Newsletter 7 (1st Years)
Newsletter 7: 20 October 2025
Dr. Claire Bohan, Dean of Students
Welcome to DCU!
Dear Students,
This week you will experience the buzz of graduations on campus! Whether you have a Reading Week or not, take a moment to take in the atmosphere and that wonderful feeling of excitement which will be around the campuses. Some day, you'll be there too - take it step by step!
Have a great week!
Claire,
Dr. Claire Bohan, Dean of Students
Focus this week
Skills Development
Recommended this week: LETS!
The importance of citing and referencing is one of the biggest academic 'culture shocks' that students experience in their first semester, and one of the main concerns we hear in our Academic Writing workshops and Writing Centre appointments. If you are still trying to wrap your head around citing and referencing, LETS can help!
LETS is a bespoke e-tutorial created by our colleagues in the DCU Library. It will help you build confidence in your ability to navigate the DCU Library resources, and to effectively integrate information from sources into your writing.
Why not set aside some time to work your way through the course, or select the sections that seem more relevant to you at this stage? If you are not sure where to start, we recommend the following:
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Locating books and articles from your reading list
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Critically evaluating sources
Health & Wellbeing
Wellbeing resources on DEVELOP
As we reach mid semester, it’s a great time to pause, reflect, and take a breath. It’s been a busy semester so far, so take time to check in with yourself.
We can be going at such a fast pace that we don’t realise that we may not be looking after our mental wellbeing and physical health.
Did you know there are lots of resources available on the SS&D online hub, DEVELOP? There, you can find podcasts, short courses, and a bank of resources on mindfulness, psychological wellbeing skills, and physical wellbeing.
Take a moment to browse our wellbeing content below and see what resources can support you this week!
Find us on:
Website:
dcu.ie/Healthy
Follow us on:
Instagram @dcuhealthy and TikTok @dcu_healthy
What's on
Monday 20 October to Friday 24 October
Monday 20 October
Global Connect Café: Food Night (register)
Monday, 20/10/2025 17:00 - 19:00
GLA.KA201A (Main Room, Skills Development Centre, U Building)
Tuesday 21 October
Ethnic Minority Mental Health Support Group (register or drop in)
Tuesday, 21/10/2025 16:00 - 18:00
GLA.KA201A (Main Room, Skills Development Centre, U Building)
Wednesday 22 October
Connect & Unwind: Games Night with Pizza (register)
Wednesday, 22/10/2025 17:00 - 19:00
GLA.KA201A (Main Room, Skills Development Centre, U Building)
Thursday 23 October
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
St Patrick's Campus: Elephant in the Room
Visit Jia and engage with the Elephant Pledge Wall!
Jia, our Elephant in the Room sculpture, will be displayed in the Cregan Library from 20th - 24th October. This is the last stop in Jia's tour of the three teaching campuses. Visit Jia and add your voice to the conversation around mental health!
Save the date
Race Equality Action Plan Launch Event
Join us on Wednesday 29th October at 2:00 pm on Glasnevin campus to celebrate the launch of DCU’s Race Equality Action Plan, a roadmap of targeted actions to reduce racial and ethnic inequalities, strengthen representation and inclusion, and embed race equality across DCU’s policies, culture, and everyday practices.
Both staff and students are warmly welcome to attend, please register here.
The event will be launched by Deputy President, Professor Anne Sinnott, and DCU Students’ Union Vice-President for Diversity and Inclusion, Malha Muhammed, followed by a conversation reflecting on the development of the Plan, its importance, and what race equality means for DCU today.
Key Dates
Friday, 24th October
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Deadline for Deferral of Academic Year (R32 form). This means you defer your studies until the following academic year, 2026-27.
Friday, 31st October
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Deadline for Withdrawal (Free Fee Tuition, R27 form). This means you are deciding not to continue with this course of study.
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Deadline for Registration for the Academic Year 2025-26.
More information and relevant forms on the Registry website.
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