University News
Two students hospitalised over bad batch of drugs
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]wo NUI Galway students were hospitalised after taking a “bad batch” of drugs.
Year: 2018
Articles
DCU Gender identity policy in final stages
[dropcap]A[/dropcap] Gender Identity and Expression policy for DCU is currently in the final stages of development and can be expected later this year, the head of the University’s Equality Office has said.
DCU News
Storm Emma water reductions: explainer
[dropcap]In[/dropcap] the aftermath of Storm Emma, Dublin City Council announced water restrictions across the greater Dublin area which left DCU without water across its campuses.
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Irish & Languages
Dorn Amháin
Scríobh Seán Ó Nualláin scéal ficsean le déanaí Read more…
Opinion
Are award ceremonies a place for politics?
If they don’t speak out on important topics, they’re criticised. If they do, they face backlash. Presenter and controversial Twitter user Piers Morgan described Meryl Streep’s anti-Trump speech as “hypocrisy”, but many others praised her words. They can’t win and they can’t lose. Read more…
Other Sports
EISM provides triumphant prelude to upcoming Irish Open for Hyland
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]CU swimmer Brendan Hyland embarked on his first challenge of the New Year in Edinburgh, building upon a hugely impressive and competitive 2017, which included some blistering performances during the World University Games in Taiwan.
Features
Snow one gets left behind
[dropcap]H[/dropcap]er name was Emma, and though she came as a shock for Ireland , delivering snow and curtailing progress, she will be remembered by many, as the storm that let us out to play.
Articles
Oscars 2018 trend report
Rachel Farrell analyses some of the key trends seen on the 2018 Oscars red carpet. Read more…
Opinion
Are same-sex schools better than mixed schools?
Same sex schools can often make it harder for people to learn how interact with the opposite gender. It may make it difficult for students when they go into a work place, be it part time or full time to interact with the opposite gender. Read more…
Articles
Between the Buried and Me’s ‘Automata I’ is cohesive madness
[dropcap]With[/dropcap] an intensely satisfying marriage of instrumental technicality with adventurous compositions, Automata I is the latest iteration of the ever-shifting sound of Between the Buried and Me, showcasing the group at its most experimental yet Read more…
Features
Bridging the gender pay gap – start with childcare.
[dropcap]G[/dropcap]ender pay gaps do little to address equality, and according to a Fianna Fáil Senator progress will not be made in Ireland until the current childcare crisis is addressed.
National News
No phising here
[dropcap]EU[/dropcap] regulations for the control of data security, which come into force in May, are a long way from compliance rates, according a cyber-security expert. “Ahead of the GDPR regulations which come into effect on Read more…
Travel
Visiting the Big Apple in a New York minute
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]elcome to New York City- epicentre of the arts, creator of new fashions and engrossed with every genre of restaurant and bar. New York has it all, but visiting (or staying) without some sort of itinerary Read more…
Blogs
DCUSU voted to support reunification of Ireland
[dropcap]DCU [/dropcap]Students’ Union voted in favour of supporting the reunification of Ireland on Friday.
DCU News
Vito Moloney Burke elected DCUSU President despite 40% fall in voter turnout
[dropcap]Vito[/dropcap] Moloney Burke was elected DCUSU President on March 9th, after securing over 80 per cent of the votes in his favour.
News
Eleven candidates run for position of Postgraduate Officer under same campaign manager
[dropcap]E[/dropcap]ngagement and unity were the main themes encompassed in all the speeches delivered by candidates at Tuesday night’s Postgraduate Hustings. While four candidates of the eleven were unable to attend due to work commitments, the Read more…
News
DCUSU Elections: Adam Hanlon Candidate for VP for Education and Placement
[dropcap]Adam [/dropcap]Hanlon is a final year Law and Society student. His aims are to improve INTRA and placement for all students in DCU, reduce printing costs and library times for placement students and introducing a Read more…
News
DCUSU Oifigeach na Gaeilge candidate: Ciara Ní Dhubhghaill
[dropcap]Ciara[/dropcap] Ní Dhubhghaill is a third-year Fiontar/Scoil na Gaeilge student currently on INTRA placement in Seville, Spain. Love, pride and passion for the Irish language are the reasons Ciara says she is putting herself forward Read more…
Lifestyle
Glissed: The online start up that is making its way to the high street
The online beauty platform aimed to connect beauty professionals with consumers, Glissed, have launched a pop up shop in Penney’s for three months only. Read more…
University News
Parents warned against obsessing over sending their children to college
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]n educational expert has warned parents against obsessing over sending their children to college.
SU Elections 2018
DCUSU Academic Affairs candidate: Callaghan Commons
[dropcap]Callaghan [/dropcap]Commons is a final year analytical science student, current health and science convenor and the sole candidate for DCU Students’ Union VP for Academic Affairs.
News
DCUSU Elections: Aisling Fagan candidate for VP for Welfare and Equality
Aisling Fagan is a final year Communications student and is running for the position of Vice President for Welfare and Equality. She wants DCU students to know they are important and that she is always Read more…
SU Elections 2018
DCUSU Clubs Officer candidate: Thomas Dorian
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]homas Dorian is a second year English and History student and the current Clubs Officer for DCU Students’ Union. Dorian hopes to be re-elected for a second term and is the sole candidate running for Read more…
News
DCUSU Elections: Karl McGovern Candidate for VP for Engagement and Development
[dropcap]Karl[/dropcap] McGovern is a final year business studies student hoping to represent DCU as their Engagement and Development officer for 2018/2019. McGovern is running against Aaron Harper, and hopes his involvement in extra circular activities Read more…