EDI | Race Equality at DCU

At DCU, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment where every member of our community is respected and valued. Advancing race equality is a core part of our mission to ensure that students, staff, and faculty from all racial and ethnic backgrounds feel a genuine sense of belonging.

On 18th January 2024, DCU President Prof Dáire Keogh signed the HEA Anti-Racism Principles for Irish Higher Education Institutions, affirming the University’s commitment to the national standards of excellence in advancing race equality across Irish higher education.

The complete HEA Anti-Racism Principles document is available on the HEA website and the key Principles and Commitments are outlined below.

To translate these commitments into action, DCU has established a Race Equality Working Group to guide the development and implementation of a University-wide Race Equality Action Plan. Through this work, we aim to create a campus culture grounded in dignity, respect, and the right of all individuals to study and work free from racism, harassment, intimidation, or bullying.

In October 2025, DCU launched its Race Equality Framework and Action Plan 2025–2028, which sets out the University’s roadmap to eliminate racism and advance race equality across all areas of university life.

Led by the Race Equality Working Group, the Plan reflects extensive engagement with staff and students across the University. It provides a clear framework to embed anti-racism within DCU’s culture, systems, and everyday practices, structured around seven key pillars that guide sustained action and accountability.