DCU News - From Access student to Accounting Programme Chair

Amanda Heeney came to DCU as an Access student studying Accounting. Now, she’s the new Programme Chair of the course. Read more about Amanda Heeney HERE.

Congratulations to Business Studies student Aisling Wood whose company Bean Around is one of 6 teams to move through from the Accelerator round to the Global final of the Hult Prize competition in London. Bean Around is a student-led, circular economy enterprise focused on repurposing used coffee grounds into revitalising exfoliating bars, body scrubs and other value-added products. Read more about Bean Around HERE.

8th “BOSHI” International Commercial Innovation and Entrepreneurship Elite Special Training Course

Three Marketing, Innovation and Technology (MINT) students - Cormac Lynch, Donal Hanrahan, and Wojciech Karatysz - participated in this year's “BOSHI” Elite Special Training Course at Shanghai University of International Business and Economics (SUIBE) in July.

"This unique course brought together entrepreneurs at all stages, from those with emerging ideas to leaders of well-funded ventures. The programme provided a valuable space for networking and learning, offering real-world insights into innovation and entrepreneurship in China. Our visits to various organisations deepened our understanding of the dynamic Chinese business landscape. We’re excited to bring these insights back home and apply them to our future endeavours."

Alum of the Month - Clare Gardiner We are delighted to announce Clare Gardiner as the September Alum of the Month. Clare graduated with a 2:1 in International Business, French, and Spanish (with a major in Marketing) in 2013, and has since established an impressive career. She began her professional journey through a commercial trainee graduate programme at Johnson & Johnson, which led to a permanent position on their global franchise team in the UK. Currently, as Marketing Director for the UK & Ireland with FutureLife, she manages the marketing operations for four fertility clinics across two brands.