DCU Campus Explorer

DCU Campus Explorer, using Digital Twin technology, is an interactive virtual model of our three DCU teaching campuses that brings the vibrancy of our inclusive community to life in a new and exciting way.

Dive into this immersive experience and discover a wealth of content curated by our dedicated staff and student experts. This is your chance to discover both the well-known and hidden gems of our university, highlighting a wide range of formal and informal spaces and services that make DCU a special place for all.

If you are new to campus, are neurodivergent, or feeling a bit apprehensive about navigating the campus, Campus Explorer will optimise your participation in the DCU campus experience.

Whether you are a student, staff member or visitor, join us on this journey to enhance your DCU experience!

Design Features

Powered by Bentley®

This browser-based platform is best experienced on a laptop or large screen.
At any stage you can use the 'Search' bar to find a location, activity or service.
Explore the features below to find out more.

Fly to

Before visiting the campus, you can use the 'Fly to' to get an aerial view of key buildings and spaces.

Buildings

This feature allows you to locate:

Campus Entrances - Locate pedestrian and vehicle access to the campus.
Buildings - Find building locations with ease.
Building Entrances - Easily find the main entrances/exits to buildings.

Tip:
To avoid the map becoming busy, remember to turn off layers.

Points of Interest

Here you will locate important places and services, selected by Staff and Student experts that support a connected, inclusive and supportive campus community.

Explore the themes below to find out more:

Advice and Services
Be Active
Connect with Others
Creativity and the Arts
Eat Well and Stay Hydrated
Relaxing or Quieter Spaces
Sexual Health & Free Period Products
Study Spaces
Wellbeing & Safety Supports
Universal Access Toilets

Quick Tours

Whether you’re a new staff, student or visitor, select the tour that best fits your needs.

Routes

We have mapped a number of routes to help you navigate to key locations such as the Library, Parking etc.

Home

If you get lost, this functionality allows you to reset to the default landing page and switches off all layers. Campus Explorer will open in a new if you are using a desktop/PC

Watch this demo to learn how to navigate Campus Explorer.

Curious about what's next? Visit the 'About the Technology' section to take a peek!

Start Exploring

Glasnevin Campus Explorer

St Patrick's Campus Explorer

All Hallows Campus Explorer

About the Technology

Our innovative Campus Explorer endeavours to create an interactive space that supports the development of a ‘connected’ campus community, that supports users to orient themselves with the campuses, to engage with other members and services through curation, and to engage with and use the formal and informal spaces.

The Technology

This platform is developed by the Insight SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics, DCU Student Support & Development, and Smart DCU. All instances of the DCU Campus Explorer are designed using Open City Planner software developed by Bentley Systems.

Campus Explorer draws together new and existing digital assets, including 360 models and graphics. Campus Explorer is a web application accessible using any web browser. This platform is optimised for usage on high resolution screens but can also be accessed using mobile devices.

Meet the Team

This cross university collaboration has involved engagement with a large number of subject matter experts representing students and staff.

We would like to extend our appreciation to all who have made a contribution to date.

Feed in

We want to hear from you! Have you got a location to share, a story or have ideas about how we can improve the experience? Email campusexplorer@dcu.ie to make contact with us.