DCU students protested rental increases of over 20 per cent in purpose-built student accommodation around the Glasnevin area. Shanowen Square increased their prices by 27 per cent for the 2018/2019 academic year while Shanowen Halls Read more…
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]ctress and singer Zendaya has solidified her status as a fashion icon with the launch of two of her own clothing lines. Zendaya, who started her career with Disney, is known for her roles in The Read more…
Elsa Anderling examines Instagram’s decision to change their algorithm and the effects it will have on users of the app. Read more…
[dropcap]DCU[/dropcap] was recognised as the world’s first Autism-Friendly university in a ceremony attended by President Michael D Higgins last Thursday. The announcement made on St. Patrick’s Campus was recognised by AsIAm, an autism advocacy charity. To Read more…
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hen social media drives the agenda of campaigns to support worthwhile charities, like the ‘no make up selfie’ for cancer, or the ‘ice bucket challenge’ for ALS, the reaction from the masses is generally one Read more…
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he DCU Ladies basketball side became All-Ireland A League Champions with a thumping 74-44 win over Ulster University in Carlow last Wednesday.
[dropcap]O[/dropcap]n March 2nd, as temperatures fell and images of snowmen and igloos filled news-feeds, the video of a JCB digger pulling the roof off of a South Dublin Lidl supermarket stood starkly in contrast. Later, Read more…
Taking steps towards a greener college is simply a must. It’s not as if there’s some form of ‘green activism’ going on, DCU are simply implementing a sustainability policy. Read more…
[dropcap]During[/dropcap] the first semester, 13.29 per cent of undergraduate students failed an exam in DCU, according to an FOI request.
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he six-year route to qualifying as a second-level teacher is too long, too expensive and needs to be revised according to a school leader.
[dropcap]Graduate[/dropcap] nurses consider emigrating in search of better pay as they are struggling to afford the rising costs of rent in Ireland, according to the INMO.
[dropcap]A[/dropcap] delegation of pro-life students from four of Ireland’s universities took part in the recent Rally for Life march in the city centre.
[dropcap]DCU[/dropcap] Research is creating an Irish sign language glossary for maths education.
[dropcap]DCU[/dropcap] St. Patrick’s Campus received a record number of applications for primary teaching, according to recently released CAO figures.
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Coicís de cheiliúradh agus craic chun an Ghaeilge agus cultúr na hÉireann a chur chun cinn Read more…
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Grants of up to €12,000 will be given to student groups for projects aimed at reducing hate speech towards refugees, according to the European Students’ Union (ESU).
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]ith preparation for the upcoming intervarsity competition in Galway firmly in the minds eye of the team, DCU Archery maintained firm control of the 6th National Student Indoor Archery Championships held by University College Cork.
[dropcap]N[/dropcap]ew student accommodation due to be built in Gillian House on Farranlea Road in Cork has experienced some resistance from local residents, who fear that the development will lead to “student gangs” in the area.
[dropcap]DCU [/dropcap] aims to become the first Irish university to become completely ‘plastic-free’ by 2020, following the immediate removal of all plastic cups from all three campuses this week.
Video by Mark Carroll and Gráinne Jones
[dropcap]The [/dropcap]annual rent for Shanowen Square has increased by 27 per cent from last year.