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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
DCU News
DCU using debt collectors to hunt down fees
DCU is one of three Irish universities using debt collectors to collect outstanding student fees. Read more…
University News
Measles outbreak confirmed at NUIG
Students in the university are warned to watch out for symptoms including high temperatures and watery red eyes. Read more…
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Students creating their own employment opportunities
The Union of Students in Ireland have launched their 2014 ‘Student Summit’ event to connect young entrepreneurs with successful business people. Read more…
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College fees cut for children of Irish emigrants
The Government has reached out to Irish emigrants around the world by announcing that third levels fees for their children will be cut. Read more…
University News
Trinity College to change official name
Trinity College are set to change their name in an identity change initiative aimed at simplifying references to the university. Read more…
DCU News
Sexual health survey reveals the need for more STI clinics at DCU
A recent survey by The College View reveals the attitudes of DCU students towards STIs and sexual health. Read more…
DCU News
Newly elected SU expected to focus on sexual and mental health
Mental and sexual health awareness are issues of importance to the new SU sabbatical team of Kenneth Browne, Eve Kerton and Gary Gillick. Read more…
National News
Call for smoking ban on entire campus grounds
As the tenth anniversary of the smoking ban looms, colleges around Ireland have been urged to ban smoking on campus grounds. Read more…
DCU News
Interest in council meetings drops as class reps don’t turn up for meetings
The process of democracy is being delayed at CRC after a fall in attendance over the last few weeks. Read more…
DCU News
DCU attending first USI congress since re-affiliation vote
DCU will attend the USI Congress next week despite having to yet to receive confirmation of membership. Read more…
Clubs and Socs
Pro-life society would be approved at DCU
Following the recent rejection of a UL pro-life society, we learn that such a society would find it easier to set up at DCU and would have the support of the inter-faith centre. Read more…