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Last week marked the launch of this year's DCU Access to the Workplace programme, and we celebrated it at the LinkedIn Dublin office!

DCU Access to the Workplace is a fully paid summer internship programme for DCU Access and neurodivergent students, hosted by some of Ireland's leading companies.
Research shows that students from disadvantaged backgrounds earn less than their peers after graduation, even with the same degree and grades.

ATTW was set up to help change that, giving students the professional experience and networks that can make a real difference to their careers.

As well as hearing from our speakers, students had the chance to network, ask questions, and get a real feel for what the professional world looks like.

Access Ambassador Amy was also on hand to share her own experience of the programme on the day.

A big thank you to our students for coming along, and to everyone at LinkedIn for making it such a memorable day! 🩵

Last week we launched this year's DCU Access to the Workplace programme at the LinkedIn office, and it was a really special day for everyone involved.

Nifemi and Ebere from Achieve with Aghogho came in to inspire our students and show what's possible, and we also heard from LinkedIn's David, Julia, Katrina, and Priscila, who spoke about their own career journeys and the skills that helped them get there.

A big thank you to Agogho for organising our AWA speakers, to everyone at LinkedIn for hosting us, and to all our speakers for giving up their time! 🩵🧡

If you've completed your Access DCU Entry Route (ADER) application, please don't forget to submit your supporting documents before the closing date.

📅 Document submission deadline: 5th June 2026

For more information visit: https://www.dcu.ie/access/access-dcu-entry-route-ader-2026

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Students and teachers from St. John's, Drumcondra joined us on campus last week for a FutureU workshop day!

They took part in the Lego Biomedical Engineering workshop and explored the campus with a scavenger hunt.

Thanks to everyone from St. John's for coming along. 🩵

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One week left to apply for DCU's ADER First Year Subsidised Accommodation Scheme - free and 50% discounted rooms are still available.

Applications close Friday 8th May, so if you're eligible, it's worth getting your application in soon.

ℹ️ Info: https://www.dcu.ie/students/dcu-access-service-first-year-subsidised-campus-accommodation-scheme

📝 Apply: https://dcusurveys.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9tspysjBopwQPFs

The second year students and their teachers from Rosmini Community School joined us on campus yesterday for a FutureU workshop!

The group got stuck into the Lego Biomedical Engineering workshop and took part in a VR session in the Colm Delves Leadership Lab, it was a really enjoyable day!

Thanks to everyone from Rosmini for making the trip to us! 🩵

Last week, we wrapped up the UFirst 5th Year Programme with campus visits to College Dublin, giving students the chance to explore their options for life after school.

During the visits, students got a closer look at the courses, supports, and opportunities available at TCD, helping them build a clearer picture of where higher education might take them. Our aim throughout the programme has been to make sure students feel informed and confident as they start thinking about their next steps, wherever those might lead.

A sincere thank you to Trinity Access Programmes staff Bernadette and Blessing, and student Nina Lonergan, for their time, their insights, and great campus tours!

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Last week, UFirst students visited the J.P. Morgan office in Dublin, meeting staff from across the business and finding out what working there looks like in practice.

Marc walked students through how banking works, while members of the tech, graduate and apprenticeship teams spoke about their areas of the business and the opportunities available at JP Morgan.

Students also took part in a roundtable with JP Morgan staff and finished with an office tour.

Thank you to Clare and David for organising the visits, and to everyone at JP Morgan who gave their time. 🩵

The TY students from St. Marys were back at DCU this week for a multimedia workshop. They put their filmmaking skills to work and scoured the campus for the best shots.

Thanks to Access Ambassadors Amy, Zoe, Hannah, Alex and Marya for their help on the day 🩵

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Last Thursday, we held our second DCU Access Maths Quiz with Yahoo! Over 100 second-year students from local secondary schools joined us in for another morning of problem-solving and competition.

Thank you to quiz master Alan Conlon, and to the Yahoo team, Philippa Maleney, Sue Kym, and John McNamara, for their continued support.

A well-deserved congratulations to the winning team from St Finian's, and well done to every student and teacher who took part!

A big thank you to our Access Ambassadors Amy, Aun, Alex, Jessica, and Marya for their help today!🩵