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One of the best ‘proud Mammy’ moments I have ever seen! Dr Tracey Harrington, from @DCUSNPCH, congratulates her son Tadhg as he walks across the stage today during #DCUGraduation. Thanks to @kobpix for a great snap!

Join us on Monday, September 22nd Online Webinar 10.00 -12.00 “Ageing with Dignity” Register here dcu-ie.zoom.us/j/81814452853?…

What can we do to lower the risk of getting dementia? 'With some exceptions, we inherit about 50pc of our risk from our genes and 50pc of our risk from our lifestyle,' says Prof Kate Irving, Prof of Clinical Nursing @DCUSNPCH. Read more in @Independent_ie: launch.dcu.ie/3I6CHDX

Dr Marta Prandelli has been awarded the Award for the Discipline’s Commitment in the Service of Society by the Social Psychology Section of the Italian Association of Psychology (AIP). dcu.ie/snpch/news/202…

How do you reconcile fractured family relationships? Dr Ray O’Neill, Assistant Professor in Psychotherapy @DCUSNPCH, says it’s important to manage your expectations and move slowly. Read more in @Independent_ie: launch.dcu.ie/4n13S2c

Dr Ray O'Neill discusses soulmates: the most dangerous concept in dating since apps in RTÉ Brainstorm. rte.ie/brainstorm/202…

Are you considering #postgraduate study at DCU? Discover how DCU's specialist nursing and health-focused postgraduate programmes can support your next step in healthcare. Join our webinar on July 29th at 6pm to hear more about our unique MSc pathways: launch.dcu.ie/nursing

Interested in renting out a room to a DCU student? @DCUSU are holding information sessions for prospective landlords ✅Mon, Jul 14th at 7pm: Interfaith Centre, Glasnevin Campus ✅Tues, Jul 15th at 12pm: Cregan Library, St Patrick’s Campus For more, go to: launch.dcu.ie/44zPC9F

Exploring the Lived Experiences of Indian-trained nurses working in Irish Acute Healthcare Settings. If you are interested in participating in this research study please get in contact.

#Opinion: After Leas Cross and Aras Attracta, how are we still failing people in nursing homes? There are many urgent lessons to be learned from RTÉ’s nursing home care exposé, writes Prof Amanda Phelan @AmandaPhelan1 of @DCUSNPCH. Read in @thejournal_ie: launch.dcu.ie/4jQpLi6

We are is delighted to co-host our inaugural qualitative PhD Research School with Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA. This provides a forum for inter-disciplinary PhD students to navigate the literature, and explore qualitative research methodologies along the PhD journey.

In all the debate about the Mental Health Act, it is troubling that the discussion has been among doctors and commentators and not those directly impacted, write Jennifer Hough and Dr Liam MacGabhann @LiamMacgabhann of @DCUSNPCH. Read in @irishexaminer: launch.dcu.ie/4kFo6NK

DCU, TCD & UCD are conducting an anonymous survey on abuse within the LGBTQIA+ community. If you are a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, we would like to invite you to complete the study. Thank you. eu.surveymonkey.com/r/QHBTLPK

The Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics for Registered #Nurses and Registered #Midwives came into effect on 14 February 2025, replacing the previous editions. Download your copy today or watch our video to learn about the key changes 👉nmbi.ie/Standards-Guid… #knowyourcode

Our final Open Day of the school year is just around the corner! Have last minute questions about your future at DCU? Join us on our Glasnevin Campus, from 10am on June 25th. Register at launch.dcu.ie/openday #DCUJuneOpenDay @TeamDCU

Dr Marta Prandelli wins HRB CES award for Intersex Insights, a 3-day event at DCU & online, June 9–11. Funded by MSCA-@HorizonEU. #IntersexInsights #CHRISALIS

eu.surveymonkey.com/r/TXD5F8M Psychological Safety of Nurses and Midwives: We invite all Nurses and Midwives in Ireland to participate in an anonymous survey for a joint research study from DCU, TCD and UCD.

Hosted by the DCU Institute for Research on Genders and Sexualities (IRGS) and co-organised by Dr Marta Prandelli with Intersex Ireland, this event will bring together a range of voices to reflect on intersex experiences, rights, and advocacy. Register: eventbrite.co.uk/e/intersex-voi…