National News
Almost €7m in funding announced for new Dublin Technological University
A further €4.5 million will be put towards the merging of three Institute of Technologies in Dublin. Read more…
Year: 2018
The Hype
Atelier des Lumières lights up the art scene
When the light flashes and suddenly all paintings have diminished, the audience is met with the stark reminder that they have been walking around a grey room. The projectors had given the illusion that they had been on an ethereal adventure. Read more…
Articles
The rise and fall and rise again of musical film
Modern Western musical theatre emerged during the 19th century, but ground breaking
works such as Oklahoma! didn’t appear until the 20th Century. Some of the most famous
musicals throughout the decades that followed include West Side Story, Les Misérables, The
Phantom of the Opera and Wicked. Read more…
National News
UCD and RCSI launch new medical campus in Malaysia
UCD and the RCSI launched the first accredited medical school in Malaysia, last week Read more…
Food
Cooking in college: a guide for beginners
So in order to save some pennies and prevent the onset of the dreaded “freshers’ 15,” we have compiled a list of websites that will cater to both the culinary novice and the certified foodie alike. Read more…
National News
New proposal to increase pay for over 60,000 workers in public sector
The announcement is an attempt to end a controversial “two-tier” austerity-era cost-cutting pay rate. It resulted in entrants into the public sector since 2011 receiving less than that of longer serving colleagues. Read more…
The Hype
Exploring the world of Instagram poetry
This generations ‘instapoets’ are a breath of fresh air for an artform that seemed to be dying. Many young people can no longer relate to the heavy poetry of the likes of John Keats of whom they may have studied laboriously throughout their secondary school education. Read more…
Music
A look into Hozier’s latest EP, Nina Cried Power
The grammy nominee isn’t one to shy away from sharing his political and cultural views, especially in his recent EP. In the song “Nina Cried Power”, the track draws on protest music from the American civil rights movement. Read more…
Lifestyle
All you need to do to fight the ‘Fresher’s Flu’
While ‘freshers flu’ obviously isn’t the end of the world, it’s not the most convenient time to be getting sick when you’ve so much going on. If you’re determined to avoid catching it, Amy Donohue has the guide for you.
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National News
Driverless transport takes Dublin by storm
The EZ10 takes to the roads of Dublin city during the driverless vehicles first venture in Ireland. Read more…
Opinion
The importance of saying yes
Saying yes to things can feel like an insurmountable challenge when you are overwhelmed, but there is no better time to embrace the importance of yes than the start of college.
Music
Tebi Rex’s Max Zanga talks about songwriting, the Irish hip-hop scene and more
“There’s a juxtaposition to our work, we have an idea, go off on our own and come back with completely different angles.” He says, “It leads to an interesting contrast where the music is really upbeat and energetic but then the lyrics are super grim”. Read more…
DCU News
DCU joins Ireland’s Future Talent
DCU has joined a charter entitled ‘Ireland’s Future Talent’ which aims to make the Irish education system the best in Europe. Read more…
Articles
DCU’s journey in playing catch-up
The constant rustle and bustle in construction works on campus sees no end as President MacCraith announces new STEM building to begin construction in 2019
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DCU News
Apartment site near DCU to begin construction next year
A series of apartment blocks and parking spaces a short distance away from DCU are set to begin construction next year.
National News
Decrease in the number non-Irish citizens in Ireland
A 2018 CSO report revealed a drop in the number of non-Irish nationals living in Ireland. Read more…
National News
DCU study shows press freedom leads to lower incidences of bribery
A DCU study revealed that countries with greater press freedom have lower incidences of bribery involving public officials.
DCU News
DCU professor leads anti-bullying campaign
Professor James O’Higgins Norman was appointed to chair a UNESCO initiative to provide practical solutions to stop bullying. Read more…
DCU News
DCU President calls for radical change to university funding
DCU President Brian MacCraith has called for universities to operate in a more entrepreneurial manner, in an effort to make the funding of third level education a more sustainable model.
News
Universities to be given quotas to tackle teacher shortages
Several Irish universities are to be given quotas on the number of secondary school teachers to be trained in key subjects to tackle the teacher shortage in classrooms.
News
‘The horse has bolted’ on accommodation prices
DCU Students’ Union President Vito Moloney Burk said the SU are calling on the government to provide Higher Education Institutions with grants to build purpose built student accommodation on their campuses.
Lifestyle
How to: avoid being the sweaty mess after your gym sesh
For the sake of those around you and maybe even for your own dignity, here is how to go from
looking like a sweaty gym rat to pulling of the diligent student look. Read more…
Travel
Romantic Ronda
But believe it or not, there’s more to Spain than just Ibiza and Salou. For those looking for something a bit different, Ronda may be perfect. Read more…
Features
Never a dull day in DCU
DCU’s plethora of clubs and societies is something to be admired; and their famous annual events are not to be missed. Read more…
News
Ireland may be forced to recognise Palestine
Ireland may be forced to recognise Palestine as a state if negotiations continue. Read more…