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Emergency Services

In an emergency please present to your local hospital, Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department. Click here to find your local Emergency Department, Injury Unit or Out of Hours GP. 

Emergency 24/7 Phone & Text Helplines

Service
Contact 
Ambulance, Garda, Fire Service  999 or 112

50808 anonymous free text support

 Text Hello to 50808
Pieta House

1800 247247 or text HELP to 51444
Samaritans 166 123
National Rape Crisis helpline 1800 77888
North D-Doc (Ballymun) 0818224476

On Campus

Call DCU Security on (01) 700 5999 24/7 or hit 'Emergency' on the DCU Safe Zone App. 

 

First Aid On Campus

Call DCU Security on (01) 700 5999 24/7 or hit 'First Aid' on the DCU Safe Zone App.

Mental Health Support Information
Mental Health Support

Mental Health Support

Your mental health is more important than any assignment or exam.  Sometimes it is more fragile than you realise and you can find yourself feeling sad, lonely, depressed and perhaps considering self-harm or suicide. You may have troubles at home, unexpected circumstances or just feel not yourself; whatever the reason, please reach out for non-judgemental support.

During Office Hours

DCU Counselling and Personal Development Service

Glasnevin Campus

Location: Henry Grattan, ground floor CG36A

Email: counselling@dcu.ie

Phone:  01 700 5165 (9am-1pm and 2pm-5pm).

St Patrick's Campus

Location: Student Health Centre, ground floor A104  

Email  spd.counselling@dcu.ie

Phone:  01 700 5165 (9am-1pm and 2pm-5pm).

 

DCU Student Health Centre

Glasnevin Campus

Location: Henry Grattan, ground floor CG13 

Email healthservices@dcu.ie 

Phone: 01 700 5143  (9am-1pm and 2pm-5pm).

St Patricks Campus

Location: Student Health Centre, ground floor A104

Email: spd.healthcentre@dcu.ie

Phone: 01 700 9215  (9am-1pm and 2pm-5pm).

 

Emergency 24/7 Phone & Text Helplines

Service
Contact 
Ambulance, Garda, Fire Service  999 or 112

50808 anonymous free text support

 Text Hello to 50808
Pieta House

1800 247247 or text HELP to 51444
Samaritans 166 123
National Rape Crisis helpline 1800 77888
North D-Doc (Ballymun) 0818224476

 

Access information about additional Out of Hours Supports here.

Speak Out Tool
Speak Out

Speakout

During your time at DCU, we want to ensure all students have a positive experience and feel safe.  However, sometimes incidents of inappropriate behaviour or misconduct may happen.  The Speak Out tool enables you, as a member of our University community to anonymously disclose incidents of unacceptable behaviour such as bullying, harassment, discrimination, and sexual misconduct in a way that is safe and secure. As Speak Out is completely anonymous, the University will have no way to identify or make contact with any individual who chooses to submit a report. Additionally, it will direct you to appropriate support and provide you with information on what formal reporting procedures are available to you should you have been the victim of unacceptable behaviour as a member of the DCU Community.  

Report and Advice

To anonymously report an incident please access the Speak Out Tool. 

Seek advice and support from one of our trained advisers.

 

Contact us

 

Want to get in touch? The best way to contact us is by email at careandconnect@dcu.ie. 

 

 

 

Counselling Support 

The DCU Counselling & Personal Development Service want to let you know that as a student at DCU you can access support 24/7 with Togetherall.

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You can join this supportive online community where interactions are anonymous, take part in courses and use other wellbeing tools.

Sign up is free, use togetherall.com  and join with your DCU email address.

The DCU Counselling and Personal Development Service website  also has a range of mental health self-help resources 

For other after hours support, please click  https://www.dcu.ie/counselling/after-hours-support and a Mental Health Emergency Out of Hours support page which includes contact details of 24/7 National Text and Phone helplines.  

Health Services 

 

The DCU Pharmacy in Glasnevin offers an online doctor service see:

Pharm Health Online Doctor Service

 

Near DCU Glasnevin Campus

Reezan Family Practice - 8 St Pappin Rd, Glasnevin, Dublin, D11 FEP6  

Appointment only TEL: 01 5392686

Surgery Hours: Mon – Fri 9.00am – 5.00pm with lunch 1-2pm  (Different opening hours may apply throughout the festive period). 

Special rate for DCU students and staff. 

For out of hours doctors on the north side of Dublin Call D Doc on 0818 224476 
Open Monday to Friday 6pm to 8am.  Saturday, Sunday and public holidays Open 24 hours.  

You can visit the Health Centre webpage for further information. 

For out of hours doctors in other parts of Dublin and Ireland go to the HSE Find Urgent and Emergency Care site.

Academic Supports 

If you are looking for Academic supports you can access support material for learning skills, wellbeing and other resources by visiting DEVELOP. 

DEVELOP is the digital resource hub hosted by Student Support & Development. Here you will find all the latest resources to support you throughout your journey at DCU.  Themes include digital skills, wellbeing, life skills, mental health, and study skills.

You can also check out Student Advice & Learning Skills Centre (SAL) for information about the services. 

National Support Services 

Pieta House 

Pieta provides a range of services to individuals who experience suicidal ideation, engage in self-harm, or are bereaved by suicide.

Free Crisis Helpline Ph: 1800 247 247 or Text HELP to 51444

Text About it 

Free, anonymous, 24/7 messaging service providing everything from a calming chat to immediate support for mental health and wellbeing 24/7 

Text or Whatsapp Hello to 50808

BeLonG To 

Belong To provides support and information for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Trans (LGBTI+) young people in Ireland through a number of support services. Email: info@belongto.org or

Women's Aid  

National helpline for women experiencing domestic abuse, 1 to 1 support service and court accompaniment service.  For women who are deaf or hard of hearing and are experiencing domestic violence, Women’s Aid provides information in Irish Sign Language, see Women's Aid, and can also provide Sign Language Interpreters through the Deaf Society.

  • Helpline: 1800 341 900 (24 hour)
  • Text Support for Deaf or Hard of Hearing Women: Tel: 087 959 7980 (8am to 8pm, 7 days a week)
  • Email: helpline@womensaid.ie
  • Web: Women's Aid

Dublin Rape Crisis Centre 

Dublin Rape Crisis Centre offers a free and confidential listening and support service for anyone who has been raped, sexually assaulted, sexually harassed or sexually abused. Services include a National 24-Hour Helpline available wherever you are in the country. 

Men's Aid Ireland

Confidential helpline & support service for men experiencing domestic abuse and for their children.  Men's Aid provides counselling, legal clinic, court accompaniment, training and outreach clinics. Sign language interpreters are available on request.  

The Rotunda Hospital Dublin - Sexual Assault Treatment Unit (SATU)

Tel. : 01-817 1736 (8.00am – 5.00pm, Monday – Friday) or  01-817 1700 (outside hours above)

Email: satu@rotunda.ie

Need Urgent Help Now? 

If you NEED HELP NOW  for yourself or for another person: 

  • In the event of an emergency, visit your A&E department or call 999 or 112. Bring a companion, if you can.
  • Phone or text a helpline:
  • Talk with your GP.

Welcome

Dean of Students
Dr Claire Bohan
Dean of Students

In DCU we are more than a university - we are a community where we nurture and care for each other. 

At different times in life we can find ourselves in need of support and with DCU Care & Connect we want to make finding that support as easy as possible.

Whether you are a First Year student starting your journey with us or you are preparing for your final exams, I want you to know that your wellbeing is a priority for us.

Find out more about Care & Connect

Students can share any feedback or tips on this site here

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Advice & Supports

Advice & Supports

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Academic Wellbeing

University life brings great opportunities you won’t want to miss out on. You may love the new friends, or have joined lots of clubs and societies. You may also have other demands on your time, like a job, a commute, or caring responsibilities. All of these commitments can sometimes make it difficult to stay on top of things. Before you know it, the end of semester is near and you need to apply yourself to complete your assignments and pass your exams.

 

Discover how best to approach your Academic Wellbeing

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Our Inclusive Community

Inclusiveness is in our DNA. You are now part of a diverse community of learners with over 19,000 students.

Discover more about our Inclusive Community at DCU

Financial Wellbeing & Advice
Financial Wellbeing & Advice

There is a cost of living crisis and money doesn’t go as far as it used to. Maybe you don’t qualify for SUSI, maybe you have a part-time job but still don’t have enough to make ends meet, maybe you don’t want to ask your parents for extra money or are juggling family life and your studies.

Financial pressure is a huge trigger for stress and anxiety and we don’t want you worrying in Semester One about budgeting for your fees in Semester Two.

Read about the Financial Wellbeing & Advice supports available

 

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Mental Health & Wellness

Your mental health, wellbeing and your overall wellness are really important and need to be looked after.

Managing stress and anxiety and finding out what triggers them can be difficult so we are glad you have come to this page.

View all the Mental Health & Wellness supports available

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New to DCU

Whoever you are, however you came to choose DCU and whatever you are here to learn, we want to make the transition to university life as easy and enjoyable as possible. 

Find out more about the diverse, inclusive and vibrant DCU Community

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Student Life

Socialising and having fun is as much a part of the university experience as getting your degree but making friends is not always easy.

Read the advice on making your Student Life easier

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Staff Resources

Staff Resources

DCU staff can access a library of resources to help you support our health and wellbeing student initiatives. 

 

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Workshops & Events

Care & Connect Events (C&C)

      Mental Health Selfcare (C&C)
      Title: Mental Health Selfcare (C&C)
      Brief Description: This workshop will help you understand what self care means both physically and mentally.
      Event Type: Workshop
      Start Date: 16:00 Feb-05-2025
      End Date: 16:45 Feb-05-2025
      Status: published
      Location: Virtual
      Event Theme:: Mental Health
      FeedId: 
      ADHD 3 Week Workshop [virtual]
      Title: ADHD 3 Week Workshop [virtual]
      Brief Description: This is a 3 part series on helping you to manage ADHD.
      Event Type: Webinar
      Start Date: 17:00 Feb-05-2025
      End Date: 18:00 Feb-19-2025
      Status: published
      Location: Virtual
      Event Theme:: Community
      FeedId: 
      30-Minute Writing Centre Series: Reflective Writing
      Title: 30-Minute Writing Centre Series: Reflective Writing
      Brief Description: Practical tips and strategies to help you master reflective writing.
      Event Type: Workshop
      Start Date: 18:00 Feb-06-2025
      End Date: 18:30 Feb-06-2025
      Status: published
      Location: Virtual
      Event Theme:: Academic Study Skills
      FeedId: 
      Managing Friendship Boundaries (C&C)
      Title: Managing Friendship Boundaries (C&C)
      Brief Description: This workshop will help with interpersonal relationships.
      Event Type: Workshop
      Start Date: 16:00 Feb-12-2025
      End Date: 16:45 Feb-12-2025
      Status: published
      Location: Virtual
      Event Theme:: Mental Health
      FeedId: 
      Ethnic Minority Support Group (C&C)
      Title: Ethnic Minority Support Group (C&C)
      Brief Description: Join DCU's Ethnic Minority Support Group! Offering a safe, supportive space for ethnic minority students, including international, postgraduate, and PhD students, to share experiences, receive psychological support, and enhance well-being.
      Event Type: Meet-up
      Start Date: 13:30 Feb-11-2025
      End Date: 15:00 Apr-08-2025
      Status: published
      Location: GLA.H138 (Nursing Building) Room 3
      Event Theme:: Mental Health
      FeedId: 
      ADHD 3 Week Workshop [in - person]
      Title: ADHD 3 Week Workshop [in - person]
      Brief Description: This is a 3 part series on helping you to manage ADHD.
      Event Type: Webinar
      Start Date: 12:00 Feb-04-2025
      End Date: 13:00 Feb-18-2025
      Status: published
      Event Theme:: Community
      FeedId: 
      30-Minute Writing Centre Series: Literature Review
      Title: 30-Minute Writing Centre Series: Literature Review
      Brief Description: Don’t let that Literature Review intimidate you! Writing one can be simpler than you think.
      Event Type: Workshop
      Start Date: 18:00 Feb-10-2025
      End Date: 18:30 Feb-10-2025
      Status: published
      Location: Virtual
      Event Theme:: Academic Study Skills
      FeedId: 
      30-Minute Writing Centre Series: How to Build an Argument
      Title: 30-Minute Writing Centre Series: How to Build an Argument
      Brief Description: Take your academic writing to the next level by building a clear, well developed argument.
      Event Type: Workshop
      Start Date: 13:00 Feb-11-2025
      End Date: 13:30 Feb-11-2025
      Status: published
      Location: Virtual
      Event Theme:: Academic Study Skills
      FeedId: 
      30-Minute Writing Centre Series: Literature Review
      Title: 30-Minute Writing Centre Series: Literature Review
      Brief Description: Don’t let that Literature Review intimidate you! Writing one can be simpler than you think.
      Event Type: Workshop
      Start Date: 13:00 Feb-20-2025
      End Date: 13:30 Feb-20-2025
      Status: published
      Location: Virtual
      Event Theme:: Academic Study Skills
      FeedId: 
      Dyslexia and Me: Tech Tools to help
      Title: Dyslexia and Me: Tech Tools to help
      Brief Description: Dyslexia and Me: Tech Tools to help: This online zoom session is all about how we can use technology tools to help manage your Dyslexia. This session is aimed at those who have Dyslexia or suspect they have Dyslexia.
      Event Type: Webinar
      Start Date: 15:00 Feb-17-2025
      End Date: 16:00 Feb-17-2025
      Status: published
      Location: Virtual
      Event Theme:: Digital Skills
      FeedId: 
      30-Minute Writing Centre Workshop: Creating Effective Presentations
      Title: 30-Minute Writing Centre Workshop: Creating Effective Presentations
      Brief Description: Presentations are tricky assignments to manage. During this workshop we’ll review the steps and skills involved with developing and presenting a presentation.
      Event Type: Workshop
      Start Date: 13:00 Feb-18-2025
      End Date: 13:30 Feb-18-2025
      Status: published
      Location: Virtual
      Event Theme:: Academic Study Skills
      FeedId: 
      Mindful Moments (C&C)
      Title: Mindful Moments (C&C)
      Brief Description: This workshop will explore skills on mindfulness to help experience the present moment more fully.
      Event Type: Workshop
      Start Date: 16:00 Feb-19-2025
      End Date: 16:45 Feb-19-2025
      Status: published
      Location: Virtual
      Event Theme:: Mental Health
      FeedId: 
      30-Minute Writing Centre Workshop: Critical Thinking and Writing
      Title: 30-Minute Writing Centre Workshop: Critical Thinking and Writing
      Brief Description: Develop and learn about two key skills for university: critical thinking and writing.
      Event Type: Workshop
      Start Date: 13:00 Mar-06-2025
      End Date: 13:30 Mar-06-2025
      Status: published
      Location: Virtual
      Event Theme:: Academic Study Skills
      FeedId: 
      Masterclass Series: The Art of Time Management
      Title: Masterclass Series: The Art of Time Management
      Brief Description: Struggling to balance studies, work, and life? Join our Time Management workshop!
      Event Type: Workshop
      Start Date: 12:00 Mar-11-2025
      End Date: 12:30 Mar-11-2025
      Status: published
      Location: Virtual
      Event Theme:: Academic Study Skills
      FeedId: 
      30-Minute Writing Centre Series: Reflective Writing
      Title: 30-Minute Writing Centre Series: Reflective Writing
      Brief Description: Practical tips and strategies to help you master reflective writing.
      Event Type: Workshop
      Start Date: 18:00 Mar-19-2025
      End Date: 18:30 Mar-19-2025
      Status: published
      Location: Virtual
      Event Theme:: Academic Study Skills
      FeedId: 
      Stress & Anxiety Management during exam time (C&C)
      Title: Stress & Anxiety Management during exam time (C&C)
      Brief Description: This webinar will focuses on equipping students with essential strategies to manage academic pressures effectively.
      Event Type: Workshop
      Start Date: 16:00 Mar-12-2025
      End Date: 16:45 Mar-12-2025
      Status: published
      Location: Virtual
      Event Theme:: Mental Health
      FeedId: 
      Managing Upsetting Emotions (C&C)
      Title: Managing Upsetting Emotions (C&C)
      Brief Description: This workshop will help explore practical ways to help you tolerate the strong feelings associated with distress.
      Event Type: Workshop
      Start Date: 16:00 Mar-05-2025
      End Date: 16:45 Mar-05-2025
      Status: published
      Location: Virtual
      Event Theme:: Mental Health
      FeedId: 
      30-Minute Writing Centre Series: Literature Review
      Title: 30-Minute Writing Centre Series: Literature Review
      Brief Description: Don’t let that Literature Review intimidate you! Writing one can be simpler than you think.
      Event Type: Workshop
      Start Date: 08:30 Mar-05-2025
      End Date: 09:00 Mar-05-2025
      Status: published
      Location: Virtual
      Event Theme:: Academic Study Skills
      FeedId: 
      Discovering your Growth Mindset - Glasnevin campus (C&C)
      Title: Discovering your Growth Mindset - Glasnevin campus (C&C)
      Brief Description: This workshop is designed to help you discover your growth mindset.
      Event Type: Workshop
      Start Date: 13:00 Mar-11-2025
      End Date: 14:00 Mar-11-2025
      Status: published
      Location: Virtual
      Event Theme:: Life Skills
      FeedId: 
      Ethnic Minority Support Group (C&C)
      Title: Ethnic Minority Support Group (C&C)
      Brief Description: Join DCU's Ethnic Minority Support Group! Offering a safe, supportive space for ethnic minority students, including international, postgraduate, and PhD students, to share experiences, receive psychological support, and enhance well-being.
      Event Type: Meet-up
      Start Date: 13:30 Mar-11-2025
      End Date: 15:00 Mar-11-2025
      Status: published
      Location: GLA.H138 (Nursing Building) Room 3
      Event Theme:: Mental Health
      FeedId: 
      Pathways to Success - Week 3 (Online) (C&C)
      Title: Pathways to Success - Week 3 (Online) (C&C)
      Brief Description: The Pathways to Success Programme has been created to enable you to succeed at university and in life.
      Event Type: Workshop
      Start Date: 17:00 Mar-19-2025
      End Date: 18:00 Mar-19-2025
      Status: published
      Location: Virtual
      Event Theme:: Community
      FeedId: 
      Masterclass Series: Conquering Procrastination
      Title: Masterclass Series: Conquering Procrastination
      Brief Description: Do you put assignments off to the last minute or find it hard to start them? This workshop will look at the whys and hows of procrastination and explore tools and strategies to help focus and complete assignments by the deadline.
      Event Type: Workshop
      Start Date: 13:00 Apr-01-2025
      End Date: 13:30 Apr-01-2025
      Status: published
      Location: Virtual
      Event Theme:: Academic Study Skills
      FeedId: 
      30-Minute Writing Centre Series: Essay Exam Preparation
      Title: 30-Minute Writing Centre Series: Essay Exam Preparation
      Brief Description: Get ready for and prepare for your essay exams!
      Event Type: Workshop
      Start Date: 18:00 Apr-08-2025
      End Date: 18:30 Apr-08-2025
      Status: published
      Location: Virtual
      Event Theme:: Academic Study Skills
      FeedId: 
      30-Minute Writing Centre Series: Preparing for Interactive Oral Assessments
      Title: 30-Minute Writing Centre Series: Preparing for Interactive Oral Assessments
      Brief Description: Get some strategies and tips for preparing for your interactive oral assessments!
      Event Type: Workshop
      Start Date: 10:00 Apr-15-2025
      End Date: 10:30 Apr-15-2025
      Status: published
      Location: Virtual
      Event Theme:: Academic Study Skills
      FeedId: 
      30-Minute Writing Centre Series: Essay Exam Preparation
      Title: 30-Minute Writing Centre Series: Essay Exam Preparation
      Brief Description: Get ready for and prepare for your essay exams!
      Event Type: Workshop
      Start Date: 10:00 Apr-16-2025
      End Date: 10:30 Apr-16-2025
      Status: published
      Location: Virtual
      Event Theme:: Academic Study Skills
      FeedId: 
      Ethnic Minority Support Group (C&C)
      Title: Ethnic Minority Support Group (C&C)
      Brief Description: Join DCU's Ethnic Minority Support Group! Offering a safe, supportive space for ethnic minority students, including international, postgraduate, and PhD students, to share experiences, receive psychological support, and enhance well-being.
      Event Type: Meet-up
      Start Date: 13:30 Mar-18-2025
      End Date: 15:00 Mar-18-2025
      Status: published
      Location: GLA.H138 (Nursing Building) Room 3
      Event Theme:: Mental Health
      FeedId: 
      Ethnic Minority Support Group (C&C)
      Title: Ethnic Minority Support Group (C&C)
      Brief Description: Join DCU's Ethnic Minority Support Group! Offering a safe, supportive space for ethnic minority students, including international, postgraduate, and PhD students, to share experiences, receive psychological support, and enhance well-being.
      Event Type: Meet-up
      Start Date: 13:30 Mar-25-2025
      End Date: 15:00 Mar-25-2025
      Status: published
      Location: GLA.H138 (Nursing Building) Room 3
      Event Theme:: Mental Health
      FeedId: 
      Ethnic Minority Support Group (C&C)
      Title: Ethnic Minority Support Group (C&C)
      Brief Description: Join DCU's Ethnic Minority Support Group! Offering a safe, supportive space for ethnic minority students, including international, postgraduate, and PhD students, to share experiences, receive psychological support, and enhance well-being.
      Event Type: Meet-up
      Start Date: 13:30 Apr-01-2025
      End Date: 15:00 Apr-01-2025
      Status: published
      Location: GLA.H138 (Nursing Building) Room 3
      Event Theme:: Mental Health
      FeedId: 
      Ethnic Minority Support Group (C&C)
      Title: Ethnic Minority Support Group (C&C)
      Brief Description: Join DCU's Ethnic Minority Support Group! Offering a safe, supportive space for ethnic minority students, including international, postgraduate, and PhD students, to share experiences, receive psychological support, and enhance well-being.
      Event Type: Meet-up
      Start Date: 13:30 Apr-08-2025
      End Date: 15:00 Apr-08-2025
      Status: published
      Location: GLA.H138 (Nursing Building) Room 3
      Event Theme:: Mental Health
      FeedId: 
      Pathways to Success - Week 2 (Online) (C&C)
      Title: Pathways to Success - Week 2 (Online) (C&C)
      Brief Description: The Pathways to Success Programme has been created to enable you to succeed at university and in life.
      Event Type: Workshop
      Start Date: 17:00 Mar-12-2025
      End Date: 18:00 Mar-12-2025
      Status: published
      Location: Virtual
      Event Theme:: Community
      FeedId: 
      Pathways to Success - Week 4 (Online) (C&C)
      Title: Pathways to Success - Week 4 (Online) (C&C)
      Brief Description: The Pathways to Success Programme has been created to enable you to succeed at university and in life.
      Event Type: Workshop
      Start Date: 17:00 Mar-26-2025
      End Date: 18:00 Mar-26-2025
      Status: published
      Location: Virtual
      Event Theme:: Community
      FeedId: 
      Writing Centre Series: Virtual Writing and Study Support Room
      Title: Writing Centre Series: Virtual Writing and Study Support Room
      Brief Description: Join us for some dedicated writing (or studying) time online.
      Event Type: Workshop
      Start Date: 17:30 Mar-26-2025
      End Date: 19:30 Mar-26-2025
      Status: published
      Location: Virtual
      Event Theme:: Academic Study Skills
      FeedId: 
      Writing Centre Series: Virtual Writing and Study Support Room
      Title: Writing Centre Series: Virtual Writing and Study Support Room
      Brief Description: Join us for some dedicated writing (or studying) time online.
      Event Type: Workshop
      Start Date: 17:30 Mar-12-2025
      End Date: 19:30 Mar-12-2025
      Status: published
      Location: Virtual
      Event Theme:: Academic Study Skills
      FeedId: 
      Writing Centre Series: Virtual Writing and Study Support Room
      Title: Writing Centre Series: Virtual Writing and Study Support Room
      Brief Description: Join us for some dedicated writing (or studying) time online.
      Event Type: Workshop
      Start Date: 17:30 Apr-09-2025
      End Date: 19:30 Apr-09-2025
      Status: published
      Location: Virtual
      Event Theme:: Academic Study Skills
      FeedId: 
      Writing Centre Series: Virtual Writing and Study Support Room
      Title: Writing Centre Series: Virtual Writing and Study Support Room
      Brief Description: Join us for some dedicated writing (or studying) time online.
      Event Type: Workshop
      Start Date: 13:00 Apr-10-2025
      End Date: 15:00 Apr-10-2025
      Status: published
      Location: Virtual
      Event Theme:: Academic Study Skills
      FeedId: 
      Writing Centre Series: Virtual Writing and Study Support Room
      Title: Writing Centre Series: Virtual Writing and Study Support Room
      Brief Description: Join us for some dedicated writing (or studying) time online.
      Event Type: Workshop
      Start Date: 10:00 Apr-14-2025
      End Date: 12:00 Apr-14-2025
      Status: published
      Location: Virtual
      Event Theme:: Academic Study Skills
      FeedId: 
      Masterclass: Exam Preparation, Revision Strategies
      Title: Masterclass: Exam Preparation, Revision Strategies
      Brief Description: Jump start your exam preparation and begin to make the most of your time before the end of the semester.
      Event Type: Workshop
      Start Date: 12:30 Apr-10-2025
      End Date: 13:00 Apr-10-2025
      Status: published
      Location: Virtual
      Event Theme:: Academic Study Skills
      FeedId: 
      Global Connect Café on St Patrick's Campus
      Title: Global Connect Café on St Patrick's Campus
      Brief Description:  Exams are over! Join us for a relaxed post-exam meetup on the St Patrick's Campus with fellow international students. Unwind, connect, and celebrate your hard work—tea, coffee, snacks and good vibes guaranteed!
      Event Type: Meet-up
      Start Date: 10:30 May-09-2025
      End Date: 12:30 May-09-2025
      Status: published
      Location: SPC.E203 (St Patrick's College)
      Event Theme:: Community
      FeedId: 
      Employers on Campus - Summer Camp Jobs 2025
      Title: Employers on Campus - Summer Camp Jobs 2025
      Brief Description: Would you like a summer job working in summer camps? These employers are recruiting for all disciplines
      Event Type: Employers in Residence
      Start Date: 11:30 20-Feb-2025
      End Date: 14:00 20-Feb-2025
      Location: SPC.Foyer (F Block)
      Status: published
      FeedId: 
      PGT Career Skills Programme: Alumni Presentations (Industry Focus)
      Title: PGT Career Skills Programme: Alumni Presentations (Industry Focus)
      Brief Description: Hear from past international alumni from different industries about their career journey since leaving DCU.
      Event Type: Information Session
      Start Date: 10:00 11-Feb-2025
      End Date: 11:00 11-Feb-2025
      Location: GLA.HG20 (Nursing Building)
      Status: published
      FeedId: 
      PGT Career Skills Programme: Networking with Alumni
      Title: PGT Career Skills Programme: Networking with Alumni
      Brief Description: Join the alumni for a Networking Q&A which will follow on from their presentations from 10-11am.
      Event Type: Information Session
      Start Date: 11:00 11-Feb-2025
      End Date: 12:00 11-Feb-2025
      Location: GLA.Ground Floor Foyer (Nursing Building outside room HG20)
      Status: published
      FeedId: 
      Stop Hunger Ireland Competition 2025
      Title: Stop Hunger Ireland Competition 2025
      Brief Description: We are excited to share an incredible opportunity that could help take your social enterprise project to the next level!
      Event Type: External Events
      Start Date: 12:00 12-Mar-2025
      End Date: 17:00 12-Mar-2025
      Status: published
      FeedId: 
      EY NextGen Women
      Title: EY NextGen Women
      Brief Description: he EY NextGen Women Competition It is a great opportunity for third level students to gain experience in the area of Strategy and Transactions, develop their skill sets and explore this area as a potential career after their studies.
      Event Type: External Events
      Start Date: 11:00 03-Apr-2025
      End Date: 17:00 03-Apr-2025
      Status: published
      FeedId: 
      Mentorship Reflection and Digital Badge Information Session
      Title: Mentorship Reflection and Digital Badge Information Session
      Brief Description: Join this session to master your reflection questions, navigate the submission process, to earn your Career Mentorship Digital Badge (for students on the Career Mentorship Programme)
      Event Type: Skills Session
      Start Date: 13:00 04-Mar-2025
      End Date: 13:45 04-Mar-2025
      Location: GLA.HG18 (School of Nursing and Human Sciences)
      Status: published
      FeedId: 
      Mentorship Reflection and Digital Badge Information Session
      Title: Mentorship Reflection and Digital Badge Information Session
      Brief Description: Join this session to master your reflection questions, navigate the submission process, to earn your Career Mentorship Digital Badge (for students on the Career Mentorship Programme)
      Event Type: Online Skills Session
      Start Date: 13:00 06-Mar-2025
      End Date: 13:45 06-Mar-2025
      Location: Online
      Status: published
      FeedId: 
      PGT Career Skills Programme: Insights from Recruitment & Industry Experts
      Title: PGT Career Skills Programme: Insights from Recruitment & Industry Experts
      Brief Description: Hear from experts at Accountancy Solutions (Recruitment Agency for Accounting and Finance) and CareerIreland Services about current labour market trends, recruitment processes, and how to stand out in the market for experienced professionals.
      Event Type: Information Session
      Start Date: 13:00 20-Feb-2025
      End Date: 15:00 20-Feb-2025
      Location: GLA.QG15 (DCU Business School)
      Status: published
      FeedId: 
      Careers in Psychology | Employer Panel
      Title: Careers in Psychology | Employer Panel
      Brief Description:  Event featuring employers from various industries hosted for students within the School of Psychology at Dublin City University
      Event Type: Information Session
      Start Date: 12:00 11-Mar-2025
      End Date: 13:30 11-Mar-2025
      Location: GLA.QG15 (DCU Business School)
      Status: published
      FeedId: 
      gradireland Live 2025
      Title: gradireland Live 2025
      Brief Description: Exciting news! gradireland Live is back on March 5th, 2025, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at the RDS Concert Hall in Dublin.
      Event Type: External Events
      Start Date: 11:00 05-Mar-2025
      End Date: 16:00 05-Mar-2025
      Status: published
      FeedId: 
      Seize the Summer with EURES 2025
      Title: Seize the Summer with EURES 2025
      Brief Description: We are delighted to welcome you to this year’s edition of our seasonal online recruitment event Seize the Summer.
      Event Type: External Events
      Start Date: 09:00 20-Mar-2025
      End Date: 15:00 20-Mar-2025
      Status: published
      FeedId: 
      School of Communications Alumni Perspectives: Navigating Careers & Future Opportunities
      Title: School of Communications Alumni Perspectives: Navigating Careers & Future Opportunities
      Brief Description: Come along to this exciting Careers Event to connect with alumni who once studied in the School of Communications.
      Event Type: Information Session
      Start Date: 17:30 13-Mar-2025
      End Date: 19:30 13-Mar-2025
      Location: GLA.FTG13 (Polaris Building)
      Status: published
      FeedId: 
      Sky Handling Partner - Summer Jobs Stand
      Title: Sky Handling Partner - Summer Jobs Stand
      Brief Description: Calling all students, are you looking for a summer job or part-time job? Sky Handling Partner will host an Information Stand in the Business School promoting their summer jobs and part-time jobs in Dublin Airport. Take your Career to new Heights!
      Event Type: Information Stand
      Start Date: 12:00 11-Mar-2025
      End Date: 14:00 11-Mar-2025
      Location: GLA.Foyer (DCU Business School)
      Status: published
      FeedId: 
      Spring Insight Day Global Markets & Investment Banking -TD Securities
      Title: Spring Insight Day Global Markets & Investment Banking -TD Securities
      Brief Description: Our Global Markets and Investment Banking Spring Insight Day gives you the opportunity to visit our Dublin Office and gain first-hand experience in financial markets and meet industry leaders who are shaping the future of global finance.
      Event Type: External Events
      Start Date: 09:00 03-Apr-2025
      End Date: 17:00 03-Apr-2025
      Status: published
      FeedId: 
      EY NextGen Women
      Title: EY NextGen Women
      Brief Description: The EY NextGen Women Competition It is a great opportunity for third level students to gain experience in the area of Strategy and Transactions, develop their skill sets and explore this area as a potential career after their studies.
      Event Type: External Events
      Start Date: 11:00 03-Apr-2025
      End Date: 17:00 03-Apr-2025
      Status: published
      FeedId: 
      Your path to success in Financial Services
      Title: Your path to success in Financial Services
      Brief Description: We are delighted to invite you to a Financial Service Ireland (FSI), webinar "Your path to success in Financial Services”.
      Event Type: External Events
      Start Date: 11:30 28-Mar-2025
      End Date: 12:30 28-Mar-2025
      Status: published
      FeedId: 
      Hungarian Online Career Networking Event
      Title: Hungarian Online Career Networking Event
      Brief Description: On 25 March 2025, the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency (hereinafter: HIPA) will organise for the second time a fully online career networking event.
      Event Type: External Events
      Start Date: 13:00 25-Mar-2025
      End Date: 17:00 25-Mar-2025
      Status: published
      FeedId: 
      Research Students Employer Panel Event
      Title: Research Students Employer Panel Event
      Brief Description: Join us for this exciting Employer Panel Event specifically for PhD students
      Event Type: Panel Event
      Start Date: 14:00 13-May-2025
      End Date: 16:00 13-May-2025
      Location: GLA.FTG13 (Polaris Building)
      Status: published
      FeedId: 
      From Student to Teacher: Navigating the Interview Process
      Title: From Student to Teacher: Navigating the Interview Process
      Brief Description: Advice directly from a Primary School Principal on what they want to see from Newly Qualified Primary Teachers as well as tips and advice on developing interview skills and managing interview stress and anxiety
      Event Type: Online Skills Session
      Start Date: 16:00 29-Apr-2025
      End Date: 17:30 29-Apr-2025
      Location: Online
      Status: published
      FeedId: 
      From Student to Teacher: Graduate insights and sailing through your first year as an NQT
      Title: From Student to Teacher: Graduate insights and sailing through your first year as an NQT
      Brief Description: Join us for this online session where we will be joined by a Bachelor of Education graduate sharing their experience of their first few years as a Primary School Teaching offering their tips and advice.
      Event Type: Online Skills Session
      Start Date: 16:00 06-May-2025
      End Date: 17:30 06-May-2025
      Location: Online
      Status: published
      FeedId: 
      Amazon Enabling Abilities: Kickstart your career
      Title: Amazon Enabling Abilities: Kickstart your career
      Brief Description: Are you interested in learning more about how Amazon supports employees with neurodivergence, mental health and disabilities?
      Event Type: External Events
      Start Date: 15:30 16-Apr-2025
      End Date: 16:30 16-Apr-2025
      Status: published
      FeedId: 
      Diploma in Law - Open Evening
      Title: Diploma in Law - Open Evening
      Brief Description: We are delighted to invite you to join us for the 2025 Diploma in Law Open Evening at the Law Society of Ireland. Our Diploma in Law team will guide you through everything you need to know about the course.
      Event Type: External Events
      Start Date: 18:00 27-May-2025
      End Date: 19:30 27-May-2025
      Status: published
      FeedId: 
      GETTING INTO PUBLISHING – A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE FROM EXPERTS
      Title: GETTING INTO PUBLISHING – A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE FROM EXPERTS
      Brief Description: Dreaming of a career in the dynamic world of publishing? Join our online event, ‘Getting Into Publishing – A Comprehensive Guide from Experts,’ and gain invaluable insights from industry professionals.
      Event Type: External Events
      Start Date: 16:00 22-May-2025
      End Date: 17:40 22-May-2025
      Status: published
      FeedId: 
      Amazon In Ireland Apprenticeships
      Title: Amazon In Ireland Apprenticeships
      Brief Description: Register today to secure your spot and get an inside look into one of Amazon's most exciting career paths.
      Event Type: External Events
      Start Date: 17:00 13-May-2025
      End Date: 18:00 13-May-2025
      Status: published
      FeedId: 
      DCU Graduate Careers Fair - Science, Technology and Engineering (Tuesday, 7th October 2025)
      Title: DCU Graduate Careers Fair - Science, Technology and Engineering (Tuesday, 7th October 2025)
      Brief Description: DCU Graduate Careers Fair - Science, Technology and Engineering (Tuesday 7th October)
      Event Type: General Careers Fair
      Start Date: 11:00 07-Oct-2025
      End Date: 14:30 07-Oct-2025
      Location: GLA.The Helix
      Status: published
      FeedId: 
      DCU Graduate Careers Fair - Business, Accounting, Finance, Law (Monday, 6th October 2025)
      Title: DCU Graduate Careers Fair - Business, Accounting, Finance, Law (Monday, 6th October 2025)
      Brief Description: DCU Graduate Careers Fair 2025 - Business, Accounting, Finance and Law (Monday 6th October)
      Event Type: General Careers Fair
      Start Date: 11:00 06-Oct-2025
      End Date: 14:30 06-Oct-2025
      Location: GLA.The Helix
      Status: published
      FeedId: 
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      DCU Care & Connect is a whole-of-university approach that situates national frameworks and initiatives under an overarching DCU Health and Wellbeing Strategy.

      It aims to develop a campus environment where students are treated with dignity and respect, where every member of staff feels responsible for student wellbeing and where students watch out for each other and develop meaningful relationships with their peers. It aims to help students understand the importance of self care and the impact a healthy body and mind can have on the quality of their learning, their relationships and their lives.

      Our approach was developed in collaboration and conversation with international advisors, national partners, internal colleagues and a large number of students. It incorporates the National Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Framework, Ending Sexual Violence and Harassment in Higher Education Institutions, Responding to Excessive Alcohol Consumption in Third-Level Institutions (REACT), the Framework for the Response of the Use of Illicit Substances in Higher Education, the Healthy Campus Charter and Framework and the JED Framework.

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