DCU News
Held seats to be cleared in Cregan library during busy period
Seats held by students and left vacant in Cregan library on St Patrick’s campus will be cleared as part of a pilot scheme launched on December 3rd.
Articles by CVNews
News
Eamon Ryan calls for Metrolink to be extended to UCD
TD Eamon Ryan is calling for the Dublin Metrolink to be extended out as far as UCD. Read more…
DCU News
Java Café goes under construction
Java Café on DCU’s St Patrick’s campus is set to go under renovations to upgrade and refresh the social space, said DCU Chief Operations Officer Declan Raftery.
National News
Consumers warned against purchasing online DNA tests
Last week, reporter Karlin Lillington from The Irish Times asked people to be mindful of exposing their sensitive and valuable data and to avoid DNA tests altogether, citing Facebook as the prime example of data sharing mishaps. Read more…
National News
Online physiotherapy service to be rolled out in Ireland
The online physio service will be brought to users by specially trained physiotherapists via the VideoDoc platform, with a focus on musculoskeletal medicine, ergonomics and occupational health. Read more…
National News
Irish Rail funded over €100,000 for extra security over Christmas period
There have been repeated calls from the National Bus and Rail Union for additional security on certain routes, including calls for a dedicated Garda Public Transport Policing Division. Read more…
DCU News
DCU discusses: What do we do with the Church’s hurtful past?
Dr James Gallen spoke of the need for a truthful examination of the Catholic Church’s past to regain the trust of the faithful in light of the abuse scandals, at a talk hosted by DCU Read more…
00 NEWS DRAFT
DCU society calls for Eurovision boycott
DCU’s Students for Justice for Palestine (SJP) have called for a boycott of Eurovision 2019 that is to be hosted in the country of Israel. Read more…
00 NEWS DRAFT
Majority of direct provision centres close to capacity
The majority of the thirty-eight direct provision centres in Ireland are close to capacity, with five oversubscribed with residents. Read more…
00 NEWS DRAFT
Cancer becomes most common cause of death in Ireland
Cancer has overtaken heart disease for the first time as the most common cause of death among
Irish people, a new report has shown. Read more…
National News
New IOS feature shows time spent on apps
IOS have developed a new feature that allows you to see how much time is spent on phones and apps. Read more…
DCU News
New module to be introduced to increase students’ grades
A new module is being introduced where the best result of either continuous assessment or the exam for the module will determine your overall grade. Read more…
News
NUIG students take the plunge for Movember
Six NUIG students jumped off the Blackrock diving board in Salthill, Galway in aid of Movember, as none had the ability to grow a moustache. Read more…
DCU News
All teachers want for Christmas is a Gaelteacht grant
he Union of Students Ireland (USI) were on St. Patrick’s campus DCU for the launch of a national campaign to get Gaelteacht grants for student teachers. Read more…
DCU News
Postgrads go an entire semester without an elected Officer on the SU
Postgraduates have not had an elected Officer on the Students’ Union, to represent them during Class Rep Council, for an entire semester. Read more…
DCU News
DCU launch ANAM Festival 2019 with preformance from Little Green Cars
DCU’s ANAM cultural arts festival was launched on Thursday, December 6th with a live performance from Little Green Cars.
National News
Irish citizens to be granted thousands of US visas
Irish citizens are being granted access to thousands of US work visas after the introduction of a new bill in the US Senate. Read more…
Health
Woman apologises after saying a diet can cure cancer
The woman’s comments about how a ketogenic diet could cure cancer were found to be extremely controversial by social media users. Read more…
Health
Syphilis on the rise across Ireland
Syphilis cases are increasing to record levels in Ireland according to the HSE. The STI can be treated with antibiotics and caught by getting a blood test. Read more…
Health
GPs walk out of meeting about implementing abortion services
Over a hundred GPs attended the meeting to discuss how abortion services would be implemented in Ireland. During the meeting, 50 GPs walked out. Read more…
DCU News
DCU honours Seamus Heaney with new theatre
DCU’s St Patrick’s Campus opened a theatre to honour the late Nobel Laureate, Seamus Heaney with the opening of a new theatre. Read more…
Health
People with a disability can earn more while keeping their benefits
People in Ireland with a disability can now work more if they wish and keep their benefits such as disability allowance and medical card. Read more…
00 DRAFT
Software created in DCU to track online hate speech
“Cultural change is possible, and new norms can be established – particularly by those with power and influence. Ireland needs leadership from across society to play a more discernible role in preventing the spread of online intolerance” said Emily Logan, Chief Commissioner of “The Commission”. Read more…
DCU News
DCU nurses want the same support the SU are giving teachers
While a national campaign for better working conditions for nurses in Ireland continues, student nurses in DCU are looking to DCUSU for support. Read more…
DCU News
DCUtv 24 Hour Broadcast raises over €8,800 for children’s cancer charity
DCU’s Media Production Society (MPS) raised over €8,800 in aid of the children’s cancer charity Aoibheann’s Pink Tie during their annual DCUtv 24 Hour Broadcast.