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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Colleges close as weather worsens
A red weather alert for Connacht, Munster and Leinster affected a number of colleges today Read more…
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Students frustrated with campus accommodation fines
Students express anger at fines imposed by DCU Campus Residence Office. Read more…
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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…
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MPS smash 24 hour broadcast target
MPS 24 hour broadcast trends on Twitter as Anchorman skit goes viral. Read more…
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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…
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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…
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LGBTA Society says “I do” to marriage equality
LGBTA Society puts the spotlight on marriage equality in Ireland during DCU Diversity Week. Read more…
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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…
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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…
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Life-saving device is a winner at ESoc Dragons’ Den
DCU student wows ESoc competition judges with unique life-saving innovation. Read more…
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Student Alumni Initiative provides students with useful contacts
DCU’s Student Alumni Initiative wants to create useful connections between students across all disciplines with graduates working in their field of interest. Marie Lecoq reports. Read more…
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Robust debate ensues over motion to overrule nullification of USI referendum
Last year’s decision to nullify the referendum on DCU re-affiliating with the USI caused another lengthy debate at last week’s Class Rep Council meeting. Read more…
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CRC vote to support Defend the University Charter
CRC agrees to sign charter against corporations dictating learning at universities. Read more…
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Loud music puts young people at risk of hearing damage
Young people in Ireland are at risk of causing severe damage to their hearing as a result of listening to music at high levels, studies by an Irish hearing organisation reveal. Garrett Lavin reports. Read more…
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NUIG suspend religious group following homophobic campaign
National University of Ireland Galway has suspended the actions of the Legion of Mary society, after they were involved with a campaign distributing homophobic material around campus. Suzanne Cooper reports. Read more…
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Campaign launched to combat increase in STIs
A campaign has been launched to combat an alarming increase in the number of people diagnosed with Gonorrhoea. Read more…