SU 2015
DCU SU to campaign for ‘yes’ vote in Marriage Equality Referendum
The result of a referendum means the DCU Students’ Union will endorse a ‘yes’ vote in the Marriage Equality Referendum on May 22. Read more…
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SU 2015
Results: DCU SU elects first female President in five years
The results are in and DCU SU’s next sabbatical team have been elected with Kim Sweeney, James Donoghue and Domhnaill Harkin all emerging victorious. Hundreds of students filed into an extremely heated Nubar to hear Read more…
Articles
NUI Galway students vote yes in cannabis referendum
NUI Galway has become the first Students’ Union in Europe to vote in favour of the legalisation of cannabis. Kevin Kelly reports. Read more…
News
Newly elected UCD SU President under fire for social media activity
Marcus O’Halloran received criticism over various posts on a group page titled “Girls I’d shift if I was tipsy”. Read more…
News
Irish Colleges Run Fewer Courses For Those With Disabilities
A report has found that colleges are not doing enough to provide courses for students who suffer from intellectual disabilities.
DCU News
Welfare Candidate Profiles
We speak to each of this year’s Welfare candidates and find out why they think they’re the best person for the job.
DCU News
The College View speaks to the SU Presidential candidates
Katie O’Neill and Laura Colgan speak to the 2015/16 Students’ Union Presidential candidates Read more…
News
NUIG suspends job form
NUI Galway has suspended the pre-screening questionnaire prospective employees had to fill out while a review of the process is undertaken. Read more…
National News
USI launch new phase of alcohol awareness campaign
The interactive phase of the Mental Drinking Roadshow was launched by the Union of Students in Ireland earlier last month Read more…
DCU News
Eleven teams complete the ‘Relay for Life’
During the 24 hours, bands such as Touchwood and the Dublin Gospel Choir performed and a colour run concluded the event. Read more…
News
Single parent students set to lose SUSI grant
Single parents in third-level education could lose up to €657 per month as changes to the one parent family payment will affect SUSI maintenance grants Read more…
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SU hold two referendums
Two referendums take place along with the SU Elections this week. Nicola Ayres reports. Read more…
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Petition created to move exams for marriage equality referendum
A petition has been created to urge DCU to remove exams from May 22 the day of the Marriage Equality Referendum, Katie O’Neill reports Read more…
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Brian Cody awarded Honorary Doctorate
Brian Cody, Kilkenny hurling manager and teacher awarded and Honorary Doctorate from DCU Read more…
DCU News
Students set to vote on two referenda this week.
Along with the Student Union elections, DCU students will be asked to vote on two referenda this week. But what exactly are they? Nicola Ayres reports. Read more…
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RCSI student handed suspended sentence
A former RCSI student was given a three-year suspended sentence after threatening staff at the college Read more…
DCU News
Welfare: McGoey on laughter therapy, colour runs and self-defence
McGoey talks about her original ideas, such as putting a fresh spin on Mental Health campaigns by introducing initiatives such as Laughter Therapy and Colour Therapy. Read more…
DCU News
Welfare: Harkin on lowering doctors fees, STI checks and combatting fines on campus
Final year law student and Welfare candidate, Domhnaill Harkin, speaks to The College View about his ideas. Read more…
DCU News
Welfare: O’Dwyer on working with local landlords, healthy eating and an approachable SU
Ciara O’Dwyer is a final year communications student and Welfare candidate for the SU Elections. Here, she speaks to The College View about her plans if she is elected. Read more…
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Welfare: Flanagan on boosting the Irish language
Education and Training student, Mikey Flanagan proposes a bike scheme between DCU, St. Pat’s and Mater Dei. “Cycling is a low cost way to improve health and to be happier. If a student ever has Read more…
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Welfare: Gillian McInerney on sex, consent and communication
Second year Contemporary Culture and Society student Gillian McInerney is the current chairperson of DCU LGBTA and the Equality Officer for Gender and LGBT Issues in the Class Rep Council. If elected Welfare Officer, McInerney Read more…
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Welfare: Drea on exam stress and healthy eating
Katie Drea is a final year Contemporary Culture and Society student who proposes appointing a Welfare Officer for each of DCU’s clubs and societies “to make it easier for students to talk about their problems Read more…
DCU News
President: Kim Sweeney on CRC, fines and mental health
Kim Sweeney tells Katie O’Neill why she should be the next Students’ Union President Read more…
DCU News
Education: Donoghue on a more integrated CRC, Irish scholarships and peer to peer mentoring
James Donoghue talks to The College View about a more approachable SU at exam time, a peer to peer mentoring system and holding an official SU Careers Week. Finnian Curran reports. Read more…
SU 2015
Clubs: Gorman on interclub events and grant applications
It’s a one horse race for Clubs Officer, but Gorman wants to see better engagement and events for clubs, as well as easier grant applications Read more…