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Didn't get enough CAO points? Here are other career routes to consider.If the CAO does not go according to plan, there a...
26/08/2026

Didn't get enough CAO points? Here are other career routes to consider.

If the CAO does not go according to plan, there are other options available after the Leaving Certificate leading to your chosen career, writes Dr Aisling Murray Fleming of DCU's Institute of Education, for RTÉ Brainstorm.

With Leaving Cert results out and CAO offers taking centre stage, young people left asking what happens if their desired course is out of reach must remember that non-CAO options are not a second choice. The 50-year-old CAO system determines who gets a college place rather than which route best fits an individual, meaning a different path does not mean a lesser destination.

Read the full piece: https://launch.dcu.ie/4zzq765



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Why is the hosepipe ban being extended in 13 counties while being lifted in 13 others?Uisce Éireann has extended the hos...
26/08/2026

Why is the hosepipe ban being extended in 13 counties while being lifted in 13 others?

Uisce Éireann has extended the hosepipe ban until the end of September across 13 counties, including Dublin, Cork, and Wexford, while lifting restrictions in 13 others. Speaking on Newstalk Breakfast, Dr Jenny Lawler from the DCU Water Institute warned that summer droughts are now a permanent fixture that short-term responses can no longer fix.

To build real long-term resilience, Ireland must tackle its 30% water leakage rate, re-evaluate data centre cooling demands that double during heatwaves, and explore solutions ranging from the Shannon supply project to modern desalination and catchment protection.

Listen to the full interview: https://launch.dcu.ie/4iv8RIM



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Dublin City University will welcome over 4,500 new undergraduate students this September.University responds to demand, ...
26/08/2026

Dublin City University will welcome over 4,500 new undergraduate students this September.

University responds to demand, by growing its undergraduate intake for the 4th consecutive year.

The university has seen particularly strong interest this year across Science programmes, in Nursing, in Engineering and in specific teacher education programmes. The university is especially pleased that so many entrants will have come from non-traditional backgrounds, including over 10% whose offer is on the basis of their Further Education qualification.

The university has increased its intake across several popular courses where possible, resulting in points remaining at or below last year’s levels in areas such as Business and Computing.

Speaking about the CAO 2026 offers, Professor Dáire Keogh, President of Dublin City University, said:

“I am delighted we have been able to respond to the continued growth in demand for DCU’s offering, which reflects the excellence of the University’s courses and the student experience.

I am also pleased that we have been able to broaden opportunities this year by offering new courses and increasing places in high-demand programmes in science, business and computing subjects.”

We look forward to welcoming first-years in the coming weeks. Whatever course they have chosen, they can be confident that DCU staff are dedicated to providing the ‘transformative experience’ they deserve.”

Read more: https://launch.dcu.ie/4xF6gkB



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26/08/2026

The earlier you accept an offer from DCU, the earlier you can start registration and general orientation. We know going to university is a huge transition, so we've created this video to guide you through the next steps to take after accepting an offer to DCU.

You can accept your DCU offer at any time between August 26th and September 1st, the CAO's closing date for offer acceptances. After accepting your offer, you will receive your email from DCU (with your log-in details to access DCU systems and email). Please note, you won't receive this email until September 3rd at the earliest.

These login details will also allow you to:

- Register for your course and pay your fees when registration opens
- Access 'Discover Series’ on the Loop platform, for your online orientation. ‘Discover Series’ will outline your student journey over the coming year, and will include information about your on-campus general and programme orientation.

For more information about the next steps, click here: https://launch.dcu.ie/45OanfK



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Why is the end of a Gaelic football career different for women than for men?Retirement often brings a new chapter in the...
25/08/2026

Why is the end of a Gaelic football career different for women than for men?

Retirement often brings a new chapter in the men's game, but the path from player to coach or leader is not yet as well established for women, writes Dr Bronagh McGrane, Assistant Professor in Physical Education at DCU, for RTÉ Brainstorm.

While retiring male Gaelic footballers frequently step directly into roles as coaches, referees, and club administrators to maintain their influence on the sport, this player-to-leader pathway is not yet as well established in the women's game. However, with ladies' Gaelic football producing world-class talent, bridging this transition gap represents one of the sport's greatest untapped opportunities for growth.

Read the full piece: https://launch.dcu.ie/4c5nX42



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Four in five school principals in Ireland are experiencing moderate to high levels of work-related burnout, according to...
25/08/2026

Four in five school principals in Ireland are experiencing moderate to high levels of work-related burnout, according to new research from DCU's Institute of Education.

The Principal Occupational Wellbeing Report 2026 surveyed over 900 principals across the country, highlighting significant pressure and a role that many find unsustainable.

Key findings from the DCU study include:

• 56% of respondents work over 50 hours a week, with many unable to take their full annual leave.
• 95% cited general workload and unrealistic expectations from the Department of Education as primary drivers of burnout.
• 28% describe their mental health as poor or very poor, while 81% rate state mental health support services as inadequate.
• 20% of principals say they are unlikely to remain in their role over the coming year.

Principals face an overwhelming array of tasks outside education, from building maintenance to filling service gaps, with feedback pointing to a wider 'crisis in parenting' as schools manage escalating societal issues. Warning of a potential sustainability crisis, DCU researchers are calling for clear job remits and urgent support systems to protect school leaders.

Read more via TheJournal.ie: https://launch.dcu.ie/4xk9jOP



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This is a reminder that the CAO 2026 offers will be made available tomorrow, Wednesday, 26th August from 2pm online - al...
25/08/2026

This is a reminder that the CAO 2026 offers will be made available tomorrow, Wednesday, 26th August from 2pm online - also issued by email and SMS text.

The very best of luck to those that are awaiting offers. We look forward to welcoming our new students to DCU very soon!

Click here for more information: https://launch.dcu.ie/45OanfK



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Did you know you can make a futuristic 'wonder material' using just a kitchen blender, old newspaper, and a discarded sm...
24/08/2026

Did you know you can make a futuristic 'wonder material' using just a kitchen blender, old newspaper, and a discarded smartphone?

In a study led by Dr Conor Boland DCU Engineering, researchers produced graphene using everyday household waste. By blending graphite from old mobile phones with tap water and a liquid made from soaked newspaper, the team successfully separated carbon layers into functional graphene without needing expensive specialist chemicals.

This low-cost approach aims to make nanoscience far more accessible for schools, community labs, and researchers in lower-income regions. Beyond opening up scientific discovery to a wider audience, the method also offers a clever way to repurpose two common waste streams, electronic waste and old newsprint, giving them a useful second life.

Read the full The Conversation UK piece: https://launch.dcu.ie/4zx31wR



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Good Health and Well-Being is number 3 on the United Nations list of Sustainable Development Goals - one area of DCU res...
24/08/2026

Good Health and Well-Being is number 3 on the United Nations list of Sustainable Development Goals - one area of DCU research aimed at delivering this goal is ‘How the LifeLab at DCU is helping young people form better choices around their health'.

Adolescence is a vital window for building healthy habits, but young people in socioeconomically disadvantaged areas often face the greatest hurdles to long-term wellbeing.

To tackle this gap, Dr Hannah Goss (Director of LifeLab Dublin) and Prof Sarahjane Belton (Founder of LifeLab) at DCU created LifeLab Dublin, an interactive health literacy programme co-designed alongside over 1,000 adolescents, teachers, and experts. By embedding directly into the Junior Cycle Wellbeing framework and supporting SPHE classes, their research translates deep academic insights into an engaging, hands-on experience without adding extra burden to the school day.

With a dedicated campus space in DCU’s Polaris Building, supported by the Sunflower Charitable Foundation, Dr Goss and Prof Belton are empowering students aged 12 to 16 to understand health data, make informed choices, and build positive habits for life.

Read more: https://launch.dcu.ie/4qwr4Yy



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What causes tech neck?Dr Eddie McGuinness, Assistant Professor in Strength and Conditioning and Athletic Therapy and Tra...
24/08/2026

What causes tech neck?

Dr Eddie McGuinness, Assistant Professor in Strength and Conditioning and Athletic Therapy and Training at DCU, says there’s no proven direct link between bad posture and pain.

“Our bodies are adaptable and they become used to a position over time,” he says. “Usually bad posture doesn’t cause pain, so we can’t completely blame it entirely for tech neck, but it can contribute to its development.

“What is known is that if our head is pushed forward and looking down for long periods of time, our muscles become shortened and lose elasticity, especially around the shoulders,” he adds.

Read more via Irish Independent: https://launch.dcu.ie/4zBw9mx



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