Newsletter10 (Continuing)
10 November 2025
Dr. Claire Bohan, Dean of Students
Message from Claire
Dear Students,
Exam Timetables should be out this week, and this will help you plan the last few weeks of Semester. Please remember that the Exam Timetable can't be changed for individual students, so you will have to work your holidays around the dates, I'm afraid! Take some time over the next couple of weeks to find the exam venue, so that you know where it is when the time comes!
Have a good week!
Claire,
Dr. Claire Bohan, Dean of Students
Focus this week
Skills Development
Avoiding plagiarism
As you know by now, plagiarism means presenting someone else's work or ideas as your own. It is a serious academic offence, even when it happens unintentionally. To avoid plagiarism, you should always cite and reference, even if you are just giving a broad summary, or referring to a theory or argument developed by someone else. The only exception is information considered to be common knowledge, but be mindful that what is understood as common knowledge may vary from discipline to discipline.
Head over to LETS on Loop to learn more.
Career Development
GoinGlobal: Explore living and working abroad
GoinGlobal is an online resource that gives you location-specific career resources and job opportunities worldwide.
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Career Guides: Access over 120 Country Career Guides, Global City Guides, and US City Guides, with advice on job searches, industry trends, salaries, networking, and cost of living.
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Job Search Portal: Search for opportunities across the globe. (Note: Opportunities may be available at all levels above and below graduate level; please read job descriptions carefully.)
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Webinars: Register for upcoming sessions on global job search strategies and advice.
Health & Wellbeing
Extenuating Circumstances
Looking after your academic wellbeing is a crucial part of your life as a student. Sometimes life does not go to plan, or an issue creeps up that cannot be avoided. These are also referred to as extenuating circumstances: circumstances which have a significant impact on your academic performance and ability to complete assessments to the best of your ability. This can occur at any time.
If you have had extenuating circumstances which have affected your ability to perform at your best, you need to let the University know about this as soon as possible. The earlier you seek help, the better the University can support you. Information on 'extenuating circumstances' can be found on these Registry pages.
If you need other supports, you can find all the information you need at Student Support and Development.
What's on
Monday 10 November to Friday 14 November
Monday 10 November
Global Connect Café: PG Morning Coffee Catch-up Glasnevin (register)
Monday, 10/11/2025 13:00 - 14:00
GLA.CG02 (Henry Grattan), Glasnevin Campus
Global Connect Café: Games Night (register)
Monday, 10/11/2025 17:00 - 19:00
GLA.KA201A (Main Room, Skills Development Centre, U Building), Glasnevin Campus
Tuesday 11 November
A Career in Software, Data and Tech Consulting (register)
Tuesday, 11/11/2025 13:00 - 14:00
Solas Room (U Building), Glasnevin Campus
Wednesday 12 November
Managing Boundaries (register)
Wednesday, 12/11/2025 16:00 - 17:00
GLA.KA201A (Main Room, Skills Development Centre, U Building), Glasnevin Campus
Pathways to Success Week 2: Building structure and setting goals (register)
Wednesday, 11/11/2025 16:00 - 17:00
GLA.HG10 (Nursing), Glasnevin Campus
Go Global with TEFL: Teach English and Travel the World (register)
Wednesday, 12/11/2025 19:00 - 20:00
Online
Thursday 13 November
Writing Centre: Essay Exam: Preparation and Tools (register)
Thursday, 13/11/2025 12:00 - 12:45
Virtual
Meditation: Cultivate Calmness, Clarity and Emotional Positivity (drop in)
Thursdays, 13:15 - 13:45
Interfaith Centre, Glasnevin Campus
Crafternoon Tea: Express your Creativity and Make New Friends (drop in)
Thursdays, 14:00 - 16:00
Interfaith Centre, Glasnevin Campus
Friday 14 November
Women in Engineering Day at Pfizer Grange Castle (register)
Friday, 14/11/2025 08:00 - 16:00
DCU President's Award for Engagement: Nominations now open!
The President's Award for Engagement celebrates the contributions of DCU staff and students to our neighboring communities and our shared place. Nominate someone who has made a difference!
Four awards will be presented: 2 awards of €2000 and 2 awards of €1000.
All Staff and Students at DCU are eligible.
The deadline for nominations is Friday, 6 February 2026. You can access the nomination form here.
The International Student Barometer Survey is now live - share your experience!
DCU is taking part in the International Student Barometer (ISB), the world’s largest survey of international student experience. This is your chance to tell us what it’s really like to study at DCU — from arrival and learning to living and support. Your feedback helps us improve services and shape the future for international students.
It only takes a few minutes and you could win one of three One4all gift cards!
Contact us:
