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USI President elected at annual congress in Galway
At the annual USI congress in Galway, former Vice President for Equality and Citizenship Siona Cahill was elected President for teh coming 2018/19 term. Read more…
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Ireland falls behind on UN Sustainable Development Goals
A recent report by Social Justice Ireland shows Ireland’s poor performance in reaching the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals Read more…
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Mathew Davey admits manifesto was ‘too ambitious’
In an interview with Vice President for Education and Placement Matthew Davey, he recounted his experience of his role with the Student Union in DCU. Read more…
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Brendan Power notes careers week as his biggest success
A look back on the achievements and opportunities put before DCUSU Vice President for Academic Affairs Brendan Power during the last year in his position, looking into what he had planned to do and what parts of his manifesto were completed. Read more…
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Overcrowding in DCU’s libraries during exam periods
The College View covers the issue of overcrowding in DCU’s libraries, what affect this is having on students, and what is being done about it. Read more…
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A bill in the Dáil is to separate sex education from religion
The government have announced a bill to bring in sex education in schools, but don’t want it to be associated with religion. Read more…
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Siobhán Nic Thaidhg: flags, cups and class reps
The College View reflect of Siobhán Nic Thaidhg’s term as Vice President for Engagement and Development in the DCU Student Union. Read more…
DCU News
Module’s removal from course sparks criticism from students
The sports reporting module is in the process of being removed from the BA journalism course for both current and incoming students, according to the Head of the School of Communications.
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Over 45 students ‘sleepout’ for Shanowen Shakedown Part 2
DCU’s outgoing and incoming Student Union representatives led a protest for a second time against the Shanowen accommodation rent increases. Read more…
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Explainer: The Eighth Amendment
A referendum on repealing the Eighth Amendment will be a historical event for Irish society whether the Ireland votes yes or no. Read more…
National News
High amount of rugby injuries spark concern among medical staff
There are more injuries in rugby than one might assume and physiotherapists are saying that there is a need for more concern and fear to be placed on injuries in the sport. Read more…
National News
USI Vote to Support Boycott Campaign Against Israel
The USI have voted to support the boycott against Israel in their occupation of Palestine and failure to obide by UN law. Read more…
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The Metro Hotel must pick up “more of the slack” says local Councillor.
Payment to the victims of the Metro Hotel Fire in Ballymun are coming to an end. Read more…
DCU News
Niall Behan believes attitudes have changed towards DCUSU
Niall Behan reflects on his time as DCUSU President. Read more…
DCU News
Shanowen Shakedown Part 3: Students protest rise in accommodation costs outside Dáil Éireann
DCU students protested the increase in student accommodation prices outside Dáil Éireann today, alongside other students and representatives from Trinity College and USI.
DCU News
DCU Philosophy Club hold discussion on the 8th Amendment
DCU’s Philosophy Club discussed the 8th Amendment from a philosophical perspective at their biggest event to date on Wednesday, led by four guest speakers.
DCU News
DCU to host cultural festival Anam
DCU is collaborating with RTÉ radio programme South Wind Blows to host Anam, a two-day festival dedicated to music, poetry, film and drama. The event, which takes place on the 11th and 12th of April Read more…
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One DCU student runs for USI position
Final year Education and Training student Kayla Gaffney is the only DCU student running for a position in the USI elections taking place today.
University News
Students say studies suffer while working in college
The College View spoke to students about their experiences balancing education both in secondary school and third-level education. This followed reports that one in five students aged 15 and over have a part time job Read more…
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Significant increase in illegal online purchasing of cannabis
There has been a significant increase in the illegal purchase of cannabis online, especially among third level students internationally, a researcher has found.
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Dublin tech company offers to freeze eggs for female employees
A Dublin technology company is offering female employees in its Dublin office the chance to have their eggs frozen as part of their salary package. HubSpot, is thought to be the first company in Ireland Read more…
University News
Researchers call for Transgender awareness training for working
Transgender awareness training is needed for many professionals in Ireland, according to a study from researchers in Cork. Fiachra Ó Súilleabháin and Máire Leane, who lecture future social, youth and community workers in University College Read more…
Student Life
45,000 waiting for driving test date
There are currently 45,000 people waiting for a driving test date in Ireland. Although the RSA waiting time target is 10 weeks maximum, Buncrana and Gorey see average waiting times of 19.3 weeks and 18.4 Read more…
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First English-Irish LGBTQ dictionary launched
A new LGBTQ dictionary for the Irish language has been launched in DCU. The Queer Dictionary, translated as ‘An Foclóir Aiteach’ is the first of its kind in Ireland with over 100 words and terms Read more…
National News
Applications for apprenticeships by school leavers rises by almost 25 per cent
The number of school-leavers going on to apprenticeships in Ireland rose by 24 per cent last year. Solas figures revealed that Irish apprenticeships increased from 10,445 in 2016 to 12,849 last year.