Dublin City University will welcome over 4,500 new undergraduate students this September. Read more: launch.dcu.ie/4xF6gkB #CAO2026 #WeAreDCU
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The official account for Dublin City University. For all things #CAO, go to http://dcu.ie/cao, for #postgrad, go to http://dcu.ie/postgraduate #WeAreDCU
A massive congratulations to those who received an offer from DCU today - we can't wait to welcome you to our university! We know that going to university is a big transition, so we have listed the steps you need to take from now until we welcome you to campus in the video below.
Didn't get enough CAO points? Here are other career routes to consider. If the CAO does not go according to plan, there are other options leading to your chosen career available after the Leaving Certificate, writes Aisling Murray Fleming @dublincityuni.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
Didn't get enough CAO points? Here are other routes to consider
It's not always a linear journey from school to university to career and other options and routes to your chosen career are available
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Is cursive handwriting still worth teaching in a world of laptops and touchscreens? Dr Sinéad McCauley Lambe from @dcuioe.bsky.social joined @newstalkfm.bsky.social to explain why putting pen to paper remains essential. Listen to the full interview: launch.dcu.ie/4xlKPoe
How can Ireland's curriculum reform succeed if principals have no time to lead? New research from Dr @sabrinafitzsimons.bsky.social and Prof Catherine Furlong reveals high burnout among school leaders. Read the opinion piece in @thejournal.ie: launch.dcu.ie/4xgybXC #DCUResearch
Why has the hosepipe ban been extended in 13 counties, but lifted in 13 others? Speaking on @newstalkfm.bsky.social, Dr Jenny Lawler from @dcuwaterinstitute.bsky.social warned that summer droughts are now a permanent fixture that short-term responses can no longer fix. Listen: launch.dcu.ie/4iv8RIM
Why the end of Gaelic football career is different for women than men. Piece by Dr Bronagh McGrane, Assistant Professor in Physical Education at DCU, for @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social. Read more: launch.dcu.ie/4c5nX42 #RTEBrainstorm
Four in five school principals in Ireland are experiencing moderate to high levels of work-related burnout, according to new research from @dcuioe.bsky.social. Read more via @thejournal.ie: launch.dcu.ie/4xk9jOP #DCUResearch
Why the end of Gaelic football career is different for women than men. While retirement often brings a new chapter for men, the path from player to coach or leader is not as well established for women, writes Bronagh McGrane @dublincityuni.bsky.social @researchireland.ie www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
Why end of Gaelic football career is different for women than men
While retirement often brings a new chapter in the men's game, the path from player to coach or leader is not yet as well established for women
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Are journalists across Ireland put under police surveillance as authorities seek to identify confidential sources? DCU's Dr Eileen Culloty says a more transparent culture in An Garda Síochána could reduce conflict over journalists' sources. Read more via RTÉ News: https://launch.dcu.ie/4wCbJqH
Why is there such an emphasis on teaching cursive handwriting in schools? Piece by Dr Sinéad McCauley Lambe of DCU Institute of Education for RTÉ Brainstorm. Read more: https://launch.dcu.ie/4x5BG34 #RTEBrainstorm
#CAO2026 offers will be made available tomorrow, Wednesday, 26th August from 2pm online - also issued by email and SMS text. Best of luck to those awaiting offers. We look forward to welcoming our new students very soon! Click here for more info: https://launch.dcu.ie/45OanfK
Dr David Long's piece on why you should pay attention to the weather in space is now available as a RTÉ Brainstorm podcast. Listen to the podcast or read the article: https://launch.dcu.ie/4zwhfOe #RTEBrainstorm
The ‘wonder material’ graphene can be made using a kitchen blender, a mobile phone and a newspaper. Piece by DCU's Dr Conor Boland for @uk.theconversation.com. Read more: launch.dcu.ie/4zx31wR #DCUResearch
Adolescence is vital for forming healthy habits. To tackle health inequalities, DCU's Dr Hannah Goss @hannahgoss.bsky.social and Prof Sarahjane Belton created LifeLab Dublin, a health literacy programme empowering teens aged 12 to 16 to build habits for life. Read: launch.dcu.ie/4qwr4Yy #DCUResearch
What can DEIS schools show parents and teachers about preventing bullying? Piece by DCU's Prof James O'Higgins Norman for RTÉ Brainstorm. Read more: https://launch.dcu.ie/4ztfEc9 #RTEBrainstorm
What causes tech neck? Dr Eddie McGuinness, Assistant Professor in Strength and Conditioning and Athletic Therapy and Training at DCU, says there’s no proven direct link between bad posture and pain. Read more via @independent.ie: launch.dcu.ie/4zBw9mx
How will schools bring children's 200 home languages into classrooms? Piece by Dr Tara Concannon-Gibney of DCU Institute of Education for RTÉ Brainstorm. Read more: https://launch.dcu.ie/4zuiJbO #RTEBrainstorm
Why is there such an emphasis on teaching cursive handwriting in schools? Piece by Dr Sinéad McCauley Lambe of DCU Institute of Education for RTÉ Brainstorm. Read more: https://launch.dcu.ie/4x5BG34 #RTEBrainstorm
Are journalists across Ireland put under police surveillance as authorities seek to identify confidential sources? DCU's Dr Eileen Culloty says a more transparent culture in An Garda Síochána could reduce conflict over journalists' sources. Read more via RTÉ News: https://launch.dcu.ie/4wCbJqH
Dr David Long's piece on why you should pay attention to the weather in space is now available as a RTÉ Brainstorm podcast. Listen to the podcast or read the article: https://launch.dcu.ie/4zwhfOe #RTEBrainstorm
Are we worrying about the wrong AI threat? DCU's Dr Paul Davis writes that the real danger isn't machines going rogue, but systems executing our flawed instructions with total efficiency. We must fix our institutional metrics before automating them. Read in The Journal: https://launch.dcu.ie/4hIQZtJ
A landmark DCU-led paper marks Ireland’s largest investigator-led clinical cancer trial. Led by DCU’s Prof John Crown, the TCHL trial found combining Trastuzumab and Lapatinib before surgery significantly lowers the risk of HER-2 breast cancer returning. Read more: https://launch.dcu.ie/4ggzPRX
How to support your child ahead of the big move to primary school. Piece by Alison Nulty and Fiona Giblin of DCU Institute of Education for RTÉ Brainstorm. Read more: https://launch.dcu.ie/4gGLvh9 #RTEBrainstorm
What can DEIS schools show parents and teachers about preventing bullying? Piece by DCU's Prof James O'Higgins Norman for RTÉ Brainstorm. Read more: https://launch.dcu.ie/4ztfEc9 #RTEBrainstorm
How will schools bring children's 200 home languages into classrooms? Piece by Dr Tara Concannon-Gibney of DCU Institute of Education for RTÉ Brainstorm. Read more: https://launch.dcu.ie/4zuiJbO #RTEBrainstorm
Have you got a room to spare? Hundreds of DCU students are looking for accommodation. By renting out a room, you can earn up to €850 per month tax-free - as well as help a young person with their education Find out more from DCU Students’ Union here: https://launch.dcu.ie/44zPC9F
Transitioning back to school can feel overwhelming for neurodivergent children. Dr Leanne Connolly of DCU Institute of Education shares tips on using visual schedules, adjusting bedtimes, and practising everyday skills to ease anxiety. Read in Irish Examiner: https://launch.dcu.ie/4bU81kS
A landmark DCU-led paper marks Ireland’s largest investigator-led clinical cancer trial. Led by DCU’s Prof John Crown, the TCHL trial found combining Trastuzumab and Lapatinib before surgery significantly lowers the risk of HER-2 breast cancer returning. Read more: https://launch.dcu.ie/4ggzPRX
Are we worrying about the wrong AI threat? DCU's Dr Paul Davis writes that the real danger isn't machines going rogue, but systems executing our flawed instructions with total efficiency. We must fix our institutional metrics before automating them. Read in The Journal: https://launch.dcu.ie/4hIQZtJ