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Ghana’s security strategy has kept terror attacks at bay: what other countries can learn from its approach. Piece co-authored by Paa Kwesi Wolseley Prah @Gyedie14, Visiting Research Fellow @LawGovDCU, for @ConversationUK. Read more here: launch.dcu.ie/3IVx3Eq

Colm O'Donaghue @c_donnchadh97, PhD researcher @dcucomputing @dcu_shhp, spoke with @Barrscealta1 @RTERnaG, about the importance of physical literacy and physical activity during the summer months for children. Listen here: launch.dcu.ie/4nYVOzK

From Normal People to Saw Doctors, the GAA's influence on pop culture. Gaelic games have become embedded in popular culture in ways that we may not even consciously realise, writes @thekickart rte.ie/brainstorm/202…

A huge thank to those who attended this week's 'Rent A Room' information sessions organised by @DCUSU. We appreciated there is a lot of interest in this area and DCUSU will be hosting an online info session next week. You can register here: launch.dcu.ie/3TG4o8F

From Bohs to the GAA, how sports jerseys became big business. Rapid commercialisation and fan loyalty means replica jerseys and sportswear are now a billion euro business, writes @thatdanishgirl rte.ie/brainstorm/202…

Dive into our International Student Ambassador Farhana’s latest blog, ‘Home Away from Home’, as she shares how she stayed connected to her culture, explored Ireland's beauty and found a new version of home at DCU. Read the full blog here: api.unibuddy.co/og/dublin-city… #WeareDCU

How could an 'Enhanced Traffic Management System' help emergency services in Ireland beat traffic gridlock and help people quicker? In this @RTEBrainstorm blog, Dr Sunder Ali Khowaja, @dcucomputing, writes about how emerging technologies can help. Read: launch.dcu.ie/4ku1zm8

.@DCUSU’s second information session for ‘Rent a Room’ took place this morning on our St Patrick’s campus. They have an online information session next week - you can register here: dcu-ie.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Are you trying to save money on your electricity bill? The @insight_centre and Prof Alan Smeaton have devised elec-tarrifs.ie which will help consumers save an average of €500 per annum. @Independent_ie's Gabrielle Monaghan tried it - read here: launch.dcu.ie/46a3Wam

Applications for January intake are now open! At DCU, we are delighted to offer January intake for Masters Programmes in the Faculties of @DCUEngineering, @dcucomputing and @BusinessDCU To check out the full list of courses available head to: dcu.ie/global/january… #WeAreDCU

A huge thank to those who attended this week's 'Rent A Room' information sessions organised by @DCUSU. We appreciated there is a lot of interest in this area and DCUSU will be hosting an online info session next week. You can register here: launch.dcu.ie/3TG4o8F

How is the rise of #AI hitting impacting the revenues of news organisations? And what pressure are public broadcasters under to make their archives publicly available? Dr @CullotyEileen, @FuJoMedia, talks about these issues to @KatieGHannon and @mcculld: launch.dcu.ie/4nO6IrV

A huge congratulations to @DCUBoxing Club's Jenny Lehane. The Paris Olympian has been named in #TeamIreland's team for the World Boxing Championships, which take place in Liverpool this September. @DCUSU @DCUSport @DCU_IoE @azetsireland

How could an 'Enhanced Traffic Management System' help emergency services in Ireland beat traffic gridlock and help people quicker? In this @RTEBrainstorm blog, Dr Sunder Ali Khowaja, @dcucomputing, writes about how emerging technologies can help. Read: launch.dcu.ie/4ku1zm8

Join our team @DCU ! A 4-year PhD position is available from September, details below. Please share.

Calling all @DCU grads! Want to level up your leadership game? The award-winning Emerging Leaders programme (2025–2026) is now open for applications!✨Network globally, grow professionally, and make an impact. Apply now 👉 dcu.ie/alumni/2526eme…

Interested in renting out a room to a DCU student? @DCUSU are holding information sessions for prospective landlords ✅Mon, Jul 14th at 7pm: Interfaith Centre, Glasnevin Campus ✅Tues, Jul 15th at 12pm: Cregan Library, St Patrick’s Campus For more, go to: launch.dcu.ie/44zPC9F

The application form for the @DCU @gaelicplayers Enhanced Scholarship has just gone live and will close on July 31st. Open to GPA members looking to undertake post graduate study. There is one fully funded MSc & one half funded MSc.   Link to form; forms.gle/jbvY9o3KrRQHNX…

The DCU Writing Centre is open for the month of July. If you need support with your academic writing for a summer resit exam, the Writing Centre offers one-to-one guidance to ALL undergrad and postgrad students at DCU. Book your online appointment slot: launch.dcu.ie/3TmxpWW

StudentSurvey.ie is back! Ireland’s national survey of student engagement will relaunch in February and March 2026. You can find the new survey questionnaire on our website, and read the latest updates on our blog. There’s a chance for students to win lots of great…