcuedtrust.ie/2025/11/20/54-…

Fourth-year Aviation Management student Chloe Smith is the first ever recipient of the daa Aviation Scholarship. Here, Chloe shares how the support of the daa has inspired her to forge ahead with her dream of becoming a pilot. Read more: bit.ly/49K2Cwq

A new bursary established by @businessDCU was awarded to fourth-year Aviation Management student Chloe Smith. The bursary is the latest initiative in a long-running partnership between DCU and the daa. Read more: bit.ly/4nMPsSL

DCU Educational Trust has launched the DCU Alumni Fund, bringing together the many graduates who give. Their support will enable a new generation of students to overcome barriers and reach their full potential. Read more: dcuedtrust.ie/2025/10/30/dcu…

A new study has found that DCU Access to the Workplace is bridging the critical gap between academic learning and professional employment - delivering results for both students and employers. Read more: dcuedtrust.ie/2025/10/16/dcu…

Final-year PhD students Lauren Kearney and Katie O’Rourke share how support from DCU's Excellence and Opportunity Fund enables them to take on some of our world’s most pressing challenges – tackling global warming and protecting biodiversity. bit.ly/466Awcr

We caught up with student Cillian Arnold, who made the most of his DCU Access to the Workplace summer placement at West Pharmaceutical Services. This initiative gives students hands-on experience, while businesses benefit through giving back. Learn more: dcu.ie/access-to-the-workpla…

For their final year project, Zeynep Altintas and Lizel Sulaj created an app for monitoring crowd control. Their business idea won them the Mallin Entrepreneurship Award. Here, they share their excitement about the win and their ambitions for the future. bit.ly/4gB9ON3

DCU students Mark Anghel and Elizabeth McEniff thrived in their Access to the Workplace placements at Arachas Corporate Brokers Ltd. This award-winning initiative allows Access students and neurodivergent students to take on summer internships. Learn more: dcu.ie/access-to-the-workpla…

"As the first person in my family to go to college, it’s great to have someone to point me in the right direction." DCU's Access Programme is helping Heather Campbell pursue her dream of becoming a teacher. Here, she shares her hope of inspiring others: bit.ly/4lFp783

“The Susan and Harry Hartford Access PhD Scholarship has made it possible for me to begin my research career.” PhD student Hannan Galeb hopes her research on sustainability in accounting will help companies mitigate their environmental impact. Read more: bit.ly/3UTj6Kh

“I was the first in my family to go to university, and I can see the influence that’s had on my younger sister.” Aaron shares how DCU's Access Programme is supporting his journey to become a teacher and encourage future generations of Traveller students: bit.ly/4n875wD

We were delighted to see DCU student Jessica thriving on her Access to the Workplace internship @NatBroadbandIrl Thanks to our partner companies, DCU Access to the Workplace is providing professional internships that help level the playing field. dcu.ie/access-to-the-workpla…

An inspirational mother, and her own passion for helping others, prompted Ketsia Matondo to pursue a degree in Health and Society at DCU. As she explains, the Access Programme has provided crucial support as she works towards her goal. Read more here: bit.ly/4ncHBz1