DCU News
DCUfm celebrates 25 years with 25 Hour Broadcast
The station raised over €1,000 for Cerebral Palsy Sport Ireland last week during the marathon broadcast. Read more…
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Opinion
‘Labyrinth, come in’
Prior to the referendum initiated in 2012 by DCU Sinn Fein, the word ‘Labyrinth’ would have evoked an image of a 25-year-old U.K rapper responsible for hits such as Earthquake and Beneath Your Beautiful among Read more…
Features
The seven people who do assignments
Regardless of your hatred for assignments, the time to do them will always come. How do YOU deal with them? Read more…
News
USI President-elect confident organisation can affect change
The Union launched a comprehensive position paper outlining the need for free fees at their recent Congress. Read more…
National News
Increase in reports of eating disorders among males
DCU’s Health Promotion Officer advises students to see their GP at home or on campus and combat eating disorders. Read more…
DCU News
Irish universities plan to combat staff gender equality
A report by The Irish Times has prompted some Irish universities to review their female staffing levels. Read more…
News
Kerry town to get university
Former Kilkenny hurler DJ Carey’s cousin chooses Irish seaside town to build a new university. Read more…
DCU News
DCU students want offensive RTÉ comedy taken off air
DCU’s LGBTA Society Trans* Officer speaks out about RTÉ’s ‘offensive’ new comedy series ‘The Centre’ Read more…
News
Trinity Students’ Union to oppose smoke-free campus
Trinity Students’ Union has decided to stand behind the result of a recent referendum which saw students vote against a smoke-free campus. Read more…
DCU News
Council’s competence questioned as Palestine motion dismissed
Motion on Israel boycott dismissed as the competence of Class Rep Council is brought into question. Read more…
News
TCD provost refuses to discuss cuts with affected bodies
Trinity College Dublin’s Provost is under “increased pressure” over the cost of re-branding the university’s logo. Read more…
News
Inquiry launched into data breach at CIT
An error in CIT’s e-mail system has resulted in the personal details of over 100 students being released. Read more…
DCU News
Rent hikes to hit DCU students next year
Students renting campus accommodation, Shanowen Hall, Shanowen Square and Gateway are all set to be hit by rent increases next year. Read more…
DCU News
Referendum to get students’ views on Labyrinth construction
A referendum will be held on campus next week to gauge the student opinion on the construction of the on-campus Labyrinth. Read more…
Clubs and Socs
Random acts of kindness raising funds for charity
RAG Ireland’s brainchild #CollegeFootprint Project is proving to be a great success. Read more…
DCU News
DCU to sober up with new alcohol-free society
DCU students are providing alcohol-free social outlets and events to peers as alcohol consumption rates drop. Read more…
Clubs and Socs
Esoc race to Cork to raise funds for cancer charity
DCU’s Esoc smashes its fundraising target for top Irish charity. Read more…
DCU News
DCU struggling with Government cuts: DCU President
The President of DCU speaks exclusively to The College View about cuts in Government funding, Minister Ruairi Quinn, students’ mental health and the recent USI referendum. Read more…
News
UStart competition to provide platform for student business ideas
The UStart competition will kick off at DCU in the coming weeks providing students with a platform to display their business ideas. Read more…
University News
Major student accommodation development for Dublin’s Liberties
A new accommodation development, expected to house 500 students, is set to be created in Dublin’s Digital Hub. Read more…
DCU News
New ways of telling stories: interview with The Observer editor
The Editor of The Observer newspaper addressed DCU students recently, informing them of the challenges and opportunities facing journalism today Read more…
News
One in seven bullied at college
College students experiencing bullying of any form are encouraged to approach their course co-ordinator and surround themselves with good people. Read more…
DCU News
Convenor hits out at university’s ‘red tape’
Outgoing convenor Ian Kavanagh has hit out at the university for being “full of red tape”. Read more…
Clubs and Socs
DCU Dance scoop top prize at society awards
Dance were crowned ‘Best Society’, while other winners on the night included MPS, Friends and the African Society. Read more…
University News
Waterford IT initiative to research historic US link
The tourism Minister recently launched a project which will create stronger ties between Waterford Institute of Technology and Georgia Southern University. Read more…