Upcoming Events
Graduate Law Mentorship Programme Opening Ceremony
Date: Tuesday, 24th September 2019
Venue: DCU Moot Court, Law and Government, Henry Grattan Building, DCU Glasnevin Campus
The Opening Ceremony will take place on 24th September at 6:30pm. Mentors and Mentees will meet for the first time at this event. Email alumni@dcu.ie to register to attend.
About the programme
The Graduate Law Mentorship programme is a joint initiative, co-organised by the DCU School of Law and Government, DCU Careers Service and DCU Alumni Office. The programme runs for eight months each academic year between September and April and pairs recent graduates with more senior law graduates (eg, trainee solicitor, solicitor, barrister, those employed elsewhere in the legal field, or those who have chosen alternative careers outside of law).
The objective is to provide encouragement and support for graduates in considering/ planning next career steps - eg applications for internships/ traineeships, or in seeking other alternative opportunities as law graduates. As a mentor, it is a great opportunity to give back and offer any guidance, advice or insights.
Registration for the 2019/20 programme is open and will close at 5pm on Friday 13th September!
Structured Mentorship Programme Opening Ceremony
Date: Thursday, 24th October 2019
Venue: DCU Glasnevin Campus
The Opening Ceremony will take place on 24th October at 6pm. Mentors and Mentees will meet for the first time at this event. Email alumni@dcu.ie to register to attend.
About the programme
The DCU Structured Mentorship Programme is a joint initiative, co-organised by DCU Alumni and DCU Careers Service. The programme runs for six months each academic year between October and March and pairs second-year students with alumni Mentors for the purpose of career and personal development.
Alumni and students are matched based on their areas of professional expertise, DCU course and areas of interest. Mentors will have the option of choosing their own Mentee again this year via our Loop system. Alumni Mentors are asked, if possible, to provide their student Mentee with a work-shadowing day as part of the programme.
New for 2019/20
We are also seeking mentors that have a track record in performance sport, that can mentor students in career and personal development, as well as their sporting careers. The mentor will share expertise on achieving excellence in both their sport and studies, managing a dual career and managing transition in sport alongside their professional career development.
Registration for the 2019/20 programme is open and will close at 5pm on Wednesday 11th September!
Apply to this mentor on the 2019/20 programme.
All Ireland Final Brunch
Date and Time: Sunday, September 01, 2019 - 12pm sharp
Registration Link: Register here
Venue: DCU St Patrick's Campus, Drumcondra
Tickets: Free of Charge
A large panel of speakers will join us on the day, some of these include:
Barry Lenihan (Event MC), Sinéad Finnegan (two time All Ireland winner with Dublin), Cathal Cregg (International Rules star and Multiple Connacht winner with Roscommon), Eamon Donoghue (Irish TImes Sports Journalist) and Darragh Maloney (RTE Match Commentator).
Join us for this year's Alumni Office All Ireland Football Final Brunch and Entertainment on the DCU St Patrick’s Campus, just 15 minutes’ walk from Croke Park stadium.
Those with or without match tickets are welcome to attend the brunch and enjoy the big game build up. We are offering match parking, a bite to eat and the opportunity to hear the views of an expert panel of guests,
To book in*, just click the tickets tab in the registration link and we will have a place waiting for you.
Alumni Match Ticket Competition
Congratulations to DCU Alumna, Olivia Callan, winner of the 2019 All Ireland Alumni Match Tickets Competition. Olivia will be presented with her tickets at the All Ireland Brunch.
Alumni Reunion Class of 1969 celebrating their 50th anniversary year
Date: Friday 23rd, August 2019
Cost: €45 per person Book your ticket here.
Venue: DCU St Patrick's Campus, Drumcondra, Dublin 9
The 50th anniversary reunion of classmates of St Patrick's Training College (as it then was) who graduated in 1969 will take place on the evening of Friday, 23rd August 2019. The organising committee of Jimmy Kavanagh, Maurice Daly, Michael Creedon, Pat Cahill, Richard Byrne, Pádraig Ó Donnabháin, and other volunteers would be delighted to meet as many classmates as possible on this very important occasion to renew old acquaintances and reminisce about the special time together in the college 50 years ago.
If you are a member of this graduating class and wish to attend, or be notified of further event details, get in touch with the alumni office to update your details by email alumni@dcu.ie or telephone +353 01 7008689
Update details here to receive event details.
International Chapter Saudi Arabia Reception
Date: Wednesday 17th, April 2019
Start Time: 19:00pm - 21:00pm
Venue: Embassy of Ireland, Diplomatic Quarter, P.O. Box 943449, Riyadh 11693, Saudi Arabia
The Deputy President of Dublin City University, Professor Daire Keogh and Executive Dean of DCU Business School, Professor Anne Sinnott, will host an Alumni Reception.
Register to attend
International Chapter Abu Dhabi Reception
Date: Thursday 2nd, May 2019
Start Time: 18:00 - 20:00
Venue: Embassy of Ireland, UAE, Al Yasat Street off 6th Street, Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi, P.O. Box 61581
The Executive Dean of Dublin City University Insitute of Education, Dr Anne Looney, will host an Alumni reception.
Register your interest to attend
International Chapter New York Reception
Date: Friday 15th, March 2019
Start Time: 18:00pm - 20:00pm
Venue: St Patrick's Bar and Grill, 22 West 46th Street, New York, NY 100386
Featuring a performance of traditional Irish songs and dance tunes by DCU Music students led by Dr Róisín Blunnie and Dr Seán Doherty
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International Chapter Paris St Patrick's Day Parade
Date: Sunday 17th, March 2019
Start Time: Arrival for 12pm. Parade departs at 1pm. Starting from and returning to Centre Culturel Irlandais
Venue: Centre Cultural Irlandais, 5 rue des Irlandais, 75005 Paris, France
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International Chapter San Francisco Reception
Date: Monday 11th, March 2019
Start Time: 18:00pm - 19:30pm
Venue: The Consulate General of Ireland, 100 Pine St., Suite 3350 San Francisco, CA 94111
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International Chapter Washington Reception
Date: Thursday 14th, March 2019
Start Time: 07:30am - 08:30am
Venue: Founding Farmers Restaurant, 1924 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington, D.C. 20006
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DCU Alumni Annual All Ireland Football Final Brunch
Date: Sunday 2nd, September 2018
Start Time: 12:00pm
Venue: DCU St Patrick’s Campus
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Join us for this year's Alumni Office All Ireland Football Final Brunch and Entertainment on the DCU St Patrick’s Campus. We are delighted to confirm an all alumni panel of speakers, joined by Darragh Maloney from RTE and you will also hear from some of the parents of our graduates participating in the All Ireland Final!
Those with or without match tickets are welcome to attend the DCU Alumni brunch and enjoy the big game build up.We are offering match parking, a bite to eat and the opportunity to hear the views of an expert panel of guests, MC Barry Lenihan- RTE, Fiona Hudson - Dublin Ladies, Shannon Quinn - Tyrone Ladies, and Enda Smith - Roscommon. Darragh Maloney from RTE will also join us from the audience, along with parents of our Alumni playing in the All Ireland Final.
Musical entertainment on the day will be provided by Claire, George and Ursula Mc Adam, all three are graduates of DCU. Straight from their successful ‘'Muintearas' series concert and participation as members of the winning Blackwater Céilí Band, which took first place in the Senior Céilí Band competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. A musical treat to enjoy!
Institute of Education Lecture by Professor Jim Spillane of Northwestern University
Date: Tuesday 18th, September 2018
Start Time: 18:00pm
Register here
2018 DCU Alumni Award Winner Prof Jim Spillane of Northwestern University will deliver a lecture on the DCU St Patrick's Campus at
DCU Alumni Berlin Irish Embassy Reception
Date: Thursday 27th, September 2018
Start Time: 17:00pm - 18:00pm
Venue: Embassy of Ireland, Botschaft von Irland, Jägerstraße 51, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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The Alumni Office is delighted to invite you to a gathering of DCU alumni for a drinks reception in The Irish Embassy in Berlin on Thursday 27th September.
Following the reception, the DCU Brexit Institute will hold a special event at, in cooperation with, the Irish Embassy in Berlin. The event, which will be opened by Mr. Michael Collins, Ambassador of Ireland to Germany, will focus on “Brexit and the Future of European Foreign Policy”
The event will feature the Keynote Address by Norbert Rottgen, the Chairman of the Bundestag Foreign Affairs Committee. This will be followed by a panel discussion featuring Katharina Gnath, from the Bertelsmann Stiftung; Jana Puglierin, from the German Council on Foreign Relations; and professor Federico Fabbrini, Director of the DCU Brexit Institute. The discussion will be moderated by Jochen Bittner, from the newspaper Die Zeit. The event is by invitation only.
Reunion Celebrations: Class of 1978
Date: Saturday 29th, September 2018
Start Time: 4:45pm
Venue: DCU St Patrick’s Campus
On Saturday, 29th September 2018, the Alumni Office will host the Class of 1978 40-year Reunion Celebrations on the St Patrick’s Campus. The event will provide an opportunity to re-unite with classmates, renew old friendships, and the occasion to return to your alma mater. For additional event information email alumni@dcu.ie
Alumni Carol Service Reception
You are warmly invited to join us for this year’s Carol Service, taking place on Wednesday 12 December at 6:30 pm in Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Chapel, DCU St Patrick's Campus.
University Chaplain, Fr Paul Hampson, will lead the Service and traditional carols will be led by an array of award-winning DCU Choirs and performers. Please register to reserve your seat at this enjoyable festive evening. There will be a mulled wine and mince pie reception directly after the service.
We look forward to seeing you on the 12th!
Register here
Valentine's Day 2019 Alumni Competition
Are you a DCU Couple?
To celebrate Valentine's Day 2019 we are giving our alumni couples the chance to win a three course meal for two in the 1838 Restuarant Glasnevin Campus. Simply complete the form below, sharing your story of when you met on campus.
We will make the draw at 5pm on Monday 11th February!