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Launch of DCU/CAMPUS ENGAGE Value Project
On 19th September 2013 DCU President Professor Brian Mac Craith launched this new DCU project in association with Campus Engage, the Irish Universities Association national platform for civic engagement. A well-attended and representative workshop led by Ursula Kelly. Read More.
DCU in the Community Annual Report - September 2013
Dcu in the Community Annual Report (2012) was printed and launched in September 2013 and is available for download in PDF format.
To request a hard copy of our Annual Report please contact us by phone: 01 700 8800 or email:communityinfo@dcu.ie
DCU in the Community Graduation 2013
Successful DCU in the Community Graduation event with 6 groups of students presented with certificates by Ita Tobi, Head of DCU Access Service and Evelyn Hanlon, Ballymun Community Law Centre.
Project Futsal - Masterclasses
DCU in the Community and DCU School of Health and Human Performance have hosted an event to mark the end of a series of Masterclasses delivered to Project Futsal programme participants by a group of final year Sport Science and Health students.
Winners of the President's Award for Engagement 2013 Announced
The annual President's Award for Engagement ceremony was recently held in the Helix and at this event the President, Professor Brian MacCraith announced the winners.
DCU in the Community: Strategic Plan 2013-17
Community and University partners gathered at DCU in the Community’s recent Advisory Board meeting to approve the following strategic plan.
Conference Emphasises Community Engagement
Key figures in learning and research re-launch Campus Engage initiative.
Job Advertisement - Campus Engage National Coordinator
The IUA invites applications for the new position of Campus Engage National Coordinator. Campus Engage is a platform for the promotion of civic engagement activities in Irish higher education Read More.
DCU Students – Making a difference?
Published on 6th March 2013 / by Ronan O'Dalaigh. Something I hear all the time is that DCU is special because of its sense of community... Read More. You can also pick up a copy of the paper around campus.
January 2013 Newsletter
Welcome to our latest quarterly newsletter!
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DCU Launches Community Knowledge Exchange
In a bid to make the university even more relevant to local communities a new initiative was launched by DCU Vice President for Research and Innovation, Professor Alan Harvey in a dialogue with community leaders, organisers and activists at The Helix.
6 th December 2012, Albert College, DCU
Martin McEvoy, Annual Seminar Series 2012.
The Engaged University: The role of the University in the development of its region.
Keynote Address
Dr Louise Kempton, Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies, Newcastle University.
-Session 1- Economic and Enterprise Engagement
-Session 2 - Civic & Social Engagement
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September 2012 Newsletter
Welcome to our latest quarterly newsletter!
Please click the link to read September 2012 edition .
DCU in the Community - Summer School 2012
2nd August marked the last day of DCU in the Community Summer School 2012. 14 workshops were delivered over 4 weeks in July for over 80 participants taking up 130 workshop places – almost twice as many as last year. Read More
Transforming Dialogues: Towards a Renaissance in Open Communication - 6th September 2012
If you are interested in the area of disabilities, marginalisation, communication in society, health & social care and/or have been affected in some way because of any of these these in a negative way, then you may find this FREE interactive event interesting. Read More
Internationalism, Globalisation and Trade Unions- Wexford, 24th August 2012
DCU's Head of Civic Engagement Prof Ronnie Munck invited to deliver keynote address to the Global Solidarity Summer School the Irish Congress of Trade Unions at Wexford on 24th August attended by trade union delegates from all over Ireland. Download a pdf copy of the Presentation
DCU Civic Engagement Strategy 2012-2017
Civic Engagement is a key component of the broader mission of engagement which includes enterprise and public engagement. It is not an optional add- on, or even a ‘third stream’ activity but lies..Read More
New Book on 'Higher Education and Civic Engagement'
Tom Boland, Higher Education Authority Chief Executive, Launches new book on ‘Higher Education and Civic Engagement’ edited by DCU and NUIG Civic Engagement Leaders. Read More..
Summer Classes 2012
DCU in the Community Summer School Programme running throughout July. It’s an exciting programme prepared in partnership with local organisations, community groups and Dublin City University. All classes and workshops are free of charge. Read More..
DCU in the Community Annual Report - June 2012
DCU in the Community Annual Report (2011) was launched in June 2012 and is available for download in PDF format.
June 2012 Newsletter
Welcome to our latest quarterly newsletter!
Please click the link to read June 2012 edition .
Book Launch Invitation
Book Launch: Higher Education and Civic Engagement:Comparative Perspectives.
To be launched by Mr Tom Boland, Chief Executive, Higher Education Authority Ireland on 3rd July 2012.. Read More
DCU in the Community Graduation 2012
Over 80 people attended the recent DCU in the Community graduation ceremony in the Helix. Among the attendees were past and current students of the community-based learning centre, their families and friends, as well as partner organisations and ... Read More
President's Awards for Civic Engagement 2012
The President's Awards for Civic Engagement, organised by DCU in the Community, have been presented to staff and students of DCU at a special ceremony in The Helix. The awards recognise outstanding engagement with the local community in addressing social, economic, cultural or environmental issues. Read More
DCU Students give Masterclasses to Ballymun FUTSAL Students
As part of the series of Master Classes delivered by a group of final year students from DCU School of Health and Human Performance for Ballymun Project FUTSAL hub participants, a visit to the Irish Wheelchair Association was arranged where several Sport Science and Health students conducted an Adapted Physical Activity session. Read More
14th May 2012-Minister Burton meets Project FUTSAL participants
Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton TD has met with young people from the Ballymun area currently participating in the Project FUTSAL (Football Used Towards Social Advancement and Learning) programme at DCU in the Community in Shangan Road, Ballymun. Read More
Dublin 5th Province (D5P) - Launch
South Dublin County Mayor Caitriona Jones joined Dublin City Lord Mayor Andrew Montague at the Mansion House on May 3rd to co-launch Dublin 5th Province (D5P)
March 2012 Newsletter
Welcome to our latest quarterly newsletter! Please click the link to read March 2012 edition .
3rd February 2012- Official Launch of Project FUTSAL
FINGLAS and Republic of Ireland legend Ronnie Whelan officially launched the EU funded Project Futsal...Read More
16th January-1st February 2012 Advice and Information on College Courses
Advice and Information on College Courses, Grants and Student Supports, College Open Days, Help with CAO Application, Help with Application to PLC Colleges. Read More
Report on Projects Funded through Campus Engage Seed Funding for Civic Engagement Projects
Northside People Article on Ballymun Football Foundation Programme
New Community Football/Sports Development Programme
Summer Classes 2011
Summer classes are being run on a range of different topics including Health, Media and Exploring Special Needs and Disabilities.Read More
Maths Courses for Parents with Children - June 2011
The classes are designed to teach parents basic maths solutions to enable them to help their children with their homework. Read More
President's Award for Civic Engagement 2011
The three award categories and winners were designed to recognize exemplary DCU people and projects actively advancing DCU’s civic engagement strategy.Read More
26th May 2011- Sustainable DCU Launch
The seminar was launched by DCU President, Professor Brian MacCraith.Read More
DCU President's Award for Civic Engagement 2010
On 25th June 2010 DCU held the first DCU's President's Award for Civic Engagement. Read More