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Tell it straight competition winners

Success at the Tell It Straight Competition: Jake Tiernan Wins, Deirbhle Nic An Aoire Runner-Up, with Finalists Jane Gaffey and Avril Deegan

DCU Psychology PhD students Deirbhle, Jake, Jane and Avril presented their research at the Tell it Straight Competition. Jake Tiernan was the Category 1 (Year 1 PhD) winner with Deirbhle Nic An Aoire coming in second as the Category 1 runner up.

Marking its twelfth year, this annual event has become an important date in the DCU Research Student calendar. It serves as a platform for our talented research student community to showcase their innovative research and its potential impact to a broader audience, without the use of jargon.

From a large pool of initial entrants, 15 outstanding students made it to the final round held on 5 March 2025. In today's globally competitive job market, communication skills are more crucial than ever, making this event a vital opportunity for our research students.