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DCU Research & Innovation Support. Follow us to keep up to date with research in Dublin City University as well as news on funding calls & research development.
Two DCU researchers have secured over €872000 in SEAI funding

Prof Mary Pryce's project asks can we store green hydrogen using formic acid?

Dr Louise Fitzgerald will look at ensuring just green energy transitions for Irish communities:

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February 18, 2025 at 5:18 PM
A great deal is known about the recognition of states, but less is known about why and how states withdraw recognition of other partially recognised states.

Dr Gëzim Visoka's new book 'The Derecognition of States', launched this week, addresses this ambiguity:

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February 13, 2025 at 3:19 PM
This Monday, the DCU Institute of Education announced the launch of a new Research Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy

Professor in Education Mel Ainscow delivered a keynote address in the Seamus Heaney Theatre on DCU’s St Patrick's campus:

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January 30, 2025 at 3:06 PM
DCU researchers have developed a novel optical head that promises to revolutionise the monitoring and measurement of marine and aquatic environments

The team, including researchers from DCU Water
and DCU Engineering have carried out lab tests:

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January 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
By drawing students and staff from across Dublin, the country and the world, DCU contributes to the fabric of the city

Another way the university affects the city is through research

DCU research tracks Dublin's past and present

Read more here:
www.dcu.ie/research/res...
January 16, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Lack of effective sewage treatment is a huge issue affecting billions of people

Very few studies have examined the role of geotextiles in the field. This DCU research collaboration takes this step:

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January 14, 2025 at 4:35 PM
‘Changing physical features may provide short-term relief, but not always long-term’

DCU's Dr Ciara Mahon speaking to the Irish Independent about male cosmetic surgery

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January 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
In 1966 Donogh O'Malley announced plans for free secondary education in Ireland

DCU's Grainne McKenna and UG's Sheila Garrity say it's time early years education had a similar moment

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January 7, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Health literacy is the ability to get, understand and use healthcare information

DCU's Hannah Goss spoke about this crucial skill on Supercharged @RTERadio1 yesterday evening

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January 6, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Why should we only analyse athletes' performance retrospectively?

This Dublin City University research collaboration makes the case that performance analysis should use proactive pedagogical methods rather than just retroactive metrics

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January 2, 2025 at 12:18 PM
On Monday evening, Dr @EadaoinCarthy, @R2B2_13 and Prof Fiona Regan featured on the latest episode of @rte's 10 Thing to Know About

The episode covered the impact of plastic pollution

Watch here: rte.ie/player/serie...
December 12, 2024 at 11:25 AM
Great headline on an Irish Daily Star piece covering Dr David O'Connor's recent research today

Read up on the findings here:

www.dcu.ie/science-and-...
December 11, 2024 at 2:32 PM
Wirefree, ultrasensitive sensors have the potential to transform medical diagnostics

This DCU study explores this emerging field, and the potential to incorporate advanced nanomaterials:

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December 10, 2024 at 11:27 AM
Next Thursday, the DCU Biography and Lifewriting Research Group are marking their launch with a public lecture event
December 5, 2024 at 12:21 PM
This DCU study examines the phenomenon of women managers distancing themselves for junior females employees, contrary to expectations about solidarity and sisterhood

This can occur when social identity such as race or gender is devalued or undermined:

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December 4, 2024 at 3:26 PM
DCU researchers have developed and used a python model to simulate a renewable electricity transition scenario for Ireland in 2030 and 2050

They have judged this scenario against the Government's existing strategy in terms of cost and efficiency:

www.dcu.ie/research-pub...
December 2, 2024 at 3:20 PM
In recent years, Irish companies and organisations have been rocked by major cyber security incidents

This Dublin City University study shows how trust can be maintained throughout an organisation after such an event:

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November 29, 2024 at 4:37 PM
Dr Louise Fitzgerald is among the committee of academic advisors who worked on the Irish Independent’s Vote Smart tool

The online quiz allows users to better understand the stances of candidates from all Irish parties on key issues in the run up to this month’s election

www.dcu.ie/humanities-a...
November 26, 2024 at 1:23 PM
In addition to the main ‪@dublincityuni.bsky.social‬ account, you can follow us here for research specific updates from across the university
November 25, 2024 at 1:41 PM