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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 3h

We were delighted to welcome students from DCU's MA in History and Programme Chair Dr. Marnie Hay last week to learn about our special collections and archives available for research!
You can read more about these resources on our website: tinyurl.com/2xbtn8zh
@dublincityuni.bsky.social
#dcusca

Students being shown some examples of early printed books at our reading room in Glasnevin

Students being shown examples of early printed maps, atlases, and books at our reading room in Glasnevin

Students being introduced to the Sean Lester Collection at our reading room in Glasnevin

History MA students being shown some ephemera, maps, and archival resources at our reading room in Glasnevin

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 4h

DCU is delighted to announce contemporary dance artist Mia DiChiaro joined the DCU Institute for Climate & Society
@dcuclimate.bsky.social as the Dance Artist in Residence from September 2025, supported by funding from the Arts Council @artscouncilireland.bsky.social.
Read: launch.dcu.ie/4n1SNgc

Mia DiChiaro, Dance Artist in Residence at DCU Institute for Climate & Society

Emma O'Brien, Dr Ellen Howley, Mia DiChiaro, Prof Pat Brereton, and Marcella Bannon

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 6h

From DCU to international stardom – Laura Whitmore reflects on her DCU journey and career in media. An interview you can’t miss! 👉 dcu.ie/alumni/voice... #DCUAlumni #LauraWhitmore

Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 1d

'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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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 1d

Are you attending #DCUGraduation next week? We ask that all graduands be checked-in, robed and in your seat in The Helix 20 minutes before the ceremony is due to start. If you arrive late, there is no guarantee you will sit with your class or have your name called out on stage.

Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 1d

📐📏 David Carr – founder of the Pi² math app, proving maths can be fun; his move to the USA and master’s degree journey.

👉 dcu.ie/alumni/voice...

#WeLoveMath #WeAreDCU #Masters

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John Doyle @johndoyle.bsky.social · 5d

A terrific result for @dublincityuni.bsky.social 3rd ranked among the Irish universities, and top ranked in Ireland for Research Quality. We have increased our global position by more than 400 places since 2020. A great platform to have even greater impact, in transforming lives and socieites.

Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 5d

Great news! DCU is now ranked in the top 350 universities in the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings @timeshighered.bsky.social, its highest position ever.
DCU is 1st in Ireland for Research Quality.
Read more here: launch.dcu.ie/3L2XCIQ

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 5d

"Our objective will be to use these results to develop our research reputation, and to further strengthen the impact of our research in meeting the serious economic and social challenges facing Ireland and Europe at this time,” says Prof John Doyle @johndoyle.bsky.social, VP for Research

Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 5d

Prof John Doyle @johndoyle.bsky.social, VP for Research @dcuresearch.bsky.social, said: "Research Quality measures the influence and impact of our published research, and by this measure, not only is DCU number one in Ireland but 138th in the world."

Prof John Doyle, Vice President of Research at Dublin City University

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 5d

"The advancement of our research impact and reputation is one of DCU’s key strategic objectives, so I am particularly pleased that THE has ranked the university number one in Ireland for Research Quality,” says DCU President Prof Dáire Keogh

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 5d

Speaking about the 2026 rankings, DCU President Prof Dáire Keogh said: “The University’s rise in the global rankings is a strong affirmation of DCU’s commitment to its mission, ‘to transform lives and societies’,”

Prof Dáire Keogh, President of Dublin City University

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 5d

Great news! DCU is now ranked in the top 350 universities in the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings @timeshighered.bsky.social, its highest position ever.
DCU is 1st in Ireland for Research Quality.
Read more here: launch.dcu.ie/3L2XCIQ

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 5d

How vaping primes the lungs for COVID-19 damage.
Piece by Dr Keith Rochfort @keithrochfort.bsky.social, Assistant Professor in the DCU School of Biotechnology, for @uk.theconversation.com.
Read more here: launch.dcu.ie/3IFxYJI

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 5d

Two DCU alumni discuss the power of philanthropy and how donations transform student lives now and in the future.

👉 dcu.ie/alumni/voice...

#WeAreDCU #Alumni #Philanthropic #Student

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dublinbookfest.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social · 6d

We’re thrilled to be partnering with @dublincityuni.bsky.social again for a day of literature events at St Patrick’s Campus on November 6th. Find out more over on our website and book your spot(s) to join us ⬇️

Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 6d

@dublinbookfest.bsky.social and DCU are delighted to announce the return of their partnership for the second year running with 'Class Acts: Equality, Connection and Belonging', a one-day literature event, taking place on 6th November at St Patrick’s Campus.
Read: launch.dcu.ie/47eWOJI

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 6d

@dublinbookfest.bsky.social and DCU are delighted to announce the return of their partnership for the second year running with 'Class Acts: Equality, Connection and Belonging', a one-day literature event, taking place on 6th November at St Patrick’s Campus.
Read: launch.dcu.ie/47eWOJI

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 6d

Allen Bratton @allenbratton.bsky.social will join us for a Book Club event to discuss his novel 'Henry, Henry' on Thursday, the 16th of October. To register, please go to: launch.dcu.ie/3J0qZLg

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 6d

Could mental skill development be key to improving Irish soccer?
Piece by Jake Tiernan and Dr David McGovern @dpmcgovern.bsky.social of
@dcupsychology.bsky.social for @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social.
Read here: launch.dcu.ie/48T6Pxm
#RTEBrainstorm

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 6d

Why Community Notes fail to stop misinformation on social media.
Replacing independent fact-checkers with social media users to moderate online posts raises many questions about content moderation.
Piece by DCU's Jack Campbell for @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social.
launch.dcu.ie/47fIP6j

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RTÉ Brainstorm @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social · 6d

Why Community Notes fail to stop misinformation on social media. Replacing independent fact-checkers with social media users to moderate online posts raises many questions about content moderation, writes Jack Campbell @dublincityuni.bsky.social @researchireland.ie www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

Why Community Notes fail to stop misinformation on social media

Replacing independent fact-checkers with social media users to moderate online posts raises many questions about content moderation

www.rte.ie

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RTÉ Brainstorm @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social · 6d

Could mental skill development be key to improving Irish soccer? Cognitive skills are becoming an integral part of player development strategies within elite academies across Europe, write Jake Tiernan & David McGovern @dublincityuni.bsky.social @researchireland.ie www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

Could mental skill development be key to improving Irish soccer?

Cognitive skills are increasingly becoming an integral part of player development strategies within elite academies across Europe

www.rte.ie

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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 6d

Delighted to host Dr Leeann Lane's fantastic exhibition on the afterlives of Cork republican women in Cregan Library until the 30th of this month!

It'll be travelling to the O'Reilly Library for display from the 1st of November.

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Image of Dr. Leeann Lane in front of her exhibition on the afterlives of cork republican women

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 7d

Are you attending #DCUGraduation later this month?

We recommend you use public transport where possible.

We have limited spaces at the following:
🔴Multi-storey car park in Glasnevin
🔴Car park in DCU Sports Grounds on Ballymun Road

More info here: launch.dcu.ie/travel-to-dcu

Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 7d

🤖 DCU alumna Niamh Donnelly, founder of Akara Robotics, is transforming healthcare efficiency.

👉 www.dcu.ie/alumni/voice...

#Innovation #WeAreDCU #Healthcare

Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 7d

Mental health is an essential part of our lives, yet it is often the 'elephant in the room' - a topic that goes unspoken. By bringing it into the open, DCU's Elephant in the Room Jia, encourages dialogue, awareness, and positive change. Learn more here: dcu.ie/people/eleph...

Brent Pope, Founder of Elephant in the Room, and DCU Student Fiona Rutledge, designer of the Elephant

Gareth Yore, Jane Furness, Prof Dáire Keogh, Brent Pope, and Fiona Rutledge

Fireside chat with Brent Pope and Gareth Yore