National News
ITs to merge and receive university status
Ireland’s newest universities to be established since 1989 may be created soon, thanks to recently proposed legislation from the Education Minister. Read more…
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DCU News
Masters student breaks leg in comical botched robbery
Dublin Criminal Court has heard how a DCU Masters student broke his leg while attempting to steal Mac computers from the university. Read more…
National News
UCD hosts inaugural Student Legal Convention
The inaugural Student Legal Convention held at UCD last Thursday heard from Government Ministers, a Supreme Court judge and the Data Protection Commissioner, amongst others. Read more…
DCU News
DCU Green Committee helps address climate change
DCU’s second Green Day of the year shows students what they can do to combat climate change. Read more…
National News
Archdiocese offers DIT funding to have ‘Catholic place of worship’
The Dublin Archdiocese recently offered Dublin Institute of Technology a large payout to ensure a ‘Catholic place of worship’ on the new Grangegorman campus. Read more…
DCU News
Excellence awards for DCU’s Campus Res
Despite student protestations in a previous issue of The College View, DCU’s Campus Res was recently honoured for excellence in accommodation provision. Sharon McGowan reports. Read more…
DCU News
DCU only Irish university in top 50 under 50
DCU is the only Irish university to appear in the most recent ‘Top 50 Under 50’ QS rankings, as Sharon McGowan reports. Read more…
DCU News
SU to endorse marriage equality ahead of referendum
A motion regarding the rights of the LGBT community has been passed at the latest CRC meeting. Read more…
DCU News
Students urged to pace drinking and remove “Neknomination” videos from their profiles
“Don’t Lose Sleep” campaign warns of consequences of excessive drinking in light of neknominations controversy. Read more…
DCU News
Students lead initiative to create Cultural Officer role
Students are leading a discussion to have an Cultural Officer position created at DCU to help promote international cultures and the Irish language. Sarah Bermingham reports. Read more…
National News
USI awareness week sees 45,000 SHAG packs delivered
The Union of Students in Ireland last week distributed over 45,000 packs including condoms and lube as part of their Sexual Health Awareness and Guidance (SHAG) Week. Read more…
National News
Academics oppose Trinity College name change
Plans to alter the name of Trinity College Dublin have met with opposition from academics who feel it may damage the university’s reputation. Read more…
DCU News
SU secures discount on healthy food and student gym membership
Discounts have been introduced on fresh vegetable boxes in a bid to get DCU students to eat healthier. Read more…
National News
Youth groups call for sacking of JobBridge scheme
A number of youth organisations have called for the scrapping of the government’s Job Bridge internship scheme, which they feel is exploiting workers. Read more…
National News
Venue launches Dublin, Differently
The Venue recently played host to the launch of an exciting new website which allows tourists to the capital to see Dublin differently. Rebecca Marie O’Connor reports. Read more…
DCU News
Colleges close as weather worsens
A red weather alert for Connacht, Munster and Leinster affected a number of colleges today Read more…
DCU News
Students frustrated with campus accommodation fines
Students express anger at fines imposed by DCU Campus Residence Office. Read more…
DCU News
Former US Senator awarded honorary doctorate
A former US Senator has been awarded an honorary doctorate at DCU for his role in the Good Friday Agreement. Read more…
DCU News
MPS smash 24 hour broadcast target
MPS 24 hour broadcast trends on Twitter as Anchorman skit goes viral. Read more…
DCU News
Students learn of employment opportunities at Nursing Fair
Nursing students met with potential employers and learned about career opportunities at the recent Careers Service Nursing Fair, as Sarah Curran reports. Read more…
DCU News
Number of Indian students in Ireland to double in next year
The government plan to double the number of Indian students coming to Ireland next year, however there are no plans to increase the number of scholarships awarded at DCU. Read more…
DCU News
LGBTA Society says “I do” to marriage equality
LGBTA Society puts the spotlight on marriage equality in Ireland during DCU Diversity Week. Read more…
DCU News
SIPTU to represent students in part-time employment
DCU Students’ Union was represented at the recent meeting of the Union of Students in Ireland’s National Council, at which plans and decisions were made, as Cormac O’Shea reports. Read more…
DCU News
Drama Society’s ‘Dreadville’ delight
Slow-motion fight scenes and an evil villain kept the audience enthralled at this year’s Drama Society panto. Read more…
DCU News
Life-saving device is a winner at ESoc Dragons’ Den
DCU student wows ESoc competition judges with unique life-saving innovation. Read more…