DCU News
SSDP put pressure on Oireachtas
Delegates represent student feelings on decriminalisation in Oireachtas committee. Read more…
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Lack of planning to amalgamate Clubs and Societies
DCU and St. Pat’s College Societies Officers have spoken out on the lack of planning being done regarding the amalgamation of societies between both campuses.
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Futurist speaks at DCU
Universities need to radically rethink the way they view education, according to Peter Cochrane, a futurist who spoke at DCU’s Shaping the Future event last Wednesday.
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Sexual Healing: STI Clinics Booked Up
Last week DCU Student’s Union unveiled this year’s SHAG (Sexual Health Awareness and Guidance) Week.
A free STI check on campus was provided to students by the SU. This service was so in-demand that it booked out. Read more…
University News
Students are in best position to start up businesses, USI finds
Students are in the best position circumstantially to begin start-up businesses, according to the Union of Students in Ireland (USI).
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University News
Union criticises Trinity recruitment
Trinity College Dublin’s (TCD) scheme for recruiting new academics has been criticised heavily for being “outside of traditional public service recruitment arrangements.” Read more…
National News
Tax reliefs for student homes rejected by O’Sullivan
The Department of Education rejected a series of tax-related proposals by the Higher Education Authority, in an FOI document obtained by the Irish Times Read more…
DCU News
DCU centre will track jihadists online
The DCU Institute for International Conflict Resolution and Reconstruction (IICRR) endeavours to analyse prevalent global and national conflicts and has ran multiple million-euro projects since it’s inception in 2012. Read more…
University News
Team Ireland on high after Enactus world cup
Alison Ring travels to Johannesburg South Africa with team Ireland for the Enactus world cup. Read more…
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Allegations of irregular financial practices at UL to be examined
An external investigator is being appointed by the Higher Education Authority (HEA) to examine allegations of irregular expenses claims at the University of Limerick (UL).
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Clubs and Socs
DCU forced to pay off clubs and societies debt
DCU has had to pay back monies owed to the bank by several clubs and societies The College View has learned. Read more…
University News
Trinity tops list of entrepreneur output
An independent study found that Trinity College produces the most entrepreneurs of any European university. Read more…
National News
Students left wanting by Budget
Budget 2016 did little to address the needs and issues facing third level students. Read more…
DCU News
Undergrad emails in disarray
Important beginning of year emails failed to sent to the undergraduate email list of over 10,000 students due to a technical glitch in the updated email network. Read more…
University News
USI figures show cost of college causing anxiety
USI figures show cost of college causing anxiety Read more…
DCU News
Arts Bursary Launched
The DCU Office of Student life is giving students the opportunity to receive financial aid for their artistic pursuits Read more…
National News
Calls for fraud investigation into language college closure
Anti-corruption group seeks to have closed college investigated after it left with €500,000 of students’ fees. Read more…
University News
NAMA propose huge student complex build
A receiver in NAMA has proposed Dublin’s largest ever off-campus student accommodation development. Read more…
Articles
DCU Alumni awarded Tipperary’s Best Young Entrepreneur
DCU Alumni Sam Pearson was awarded Best New Idea award in Tipperary’s Best Young Entrepreneur for his start-up Doodledale, last week.
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News
Social dems seek student vote
Communicating with Students’ Union presidents and young people is the way to build a hard policy for education, according to Social Democrat TD for Wicklow/East Carlow, Stephen Donnelly. Read more…
Political
10,000 students register to vote in drive
The target of registering 10,000 student voters was surpassed on the National Day of Voter Registration, according to the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) President Kevin Donoghue.
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News
Australian student loan scheme for Ireland
Irish officials will decide whether to have student pay back loans based on their income at the end of this year. Read more…
University News
Investigator appointed in UL pay-off scandal
UL will appoint an external investigator following accusations of trying to pay-off whistleblower employees Read more…
News
DCU start-up businesses win titles from Ryan Academy
Three DCU start-up businesses win prestigious titles from Ryan Academy Read more…
Events
Amber flag, boost to mental health week
The week began with Eve Kerton, last years Welfare Officer, raising the Amber Flag in The Hub on Monday. The Amber Flag is an initiative organised by suicide aware who’s main goal is to promote a culture of positive mental health in the education system and among other organisations. Read more…