DCU News
Arts Bursary Launched
The DCU Office of Student life is giving students the opportunity to receive financial aid for their artistic pursuits Read more…
Year: 2015
University News
USI figures show cost of college causing anxiety
USI figures show cost of college causing anxiety Read more…
Features
Instagram versus the female nipple
The #FreeTheNipple movement has recently been battling against a very popular app. Instagram has come under great scrutiny for it’s censorship policy which forbids users from posting photos of topless women, in particular their nipples.
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National News
Calls for fraud investigation into language college closure
Anti-corruption group seeks to have closed college investigated after it left with €500,000 of students’ fees. Read more…
University News
NAMA propose huge student complex build
A receiver in NAMA has proposed Dublin’s largest ever off-campus student accommodation development. Read more…
GAA
Steady progress, but not out of the Woods yet
“But you’ve every right to be upset?” “That’s just the way it is. You wouldn’t really dwell on it too much thinking ‘what’s the point if there aren’t 80,000 fans?’ We got through our whole Read more…
Articles
DCU Alumni awarded Tipperary’s Best Young Entrepreneur
DCU Alumni Sam Pearson was awarded Best New Idea award in Tipperary’s Best Young Entrepreneur for his start-up Doodledale, last week.
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Irish & Languages
Mo thaithí ag lorg post nua
Thosaigh mé mo chéad post part-aimseartha nuair a chríochnaigh mé mo chuigiú bhliain sa mheánscoil. Sé bliana déag d’aois, cailín éirimiúil agus lán sásta m’airgead féin a thuilleadh, thosaigh mé ag obair taobh thiar den Read more…
News
Social dems seek student vote
Communicating with Students’ Union presidents and young people is the way to build a hard policy for education, according to Social Democrat TD for Wicklow/East Carlow, Stephen Donnelly. Read more…
Political
10,000 students register to vote in drive
The target of registering 10,000 student voters was surpassed on the National Day of Voter Registration, according to the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) President Kevin Donoghue.
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News
Australian student loan scheme for Ireland
Irish officials will decide whether to have student pay back loans based on their income at the end of this year. Read more…
Randoms
Inspirations: Hazel Robb
Most people would probably agree that listing my mother as someone who inspires me is a cliché, but you haven’t met Hazel Robb. Read more…
Other Sports
Eagles soar as Saints taste defeat in season opener
DCU Saints got off to a losing start to their Premier League campaign losing out to UL Eagles while DCU Mercy overcame Maxol WIT Wildcats Read more…
University News
Investigator appointed in UL pay-off scandal
UL will appoint an external investigator following accusations of trying to pay-off whistleblower employees Read more…
News
DCU start-up businesses win titles from Ryan Academy
Three DCU start-up businesses win prestigious titles from Ryan Academy Read more…
Events
Amber flag, boost to mental health week
The week began with Eve Kerton, last years Welfare Officer, raising the Amber Flag in The Hub on Monday. The Amber Flag is an initiative organised by suicide aware who’s main goal is to promote a culture of positive mental health in the education system and among other organisations. Read more…
Travel
New York expectations vs reality
Shirley Donlon tells us that New York City isn’t exactly as it may seem. Read more…
National News
NUIG hires VP to handle inequality issues
NUI Galway are recruiting a vice president for equality and diversity amidst a string of controversies over the past few months.
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Clubs and Socs
E Soc smash target sign ups
An estimated 2500 students joined DCU’s Enterprise Society this year, an increase of 56 per cent from last year, according to the society chair, Shane Carter. Read more…
Football
DCU forced to settle for a point in CUFL Division 3 opener
DCU’s ‘C’ football team was held to a 1-1 draw away to Cavan Institute on Wednesday, October 7th in its CUFL Division Three opener at the Cavan Astro Park. The home side went a goal Read more…
Articles
Meal of the week: Chicken Risotto
A delicious chicken dish that even the worst chef can master. Read more…
Articles
The end of an era for man buns and beards
The classic college boy look is about to change. Read more…
Features
From cyber stalking to coercive control, abuse has many forms
Women’s Aid, which has been working in Ireland since 1974 have launched a campaign called 2in2u. The campaign is aimed at helping young women in relationships to be aware of what is safe and what is sinister. Read more…
National News
DCU led research group highlights way forward for dementia prevention
An EU-funded, DCU-led dementia research and deterrence project aim to raise awareness on how people can prevent the onset of dementia later in life.
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Television
‘I don’t get the reference’: the life of a TV phobe
What happens when you’re the only one not watching the latest small screen hit? Glen Murphy offers advice to readers. Read more…