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USI Congress: New Officer Board elected
Eight new Union of Students in Ireland officers were elected this morning, following voting which took place at the annual USI Congress yesterday.
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USI Congress Breakdown: Congress passes motions in areas of welfare, academic affairs & Union organisation
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…
SU Elections
DCUSU referendum result: 93% of students vote in favour of Constitutional amendments
Following months of preparation, the referendum to amend the DCU Students’ Union Constitution was passed by 93 per cent last night.
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DCUSU election results: Niall Behan elected President as election sees highest voter turnout in SU history
The results are in and DCU Students’ Union incoming sabbatical team have been elected with Niall Behan winning the position of DCUSU President.
SU Elections 2017
DCUSU Oifigeach na Gaeilge candidate Caoimhe Ní Chonghaile: Gaeilge on campus, no Gaeltacht fees for students and accessible Gaeilge for all
Caoimhe Ni Chonghaile is a second year B.Ed student who is the sole candidate running for the position of Irish Language Officer on next years DCUSU.
National News
Employer’s levy to increase by 200 million to help fund higher education in Ireland
The Government is seeking to increase the employer levy by 50% to help fund higher and further education and training by 2020.
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Engineering drops in CAO first preferences
The numbers of CAO first preference applications for Engineering in DCU has risen despite a decrease of 5 per cent in first preference Engineering applications nationally.
National News
Drug testing kits to be introduced in Irish nightclubs
Free drug testing kits could soon be provided by nightclubs to check the ‘purity’ of substances bought by users to help reduce the risk of accidental death. The tests will ensure drugs such as cocaine Read more…
News
NUIG becomes latest University to divest in fossil fuels
NUIG has followed Trinity’s stance in committing to divest funds towards fossil fuels in an attempt to dramatically decrease their carbon footprint. Read more…
News
Demand for students with Irish degrees grow
Irish degree programmes offer better career prospects than expected: This time last year Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada went on a language strike, speaking nothing but Irish despite the lack of translation resources available in Brussels. This proved a Read more…
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UCC Law Society hold inaugural ‘Women in Law’ forum
UCC held its first ever ‘Women in Law’ forum to try and inspire more women to enter the male-majority industry. Read more…
News
Larger voter turnout for UCD abortion referendum than SU presidential election
More students voted in UCD’s abortion referendum last year than in this year’s UCD Student Union presidential election. Pro-life campaigner and activist Katie Ascough was elected president of UCD’s Students’ Union which voted to maintain Read more…
DCU News
DCU’s all-female business programmes recieve more interest than mixed-gender programmes
Dublin City University’s all-female driven business programmes are receiving more interest than mixed gender programmes according to the latest statistics. DCU’s female High Fliers Academy has already received more than 70 applications for the upcoming Read more…
DCU News
DCU sees record number of first preference CAO applications
A record number of CAO applicants have included Dublin City University as their first preference, according to recent figures. Read more…
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DCU sees significant drop in students running for election
The number of candidates running for Student Union positions in Dublin City University has decreased by 37.5 per cent this year and over half of the positions are uncontested.
DCU News
Campus Residence manager reacts to St. Pat’s accommodation investigation
DCU Campus Residence Ltd supplied a reaction to the findings of The College View’s investigation of the St. Patrick’s College on-campus accommodation. Read more…
Clubs and Socs
Postgrad event celebrates Irish language with host of guest speakers
Last Wednesday, the Postgraduate Society’s monthly Pizza and Research event kicked off, an event in which postgraduate students showcase their work and research to an audience of people from each DCU school. Read more…
DCU News
First years to receive preference for postgrad accommodation
Postgraduate accommodation leases have been changed to prioritise first year PhD students and only allow 1 year occupancy licences on DCU campus.
National News
Plans to prosecute firms who offer paid for assignments for students
The government is planning to introduce new laws that will prosecute firms who offer to write assignments for students in exchange for money.
DCU News
DCU Strike for Repeal group condemns ‘heavily edited’ Flipside video.
DCU Strike for Repeal group has hit out at video posted by Flipside showing vox pops involving women protesting in this month’s March for Repeal. Read more…
DCU News
DCU students raise almost €30,000 for Temple Street
Twenty eight DCU students rose over €27,00 euro for Temple Street during a fundraising initiative called 100minds.
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UCD Fashion Show producer defends use of just two black people in Black Civil Rights section
The producer of this year’s UCD Fashion Show has come to its defence after the Black Civil Rights Fashion section of the show only featured two black models.
DCU News
Nursing down 10% as first preference choice on CAO
There has been a significant drop in the number of students applying to do nursing degrees in college, according to a recent poll done by the Central Applications Office (CAO). Read more…
News
Postgraduate maintenance grants to return for the next academic year
The Department of Education have confirmed the restoration of the SUSI maintenance grant for postgraduate students, commencing in the academic year of 2017/2018.
DCU News
24 hour library to be introduced on Glasnevin and St. Patrick’s campus for exam period
DCU students will have 24-hour access to the library for the coming summer exam period, which will see equal opening hours in the Glasnevin and St. Patrick’s campus libraries for the first time since the Incorporation. Read more…