DCU Science and Health

#DCUAlumniAwards: Paula Prunty is National Operations and Planning Manager for the Ladies Gaelic Football Association. A key member of the senior leadership team, she helps deliver national projects like the All-Ireland Finals. Read more: dcu.ie/alumni/dcu-alu… @DCUAlumni @DCU

#DCUAlumniAwards recipient Kevin McGuigan is Professor of Medical Physics in @RCSI_Irl & has an illustrious track record as a teacher and as a research leader, making a real difference to population health on a global scale. Read more: dcu.ie/alumni/dcu-alu… #DCUAlumni

Great to have students back on our campuses today for the beginning of Semester 2. Welcome back! 😊 #WeAreDCU

@DCU #ResearchStudents🔍Curious about Open Research? Open Research could impact your doctoral research and future career! Explore @DCULIB web page for resources👩‍💻 👉dcu.ie/library/open-r… #TopTipsPhd #WeAreDCU

@DCU #ResearchStudents, @DCUGradStudies supports research integrity through tailored training for all new PGR students. 📅Training Session 2 takes place on Thursday, 29 January, via Zoom. 🔗Register dcu.ie/graduatestudie… #TopTipsPhd #WeAreDCU

Researchers in life sciences: DCU Core Technologies gives you open access to our Fluorescence Microscopy Suite — from widefield to super‑resolution imaging. Explore cells, tissues & biomaterials with expert support. Learn more 👉 dcu.ie/coretechnologi…

Hundreds of old landfills left in limbo despite risk of leaking toxic waste into waterways. Dr Jenny Lawler, @DcuBiotech @DCUWater, tells @TJ_Investigates that increased ammonia suggests "ongoing breakdown and biological activity happening" inside. Read: launch.dcu.ie/4rw5ovJ

💫 The gradireland Undergraduate of the Year Awards 2026 are open! 👉 Check out all the awards 👉 undergraduateoftheyear.ie Applications close on 2 February 2026!

Learning isn’t just about the mind, it’s about the body too🧠Research shows that movement helps students understand and retain scientific concepts, making learning more engaging and effective🏃‍♀️ Read more: dcu.ie/science-week #DCUScienceWeek @ScienceWeek @DCU @TeamDCU

💫 Washington Ireland Program applications have opened! 💫 Apply for Summer living in Washington DC, making lifelong friends 💫Join our Information Session Wed 19th November 1pm - 2pm More information and register 👉dcu.ie/careers/dcu-ev… #WeAreDCU #CareersUSA #Washington

Interested in our courses here in @dcu_shhp ? Drop by our stand in the Polaris building to learn about all we have to offer. @DCU @DCUFSH

Welcome to our #DCUOpenDay - we hope you all enjoy seeing what DCU has to offer! Register here: dcu.ie/openday @TeamDCU #WeAreDCU

Are we alone in the universe? 🌏 #Mars may look lifeless, but clues beneath its surface suggest otherwise. Frozen water, methane bursts & ancient riverbeds hint that microbial life could survive underground. 🔗dcu.ie/science-week #DCUScienceWeek @ScienceWeek @DCU @TeamDCU

#Supernovae & neutron star mergers forge elements like gold & platinum, the building blocks of planets & life. Yet some elements remain unaccounted for, hinting at cosmic mysteries still to uncover🌌 Read more: dcu.ie/science-week #DCUScienceWeek @ScienceWeek @DCU @TeamDCU

Interested in protecting the planet?🌍.@DCU’s Environmental Science & Technology course combines biology, chemistry & physics to tackle real issues like pollution & climate change. #DCUScienceWeek @ScienceWeek @DCUAlumni @TeamDCU youtu.be/Jn1p2beAJMk?si…

Dublin researchers used Google Street View cars to map air quality street by street💨Nearly half of recorded days exceeded @WHO limits for nitrogen dioxide, with the worst pollution along the city’s busiest routes 🛣️ 🔗dcu.ie/science-week #DCUScienceWeek @ScienceWeek @DCU

🌍 Are you an international student at DCU? Your voice matters! Check your email for a verified survey link and help shape the future of student life at DCU. Complete the survey by November 24th will be in with a chance to win a €50 One4All gift card #WeAreDCU #StudentSurvey

How knowledgable are your kids on health literacy? As part of #scienceweek why not do this LifeLab Health Literacy quiz with them? It's a great way to start conversations about their health. Want to find out more about our LifeLab program? dcu.ie/shhp/lifelab

From ancient perfume rituals to modern neuroscience, the science of scent has come a long way. The first chemist may have been a woman, distilling oils that laid the foundations of #chemistry itself 👩‍🔬 🔗dcu.ie/science-week #DCUScienceWeek #ScienceWeek @ScienceWeek @DCU

🌌 Exploring the Cosmos Join us tomorrow for a series of public talks on astrophysics, black holes & gravitational waves for #ScienceWeek. Perfect for all ages! 📅 11 Nov | 19:00-21:30 | FGT11, Polaris Building, @DCU 🔗 eventbrite.ie/e/exploring-th… #DCUScienceWeek #Astrophysics