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Email All staff - All staff https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/ en-us 04 Nov 2021 02:17:36 GMT 04 Nov 2021 02:17:36 GMT https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/rss.xml Newsweaver grace.osullivan@dbs.ie (Dublin Business School) support@newsweaver.ie (Newsweaver) 60 true Orientation Week Success https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/1ut1bgjg07l?lang=en?rss=true We are delighted to welcome our new and returning students back to DBS over the last two weeks. With over ten events sold out, our students have enjoyed Dublin City Scavenger Hunts, trips around Howth, walks in Ticknock Forest, Swims in Killiney, Paint & Wine Nights, BYOB Bowling nights and also welcomed the return of the legendary 'Mystery Tour' for Fresher's Week! Many students are relieved and energised to be returning to the city, to see their friends and most of all to be a student again and you can certainly feel a sense of positivity on Campus. Over the next couple of weeks we will have our Student Awareness Week, Healthy Campus Week and Learner Resource Week too so our students will have lots to look forward to. 30 Sep 2021 12:00:00 IST 8c8bdb28d17865b14d06f8c3b88df100 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-32409190-20211001-131433 We are delighted to welcome our new and returning students back to DBS over the last two weeks. With over ten events sold out, our students have enjoyed Dublin City Scavenger Hunts, trips around Howth, walks in Ticknock Forest, Swims in Killiney, Paint & Wine Nights, BYOB Bowling nights and also welcomed the return of the legendary 'Mystery Tour' for Fresher's Week!   Many students are relieved and energised to be returning to the city, to see their friends and most of all to be a student again and you can certainly feel a sense of positivity on Campus. Over the next couple of weeks we will have our Student Awareness Week, Healthy Campus Week and Learner Resource Week too so our students will have lots to look forward to. http://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/39875/be/b8abd019df5c458bf5e683.jpg Graduation https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/i2n574m0ut7?lang=en?rss=true The graduation for students who graduated over the past year will be held on the 24th or 25th March 2022 in the RDS Concert Hall, Dublin 4. Details of which programmes are on which date will be released early next year. 01 Oct 2021 12:00:00 IST c398bfbe3bc73e43a278792d0b819e23 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-32409190-20211001-131433 The graduation for students who graduated over the past year will be held on the 24th or 25th March 2022 in the RDS Concert Hall, Dublin 4. Details of which programmes are on which date will be released early next year. http://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/39875/9f/9fae03b515787ce8422325.jpg Interview with Kristof K - DBS Alumni https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/rzvedbbduxf?lang=en?rss=true Career Coach CK caught up with Kristof, K who's known to his network as a Sales Trainer & Career, Strategist/International Online Internship Program Creator, Business Development Consultant, Law Graduate focused on Creative Communication/Trainer/Speaker and a DBS graduate. Tune in while we delve into what all these titles mean, his experience in DBS and his advice to students no matter where they are on their academic journey. Click here [ https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/1fn27efi9fk/external ] to listen. 01 Oct 2021 12:00:00 IST ebafb09b8a27110ac8ba02d89f241222 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-32409190-20211001-131433 Career Coach CK caught up with Kristof, K who's known to his network as a Sales Trainer & Career, Strategist/International Online Internship Program Creator, Business Development Consultant, Law Graduate focused on Creative Communication/Trainer/Speaker and a DBS graduate. Tune in while we delve into what all these titles mean, his experience in DBS and his advice to students no matter where they are on their academic journey.   Click <a style="color: #58595b;" href="https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/1fn27efi9fk/external">here</a> to listen.    http://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/39875/07/f81aa9d0778cdc11a0fa49.png DBS Vision https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/1jwjmmlb3u7?lang=en?rss=true Diverse, innovative and collaborative. Recognised globally for excellence in teaching and learning and for supporting every learner build a successful career. 29 Sep 2021 12:00:00 IST c507aacbb891ef276cdaf86c0b02a3b5 Feature Article - image right   Diverse, innovative and collaborative. Recognised globally for excellence in teaching and learning and for supporting every learner build a successful career. 2021 Kaplan Way Awards https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/1ftak460o98?lang=en?rss=true The Kaplan Way Awards recognize and celebrate individuals and teams at all levels from across Kaplan for leading extraordinary contributions towards fulfilling The Kaplan Way. This year we received over 60 nominations so thanks to all of you who took the time to recognise your colleagues. The short listed nominations will be announced soon and posted on the staff intranet. 30 Sep 2021 12:00:00 IST 9340d0d19b3a542092b3510d07f21e83 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-32409190-20210930-125634 <p style="margin: 0px 0px 0.6em; padding: 0px; line-height: 18px; color: #333333; font-family: 'Open Sans', Roboto, 'Noto Color Emoji', 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji'; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 300; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;">The Kaplan Way Awards recognize and celebrate individuals and teams at all levels from across Kaplan for leading extraordinary contributions towards fulfilling The Kaplan Way. This year we received over 60 nominations so thanks to all of you who took the time to recognise your colleagues. The short listed nominations will be announced soon and posted on the staff intranet. http://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/39875/36/02f50b42f7fceafa592858.jpg 2021/2022 Charity Partner https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/b23lcied1sb?lang=en?rss=true Thanks to all of you who took the time to vote on what Charity you would like DBS to support. We are delighted to announce that the chosen charity is the 'Irish Cancer Society'. We will be working with the Irish Cancer Society on a number of events and fundraisers and will be in contact with you shortly with further details. 01 Oct 2021 12:00:00 IST 38ece0f569ca4ce4c25cdafa9a80376b ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-32409190-20210930-125634 <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">Thanks to all of you who took the time to vote on what Charity you would like DBS to support. We are delighted to announce that the chosen charity is the 'Irish Cancer Society'. We will be working with the Irish Cancer Society on a number of events and fundraisers and will be in contact with you shortly with further details.</div> http://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/39875/83/b70cdf0b8c1a3b540beb70.jpg DEI Focus Groups https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/weeifcbrupo?lang=en?rss=true Over recent months, we have been reaching out to you, gathering feedback, learning, and listening to your stories and suggestions around DEI issues at DBS. Most recently we conducted a survey of staff to identify insights into your experiences of diversity, equity, and inclusion across the College. As part of our ongoing efforts to listen to and learn from our community, we will shortly invite you for an opportunity to join us at some upcoming DEI Focus Groups. In these sessions, we will explore how you and others see DEI, how DBS has defined DEI, results of the recent DBS survey and actionable ideas for moving forward in the DEI space. Each of the focus group sessions will take 45 minutes and be held virtually over the next few weeks. We seek your feedback along with your insights as to how we together can address DEI for DBS. It's important for us to hear all points of view and a diverse range of lived experiences, so please join us, even if you don’t feel well versed in the DEI landscape. 01 Oct 2021 12:00:00 IST 0a19eee3efdbe12ab1f60815a0ab8ddb ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-32409190-20211001-111735 <div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 1.5;">Over recent months, we have been reaching out to you, gathering feedback, learning, and listening to your stories and suggestions around DEI issues at DBS. Most recently we conducted a survey of staff to identify insights into your experiences of diversity, equity, and inclusion across the College. As part of our ongoing efforts to listen to and learn from our community, we will shortly invite you for an opportunity to join us at some upcoming DEI Focus Groups.</div> <div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 1.5;"> In these sessions, we will explore how you and others see DEI, how DBS has defined DEI, results of the  recent DBS survey and actionable ideas for moving forward in the DEI space. Each of the focus group sessions will take 45 minutes and be held virtually over the next few weeks. We seek your feedback along with your insights as to how we together can address DEI for DBS. It's important for us to hear all points of view and a diverse range of lived experiences, so please join us, even if you don’t feel well versed in the DEI landscape.</div> <div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 1.5;"> </div> <div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </div> <div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </div> http://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/39875/42/c9599e50cc0a2ac742d9fe.jpg Disability and Inclusion officer https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/vy4kuv3938p?lang=en?rss=true In line with our DEI strategy for DBS, Joanne O'Donnell, who is our 'Disability and Inclusion Officer' on the Student Experience team continues to progress the college’s agenda on diversity, equity and inclusion across the student body. Joanne is currently working on the upcoming DEI student training which will be launched in the coming months, while also reviewing the disability services provided by DBS. To hear more from Joanne, please click here [ https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/mty2jhbv9ci/external ]. 01 Oct 2021 12:00:00 IST ee45da7da05d2d0b48a0da13315d982d ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-32409190-20211001-111735 In line with our DEI strategy for DBS, Joanne O'Donnell, who is our 'Disability and Inclusion Officer' on the Student Experience team continues to progress the college’s agenda on diversity, equity and inclusion across the student body. Joanne is currently working on the upcoming DEI student training which will be launched in the coming months, while also reviewing the disability services provided by DBS. To hear more from Joanne, please click <a style="color: #008efc;" href="https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/mty2jhbv9ci/external">here</a>. http://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/39875/25/54bb042e8fa7784a4880f0.jpg Government fund for students with Disabilities https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/1vyidad5io5?lang=en?rss=true been set up to assist higher education institutions in ensuring students with disabilities have the necessary assistance and equipment to enable them access, fully participate in and successfully complete their chosen course of study. This is the first of its kind, and we are proud and delighted to welcome our first student who will be able to avail of this funding. Eoghan Clonan joins us to study a Higher Certificate in Arts, and can now have the full supports that he requires to engage with his college experience. We are also happy to have his disability dog, Leahy, joining us in the college to assist him. We hope to continue in our progression as a college, in order to make DBS an inclusive environment for everyone. 05 Oct 2021 12:00:00 IST f121a08b3a7cff1e1f92ecb4bdc58bd9 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-32409190-20211001-111735  been set up to assist higher education institutions in ensuring students with disabilities have the necessary assistance and equipment to enable them access, fully participate in and successfully complete their chosen course of study. This is the first of its kind, and we are proud and delighted to welcome our first student who will be able to avail of this funding. Eoghan Clonan joins us to study a Higher Certificate in Arts, and can now have the full supports that he requires to engage with his college experience. We are also happy to have his disability dog, Leahy, joining us in the college to assist him. We hope to continue in our progression as a college, in order to make DBS an inclusive environment for everyone.  http://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/39875/38/9975c404bf905c42ca938d.jpeg Making A Difference In Tanzania https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/op7ihz2jvzg?lang=en?rss=true Summer 2019 marked the trip of a lifetime for some of our DBS students, SU team, and faculty as they made the incredible journey to Tanzania, spending two weeks living, working, and immersing themselves in Tanzanian culture. Following on from that trip, DBS has recently received a lovely message and progress photos from our friends in Tanzania, Africa. Our donation of computers and tech equipment are set up in Amani College of Management and Technology and are helping the lives and enhancing the learning of the students in their communities. A great success story of how we are fulfilling our objective of 'Making a Difference' at DBS. 11 Oct 2021 12:00:00 IST 5daac6dd6eaffe935d7726459df4a573 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-32409190-20211001-111735 <div class="gmail_default" style="font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; line-height: 1.5;">Summer 2019 marked the trip of a lifetime for some of our DBS students, SU team, and faculty as they made the incredible journey to Tanzania, spending two weeks living, working, and immersing themselves in Tanzanian culture. Following on from that trip, DBS has recently received a lovely message and progress photos from our friends in Tanzania, Africa. Our donation of computers and tech equipment are set up in Amani College of Management and Technology and are helping the lives and enhancing the learning of the students in their communities.</div> <div class="gmail_default" style="font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; line-height: 1.5;">A great success story of how we are fulfilling our objective of 'Making a Difference' at DBS.</div> http://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/39875/a2/eb804d44a869be7203cf50.jpeg Black History Month https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/195oxhn9o23?lang=en?rss=true As we continue to Educate, Embed and Embrace a culture of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion throughout DBS, our aim is to raise awareness of various initiatives which happen throughout the year in relation to Inclusion and Diversity. October is now celebrated as 'Black History Month' which highlights the importance and achievements of the black community. It has received official recognition from governments in the United States and Canada, and more recently has been observed in Ireland, and the United Kingdom. You can find out more about Black History and find ways to get involved by clicking the video below. 11 Oct 2021 12:00:00 IST f8cc57962a7160546b89317d440757b6 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-32409190-20211001-111735 As we continue to Educate, Embed and Embrace a culture of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion throughout DBS, our aim is to raise awareness of various initiatives which happen throughout the year in relation to Inclusion and Diversity. October is now celebrated as 'Black History Month' which highlights the importance and achievements of the black community. It has received official recognition from governments in the United States and Canada, and more recently has been observed in Ireland, and the United Kingdom.  You can find out more about Black History and find ways to get involved by clicking the video below.   <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SnUOwa9X_4o" width="425" height="240" frameborder="0"></iframe> World Mental Health Day - 10th October https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/jud7bwmmuxv?lang=en?rss=true World Mental Health Day took place on October 10th. The theme for World Mental Health Day 2021 was 'Mental Health in an Unequal World' and further information [ https://www.youtube.com/embed/t11EJcBAoDw ] and educational material can be found here [ https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/1x7hrqqvwem/external ] [ https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/1x7hrqqvwem/external ]. This awareness campaign aims to increase understanding of depression, provide hope and empower people to reach out for support, along with providing clinical expertise to educate the public on the causes, course and consequences of depression.We're putting together a 'Health and Wellbeing' page on our staff intranet which will have content, videos and recommendations to mark the week, but we also want your input. If you've read a book, listened to a podcast, watched a video or have any other tips or tricks you find helpful in looking after your mental health, we would love if you would share them with us. Just click here [ https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/1coxz0kmao4/external ] [ https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/1coxz0kmao4/external ] to do so! 30 Sep 2021 12:00:00 IST bcddb50086fb5e2fb472059176a74578 FEATURE_ARTICLE-clone-32409175-20211001-131428 World Mental Health Day took place on October 10th. The theme for World Mental Health Day 2021 was 'Mental Health in an Unequal World'  and further information [ https://www.youtube.com/embed/t11EJcBAoDw ] and educational material can be found <a href="https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/1x7hrqqvwem/external">here</a>. This awareness campaign aims to increase understanding of depression, provide hope and empower people to reach out for support, along with providing clinical expertise to educate the public on the causes, course and consequences of depression.We're putting together a 'Health and Wellbeing' page on our staff intranet which will have content, videos and recommendations to mark the week, but we also want your input. If you've read a book, listened to a podcast, watched a video or have any other tips or tricks you find helpful in looking after your mental health, we would love if you would share them with us. Just click <a style="color: #ffffff;" href="https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/1coxz0kmao4/external">here</a> to do so!   Antigen Testing for Covid-19. https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/1fe9qqpilzu?lang=en?rss=true Antigen testing is a suitable ‘first line of defense’ test against COVID-19, particularly in individuals who have COVID symptoms, because it is a relatively simple procedure, and is quicker than other approaches – like PCR testing; it typically takes around 15 minutes for a result. DBS has been selected along with other third level institutions to participate in Antigen Testing for Covid-19. The purpose of the project is to help the HSE find out if it is feasible to carry out Antigen Testing in third-level and early learning and childcare settings, and if it would be possible to introduce it across the whole country if that was required. We will be seeking volunteers from among our staff, who will be willing to carry out self testing over a four week period, and provide input back to the HSE via their webpage with your results. Please complete this form [ https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/ye7hch02tvw/external ] [ https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/ye7hch02tvw/external ] to express your interest. 30 Sep 2021 12:00:00 IST bb896757c2c611ff3ebce5100f369b27 FEATURE_ARTICLE-clone-32409175-20211001-131428 Antigen testing is a suitable ‘first line of defense’ test against COVID-19, particularly in individuals who have COVID symptoms, because it is a relatively simple procedure, and is quicker than other approaches – like PCR testing; it typically takes around 15 minutes for a result. DBS has been selected along with other third level institutions to participate in Antigen Testing for Covid-19.  The purpose of the project is to help the HSE find out if it is feasible to carry out Antigen Testing in third-level and early learning and childcare settings, and if it would be possible to introduce it across the whole country if that was required. We will be seeking volunteers from among our staff, who will be willing to carry out self testing over a four week period, and provide input back to the HSE via their webpage with your results. Please complete this <a style="color: #ffffff;" href="https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/ye7hch02tvw/external">form </a>to express your interest. http://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/39875/e5/e8c75efa4dd6e45b179ccd.jpg Flu Vaccine https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/p3w282w81ui?lang=en?rss=true As the cold weather sets in, we start to think about how we can protect ourselves against the flu and other doses over the winter months.The flu vaccine is the best defence against flu, and as a benefit to our employees, the College is covering the full cost of the flu vaccine with Boots. For further information please click here [ https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/3jlpu2ld47w/external ] [ https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/3jlpu2ld47w/external ] How can I avail of the flu vaccine? Email hr@dbs.ie [ hr@dbs.ie ] [ hr@dbs.ie ] 29 Sep 2021 12:00:00 IST cdb2b535b57263929a08021627b846f2 FEATURE_ARTICLE-clone-32409175-20211001-131428 As the cold weather sets in, we start to think about how we can protect ourselves against the flu and other doses over the winter months.The flu vaccine is the best defence against flu, and as a benefit to our employees, the College is covering the full cost of the flu vaccine with Boots. For further information please click <a style="color: #ffffff;" href="https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/3jlpu2ld47w/external">here</a> How can I avail of the flu vaccine? Email <a style="color: #ffffff;" href="mailto:hr@dbs.ie" target="_blank" rel="noopener">hr@dbs.ie</a> http://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/39875/35/6d2c82f7fe7ac8a9ecff5a.jpg Training and support https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/pwfulavc818?lang=en?rss=true Mandatory Compliance training has been rolled out since Wednesday, 6th October 2021 and is due before Thursday, 4th November 2021 and must be completed by those who have not already done so already in 2021. Training includes: ● A Code of Conduct course ● An Information Security & Privacy course ● An Anti-Harassment and Discrimination course 05 Oct 2021 12:00:00 IST 915aa71e513f44dc1af3d8c48d589f21 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-32409190-20210930-125642 Mandatory Compliance training has been rolled out since Wednesday, 6th October 2021 and is due before Thursday, 4th November 2021 and must be completed by those who have not already done so already in 2021.   Training includes:   ●     A Code of Conduct course ●     An Information Security & Privacy course ●     An Anti-Harassment and Discrimination course http://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/39875/9d/c04039e239cfdcd20038c9.jpg Learning Teaching and Assessment https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/xnpe376f4cw?lang=en?rss=true A Learning Teaching and Assessment Centre [ https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/80bht1jkjfn/external ] has now been opened on the Staff Intranet. The Centre offers: National and International Higher Education News and Events [ https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/162gzy2aq5d/external ] Access to LT&A Resources [ https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/zzfz74yvs91/external ] Information on CPD and Training [ https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/1x14767zrbi/external ] Some upcoming events to be aware of in October include: Recruitment for AdvanceHE Fellowships [ https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/9ay08jf9at3/external ]: Five faculty are on the verge of applying for AdvanceHE Fellowships, which they have been working on during the summer. If you would like to find out more about the Fellowship scheme or joining a cohort working to apply for a fellowship, please contact tony.murphy@dbs.ie [ tony.murphy@dbs.ie ] National Forum Seminars this October: October 14th Engaging Students through Student-Staff Partnership [ https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/1ve9qrxl2sz/external ] October 19th Constructive Alignment and Assessment Rubrics in Interprofessional Education [ https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/vuck858w8fg/external ] DBS will be running EnTICE National Forum short course from Halloween for six weeks. Anyone interested in participating in this course, please click the link below. Enhancing Teaching through Interactive Classes to Engage students [ https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/jgsbvgj81vm/external ] Other National Forum Short Courses taking place this semester can be viewed here [ https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/er3rpm1b465/external ]. 01 Oct 2021 12:00:00 IST c313e579dfd5714d4903adb1551f3f09 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-32409190-20210930-125639 A <a style="color: #008efc;" href="https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/80bht1jkjfn/external">Learning Teaching and Assessment Centre</a> has now been opened on the Staff Intranet. The Centre offers: <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc;" aria-level="1"> <a style="color: #008efc;" href="https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/162gzy2aq5d/external">National and International Higher Education News and Events</a> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc;" aria-level="1"> Access to <a style="color: #008efc;" href="https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/zzfz74yvs91/external">LT&A Resources</a> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc;" aria-level="1"> Information on <a style="color: #008efc;" href="https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/1x14767zrbi/external">CPD and Training</a> </li> </ul> Some upcoming events to be aware of in October include:  <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc;" aria-level="1"> Recruitment for <a style="color: #58595b;" href="https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/9ay08jf9at3/external">AdvanceHE Fellowships</a>:  Five faculty are on the verge of applying for AdvanceHE Fellowships, which they have been working on during the summer.  If you would like to find out more about the Fellowship scheme or joining a cohort working to apply for a fellowship, please contact <a style="color: #008efc;" href="mailto:tony.murphy@dbs.ie">tony.murphy@dbs.ie</a>  </li> </ul> National Forum Seminars this October:   October 14th  <a style="color: #58595b;" href="https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/1ve9qrxl2sz/external">Engaging Students through Student-Staff Partnership</a>       October 19th  <a style="color: #58595b;" href="https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/vuck858w8fg/external">Constructive Alignment and Assessment Rubrics in Interprofessional Education</a>  <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc;" aria-level="1"> DBS will be running EnTICE National Forum short course from Halloween for six weeks. Anyone interested in participating in this course, please click the link below. <a style="color: #58595b;" href="https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/jgsbvgj81vm/external">Enhancing Teaching through Interactive Classes to Engage students</a> </li> </ul> Other National Forum Short Courses taking place this semester can be viewed <a style="color: #008efc;" href="https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/er3rpm1b465/external">here</a>. http://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/39875/70/4906cf6976b784fac186ba.jpg Research https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/c1d3pwv4o6k?lang=en?rss=true There has been some interesting development across the college in the area of research. A new Practice Research Coordinator has been appointed to help track and develop research across the college. Many of you will have already had contact with Dr. Andrew Browne in that role, but he encourages you to reach out to him with any research, ideas around research or general comments at andrew.browne@dbs.ie [ andrew.browne@dbs.ie ]. Hopefully, you have had a chance to keep up with the Newsletters he has been producing. If not, you can always access them here [ https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/1ktic799aoy/external ]. We have also had the appointment of a brand new Research Librarian, Teirnan O'Sullivan (tiernan.osullivan@dbs.ie [ tiernan.osullivan@dbs.ie ]), who will be expertly filling the shoes of Robert Alfis. Tiernan is working with colleagues across the college and in the library to help develop the resources that our researchers will need to continue excelling at their endeavours. This year, there will be two exciting opportunities to engage with research at DBS. During the week of November 29th we will have a Research Week hosted through the Student Experience Team, this will be an excellent opportunity for staff and students to engage in activities designed to highlight the research potential of our college. There will be a focus there between staff and student research along with other interesting additions. It will be a chance to highlight the research going on with our students. Check out the dates here [ https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/fn2f78ws19p/external ]. The Research Committee will be hosting its first major conference this Spring entitled the Annual Conference on Applied Research. This will be replacing the annual Research Day with a much more focused event. The Conference will take place on a date to be confirmed toward the end of March 2022, and will be accepting submissions for DBS, national and international researchers on topics pertaining to applied research. Watch out for the next Research Newsletter in November and more from the Research Librarian in the coming weeks and months. 29 Sep 2021 12:00:00 IST f41371e2a1c72f9f63771178386ba0d9 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-32409190-20210930-125639 There has been some interesting development across the college in the area of research. A new Practice Research Coordinator has been appointed to help track and develop research across the college. Many of you will have already had contact with Dr. Andrew Browne in that role, but he encourages you to reach out to him with any research, ideas around research or general comments at <a style="color: #58595b;" href="mailto:andrew.browne@dbs.ie" target="_blank" rel="noopener">andrew.browne@dbs.ie</a>. Hopefully, you have had a chance to keep up with the Newsletters he has been producing. If not, you can always access them <a style="color: #58595b;" title="here" href="https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/1ktic799aoy/external">here</a>. We have also had the appointment of a brand new Research Librarian, Teirnan O'Sullivan (<a style="color: #58595b;" href="mailto:tiernan.osullivan@dbs.ie" target="_blank" rel="noopener">tiernan.osullivan@dbs.ie</a>), who will be expertly filling the shoes of Robert Alfis. Tiernan is working with colleagues across the college and in the library to help develop the resources that our researchers will need to continue excelling at their endeavours.   This year, there will be two exciting opportunities to engage with research at DBS. During the week of November 29th we will have a Research Week hosted through the Student Experience Team, this will be an excellent opportunity for staff and students to engage in activities designed to highlight the research potential of our college. There will be a focus there between staff and student research along with other interesting additions. It will be a chance to highlight the research going on with our students. Check out the dates <a style="color: #008efc;" href="https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/fn2f78ws19p/external">here</a>.   The Research Committee will be hosting its first major conference this Spring entitled the Annual Conference on Applied Research. This will be replacing the annual Research Day with a much more focused event. The Conference will take place on a date to be confirmed toward the end of March 2022, and will be accepting submissions for DBS, national and international researchers on topics pertaining to applied research.   Watch out for the next Research Newsletter in November and more from the Research Librarian in the coming weeks and months. http://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/39875/62/9f47ed4103abebdcccdd27.jpg Stay and Spend Scheme https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/pgk377iw7r6?lang=en?rss=true You can still claim the Stay and Spend credit for qualifying expenditure incurred between October 1st 2020 and April 30th 2021. This includes expenditure on either: holiday accommodation ’eat in’ food and drink For more detail please click here [ https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/12pbejlrr0i/external ]. 01 Oct 2021 12:00:00 IST 3364921135950e35142d93ba1cf6115d ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-32409190-20211001-170731 You can still claim the Stay and Spend credit for qualifying expenditure incurred between  October 1st 2020 and April 30th 2021. This includes expenditure on either: <ul> <li> holiday accommodation</li> <li> ’eat in’ food and drink</li> </ul> For more detail please click <a style="color: #58595b;" href="https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/12pbejlrr0i/external">here</a>. http://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/39875/b1/88a229d00410ebef6473ef.png Interview with Kristof K - DBS Alumni https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/e20ykyaqrla?lang=en?rss=true 01 Oct 2021 12:00:00 IST b83f801f2dd1cf5a44baf4742d1e66ba Three Column Articles <div class="nw_lotus" style="color: #333333; font-family: Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', Georgia, serif; height: 0px; line-height: 0; font-size: 0px;"> </div> <table class="nw_img_table" style="color: #333333; font-family: Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="right"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="nw_img_main_cell" style="font-family: Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; color: #333333; text-decoration-line: none; line-height: 1px; padding: 0px 0px 10px 10px;"> <table class="nw_img_wrapper" style="width: 94.7867%; height: 10px;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr style="height: 10px;"> <td class="nw_img_cell" style="font-family: Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; color: #333333; text-decoration-line: none; padding: 0px; line-height: 1px; width: 99%; height: 10px;"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div class="nw_summary_wrapper" style="color: #333333; font-family: Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px;"> <div style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;"> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </div> </div> </div> </div> Welcome to all new employees https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/12e4e4nmds1?lang=en?rss=true 01 Oct 2021 12:00:00 IST bd5abb2212e545ff46c6108dc62a2470 <img align="center" src="http://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/39875/bf/5438c7b734db0615011803.jpg" width="693" height="408" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt="" />                                                                    DEI https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/1u9k4xvg0ie?lang=en?rss=true 01 Oct 2021 12:00:00 IST 5e5508affdea5c78928348d9869877f5 Black History Month https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/1xz4ys9up4l?lang=en?rss=true Black History Month, also known as African History Month aims to instill in Irish society & carry on celebratory legacy intercultural diversity education. Black History Month Ireland(BHMI), also known as African History Month (AHMI) is a community voluntary intercultural organisation bringing greater awareness and instill in Irish communities and carry on celebratory legacy of diversity education, cultural tolerance and community inclusion begun in America in 1915 and subsequently observed by the United Kingdom in 1987 and Canada in 1995. BHMI/AHMI is celebrated annually in October to recognise honour, educate about and celebrate the achievements and international contributions of generations of members of the African diaspora and to mark important events in its history in arts events, open lectures, trade shows, exhibitions, workshops, bazaars, a film festival, visual arts, night of culture, etc. We'll be in contact soon with more information on how we're celebrating BHM. To find out more about BHM in Ireland, please click on the video link below. [ https://www.youtube.com/embed/SnUOwa9X_4o ] 05 Oct 2021 12:00:00 IST 2bea7f6633656ee8cffd4f32cb0ca126 Black History Month, also known as African History Month aims to instill in Irish society & carry on celebratory legacy intercultural diversity education. Black History Month Ireland(BHMI), also known as African History Month (AHMI) is a community voluntary intercultural organisation bringing greater awareness and instill in Irish communities and carry on celebratory legacy of diversity education, cultural tolerance and community inclusion begun in America in 1915 and subsequently observed by the United Kingdom in 1987 and Canada in 1995. BHMI/AHMI is celebrated annually in October to recognise honour, educate about and celebrate the achievements and international contributions of generations of members of the African diaspora and to mark important events in its history in arts events, open lectures, trade shows, exhibitions, workshops, bazaars, a film festival, visual arts, night of culture, etc. We'll be in contact soon with more information on how we're celebrating BHM. To find out more about BHM in Ireland, please click on the video link below. [ https://www.youtube.com/embed/SnUOwa9X_4o ] Employee Assistance Programme https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/pimjlqwz5wa?lang=en?rss=true Free 24/7 confidential advice available to all our employees on personal or work related issues. You can contact laya healthcare's 24/7 Mental Wellbeing Support Programme directly and in confidence on 1800 911 909, or through our website www.layaeap.ie [ https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/73bikbpkorx/external ]. The service includes up to 8 face-to-face counseling sessions, if required. 30 Sep 2021 12:00:00 IST b297a958d5b8aa70b7c93ad092c79720 Free 24/7 confidential advice available to all our employees on personal or work related issues. You can contact laya healthcare's 24/7 Mental Wellbeing Support Programme directly and in confidence on 1800 911 909, or through our website <a style="color: #ffffff;" href="https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/73bikbpkorx/external">www.layaeap.ie</a>.   The service includes up to 8 face-to-face counseling sessions, if required. http://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/39875/e3/9df58d34a483da2503dfd3.jpg Interview with Kristof K - DBS Alumni https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/1fnr8l9cbg4?lang=en?rss=true Career Coach CK caught up with Kristof, K who's known to his network as a Sales Trainer & Career Strategist I International Online Internship Program Creator I Business Development Consultant I Law Graduate Focused on Creative Communication I Trainer I Speaker I and a DBS graduate. Tune in while we delve into what all these titles mean, his experience in DBS and his advice to students no matter where they are on their academic journey. Click here to listen. ill be issuing soon where you can register your interest in this pilot. 01 Oct 2021 12:00:00 IST 4a8615c60182915706a558a6a66b28f8 <img src="http://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/v3files/shard1/39875/07/f81aa9d0778cdc11a0fa49.png" style="margin: 0px;" width="158" height="158" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt="" />Career Coach CK caught up with Kristof, K who's known to his network as a Sales Trainer & Career Strategist I International Online Internship Program Creator I Business Development Consultant I Law Graduate Focused on Creative Communication I Trainer I Speaker I and a DBS graduate. Tune in while we delve into what all these titles mean, his experience in DBS and his advice to students no matter where they are on their academic journey. Click here to listen. ill be issuing soon where you can register your interest in this pilot. Sports and Social https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/in29tjamidi?lang=en?rss=true For October, Sports & Social bring you the classic rafting trip delivered by rafting.ie [ https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/g1cudw7ex8i/external ]. This adventure will take us from Lucan to Palmerstown through the Strawberry Beds. The trip time is approximately 2.5 hours on the water covering a distance of 8 kms. With the help of a guide, we will navigate four weirs and numerous rapids. This is a half day activity including shuttle bus transfer to the ‘get in’ point above Lucan village. This event will take place on Saturday 16th October from at 10 am, and if you are interested in attending please click here [ https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/1aqxriubcpd/external ]. If you're a member of Sports & Social and would like to join in, simply check the box below. If you're not a member but would like to be, simply email payroll@dbs.ie [ payroll@dbs.ie ] asking to join. 30 Sep 2021 12:00:00 IST 2e9a38c16793fd9975692364f8110d26 <div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; line-height: 1.5;">For October, Sports & Social bring you the classic rafting trip delivered by <a style="color: #000000;" href="https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/g1cudw7ex8i/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://rafting.ie/&source=gmail&ust=1633095879000000&usg=AFQjCNHy-yRWMk3LoOKNHaefaYXbUXugxA">rafting.ie</a>. This adventure will take us from Lucan to Palmerstown through the Strawberry Beds. The trip time is approximately 2.5 hours on the water covering a distance of 8 kms. With the help of a guide, we will navigate four weirs and numerous rapids. This is a half day activity including shuttle bus transfer to the ‘get in’ point above Lucan village. </div> <div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; line-height: 1.5;"> </div> <div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; line-height: 1.5;">This event will take place on Saturday 16th October from at 10 am, and if you are interested in attending please click <a href="https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/1aqxriubcpd/external">here</a>. If you're a member of Sports & Social and would like to join in, simply check the box below. If you're not a member but would like to be, simply email <a style="color: #000000;" href="mailto:payroll@dbs.ie" target="_blank" rel="noopener">payroll@dbs.ie</a> asking to join.</div> <div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; line-height: 1.5;"> </div> http://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/icfiles/1/39875/268777/6677203/5913a3bf7816d4bbeb68ba06/raft.jfif Welcome to all new employees https://dublinbusinessschool.newsweaver.com/a572m76dtt/ui4obw7gveg?lang=en?rss=true Department New Staff Member Department New Staff Member Finance Lillian Kwenda Academic - Arts Dermot Heslin Academic Affairs Marcela Fernandez Lopez Emma Coonan Academic - Law Derek Reynolds Gay White Edmund Shanahan Helena McNeill Academic - Business Johannah Duffy Keith Rossiter Paul McEvoy Lucy Brady Tejas Bhat Maeve Burke Yusuf Aytas MaxinemanleyChown Academic Programmes Gracie Moloney Olivia Longe Arts & Irish Culture/Languages Faculty Alan Fitzpatrick Sean Boyle Social Science & Social Care Faculty Maeve Dempsey Information Technology Daniel Onwochei Viktor Albanov 05 Oct 2021 12:00:00 IST 9851481421543844e0b06a8ca839a511 <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 70.9292%; max-width: 100%; height: 401px; float: left;" border="0" width="63.1616%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="left"><colgroup><col style="width: 26.4015%;" span="2" width="311" /> <col style="width: 20.6558%;" width="272" /> <col style="width: 52.8574%;" width="349" /> </colgroup> <tbody> <tr style="height: 26.86pt;"> <td class="oa1" style="height: 26px; width: 155pt;" width="311" height="54"> Department </td> <td class="oa2" style="width: 155pt; height: 26px;" width="311"> New Staff Member </td> <td class="oa2" style="width: 136pt; height: 26px;" width="272"> Department </td> <td class="oa3" style="width: 175pt; height: 26px;" width="349"> New Staff Member </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 20.26pt;"> <td class="oa4" style="height: 20px; width: 155pt;" width="311" height="41"> Finance </td> <td class="oa5" style="width: 155pt; height: 20px;" width="311"> Lillian Kwenda </td> <td class="oa6" style="width: 136pt; height: 256px;" rowspan="10" width="272"> Academic - Arts </td> <td class="oa7" style="width: 175pt; height: 20px;" width="349"> Dermot Heslin </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 33.46pt;"> <td class="oa4" style="height: 33px; width: 155pt;" width="311" height="67">  Academic Affairs </td> <td class="oa5" style="width: 155pt; height: 33px;" width="311"> Marcela Fernandez Lopez </td> <td class="oa9" style="width: 175pt; height: 33px;" width="349"> Emma Coonan </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 20.26pt;"> <td class="oa10" style="height: 52px; width: 155pt;" rowspan="2" width="311" height="94"> Academic - Law </td> <td class="oa11" style="width: 155pt; height: 26px;" width="311"> Derek Reynolds </td> <td class="oa9" style="width: 175pt; height: 26px;" width="349"> Gay White </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 26.86pt;"> <td class="oa12" style="height: 26px; width: 155pt;" width="311" height="54"> Edmund Shanahan </td> <td class="oa9" style="width: 175pt; height: 26px;" width="349"> Helena McNeill </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 20.26pt;"> <td class="oa10" style="height: 72px; width: 155pt;" rowspan="4" width="311" height="136"> Academic - Business </td> <td class="oa11" style="width: 155pt; height: 26px;" width="311"> Johannah Duffy </td> <td class="oa9" style="width: 175pt; height: 26px;" width="349"> Keith Rossiter </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 13.66pt;"> <td class="oa13" style="height: 13px; width: 155pt;" width="311" height="27"> Paul McEvoy </td> <td class="oa9" style="width: 175pt; height: 13px;" width="349"> Lucy Brady </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 13.66pt;"> <td class="oa13" style="height: 13px; width: 155pt;" width="311" height="27"> Tejas Bhat </td> <td class="oa9" style="width: 175pt; height: 13px;" width="349"> Maeve Burke </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 20.26pt;"> <td class="oa12" style="height: 20px; width: 155pt;" width="311" height="41"> Yusuf Aytas </td> <td class="oa14" style="width: 175pt; height: 20px;" width="349"> MaxinemanleyChown </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 26.86pt;"> <td class="oa4" style="height: 26px; width: 155pt;" width="311" height="54"> Academic Programmes </td> <td class="oa5" style="width: 155pt; height: 26px;" width="311"> Gracie Moloney </td> <td class="oa9" style="width: 175pt; height: 26px;" width="349"> Olivia Longe </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 53.27pt;"> <td class="oa4" style="height: 53px; width: 155pt;" width="311" height="107"> Arts & Irish Culture/Languages Faculty </td> <td class="oa5" style="width: 155pt; height: 53px;" width="311"> Alan Fitzpatrick </td> <td class="oa15" style="width: 175pt; height: 53px;" width="349"> Sean Boyle </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 46.67pt;"> <td class="oa4" style="height: 46px; width: 155pt;" width="311" height="93"> Social Science & Social Care Faculty </td> <td class="oa5" style="width: 155pt; height: 46px;" width="311"> Maeve Dempsey </td> <td class="oa16" style="width: 136pt; height: 64px;" rowspan="2" width="272"> Information Technology </td> <td class="oa7" style="width: 175pt; height: 46px;" width="349"> Daniel Onwochei </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 20.26pt;"> <td class="oa17" style="height: 18px; width: 155pt;" width="311" height="41">   </td> <td class="oa18" style="width: 155pt; height: 18px;" width="311">   </td> <td class="oa19" style="width: 175pt; height: 18px;" width="349"> Viktor Albanov </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>