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Catholic schools may be more diverse than non-denominationals

April 5, 2017

Recent studies have found that Catholic schools are more socially diverse than non-denominational schools, according to the Iona Institute. Read more…

Motor Neurone Disease and Schizophrenia genetically linked, university research finds

April 5, 2017

[dropcap]A [/dropcap]genetic link between motor neuron disease and schizophrenia has been identified, in a study led by Trinity College Dublin researchers.

HIV figures up six per cent in 2016

April 5, 2017

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]here were 512 newly detected cases of HIV in Ireland in 2016 according to a report from The Health Protection Surveillance Centre. The figures show a rise of six per cent from last year. The Read more…

Lack of regulation found in au pair industry

April 5, 2017

[dropcap]A[/dropcap] lack of regulation in the au pair industry has stirred concerns abroad, according to a recent article in the Daily Telegraph. University of Technology Sydney researchers are interviewing the 10,000 au pairs currently working Read more…

NI students may face increased fees after Brexit

April 5, 2017

[dropcap]N[/dropcap]ine months after Britain voted to leave the EU, Prime Minister Theresa May triggered Article 50 on Wednesday and formally served divorce papers on the European Union, a decision that would severely impact many areas Read more…

Crystal engineering: Irish universities lead the way in developing innovative technology

April 5, 2017

[dropcap]B[/dropcap]elfast based MOF technologies have agreed to license and commercialise two new materials created at the University of Limerick to try and combat greenhouse gasses.

TV licence set to be introduced for tablets, computers and laptops

April 5, 2017

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]V licences are set to be introduced for tablets, laptops and computers as the current law in Ireland is to be changed by the Minister of Communications, Dennis Naughten.

DIT drops Garda vetting requirement for mature students in “second chance” programme

April 5, 2017

[dropcap]D[/dropcap]IT have discarded the requirement of Garda vetting for mature students when applying to its ‘second chance education’ programme after controversial public opinion.

Faculty reps given late notification for DCUSU election hustings

April 5, 2017

[dropcap]S[/dropcap]tudents running for Business Faculty Representative were notified less than 24 hours before their hustings during this year’s Student Union elections. Newly elected Business Faculty Representative Bryan Mulry explained that he was told he would Read more…

2017 DCUfm Intervarsity Broadcast Cranks The Noise For Barretstown

April 5, 2017

The 2017 DCUfn Intervarsity Broadcast blew away the target of €500 to raise for Barretstown, exceeding that figure by more than €200. Read more…

DCU researchers receive €4.6m grant towards cloud computing project

April 5, 2017

A team of researchers in Dublin City University have been granted €4.6 million as part of a project that will help support ‘The Internet of Everything’.

Surf and Sail wins Miss DCU crown as part of Enactus Week

April 5, 2017

The DCU Enactus society hosted Miss DCU during Enactus Week last Monday on the Glasnevin campus.

DCU Water Institute team up with IBM to launch new research project

April 5, 2017

DCU Water Institute and computing giant IBM have teamed up on a pilot research project to look into ways to protect and conserve natural resources.

Queens University wins intervarsity poetry slam in NCAD

April 5, 2017

A Queen’s University Belfast student was crowned winner of the Intervarsity Poetry Slam competition held in the National College of Art and Design, on March 29th.

Former homeless woman defies the odds to now lecture at Trinity

April 5, 2017

Homeless and pregnant at 15, fortunes for Katriona O’Sullivan were going against her but grit, determination and a bit of luck now sees her lectur at Trinity, making her journey a heartwarming success story. Read more…

Niall Behan elected DCUSU President as election sees highest voter turnout in SU history

April 5, 2017

With the highest voter turnout in DCUSU history, the new DCU Students’ Union sabbatical team were announced in Nubar by Acting Returning Officer Andy Dunne, on March 23d.

FOI reveals DCU students paid thousands in fines to the university’s library this year

April 5, 2017

DCU students have paid over €50,000 in fines to DCU library in 2016, the highest rate since 2013, according to a Freedom of Information request obtained by the College View.

Strong Smedia representation from DCU

April 5, 2017

The College View is in a strong position to do very well at the 2017 Student Media Awards with various nominations across a wide range of categories. Read more…

National USI Congress sets agenda for next year and elects new officer board

April 5, 2017

Eight new officers were elected to the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) board last week at the annual USI Congress, who will spearhead policy and campaigns relating to students on a national level in the coming year. Read more…

DCU student parents availing of on campus childcare pay up to almost €1000 a month

April 5, 2017

Student parents in DCU seeking on campus childcare are faced with fees of up to €923 a month.

USI Congress: New Officer Board elected

March 29, 2017

Eight new Union of Students in Ireland officers were elected this morning, following voting which took place at the annual USI Congress yesterday.

USI Congress Breakdown: Congress passes motions in areas of welfare, academic affairs & Union organisation

March 28, 2017

A number of motions were passed on the second day of the annual USI Congress in Ennis, Co. Clare. They related to problems in the areas of welfare, academic affairs and Union organisation. Read more…