DCU News
Library hours extended until 2am
Students’ Union President Kenneth Browne has helped extend the opening hours of the library until 2am. Sharron Lynskey reports. Read more…
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DCU and Dublin Airport Authority team up to open new aviation institute
DCU has teamed up with the DAA to establish the Dublin Aviation Institute aimed at students with an interest in studying aviation. Alison Ring reports. Read more…
National News
USI calls for student grant to remain untouched in budget 2014
USI President, Laura Harmon, has called on the government to maintain the current level of financial aid available to students. John Casey reports. Read more…
University News
More students opt for UCC’s ‘sober’ accommodation
Higher numbers of students are choosing to live in UCC’s ‘booze-free’ accommodation Read more…
DCU News
DCU researchers find new methods to tackle subtle cyberbullying
DCU’s Anti-Bullying Centre has found new ways to tackle cyberbullying. Leandro Pondoc reports. Read more…
National News
Cannabis users less likely to finish college
A recent study undertaken by medical journal, The Lancet, has found regular cannabis users are more likely to drop out of univerity. Finnian Curran reports. Read more…
Opinion
No time for thinking: social media does it for you
Michael Cogley looks at the affect social media is having on peoples’ communication skills and the affect it’s having on young leaders. Read more…
DCU News
Freshers Fortnight – a social round up
Emily Hawkins reports on what fun-filled events went on during the two weeks Read more…
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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…
DCU News
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…
University News
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…
University News
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…
DCU News
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…
DCU News
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…
DCU News
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…