Leonard Cleary approved as the Chief Executive of Galway City Council
A blood test that can identify which patients will respond to breast cancer therapies has been developed by scientists at DCU, and could inform better decisions on patient treatments. Dr Denis Collins, Principal Investigator for the Cancer Biotherapeutics Research Group at the National Institute for Cellular Biotechnology at DCU, whose team carried out the work, […]
Dublin City University (DCU) and South East Technological University (SETU) have announced a unique collaboration on a new course in advanced manufacturing delivered using Virtual Reality (VR). The Level 9 IMI 4 (Innovative Materials for Industry 4.0) programme is scheduled to commence in mid-September. The programme is targeted at people interested in furthering their
Dublin City University (DCU) researchers have contributed open data strategy support and machine learning expertise to a new cycling community app designed to improve urban cycling. The international project brings together two schools within DCU, and four other universities. BiciZen is an open platform that crowdsources data about everyday cycling experiences from
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has announced a State investment of more than €40 million to support the delivery of 405 student accommodation beds in DCU. The funding was agreed at Government, which also noted there is work ongoing with UCD, Trinity and UCC on similar projects, and […]
The Dublin City University (DCU) School of Computing, in association with the Insight SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics, has launched a programme in Machine Learning for DCU undergraduate computing students, the first of its kind. The new module, ‘Introduction to Machine Learning (in the real world)’, will engage students in the latest applications of […]
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD, has launched the findings of a Report on the National Survey of Staff Experiences of Bullying in Irish Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) conducted by the specialist DCU Anti-Bullying Centre . This report presents the findings of an anonymous online survey,
70 guests attended the three-day Diana International Conference at DCU’s St Patrick’s conference, where they joined global research experts from 32 countries to discuss and share their research on women’s entrepreneurship and digital business. Diana Conference lead Maura McAdam, Professor of Management at Dublin City University’s Business School, said, “the aim of
Dublin City University spin-out Pilot Photonics has received a €1.8m investment from Kernel Capital, through the Bank of Ireland Kernel Capital Growth Fund II. The company has developed ‘comb laser’ technology. Using a patented gain switching technique, Pilot Photonics said it can generate and manipulate waves of light with exceptional precision and effectively create
DCU is looking for entrepreneurs with a great early-stage business idea which is based on technology, to take advantage of its Fusion Programme. The programme is open to experienced people with an idea for a business that has proven commercial potential but needs further development. No connection with DCU is needed. Successful applicants will be matched […]
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has announced €1m in funding for research projects for researchers and community organisations to collaborate on societal issues. The 77 projects from The Irish Research Council will reach communities across the country and beyond, focusing on diverse societal challenges. Among the
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has launched a national survey on the work-related experiences of staff in the higher education sector. The survey, funded by the department, will be conducted by researchers at the DCU Anti-Bullying Centre and it will be sent to each of the more […]
Researchers at Dublin City University (DCU) and Chalmers University of Technology (CUT), Sweden, have discovered a new method to prepare DNA damaging drug molecules. The long-term goal of the work aims to provide effective new personalised cancer treatment with lower side effects. The method is called ‘Click and Cut’ and involves the attachment of metal ion […]
Hydrogen Mobility Ireland (HMI) is delighted to announce a multi week, in-service, trial of a fuel cell electric bus in the Dublin area. The bus, powered by a 60KW Toyota fuel cell stack, will be the first ever Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) put into public service operation in Ireland. It is particularly significant […]
