Newsletter 1 (1st Years)
Newsletter 1 : 7 September 2026
Dr. Claire Bohan, Dean of Students
Message from Claire
We are so delighted to welcome you all to DCU and look forward to supporting you through your educational journey over the coming year!
Each week, you will receive a Newsletter from us outlining events happening over the week and reminding you of important deadlines. Take some time to scan through what's on offer, and it will help you settle in much more easily!
Wishing you the very best for the coming week!
Claire
Dr. Claire Bohan, Dean of Students
Focus this week
Welcome to the Discover Series
The Discover Series is your Orientation Companion to help you thrive at DCU. It's located on Loop, our virtual learning environment. It's where you'll find your official DCU welcome, short activities and challenges you can complete to earn experience points (XP), prizes and digital badges. It will also help you to develop your digital skills and learn how to use Loop.
The map will guide you through the content and micro-courses, and you can work at your own pace. Don't forget to complete the Healthy Start activities to be in with a chance to win DCU merch!
Log into Discover on Loop with your DCU credentials
Career Development
Building Career Confidence: Key Digital Resources
What essential digital resources are available to help build my career confidence, and how do I access them?
You can access several tools, including:
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DCU MyCareer Portal: Complete your profile and set up tailored opportunity alerts.
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Autumn 2026 Careers Service Loop Page: Access interactive career modules.
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CareerSet for AI-Driven Feedback: Upload your CV to receive automated feedback.
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Shortlist.me Interview Preparation: Practise video interviews and receive key performance metrics.
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Profiling for Success Aptitude Tests: Familiarise yourself with psychometric testing and career interest inventories.
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DCU Student Jobs Board: Search targeted graduate roles and summer internships.
Health & Wellbeing
Active Consent
Welcome to DCU! As you start your university journey during Orientation Week, prioritising mutual respect, safety, and healthy relationships across our community is essential.
Active consent is ongoing, mutual, freely given, and reversible – meaning silence or a lack of resistance is never a "yes".
Learn more about active consent principles and campus resources on DCU's Active Consent Page.
What's on
Events this Week
Monday 7 to Friday 11 September
DCU Student Life Orientation Social Events
All week
See full programme of events here
Campus Tours (All Campuses)
All week
No need to book, just show up at one of the listed times:
Monday to Thursday
No need to book, just turn up about 5 minutes before the start of the tour:
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Cregan Library (SPC): 12:00
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O'Reilly Library (GLA): 11:00 and 13:00
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Woodlock Hall (AH): 14:00
More info on the Library website
Global Café for International Students (Drop in)
Tea, coffee and games
Monday. 07/09/2026, 12:00 - 14:00
GLA.Q220 (Business School)
Lunch with the Library and Writing Centre Webinar (Register)
A quick introduction to how these services can support you in your studies
Wednesday, 09/09/2026, 13:30 - 14:00
Online via Zoom
Looking to develop skills, meet friends, improve your wellbeing and give back to your community?
Volunteering is the answer!
Log on to Student Volunteer to browse through 50+ exciting volunteering opportunities.
Build your Volunteer Portfolio by logging your volunteering hours. Be recognised for the work that you do by earning a certificate and be in with a chance to gain nominations for various awards at DCU!
Fill in this form to sign up for DCU Volunteer’s monthly newsletter.
Key Dates
7 to 11 September: Undergraduate Orientation, in person. More info and schedules are available on the Orientation Hub.
7 September: Teaching starts for postgraduate and part-time undergraduate students.
Contact us:
