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DCU Researchers create Twitter translation service for World Cup
DCU Researchers have developed an app providing live translations of tweets relating to the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Read more…
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DCU to become “University of Enterprise” by 2016
A publication by the Higher Education Authority this week outlines DCU’s plans heading towards 2016. Read more…
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3D printing to come to DCU
DCU has teamed up with U.S firm TechShop which will oversee the latest in 3D printing technology to come to Ireland. John Casey reports. Read more…
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DCU named best Irish university in new ranking system
DCU has been ranked within the top 10 per cent of universities and the top university in Ireland according to a new European ranking system. Finnian Curran reports. Read more…
The Hype
Review: Breaking Dad
Paul Howard’s Celtic Tiger creation, Ross O’Carroll Kelly, takes to the stage for the third time since his inception. Finnian Curran reviews. Read more…
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Outgoing sabbatical team discuss this year’s highlights
The outgoing sabbatical team tell us about their year in office. Sharron Lynskey and Elaine Carroll report. Read more…
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Apathy strikes again as referendum declared void
Last week’s referendum on whether the SU would support the construction of a labyrinth on campus has been declared null and void. Finnian Curran reports. Read more…
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HSE warns students about measles outbreak
The warning comes after fifteen cases of the measles were reported following an outbreak at NUI Galway. Read more…
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NUIG hire debt collectors to recoup unpaid fees
NUI Galway are to join UCD and DCU in hiring debt collectors to retrieve unpaid student fees. Shane Houlihan reports. Read more…
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DCU Drama’s Cabaret proves a hit
DCU Drama Society impressed audiences with their production of Cabaret which took place over three nights in the Helix from April 22nd – 24th. Read more…
University News
IT lecturers not convinced by move towards university status
Institute of Technology lectures have expressed their concerns over the move to technological university status. Lisa O’Donnell reports. Read more…
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New scholarships for N.I students
Forty new scholarships have been awarded to Northern Irish students coming to DCU. Chaitanya Brady reports. Read more…
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Over €2,000 raised in ESoc’s ‘Race to the Rebel County’
The Enterprise Society now hope to expand the event to a European destination next year following this year’s success. Read more…
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Student’s Union hosts inaugural SU Awards ceremony
DCU Student’s Union hosted the inaugural SU Awards ceremony last night in The Hub. Leandro Pondoc reports. Read more…
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Clogher blames unforseen circumstances for Summer Ball ticket queue
Ticket sales for this year’s Summer Ball were hampered as some students queue for over four hours. John Casey, Sharron Lynskey and Finnian Curran report. Read more…
University News
Swim for Pádraig raises over €32,000
A charity fundraiser for Trinity College Dublin graduate Pádraig Scholar raised over €32,000. Eimear Ní Mhuircheartaigh reports. Read more…
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University teachers concerned about DCU merger
The Irish Federation of University Teachers are disappointed about the lack of consultation with staff regarding the merge. Read more…
University News
Campus.ie offer 25 per cent off home STI tests
The student website are set to offer discounted prices after recent research showed that two thirds of students have never had a sexual health screening. Read more…
DCU News
DCU Student who witnessed racial abuse on bus says driver did not intervene
Jack Reardon, who received publicity after distributing a video of a racial attack on a Nigerian man, says the bus driver told him the situation was “not his problem”. Read more…
Clubs and Socs
DCU’s RAW society aims to promote animal welfare
The Raising for Animal Welfare society is the first of its kind across Dublin colleges. Read more…
University News
Third-level staff cuts equal to total of UCD workforce
The number of staff in Irish colleges has reduced by 12 per cent from 2008 to 2013. Read more…
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Trinity opens puppy room to relieve exam stress
Trinity College has opened a puppy room in conjunction with Peata Ireland to de-stress students at exam time. Alison Ring reports. Read more…
News
New three-year plan aims to boost student interest in STEM subjects
Interest in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects at colleges are set to increase as a plan is launched by Science Foundation Ireland and Minister for Jobs, Richard Bruton. Read more…
Other Sports
DCU boxers to represent Ireland in EU Championships
Céire Smith and Clare Grace, two DCU students, have been selected to represent Ireland in the upcoming European Women’s Championships this summer. Sarah Curran reports. Read more…
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National Transport Authority installs bus information screens
The screens built outside the Interfaith Centre are a part of an overall DCU strategy to support more sustainable transport Read more…