News Features
Referendum 2015: what could change
A look at what the pantigate scandal means for the upcoming gay marriage referendum debate. Read more…
Year: 2014
DCU News
President wants more Northern students at DCU
DCU President Brian MacCraith wants to make access to study at DCU easier for Northern Ireland students, who are currently at a disadvantage when in competition with students from the Republic. Read more…
Style
stylefix #6
Dramatic prints, dark tones, rich fabrics and the ankle strap. Shannon O’Sullivan has this week in style. Read more…
Food
Food for thought
Sleepy brain syndrome after the extended Christmas break? Sharon McGowan has an arsenal of healthy foods to get those minds buzzing again. Read more…
National News
The search for a new voice in science communication
Students are urged to enter a competition which could win young scientists expert mentoring and kick-start their careers. Read more…
Opinion
An bhfuil cead agam mo theanga a labhairt?
Rónán Ó Dálaigh gives his reaction to the resignation of the Irish Language Commissioner and where the future of the Irish language lies. Read more…
DCU News
Support for nurses’ protests against low graduate pay rates
The Class Rep Council has voted to support student nurses protesting against the initial pay rate for graduates of just €6.49 per hour. Read more…
National News
Universities want higher fees if there’s no more funding
Irish universities have called on Education Minister Ruairi Quinn to hike student fees if he won’t allocate further exchequer funding to third-level. Read more…
Articles
On your marks, get set…run!
Out with expensive gym memberships, in with running apps and thermal leggings! James Creagh has the beginners guide to completing your first 5km. Read more…
Opinion
Pylons: A rational reflection on EirGrid’s expansion
Ian Moran reflects on the controversy and opposition to EirGrid’s planned pylon route. Read more…
Randoms
The race to cure spinal damage
The Kerry marathon linking-in with marathons across 34 countries around the world raising funds to cure spinal cord injuries. Read more…
Hurling
O’Brien reflects on Fitzgibbon Cup group stage exit
DCU’s Fitzgibbon Cup hurling manager Paul O’Brien talks to Kevin Taylor about his sides recent exit from the competition. Read more…
Athletics
DCU dominate at indoor championships
DCU Athletic’s Academy dominated the medals table at the recent indoor championships. Read more…
Gaelic Football
Kennedy praises resilience despite loss
Director of DCU’s GAA Academy Michael Kennedy talks to Eoin Sheahan in the wake of DCU’s exit from the Sigerson Cup. Read more…
Rugby
Classy Athlone side cruise to win over DCU
DCU’s senior rugby team suffered a heavy defeat to league leaders Athlone IT in St Clare’s on Wednesday afternoon. Read more…
Football
Harding Plate glory for fresher soccer team
DCU’s fresher soccer team won their second successive Harding Plate recently in the University of Limerick. Read more…
National News
ITs to merge and receive university status
Ireland’s newest universities to be established since 1989 may be created soon, thanks to recently proposed legislation from the Education Minister. Read more…
DCU News
Masters student breaks leg in comical botched robbery
Dublin Criminal Court has heard how a DCU Masters student broke his leg while attempting to steal Mac computers from the university. Read more…
National News
UCD hosts inaugural Student Legal Convention
The inaugural Student Legal Convention held at UCD last Thursday heard from Government Ministers, a Supreme Court judge and the Data Protection Commissioner, amongst others. Read more…
DCU News
DCU Green Committee helps address climate change
DCU’s second Green Day of the year shows students what they can do to combat climate change. Read more…
National News
Archdiocese offers DIT funding to have ‘Catholic place of worship’
The Dublin Archdiocese recently offered Dublin Institute of Technology a large payout to ensure a ‘Catholic place of worship’ on the new Grangegorman campus. Read more…
FluxFeat
Aisling’s Special Favourites
A few of Aisling Kett’s favourite things this fortnight, including a couple of nifty apps. Read more…
DCU News
Excellence awards for DCU’s Campus Res
Despite student protestations in a previous issue of The College View, DCU’s Campus Res was recently honoured for excellence in accommodation provision. Sharon McGowan reports. Read more…
Music
The Comeback Kids
As Garth Brooks fever sweeps the country, Martina Brophy delves into the massive industry that is the comeback tour. Read more…
DCU News
DCU only Irish university in top 50 under 50
DCU is the only Irish university to appear in the most recent ‘Top 50 Under 50’ QS rankings, as Sharon McGowan reports. Read more…