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John Doyle @johndoyle.bsky.social · 1d

A terrific result for @dublincityuni.bsky.social 3rd ranked among the Irish universities, and top ranked in Ireland for Research Quality. We have increased our global position by more than 400 places since 2020. A great platform to have even greater impact, in transforming lives and socieites.

Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 1d

Great news! DCU is now ranked in the top 350 universities in the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings @timeshighered.bsky.social, its highest position ever.
DCU is 1st in Ireland for Research Quality.
Read more here: launch.dcu.ie/3L2XCIQ

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 1d

"Our objective will be to use these results to develop our research reputation, and to further strengthen the impact of our research in meeting the serious economic and social challenges facing Ireland and Europe at this time,” says Prof John Doyle @johndoyle.bsky.social, VP for Research

Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 1d

Prof John Doyle @johndoyle.bsky.social, VP for Research @dcuresearch.bsky.social, said: "Research Quality measures the influence and impact of our published research, and by this measure, not only is DCU number one in Ireland but 138th in the world."

Prof John Doyle, Vice President of Research at Dublin City University

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 1d

"The advancement of our research impact and reputation is one of DCU’s key strategic objectives, so I am particularly pleased that THE has ranked the university number one in Ireland for Research Quality,” says DCU President Prof Dáire Keogh

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 1d

Speaking about the 2026 rankings, DCU President Prof Dáire Keogh said: “The University’s rise in the global rankings is a strong affirmation of DCU’s commitment to its mission, ‘to transform lives and societies’,”

Prof Dáire Keogh, President of Dublin City University

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 1d

Great news! DCU is now ranked in the top 350 universities in the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings @timeshighered.bsky.social, its highest position ever.
DCU is 1st in Ireland for Research Quality.
Read more here: launch.dcu.ie/3L2XCIQ

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 1d

How vaping primes the lungs for COVID-19 damage.
Piece by Dr Keith Rochfort @keithrochfort.bsky.social, Assistant Professor in the DCU School of Biotechnology, for @uk.theconversation.com.
Read more here: launch.dcu.ie/3IFxYJI

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 1d

Two DCU alumni discuss the power of philanthropy and how donations transform student lives now and in the future.

👉 dcu.ie/alumni/voice...

#WeAreDCU #Alumni #Philanthropic #Student

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dublinbookfest.bsky.social @dublinbookfest.bsky.social · 2d

We’re thrilled to be partnering with @dublincityuni.bsky.social again for a day of literature events at St Patrick’s Campus on November 6th. Find out more over on our website and book your spot(s) to join us ⬇️

Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 2d

@dublinbookfest.bsky.social and DCU are delighted to announce the return of their partnership for the second year running with 'Class Acts: Equality, Connection and Belonging', a one-day literature event, taking place on 6th November at St Patrick’s Campus.
Read: launch.dcu.ie/47eWOJI

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 2d

@dublinbookfest.bsky.social and DCU are delighted to announce the return of their partnership for the second year running with 'Class Acts: Equality, Connection and Belonging', a one-day literature event, taking place on 6th November at St Patrick’s Campus.
Read: launch.dcu.ie/47eWOJI

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 2d

Allen Bratton @allenbratton.bsky.social will join us for a Book Club event to discuss his novel 'Henry, Henry' on Thursday, the 16th of October. To register, please go to: launch.dcu.ie/3J0qZLg

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 2d

Could mental skill development be key to improving Irish soccer?
Piece by Jake Tiernan and Dr David McGovern @dpmcgovern.bsky.social of
@dcupsychology.bsky.social for @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social.
Read here: launch.dcu.ie/48T6Pxm
#RTEBrainstorm

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 2d

Why Community Notes fail to stop misinformation on social media.
Replacing independent fact-checkers with social media users to moderate online posts raises many questions about content moderation.
Piece by DCU's Jack Campbell for @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social.
launch.dcu.ie/47fIP6j

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RTÉ Brainstorm @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social · 3d

Why Community Notes fail to stop misinformation on social media. Replacing independent fact-checkers with social media users to moderate online posts raises many questions about content moderation, writes Jack Campbell @dublincityuni.bsky.social @researchireland.ie www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

Why Community Notes fail to stop misinformation on social media

Replacing independent fact-checkers with social media users to moderate online posts raises many questions about content moderation

www.rte.ie

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RTÉ Brainstorm @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social · 2d

Could mental skill development be key to improving Irish soccer? Cognitive skills are becoming an integral part of player development strategies within elite academies across Europe, write Jake Tiernan & David McGovern @dublincityuni.bsky.social @researchireland.ie www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

Could mental skill development be key to improving Irish soccer?

Cognitive skills are increasingly becoming an integral part of player development strategies within elite academies across Europe

www.rte.ie

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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 2d

Delighted to host Dr Leeann Lane's fantastic exhibition on the afterlives of Cork republican women in Cregan Library until the 30th of this month!

It'll be travelling to the O'Reilly Library for display from the 1st of November.

@dublincityuni.bsky.social

Image of Dr. Leeann Lane in front of her exhibition on the afterlives of cork republican women

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 3d

Are you attending #DCUGraduation later this month?

We recommend you use public transport where possible.

We have limited spaces at the following:
🔴Multi-storey car park in Glasnevin
🔴Car park in DCU Sports Grounds on Ballymun Road

More info here: launch.dcu.ie/travel-to-dcu

Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 3d

🤖 DCU alumna Niamh Donnelly, founder of Akara Robotics, is transforming healthcare efficiency.

👉 www.dcu.ie/alumni/voice...

#Innovation #WeAreDCU #Healthcare

Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 4d

Mental health is an essential part of our lives, yet it is often the 'elephant in the room' - a topic that goes unspoken. By bringing it into the open, DCU's Elephant in the Room Jia, encourages dialogue, awareness, and positive change. Learn more here: dcu.ie/people/eleph...

Brent Pope, Founder of Elephant in the Room, and DCU Student Fiona Rutledge, designer of the Elephant

Gareth Yore, Jane Furness, Prof Dáire Keogh, Brent Pope, and Fiona Rutledge

Fireside chat with Brent Pope and Gareth Yore

Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 4d

Can work placements solve ‘question mark’ over higher education?
Fiona Hudson, DCU Access to the Workplace Programme Lead, features in this @timeshighered.bsky.social piece, highlighting the positive impact of DCU's Access to the Workplace programme.
Read more here: launch.dcu.ie/47cryuQ

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 4d

🏃‍♀️👟 Sophie Becker on competing for Ireland – and how DCU shaped her path.

👉 dcu.ie/alumni/voice...

#DCUAlumni #Olympics #WeAreDCU

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Seán Jordan @seanfj.bsky.social · 4d

From ProtoSigns Lab in The Conversation this week – 'Could life exist on Mars today?'

Devyani Jambhule took the lead here – excellent from an early stage PhD student 👏

@protosignslab.bsky.social @theconversation.com @dcu-lsi.bsky.social @dcuresearch.bsky.social @erc.europa.eu @researchireland.ie

Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 4d

Could life exist on Mars today? Here’s what the latest evidence says.
Piece by DCU's Dr Seán Jordan @seanfj.bsky.social and Devyani Jambhule for @uk.theconversation.com.
Read more here: launch.dcu.ie/4o8kgOC

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 4d

Could life exist on Mars today? Here’s what the latest evidence says.
Piece by DCU's Dr Seán Jordan @seanfj.bsky.social and Devyani Jambhule for @uk.theconversation.com.
Read more here: launch.dcu.ie/4o8kgOC

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Doc Martin (Martin G Molony) @mgmolony.bsky.social · 6d

Looking forward to telling some great stories about Ireland's first new citizens from my @dublincityuni.bsky.social research as part of Dublin Festivalof History @histfest.bsky.social this weekend: 1:30pm on Saturday at Richmond Barracks.
#history #citizenshipn #ModernIreland

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Tracy Ildefonso @doctracy.bsky.social · 7d

New Publication Alert: Add to…Cart?: Thematic and Discourse Analyses of LGBTQ+-Themed Ads’ Impact on Filipino LGBTQ+ Audiences’ Purchasing Decisions @dublincityuni.bsky.social @uniofjyvaskyla.bsky.social @m3lodine.bsky.social #LGBTQ+ #Philippines #Advertisement #Stereotyping doi.org/10.18848/247...

Add to…Cart? : Thematic and Discourse Analyses of LGBTQ+-Themed Ads’ Impact on Filipino LGBTQ+ Audiences’ Purchasing Decisions

A scholarly article by authors Tracy Mae Ildefonso and Mélodine Sommier published in The Journal of Communication and Media Studies

doi.org

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