Research at DCU Image DCU Research Institutes and Centres Home Research at DCU Support for Researchers Research Integrity Contact Us Search our Research Centre A-Z See a complete list of all DCU Research Centres Data Science, Discovery and Advanced Technologies ADAPT A collaboration of researchers and industry partners driven by a vision of “empowering people for deeper engagement in a digital world DCU Advanced Process Technology Research Institute State of the art research in production technology, sustainable tech, micro and nano technology, and advanced engineering materials DCU Centre for Astrophysics & Relativity Cross-disciplinary research into the most fundamental questions of the Universe I-FORM High-impact research into the application of digital technologies to materials processing INSIGHT Derive value from Big Data and provides innovative technology solutions for industry and society IPIC Research focused on developing new light-enabled technologies LERO Bringing together leading software teams from universities and institutes of technology Life Science, Health and Well-Being Biodesign Europe A transatlantic applied research institute established in partnership with Arizona State University’s Biodesign Institute DCU Life Sciences Institute Leverages DCU's recognised expertise in the Life Science field to 'Transform Challenges into Impact' DCU REACH Centre Improve the health and wellbeing of communities through evidence based decision-making and policy Food for Health@DCU Research that addresses some of today's most pressing health issues through food Climate, Environment and Sustainability DCU Centre for Decarbonisation, Sustainability and Innovation Research addressing climate change challenges by developing cleaner energy and sustainable solutions systems DCU Institute for Climate & Society Research focused on social science and humanities perspectives on the climate crisis DCU Water Institute A cross-faculty initiative of research and education on water Business Innovation, Ethical Leadership, and Society DCU Anti-Bullying Centre Europe’s leading research centre dedicated to tackling bullying and online safety across schools, colleges, workplaces, and digital platforms DCU Centre for Evaluation, Quality & Inspection Multidisciplinary research group focused on the thematic areas of School Evaluation and Inspection DCU Centre for Possibility Studies Research advancing scientific understanding of the ways in which individuals, organisations, communities and societies become aware of, explore, decide between, and enact possibilities in a range of fields DCU Institute for Business and Society Impactful and engaged research on innovative, sustainable and trustworthy practices in business and society DCU Institute for Ethics Aims to play a leading role in raising public awareness of, and stimulating debate about, ethical issues Education, Learning and Practice DCU Centre for Advancement of STEM Teaching and Learning Research focused on enhancing the impact of the full spectrum of teaching, learning and assessment activities in mathematics and science DCU Centre for Assessment Research, Policy and Practice in Education A globally connected centre of assessment knowledge and expertise where new models of assessment are developed and evaluated DCU Centre for Collaborative Research Across Teacher Education The centre aims to drive research into the continuum of teacher education DCU Centre for Human Rights and Citizenship Education Research championing educational policy and practice which promotes human rights, children’s rights, global justice and environmental sustainability DCU Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy Focused research on how to include all students in the general education system from a pedagogical, curricular, assessment and community perspective DCU Centre for Literacy Research, Policy & Practice Literacy Research, Policy and Practice to promote equity and transform lives across the lifespan DCU Early Childhood Research Centre Interdisciplinary research that investigates policies and politics, pedagogies and practices in early childhood DCU Educational Disadvantage Centre Research, teaching, advocacy and community engagement regarding social and economic exclusion across education and related sectors DCU Further Education & Training Research Centre Research influencing the strategic direction of the further education and training sector in Ireland SEALBHÚ: Lárionad Taighde DCU um Fhoglaim agus Teagasc na Gaeilge Cross-faculty research aiming to consolidate and co-ordinate Applied Linguistics and Language Planning research in Ireland Security, Democracy and Inclusive Societies DCU Anti-Corruption Research Centre The first academic centre in Ireland dedicated to research, policy impact and education on corruption DCU Biography & Life-Writing Research Group Aims to promote informed debate and research excellence in the related areas of Biography and Life-Writing DCU Centre for Translation and Textual Studies Pursues research in translation and textual studies, applied languages, and related areas DCU Conflict Institute Brings together researchers in Dublin City University working on a wide range of subjects, including peace, security, migration, international law, and conflict resolution DCU European Law Institute The prime hub for research and scientific collaboration in the field of EU law and policy at DCU DCU Institute for Research on Genders and Sexualities University-wide research centre whose core mission is to foster new, inter-disciplinary synergies to respond to the most urgent issues relating to gender and sexuality in contemporary society DCU Institute of Future Media, Democracy, and Society A multidisciplinary research centre focused on the digital transformation of media, democracy, and society DCU Ireland-India Institute One of Europe’s leading research centres focused on cooperation between the European Union and South Asia Research Impact Key projects featuring our Centres and Institutes Enhancing Rugby Player Pathways to support elite development Insight Tackling Online Hate in Football DCU Institute for Business and Society Europe wide SignOn machine learning project ADAPT New bone fracture treatment Biodesign Europe Research News 01/05/2025 Four projects involving DCU researchers secure Research Ireland Discovery funding 16/04/2025 DCU Partners in new Horizon Europe project focused on political participation 28/03/2025 DCU Researchers secure €3.2 million in Research Ireland funding for new infrastructure 27/03/2025 DCU Volunteers Bridge Language and Integration Gap for Forced Migrants 27/03/2025 Dr Erdocia contributes editorial Urging Deeper Understanding of Language in era of AI 27/03/2025 DCU Researchers Develop Comprehensive Maturity Model to Enhance Crisis Translation