Newsletter 9 (1st years)
3 November 2025
Dr. Claire Bohan, Dean of Students
Message from Claire
Dear Students,
Hopefully you all enjoyed the Bank Holiday weekend and got some rest! At this point, you should have a good work plan in place, breaking up the assignments which are undoubtedly coming at you at this time of the year. Take a moment each week to make sure you are on top of things and work through the various deadlines!!
Have a good week!
Claire,
Dr. Claire Bohan, Dean of Students
Focus this week
Skills Development
This week: Cybersecurity Phase 3
As a student, you are spending a lot of or time in digital environments, and it is crucial to be aware of the ongoing nature of cybersecurity risks. Continued learning and vigilance are key.
This micro-course will teach you all about your online safety: how to recognise suspicious activities, and when and how to report security incidents. All of it is applicable to your personal and professional life beyond DCU.
Log into Loop to access Cybersecurity Phase 3, part of the Discover Series.
Life Skills resources on DEVELOP
Our four-week course Pathways to Success begins this week, and there are places still available. It aims to increase wellbeing, resilience, motivation, self-esteem, self-confidence, goal-setting skills, and self-awareness.
Can't make it to the live sessions? Check out some of the Life Skills resources on DEVELOP!
This week, we recommend Self Belief, a 15-minute podcast that explores what we mean by self belief, how self belief is connected to our thoughts and habits, and how we can build confidence through positive self talk.
Health & Wellbeing
Movember
For the month of November, we will be celebrating and raising awareness for Movember, a global movement held each November to raise funds and awareness for men's health, specifically prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health and suicide prevention.
Movember funds research and programs for men's health projects worldwide, raises awareness through the act of growing a moustache, having conversations, and encourages men to be proactive about their health.
How to get involved!
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Grow a moustache: Participants known as "Mo Bros" and "Mo Sisters" can sign up and grow a moustache for the month.
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Walk or run: Complete a "Move" challenge, which involves walking or running throughout November to represent the number of men lost to suicide each hour.
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Host an event: Organise a "Mo-ment" by gathering friends or family.
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Create your own challenge: Come up with a personal challenge with "Mo Your Own Way".
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Donate: Support friends or family members by donating to their fundraising pages.
Get involved with DCU Movember or visit Movember for more information.
Find us
Website: dcu.ie/Healthy
Follow us on: Instagram @dcuhealthy and TikTok @dcu_healthy
What's on
Monday 3 November to Friday 7 November
Monday 3 November
Global Connect Café GLA: Games Night (register)
Monday, 03/11/2025 17:00 - 19:00
GLA.KA201A (Main Room, Skills Development Centre, U Building), Glasnevin Campus
Tuesday 4 November
Career Planning for Bachelor of Arts Joint Honours Students (register)
Tuesday, 04/11/2025 12:00 - 13:00
GLA.CG05 (Henry Grattan Building), Glasnevin Campus
JET Programme 2026 - Interested in Working in Japan? (drop in)
Tuesday, 04/11/2025 15:00 - 16:00
LanguaCulture Space (GLA.C135, Henry Grattan Building), Glasnevin Campus
Ethnic Minority Mental Health Support Group (register or drop in)
Tuesday, 04/11/2025 16:00 - 18:00
GLA.KA201A (Main Room, Skills Development Centre, U Building), Glasnevin Campus
Wednesday 5 November
Managing Emotions (register)
Wednesday, 05/11/2025 16:00 - 17:00
GLA.KA201A (Main Room, Skills Development Centre, U Building), Glasnevin Campus
Pathways to Success Week 1: Beginning your journey and finding your way (register)
Wednesday, 05/11/2025 16:00 - 17:00
Glasnevin Campus
Writing Centre: Beating Procrastination and Managing Your Time (register)
Wednesday, 05/11/2025 18:00 - 18:45
Virtual
Thursday 6 November
Writing Centre: Mastering the Literature Review (register)
Thursday, 06/11/2025 15:00 - 15:45
GLA.KA201A (Main Room, Skills Development Centre, U Building), Glasnevin Campus
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
Black Voices: A Celebration of Black Excellence in DCU
The Black Voices exhibition, part of DCU's Black History Month programme, showcases the breadth of talent, creativity and leadership of Black staff, students and alumni who help shape the University community.
On display throughout November.
O'Reilly Library (GLA) and Cregan Library (SPC).
Weekly milestones
Don't forget to check out the suggested weekly milestones designed to help you settle in. Please make sure you read them alongside any other guidance or advice your lecturers give you.
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