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Why the census is integral to Ireland's past, present and future Census records remind us that behind every statistic is a household, a family and a life carefully recorded

Why the census is integral to Ireland's past, present and future. Census records remind us that behind every statistic is a household, a family and a life carefully recorded, write Zoe Reid National Archives & Eileen Murphy @csoireland.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

Prof Debbie Ging

What is #Looksmaxxing?
DCU's Prof Debbie Ging @debbieging.bsky.social breaks down its origins in the incel community and manosphere logic on the @newstalkfm.bsky.social Daily Podcast with Ciara Doherty.
Listen to the podcast: launch.dcu.ie/4sbDSTS

[#ICYMI] The Tell It Straight Final is next week, Wednesday, March 4🎉Get ready to be impressed! The Graduate Studies Office is thrilled to host the final showdown of this year's Tell It Straight competition.
🔗 Check your inbox for the link to register!
#WeAreDCU

Prof Donnacha Ó Beacháin

A planned EU loan of €90bn for Ukraine has been blocked by Hungary ahead of the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion.
DCU's Prof @donnachadcu.bsky.social told @rte.ie's ‘Behind the Story’ podcast the EU will likely have to step up to support Ukraine more.
Listen: launch.dcu.ie/4kOOK7w

As Ukraine war continues, will Putin's support hold in Russia? A deep dive into the Russian public's apparent support for the war suggests it's more fragile than the Kremlin would like to believe

As Ukraine war enters its fifth year, will Putin's support hold in Russia? A deep dive into the Russian public's apparent support for the war suggests it's more fragile than the Kremlin would like to believe www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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Looking to change some habits? You need psychological flexibility.
Piece by Sarah Fitzpatrick DCU School of Psychology for RTÉ Brainstorm.
Read more: launch.dcu.ie/3OlAlDW
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Dr Chloë Keegan

Does your child feel like they're in a 'baby jail'?
The difference for children between 'baby jail' and feeling heard often comes down to how adults respond to active child participation.
Piece by Dr Chloë Keegan of @dcuioe.bsky.social for @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social.
Read more: launch.dcu.ie/46legvp

Nature as a Sensor: How Dr Thomas McCloughlin Tracks Pollution in Ireland’s Water Systems | water

🐌 Nature as a Sensor

In our latest spotlight, Dr Thomas McCloughlin @dublincityuni.bsky.social explores how aquatic organisms act as early warning signals for pollution.

Research, community action, and education coming together 🌍

Read more👇

www.dcu.ie/water/news/2...

#DCU #DCUWater #EPA

If I Had Legs I’d Kick You: Rose Byrne is raw, magnetic and unfiltered as a woman in crisis Modern cinema has become less interested in idealised depictions of motherhood, and more concerned with their inner lives – however messy.

If I Had Legs I’d Kick You: Rose Byrne is raw, magnetic and unfiltered as a woman in crisis.
Piece by Laura O'Flanagan, PhD candidate at the DCU School of English, for @uk.theconversation.com.
Read more: launch.dcu.ie/40oJQ7X

[#ICYMI] .@DCU Graduate Studies Office will be hosting the annual Tell It Straight Final on Wednesday, March 4, from 2 - 4pm.
Please come along to support the finalists on the day!
To register, click check your staff/student email 📧
#WeAreDCU #TellItStraight

Here's what happens to your brain when you give up sugar for Lent If you're cutting out sweets and chocolate for Lent, here's what you can expect over the next 40 days (and nights).

Here's what happens to your brain when you give up sugar for Lent. Via RTÉ Brainstorm www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

Self-driving cars are poorly prepared for high-risk road situations – here’s how AI can improve them A virtual proving ground can help improve the ability of self driving cars to handle rare events on the road.

Self-driving cars are poorly prepared for high-risk road situations - here’s how AI can improve them.
Piece by Dr Mingming Liu, Assistant Professor in the School of Electronic Engineering @dcuengineering.bsky.social, for @uk.theconversation.com.
Read more: launch.dcu.ie/4rTJVfF

Research on Walls | Graduate Studies This year will mark the third  Research on Walls Competition, a visual showcase of research undertaken by our diverse postgraduate research student community in DCU. The competition challenges…

📸 Research on Walls 2026 is now open! We’re looking for bold, visual snapshots of why your research matters.
💡 Submit: one photographic image and a short abstract
⚠️ You must be able to attend the final event on May 12.
🗓️ 4pm 4 April
🔗 dcu.ie/graduatestudies/research-walls
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.@DCU Graduate Studies Office will be hosting the annual Tell It Straight Final on Wednesday, March 4, from 2 - 4pm.
Please come along to support the finalists on the day!
To register, click check your staff/student email 📧
#WeAreDCU #TellItStraight

📸 Can you capture your research in one image? Research on Walls 2026 is now open!
To enter:
💡 Submit one photographic image representing your research and a short abstract
⚠️ You must be able to attend the final event on May 12
ℹ️ dcu.ie/graduatestudies/research-walls

For the attention of students scheduled to graduate this March:

The Spring 2026 Graduations at Dublin City University will take place on Friday, 27th March.

The full schedule is available here 👉 https://launch.dcu.ie/4bL9j2t

You still have time to have your say on StudentSurvey.ie.
The survey closes for DCU students this Tuesday, February 24th.
Help us continue to improve services in #HigherEd - and be in with a chance of winning great prizes.
Go to studentsurvey.ie - it only takes a few minutes.

This year’s DCU Autumn Graduations will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel, allowing your family and friends around the world to join in on the celebration.
The live stream will begin at 10am on Monday, 20 October.
Click here: dcu.ie/graduationli...
#DCUGraduation

Are you attending #DCUGraduation next week? We ask that all graduands be checked in, robed, and in their seats in The Helix 20 minutes before the ceremony starts. If you arrive late, you will not be guaranteed to sit with your class or have your name called out on stage.
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How Basic Income for the Arts scheme is a win for all The socioeconomic benefits of supporting artists through this scheme is worth €100 million to Irish society

How Basic Income for the Arts scheme is a win for all. Jenny Dagg @maynoothuniversity.ie on how the socioeconomic benefits of supporting artists through this scheme is worth €100 million to Irish society www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

'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

✍️ Call for Abstracts is now open for the @DCUGradStudies Tell it Straight competition! 🗣️

@DCU Postgrad Researchers - share your 250-word abstract and turn your big ideas into stories everyone can understand 🌟

For more➡️dcu.ie/graduatestudies/tell-it-straight #WeAreDCU

Dr Sunder Ali Khowaja

‘Developing a reliable AI system requires a lot of hard work, careful engineering and a deep understanding of the problem domain,’ says Dr Sunder Ali Khowaja of @dcucomputing.bsky.social.
Read more about Dr Khowaja's research in @siliconrepublic.bsky.social: launch.dcu.ie/4pIfloV
#DCUResearch

✍️ Call for Abstracts is now open for the @DCUGradStudies Tell it Straight competition! 🗣️

@DCU Postgrad Researchers - share your 250-word abstract and turn your big ideas into stories everyone can understand 🌟

For more➡️dcu.ie/graduatestudies/tell-it-straight
#WeAreDCU

.@DCU #ResearchStudents 📢You've got mail 📧
Registration is open for 𝑂𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑏𝑒𝑟'𝑠 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑠𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑎𝑙 𝑠𝑘𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑠 𝑠𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠; places are limited, get your place today 🙋‍♀️ Check your email or follow this link 🔗dcu.ie/graduatestudies/workshops-and-events-research-students @dublincityuni.bsky.social

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Is it burnout or rustout?
Dr Sabrina Fitzsimons @sabrinafitzsimons.bsky.social, @dcucreate.bsky.social @dcuioe.bsky.social, examines the dangers of employee ‘rustout’ and advises on how we can prevent it.
Read on @bpsofficial.bsky.social: launch.dcu.ie/3VrZsFr
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🎉 The wait is over! Your new DCU Alumni Magazine Voices has arrived! Dive into inspiring alumni stories, research breakthroughs, and campus updates. ​👉​ dcu.ie/Voices2025 #DCUAlumni #WeAreDCU #StayConnected

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4 things teachers should know when it comes to autistic students.
Educators play a huge role in helping to mitigate the difficulties autistic children encounter in a school setting.
Piece by Carrie Grennan, PhD student @dcuioe.bsky.social, for @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social.
Read: launch.dcu.ie/4gG7fJq

Over half of McGregor's presidential campaign posts on X filled with false claims and threats.
A report from @edmoireland.bsky.social and DCU has found that his rhetoric, amplified by Elon Musk, normalised misinformation during his bid.
Read more in @thejournal.ie: launch.dcu.ie/46nUi2j

Have you got a room to spare?
By renting out a room, you can earn up to €850 tax-free - as well as help a young person with their education.
Find out more from DCU Students' Union here: launch.dcu.ie/44zPC9F