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DCU School of Psychology
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We offer an innovative and exciting environment in which to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies in psychology and to undertake cutting-edge research.
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🎉 Exciting news! @DCUPsychology has made its debut in the The Times Higher (THE) subject rankings! 🌍🎓 Ranked among the top 176-200 psychology departments worldwide, this is a fantastic achievement for our community. #THErankings #AcademicExcellence
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World University Rankings by Subject 2025: Psychology
Top Psychology school rankings 2025: Leading universities for Psychological Studies Discover the Psychology Rankings results with the definitive Times Higher Education Subject Rankings 2025.
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🧠 Join us for our Future of Psychology Event
📅 19th-20th June
📍 DCU Glasnevin Campus

Explore how generative AI is reshaping mental health—and dive into fresh psychological perspectives on identity, risk, and resilience.

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June 18, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Congratulations to DCU Psychology's David McGovern & Jake Tiernan who have been nominated for the Presidents Awards for Excellence in Teaching at Dublin City University. It’s fantastic to see two representatives from our School recognised in this way for their impactful teaching.
May 1, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Our next lunchtime seminar will take place on Wednesday 23rd April at 12pm. We are delighted to welcome Dr Rory Boyle from the University of Pennsylvania who will give a presentation on "Reserve and resilience in ageing and neurodegenerative diseases"
April 22, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Congratulations to DCU Psychology’s Dr. @CatherineFassb1, who appeared alongside Dr. @BrianPennie, PhD on the RTÉ docuseries Hooked: How Addiction Hijacks the Brain, which aired last night.
April 17, 2025 at 9:50 AM
DCU has renamed its Nursing building - home to Schools of Psychology, Nursing, Psychotherapy & Community Health - in honour of Alice Reeves, a pioneering nursing figure who has shaped today's caring professions.

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DCU’s Nursing building renamed to honour Alice Reeves, pioneering nurse and matron of Dr Steevens’ Hospital | Faculty of Science & Health
Alice Reeves was the first Irishwoman to receive the Florence Nightingale medal, awarded by the International Red Cross
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April 16, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Job Opportunity in DCU Psychology
Assistant Professor in Psychology ( #002927) – 5 Year Fixed Term Contract
(Closing date 21st April, 2025)

Check out DCU Jobs website (lnkd.in/esVaTMYV).
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April 10, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Thank you to all who celebrated 5 years of DCU Psychology!
At our evening event, expert speakers @StellinaVlachou @LornaCrean @BrianPennie @CatherineFassb1 & Dermot Gough of the Dales Centre led a powerful discussion on pathways to recovery from substance misuse.
April 10, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Thank you to all who celebrated 5 years of DCU Psychology!
We reflected on our history, shared our current story, and looked ahead. A special thanks to alumni Michelle, Clare, Emmet, Dean & Aisling, and to staff sharing exciting projects shaping our future.
April 10, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Are you a DCU Oct 2024 and March 2025 Graduate? Please help us to find out more about our Psychology graduates’ employment destinations by completing the Graduate Outcomes Survey. We’ve sent the link to your email. If completed, you could win a €200 One-for-All Voucher.
April 10, 2025 at 11:04 AM
🎉 Don’t miss the School of Psychology’s 5th Year Anniversary celebrations happening today! All are welcome to join our afternoon and evening events. Come celebrate with us!
April 7, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Don't miss your chance to register for our Evening Event celebrating 5 years of DCU Psychology. Our expert speakers @LornaCrean @StellinaVlachou @BrianPennie @CatherineFassb1 & Dales Centre will be discussing pathways to recovery from substance misuse.
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April 4, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Congratulations to DCU Psychology's Patricia Cross and Ciara Buckley who were nominated in the Student Category for the President's Awards for Engagement.
April 3, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Check out our exciting speaker line up for our Afternoon Event celebrating 5 years of DCU Psychology. All welcome to join. Register to attend here:
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April 3, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Listen to DCU's Dr Aoife McNicholl(@AoifeMcNicholl) who spoke recently on the Software Made Human Podcast about Inclusive Technology & Universal Design
#InclusiveTech #UniversalDesign
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April 2, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Join us for an evening showcase celebrating five years of DCU Psychology, featuring expert insights from
@PennieBrian, @StellinaVlachou, @CatherineFassb,
@LornaCrean and the Dales Centre on recovery from substance misuse. Don’t miss this special event! eventbrite.ie/e/paving-the...
April 2, 2025 at 3:58 PM
🎉 Join us to celebrate 5 years of DCU Psychology with a special evening event!
Hear from leading national experts & voices of lived experience on recovery from substance misuse.
Don't miss it!
Registration link:
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April 1, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Join us in celebrating 5 years of DCU Psychology at our afternoon event packed with speakers & alumni which showcases the history, present story, and future aspirations of the School

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March 31, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Join DCU Psychology in celebrating its 5 year Anniversary on April 7th in the Alice Reeves (H Building) Glasnevin campus. We have exciting event line up. Register to attend

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March 27, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Excited to welcome TCD's Prof. Claire Gillan today as part of DCU's Psychology Seminar Series. Looking forward to an engaging and insightful talk. Details are below, all welcome to attend.
March 26, 2025 at 8:22 AM
🎓👏Congratulations to Emma Duignan, 3rd Year DCU Psychology Student, the First Place Winner (Individual Portfolio Category) in the Loop Reflect Student Showcase & Awards - an event that celebrates the creativity and dedication of students in showcasing their learning journeys.
March 21, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Huge thanks to Dr. Aoife Fitzpatrick for an insightful talk at today’s School of Psychology Seminar Series. Great discussions and valuable insights on neurophysiological correlates of peripersonal space. Looking forward to the next one! 👏 #PsychologyResearch #AcademicSeminar
March 12, 2025 at 6:14 PM
🚀 Exciting news! DCU Psychology has risen in the QS World University Rankings by Subject, moving from 301-330 to 251-300! 🎉 An incredible achievement for our young School in just our second year in the rankings. We're now proudly ranked among the top 4 in Ireland! #QSRankings #Psychology #DCU
March 12, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Well done to DCU Psychology PhD students Deirbhle, Jake, Jane and Avril who presented their research at the Tell it Straight Competition. A special congratulations to Jake Tiernan who was the Category 1 (Year 1 PhD) winner and Deirbhle Nic An Aoire the Category 1 runner up!
March 6, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Congratulations to Lorna Crean who successfully defended her PhD thesis 'Raise The Roof: Cognitive Effects Of Homelessness And Implications For Problematic Substance Use Recovery ' supervised by Drs Stella Vlachou & Catherine Fassbender. A fantastic achievement! #PhdDefence🎓👏
February 27, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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World seems so bleak esp in #research so vital to acknowledge the positives too. Shout out to @lucycogan.bsky.social UCD + Dr Áine Travers @dcupsychology.bsky.social 4 their marvellous insights & advice on some scholarly endeavours, thank you! #LoveIrishResearch #AcademicChatter #WomenInResearch
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February 24, 2025 at 6:44 PM