Institutional Research and Analysis
About Institutional Research
The Institutional Research and Analysis function assists the University by gathering, analysing and reporting complex information and evidence for use in university-wide decision-making and assessment activities. We provide a comprehensive range of services relating to strategic data management and planning for the University.
Our Team
Dr Rachel Keegan, Director of Quality & Institutional Research
Dr Aisling McKenna, Data Governance & Strategic Business Intelligence
David Maguire, Institutional Research & Analysis Officer
Rahman Rafiu, Data Insights & Analytics Intern
Key Functions
Analysis, Reporting & Forecasting
Provision of analysis and reporting to inform and support an evidence-based approach to university planning, decision making and quality enhancement.
Survey Design
Designing, analysing and reporting on institution-wide student feedback surveys.
Enabling Business Intelligence
Supporting the implementation of Business Intelligence Systems to deliver user-friendly reporting across the University.
Statutory Returns
Supporting the analysis and submission of statutory reports to the Higher Education Authority (HEA) and other Government Agencies.
KPI Coordination
Coordinating the implementation and monitoring of Key Performance Indicators at the institutional level.
Benchmarking Activities
Analysing the external environment, including benchmarking activities.
DCU Data Hub
We use Power BI to deliver business intelligence reporting across DCU, providing insights that support university-wide decision-making. We've compiled our data hub to bring together our various dashboards in one place.
Data Dictionary
For DCU staff who require a listing of DCU's student data structures, see our data dictionary Power BI report. This report is restricted in access, DCU staff, please contact us to gain access.