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Bone fracture treatment
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DCU co-developed bone bioadhesive progresses to clinical trial

AI in Finance
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Rebuilding financial guidance for small businesses

Cancer Research
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The largest ever investigator led clinical cancer trial in Ireland

Media Discourse
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How citizens perceptions of European Integration are shaped

Health Literacy
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School based intervention for young people

Developing athletes
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Data driven DCU study seeks to improve elite rugby player development

Tackling online hate
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DCU researchers collaborate on international data driven project

AI diagnostic tool
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DCU developed software can spot Alzheimer's

Deaf and hard of hearing
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DCU researcher leads landmark study of school experiences

Primary School Curriculum
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President's Awards Winners 2026

 

Dr Sinead McNally
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Academic Staff

Prof Silvia Giordani
Dr Jonathan Harris
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Early Career Research

Dr Jonathan Harris

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