National News
SSDP welcome report providing access to cannabis for certain conditions
Minister for Health Simon Harris has said that a report recommending access to cannabis products for certain conditions will be implemented. Read more…
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Lecturers wish to see philosophy classes in schools to combat “fake news”
Sociology and media studies classes are required in the Irish education system to combat fake news and the far-right, university lecturers suggest. Read more…
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Trinity college re-included in top 200 universities in the world
[dropcap]F[/dropcap]ollowing Temporary Exclusion Last Year, Trinity Ranked 131st in World by Times Higher Education.
DCU News
DCU students take back the fifth goujon
[dropcap]Nubar[/dropcap] has always been famous for its chicken goujons and chips deal for €5 since the dawn of time.
National News
Fellowship founded to help students from under privileged backgrounds to become barristers
[dropcap]A [/dropcap]new fellowship offering two aspiring barristers from disadvantaged socio-economically backgrounds a chance to study at the King’s Inns in Dublin was announced earlier this month.
National News
I Wish initiative encourages woman in STEM
I WISH initiative encourages young woman to get involved in Stem courses Read more…
DCU News
DCU had second highest number of new “Sugar Babies” in 2016
DCU had the second highest number of students signing up to become “Sugar Babies” of all Irish universities in 2016, according to figures supplied by the dating website Seeking Arrangements.
DCU News
Students doing Global Business graduate with most firsts
Global Business (USA) has the highest percentage of students graduating with firsts, with 100% of students receiving 1.1’s in 2015. Read more…
National News
DCU students in receipt of more grants than other Dublin colleges
Many variables including geographic location and minimum entry requirements play into why DCU has the highest number of grant recipients of Dublin universities, DCU Access said.
Students' Union
Body acceptance at forefront of latest SU campaign
DCU’s Student Union held events from Monday the 13th of February to Thursday the 16th of February in honour of Body and Soul week. Read more…
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Bank of Ireland come in for criticism on new “FOMO” loan scheme
The DCU branch of Bank of Ireland have come in for criticism following the launch of their FOMO (fear of missing out) deal, which offers students a €100 interest free loan. Read more…
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First DCU student to run for USI Officer Board position since 2014
The first DCU student is to run for a Union of Students in Ireland (USI) Officer Board position since DCU Students’ Unions re-affiliation to the USI in 2014.
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DCUSU celebrate Valentine’s Day with Spunout’s ‘Dublin Love Run’
DCU Students’ Union held the ‘Dublin Love Run’ in partnership with Spunout.ie, in Albert College Park last Monday.
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CRC votes to give Constitutional Review Committee further deliberation time
The first Class Rep Council (CRC) of the semester took place last Wednesday evening and saw motions passed on campus residence politics and Bank of Ireland’s FOMO campaign, while updates were also given on the Constitutional Review Committee.
DCU News
Survey results- This is exactly what students said about the Incorporation
Last week, The College View released the results of a survey conducted to gauge the attitude of students to the Incorporation of DCU, CICE, St Patricks College and Mater Dei Institute. Out of 148 respondents, 51 per cent said the incorporation had negatively impacted their college experience. Read the full story here or watch our video. Read more…
University News
DCU owed thousands through unpaid fees by students
DCU is owed €165,000 in charges by just over 100 students, says records found by the Irish Times last week.
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DCUSU kick off the new semester with Refreshers Week
Petting zoos, magicians and dunk tanks were just a taste of the events on offer as students enjoyed DCU Students’ Union Refresher Week. Read more…
DCU News
Hazelwood rent down as management evicted from complex
Rents in the Hazelwood student accommodation have been reduced by €15 per person a week after rogue property management company Academy Walk were evicted from the apartment complex entirely.
DCU News
CICE staff will continue industrial action against “loss of autonomy”
Former staff members of the Church of Ireland College of Further Education will continue their industrial action against poor treatment, loss of personal benefits, loss of autonomy and the termination of programmes following the college’s incorporation into DCU last year.
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USI launch their National Student Housing Survey
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) have invited students across the Republic of Ireland to fill in their National Student Housing Survey to assess conditions and preferences.
University News
Irish Erasmus students hit an all time high
The number of Irish students going on Erasmus is at a record high with about 3,200 students going on the exchange programme each year whilst the country takes in about 6,300 from other European nations according to The Higher Education Authority.
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Beg, Borrow, Steal raises thousands for charity
Beg, Borrow, Steal broke the €100,000 mark this week in total fundraising over the last three years, according to SU President Dylan Kehoe. Read more…
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“Dark web” allows for purchase of drugs without prescription
Access to “study drugs” such as Adderall and Ritalin are becoming more accessible online without prescription and risk of being traced. Read more…
DCU News
DCU Masters students help third world schools in enterprise challenge
DCU Business School Masters students participated in the ‘School Enterprise Challenge’ for the fourth year running in 2016. Read more…
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Students Who Rent May Be At Risk To ‘Fair Deal’ Discrepencies
Students could be subject to poor conditions when renting off-the-books from people who use homes belonging to elderly people placed in nursing homes as a tool for undocumented additional income. Read more…