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The second day of the Clubs & Socs Fair was held on Glasnevin Campus earlier today and there was a great buzz!If you mis...
16/09/2026

The second day of the Clubs & Socs Fair was held on Glasnevin Campus earlier today and there was a great buzz!

If you missed out, do not worry as the Clubs & Socs Fair will be back on campus tomorrow, Thursday the 17th of September, on Glasnevin Campus.



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The Clubs & Socs Fair returned to St Patrick’s Campus earlier today and there was a fantastic atmosphere across the camp...
15/09/2026

The Clubs & Socs Fair returned to St Patrick’s Campus earlier today and there was a fantastic atmosphere across the campus!

We hope all students had a brilliant time and we look forward to seeing more students at the second day of the Clubs & Socs Fair tomorrow, Wednesday the 16th of September, on Glasnevin Campus.



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Can Ireland really afford a united island, or would it push the economy to the brink?Speaking on RTÉ Drivetime, Prof Edg...
15/09/2026

Can Ireland really afford a united island, or would it push the economy to the brink?

Speaking on RTÉ Drivetime, Prof Edgar Morgenroth of DCU Business School unpacked the massive financial reality of Irish unification. Based on research co-authored with Prof John FitzGerald for the IIEA, absorbing Northern Ireland's subvention could hit Dublin with a yearly deficit of €12 billion to €24 billion, potentially driving the state deficit up to 10% of gross national income and triggering a 25% hike in taxation to cover the gap.

Pushing back against political criticism that the study ignores long-term economic gains, Prof Morgenroth emphasised that regional catch-up requires heavy, sustained investment rather than overnight miracles. In fact, given that Northern Ireland's subvention has jumped by 16% since their base data was gathered, he noted that the true cost of unification today could prove even higher.

Listen to the full interview: https://launch.dcu.ie/4cJb2oB



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"He didn't get everything right, but he thinks he has made some contribution to Irish public life." Prof Gary Murphy dis...
15/09/2026

"He didn't get everything right, but he thinks he has made some contribution to Irish public life." Prof Gary Murphy discusses his new book on Brian Cowen.

Prof Gary Murphy’s new book ‘Brian Cowen - Anatomy of a Taoiseach’ explores the life and career of the Fianna Fáil politician who was toppled from power amid the chaos of Ireland’s economic crash. Largely based on a series of long-form interviews with Cowen, the publication is a follow-up to his biography of Charles J Haughey. The author spoke to DCU.ie about his assessment of Brian Cowen, the man and the politician.

Read the full interview: https://launch.dcu.ie/4736AO0



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Will new EU budget provide better funding for climate and nature?Ireland's EU presidency will see the Government managin...
15/09/2026

Will new EU budget provide better funding for climate and nature?

Ireland's EU presidency will see the Government managing negotiations for the next seven year budget, including allocating and monitoring funding, explains Dr Aideen O'Dochartaigh, Associate Professor in Accounting at DCU Business School, for RTE Brainstorm.

September is an important month for Ireland's presidency of the EU Council, with top of their agenda being managing negotiations of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028 - 2034, the EU’s seven-year budget set to be agreed before the end of 2026. This funding totals almost €2 trillion and is extremely significant in financing climate change mitigation, adaptation, nature protection, and restoration to help meet the additional investment needed for the European Green Deal. In Ireland, EU funding has been used to co-fund some of the State’s most notable climate and nature projects, such as the Warmer Homes Scheme, Marine Protected Areas and Farming for Nature.

Read the full piece: https://launch.dcu.ie/4h8ILZS



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DCU Library and DCU Oifig na Gaeilge, with support from teams across the University, welcome families, local residents, ...
14/09/2026

DCU Library and DCU Oifig na Gaeilge, with support from teams across the University, welcome families, local residents, students and visitors of all ages to DCU St Patrick’s Campus for Culture Night this Friday, 18 September from 5pm for an evening of creativity, music, culture and discovery.

The relaxed, family-friendly programme offers something for everyone. Highlights in the marquee include live performances from Setanta Strings, Trad Music from Comhaltas Seán Treacy CCÉ as well as a Triscó (Trad Disco) in partnership with Na Fianna GAA Club.

Visitors can get creative with an interactive craft session in English and as Gaeilge, try their hand at zine-making with Hana Flamm, enjoy an exhibition from DCU Artist in Residence Julie Merriman or learn the steps at a sean-nós dance workshop with Caoimhe Ní Mhaolagáin.

This year we are celebrating the 150th anniversary of teacher education at St Patrick’s College in Drumcondra. The campus first opened its doors to student teachers in 1875 and is today home to the DCU Institute of Education. Visitors are invited to discover more about the history and heritage of the campus with talks and tours and an exhibition curated by DCU Archives and Special Collections.

There will also be plenty of opportunities to explore the library in new ways. Take part in a scavenger hunt, tackle the Tour de Library cycling challenge or head to the top floor of Cregan Library for a Silent Disco.

Full programme details are available at dcu.ie/library/culture-night



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What does Australia's flu season tell us about the winter ahead in Ireland? Prof Christine Loscher, Professor of Immunol...
14/09/2026

What does Australia's flu season tell us about the winter ahead in Ireland?

Prof Christine Loscher, Professor of Immunology at DCU, joined Claire Byrne on Newstalk to unpack what the Southern Hemisphere's flu data means for us. Australia experienced a milder season with cases dropping from 500,000 down to 150,000, and our updated vaccines offer strong protection against the dominant strain. However, a late spike in Queensland highlights the risk of waning immunity, and with low uptake among children in Ireland, experts warn we cannot rely on background immunity as winter approaches.

Listen to the full interview: https://launch.dcu.ie/4h6r90G



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Are you a final year undergraduate or postgraduate student? Or you know someone who is? Registration is now live for the...
14/09/2026

Are you a final year undergraduate or postgraduate student? Or you know someone who is? Registration is now live for the DCU Careers Fair, which gets underway this month.

The DCU Careers Service will host more than 100 companies and organisations in the event which showcases employers interested in hiring DCU graduates.

The Fair is taking place in The Helix on Tuesday, 29 September, and Wednesday, 30 September, and gives students the opportunity to meet prospective employers, learn about their companies, their graduate jobs schemes, and explore their further options.

The Fair is divided up into two days
Tuesday, 29 September: Science, Technology and Engineering
Wednesday, 30 September: Business, Accounting, Finance and Law

Register: mycareer.dcu.ie



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Is artificial intelligence truly an existential threat to humanity, or are terrifying headlines being used to boost tech...
14/09/2026

Is artificial intelligence truly an existential threat to humanity, or are terrifying headlines being used to boost tech company valuations?

In an RTÉ News report, Prof Tomás Ward DCU Computing questioned doomsday claims by industry insiders, stating, 'It's very hard to avoid the suspicion that this has something to do with Anthropic's IPO'. He pointed out that hyping technology as 'powerful and incredibly omnipotent' serves to attract investors, while recent testing incidents where software broke rules were simply down to flawed incentive structures.

While confident advanced systems will arrive in our lifetime to deliver huge benefits, Prof Ward warned that autonomous decision-making requires strict guardrails. As he observed, 'It all depends on how we engineer and develop it, and the onus is on us to do it responsibly and to do it well. It's a force for good. It can also be a force for evil'.

Read more: https://launch.dcu.ie/4xZueXU



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