National News
Alternative lecturer offered after Trinity professor’s remarks on FGM
[dropcap]A [/dropcap]new lecturer will be provided for Trinity students offended by their lecturer’s remarks on Female Genital Mutiliation (FGM).
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DCU News
DCU Fashion Show showcases student talent and political stances
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he annual DCU fashion show took place in the Helix on the Glasnevin campus last Tuesday. Hosted by Tropical Popical co-founder Andrea Horan and social media influencer James Kavanagh, the show was organised by DCU’s Read more…
Blogs
Only one candidate runs for DCUSU President
[dropcap]Only[/dropcap] one student is running for President in the DCU Students’ Union elections, leaving the race uncontested. There are currently 6 candidates running for the 5 paid sabbatical positions in the Students’ Union, with no Read more…
National News
90% of primary teaching trainees identify as Catholic
[dropcap]Influence[/dropcap] on state run primary schools by the Catholic church is clearly represented in research by the School of Education at NUI Galway.
News
Fears of sexting dangers heightened by media says DCU researcher
[dropcap]The[/dropcap] media plays a large role in the negative reputation of sexting has among older generations according to a researcher at the DCU Anti-Bullying Centre.
News
Housing expert says colleges should offer housing management courses
[dropcap]C[/dropcap]olleges should offer housing management courses to combat the housing crisis, according the CEO of the Irish Council of Social Housing. CEO Donal McManus told the Irish Independent that the lack of any housing management Read more…
DCU News
DCU Professor recognised in European Commission report
[dropcap]A [/dropcap]DCU Professor’s research on the importance of emotion in education for preventing bullying and its long-term mental health impacts, was cited in a recent set of top-level European reports.
DCU News
DCU to host World Anti-Bullying Forum
[dropcap]DCU[/dropcap] will be the host of the World Anti-Bullying Forum (WABF) 2019 after Dublin secured a bid to house the worldwide event.
Articles
Irexit: The next political movement?
[dropcap]B[/dropcap]rexit and Donald Trump’s presidential campaign were broadly viewed as a sort of populist uprising against the political establishment.
News
Stress levels rise with rent, says CEO of housing charity
[dropcap]Renting[/dropcap] causes financial and emotional distress, according to the CEO of a housing charity.
National News
Irish Rail tackle on board issues
[dropcap]C[/dropcap]ustomer service officers will now be on board intercity train services, according to Irish Rail.
National News
People working in close to slave labour conditions in Ireland
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]lmost a quarter of a million people in Ireland have precarious employment contracts according to the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC).
DCU News
DCU to host Body and Soul week
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]CU’s Body and Soul week hopes to help students develop a positive self-image through events centred around body confidence and mindfulness.
News
Students reporting mental health problems rises by almost 50 per cent
[dropcap]The[/dropcap] number of first year students with reported mental health conditions rose by 46 per cent in the last academic year, according to a new study. This increase is most likely linked to improved supports Read more…
National News
Phone usage on roads at ‘ridiculously high levels’
[dropcap]A[/dropcap] fifth of female drivers say they’ve applied makeup behind the wheel while one in 12 drivers admit to using their phones while driving, according to recent research. “You’re seven times more likely to crash Read more…
DCU News
Additional funding for Clubs and Socs who engage with Alumni
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]en clubs and societies have applied for additional funding under a new initiative organised by the DCU Alumni Office. The initiative invited clubs and societies to engage with past graduates through events in the second Read more…
Articles
Taoiseach plans more jobs for students post-Brexit
[dropcap]More[/dropcap] third level students will be encouraged to learn foreign languages and go on Erasmus programmes in a new government plan. The 2018 action plan launched by the Taoiseach hopes to build closer links with Read more…
University News
Irish students studying in the UK drop for the 5th year in a row
[dropcap]The [/dropcap]number of students that are choosing to study abroad in the UK has dropped for the fifth year in a row. The number of students who chose to study abroad has dropped by 31 Read more…
News
Free GP service now available for third level students
[dropcap]New[/dropcap] VideoDoc initiative does not cater for those seeking help for mental health despite students waiting up to 6 weeks for one to one counselling.
News
Universities clamp down on ‘disorderly’ RAG week
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]s RAG week kicked off across the country this week, numerous institutions have distanced themselves from the event. RAG (Raise and Give) week has not been an official college event for NUI Galway or the Read more…
University News
University of Cambridge admits “significant problem” with sexual misconduct
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he University of Cambridge has admitted there is a ‘significant problem’ with sexual misconduct on campus, receiving 173 complaints since last May. They are the first university to reveal these figures, which were recorded through Read more…
News
2.8m of outstanding student debt recorded in 2016
[dropcap]College[/dropcap] grant overpayments worth €2.8m were left outstanding at the end of 2016, according to a City of Dublin Education and Training Board report.
University News
Are you getting it? – USI launches safe sex campaign
[dropcap]The[/dropcap] Union of Students in Ireland launched a Sexual Health and Awareness Campaign last week, in collaboration with the HSE’s Sexual Health and Crisis Pregnancy initiative. The campaign, containing the “Are you getting it?” tagline, was Read more…
News
Pro Life Group stages graphic display at DCU
[dropcap]A[/dropcap] graphic pro-life “educational display” was set up outside the entrance of DCU intending to catch students attention as they entered the college.
University News
Student challenges highlighted in report
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Minister for Higher Education has published a survey involving 20,000 students about their experience in college.