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DCU Research Impact

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Developing athletes
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Data driven DCU study seeks to improve efficiency and efficacy of elite rugby player development

Tackling online hate
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DCU researchers collaborate on international data drive project tracking online hate at all levels of competitive football

AI diagnostic tool
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DCU developed software uses AI gait analysis to predict conditions such as Alzheimer's in clinical settings

Deaf and hard of hearing
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DCU researcher leads landmark study examining school experiences of young deaf and hard of hearing people

Primary School Curriculum
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Family Business
National Centre for Family Business Team

The firms that make huge part of global economy

Monitoring air quality
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Tackling the silent threat of dampness and mould

Standardisation of data reporting
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A lack of consistency holds back development

The experiences of autistic teachers
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New study of teachers' point of view

Supporting remote interns
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DCU research helps create better experiences

The Sustainable Development Goals are 17 objectives designed by the United Nations to serve as a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet. DCU is ranked among the best universities in the world for its commitment to these goals. Each label above shows the Sustainable Development Goal linked to DCU research.

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Prof Federico Fabbrini
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