With Spain meeting Argentina in the #WorldCup final, this @theconversation.com article from Dr Conor Boland, the Faculty of Engineering and Computing, looks at the role of Geometry in football. It played a role in Spain's victory over France - same again today? Read: https://launch.dcu.ie/3Rpkg1E

Using a watering can instead of hose in your garden, can reduce water consumption by a staggering 90%, says Dr Jenny Lawler, from @dcuwaterinstitute.bsky.social, who warns ‘we are at record daily consumption now'. She talks to Newstalk about the 'hosepipe ban': https://launch.dcu.ie/45eiXG5

'We're told that Ireland is a kip — it isn't and hasn’t been since the 80s. We still have the mindset of the underdog,' Prof @morgenrothedgar.bsky.social, DCU Business School, tells the Irish Independent when looking at things we do well, and things we don't Read: https://launch.dcu.ie/4x71Cv1

'People often embrace reform in principle while preferring continuity in practice', writes Dr Anne Marie Kavanagh, associate professor on Ethical and Intercultural Education in DCU Institute of Education about school divestment plans. Read more here: https://launch.dcu.ie/4vJBCVq #DCUResearch

With Spain meeting Argentina in the #WorldCup final, this @theconversation.com article from Dr Conor Boland, the Faculty of Engineering and Computing, looks at the role of Geometry in football. It played a big role in Spain's victory over France - same again this Sunday? Read: launch.dcu.ie/3Rpkg1E

Should electronic tagging be outsourced to a private company? Dr Paul Davis, Associate Professor of Management in DCU Business School, has concerns about outsourcing to the private sector an element of the Criminal Justice system He appeared on RTE's Today Show - listen here: launch.dcu.ie/4w9OJQs

Using a watering can instead of hose in your garden, can reduce water consumption by a staggering 90%, says Dr Jenny Lawler, from DCU Water, who warns ‘we are at record daily consumption now around the Greater Dublin Area’. She talks to Newstalk about the 'hosepipe ban': launch.dcu.ie/45eiXG5

First‑time parent or expecting a newborn soon? DCU’s ‘Restful Nights, Happy Days’ project is exploring how sleep loss and fatigue affect new parents, and how better sleep practices can support early wellbeing. Read more — including practical sleep tips — in @irishtimes.com: launch.dcu.ie/4hjMSUB

'We keep being told that Ireland is a kip — it isn't and hasn’t been since the 80s. But we still have the mindset of the underdog,' Prof @morgenrothedgar.bsky.social, DCU Business School, tells the Irish Independent when looking at things we do well, and things we don't Read: launch.dcu.ie/4x71Cv1

'People often embrace reform in principle while preferring continuity in practice', writes Dr Anne Marie Kavanagh, associate professor on Ethical and Intercultural Education in @dcuioe.bsky.social, about school divestment plans. Read more here: launch.dcu.ie/4vJBCVq #DCUResearch

DCU CTYI were thrilled to welcome everyone to our annual Speaker Series, honouring Seán Farrelly with the CTYI Alumni Award. From CTYI student to summer writing instructor, Seán joined Andrew Payne for a fireside chat on his debut novel, ‘Tom Burne Has Left the Chat’! Visit dcu.ie/ctyi 🔗 #WeAreDCU

🔬 Are you a Life Sciences researcher at DCU or beyond? Explore DCU Core Technologies 👉open-access equipment 👉expert support and high standards. 👉Open to all researchers 🔗 Learn more: dcu.ie/coretechnologies #DCUResearch

Have you explored the site for the DCU Institute for Business and Society yet? The multidisciplinary research institute is dedicated to addressing key global challenges in business and society. Learn more: dcu.ie/business-and-society

Each year, thousands of community members visit our campuses in Glasnevin, Drumcondra and Santry to learn, play, socialise and make use of our many facilities. Find out how you can get involved with DCU by visiting ‘DCU in the Community’: dcu.ie/dcu-community

Data driven, social psychology informed analysis led by DCU’s Dr Alex Baturo, and published by the American Journal of Political Science (AJPS), challenges common assumptions that all authoritarian supporters sycophantically praise the ruler equally. Read more: https://launch.dcu.ie/3Syqblx

Researchers in materials science, engineering & nanotech: DCU Core Technologies offers open access to our Materials Analysis Core — from nanoscale profiling to bulk testing, with expert support. Learn more 👉 dcu.ie/coretechnologies/cores

Is the era of tech giants dodging accountability by blaming 'the algorithm' finally over? In an interview on Newstalk Breakfast, DCU's Dr Tyler West broke down the massive implications of a recent European Court of Justice ruling. Listen to the full interview: https://launch.dcu.ie/4ffIg0q

Irish Rail still spending on abandoned IT system. Speaking on Drivetime RTÉ radio 1, DCU’s Dr Paul Davis warned that the public sector faces a deep procurement crisis, highlighting that the State has outsourced its technical capability over the past 20 years. Listen: https://launch.dcu.ie/4v4Z2Uz

🔬 Are you a Life Sciences researcher at DCU or beyond? Explore DCU Core Technologies 👉open-access equipment 👉expert support and high standards. 👉Open to all researchers 🔗 Learn more: dcu.ie/coretechnologies #DCUResearch

🏟️ DCU Sport is home to world class facilities ✅ DCU Sports Complex (Glasnevin) ✅ DCU Sports Grounds ✅ St Patrick’s Campus Sports Complex ✅ Morton Stadium (Santry) From pitches to pools, arenas to tracks— we’re open to all Find out more about memberships here: https://www.dcu.ie/dcusport/membership

Is the era of tech giants dodging accountability by blaming 'the algorithm' finally over? In an interview on @newstalkfm.bsky.social Breakfast, DCU's Dr Tyler West broke down the massive implications of a new European Court of Justice ruling. Listen to the full interview: launch.dcu.ie/4ffIg0q

For over a decade, the DCU National Centre for Family Business has supported a massive sector: Irish family firms make up 64% of enterprises, while in Northern Ireland they account for 70%. Read more: https://launch.dcu.ie/4uYymFf

The Vacant Above the Shop Grant could add thousands of apartments onto the rental market in the next five years, according to a lobby group. DCU's Dr Kathleen Stokes is broadly welcoming of the Vacant Above the Shop Grant. Read more via RTÉ News: https://launch.dcu.ie/4vHvBJE

#Opinion: Dementia care has to do more than slow biological decline. It also has to ask what helps a person feel recognised, connected, and still themselves, writes Prof Kate Irving, Professor of Clinical Nursing at DCU, for the Irish Examiner. Read more: https://launch.dcu.ie/44Adp8B

Irish Rail still spending on abandoned IT system. Speaking on @rte.ie’s @drivetime.bsky.social, DCU’s Dr Paul Davis warned that the public sector faces a deep procurement crisis, highlighting that the State has outsourced its technical capability over the past 20 years. Listen: launch.dcu.ie/4v4Z2Uz

🏟️ DCU Sport is home to world class facilities ✅ DCU Sports Complex (Glasnevin) ✅ DCU Sports Grounds ✅ St Patrick’s Campus Sports Complex ✅ Morton Stadium (Santry) From pitches to pools, arenas to tracks— we’re open to all Find out more about memberships here: https://www.dcu.ie/dcusport/membership

The @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social podcast continues tonight at 10pm on @rteradio1.bsky.social! This week's episode features insights from Dr Úna Bhreathnach @unaeb.bsky.social of @fsg-dcu.bsky.social. Tune in: launch.dcu.ie/4uUxNvU #RTEBrainstorm

#Opinion: Dementia care has to do more than slow biological decline. It also has to ask what helps a person feel recognised, connected, and still themselves, writes Prof Kate Irving, Professor of Clinical Nursing at DCU, for the @irishexaminer.bsky.social. Read more: launch.dcu.ie/44Adp8B

For over a decade, the DCU National Centre for Family Business has supported a massive sector: Irish family firms make up 64% of enterprises, while in Northern Ireland they account for 70%. Read more: launch.dcu.ie/4uYymFf

The Vacant Above the Shop Grant could add thousands of apartments onto the rental market in the next five years, according to a lobby group. DCU's Dr @kathleenstokes.bsky.social is broadly welcoming of the Vacant Above the Shop Grant. Read more via @news.rte.ie: launch.dcu.ie/4vHvBJE