Each year, our Supporter Impact Report celebrates the generosity of our donors and supporters, and showcases the impact of philanthropy on DCU’s mission to transform lives and societies.

In 2024/25, our supporters were instrumental in advancing initiatives to shape a better future, from backing research in cancer treatment and health literacy to funding scholarships that ensure students from all backgrounds can make the most of a DCU education.

At the launch of DCU Polaris in April 2025, I was struck by the sense of excitement and possibility created by this state-of-the-art facility for STEM teaching, learning and research. I am deeply grateful to all our supporters who share our vision for Polaris: a hub for high-impact health research, engineering innovation and future-focused education. This is only the beginning, as opportunities continue to develop for visionary partners to join us in unlocking the potential of this cutting-edge facility.

In recent months, DCU has risen to the world’s top 350 universities in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, and first in Ireland for research quality (THE 2026) and sustainability (QS 2025). Every one of our supporters has been part of this success – and from here, we can achieve even more.

We hope that you enjoy reading about your shared impact over the last academic year, and thank you once again for being a valued partner in our mission.