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How did Budget 2014 affect students?
How did Budget 2014 affect you? Theresa Newman reports on a cut which will affect several students and young people – a reduction in the dole or Jobseekers Allowance. Read more…
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National News
Excise duty on alcohol increased in budget
A 10c excise was placed on the price of alcohol in Budget 2014, but those who called for a minimum price to be placed on alcohol believe this won’t go far enough, as Ruth Marnell reports. Read more…
National News
Hike in medical card prescription charge in Budget 2014
Budget 2014 announced changes to the Medical Card system and a hike in the cost of Medical Card prescriptions – DCU’s health services are not in a position to cater for Medical Card students however, as Theresa Newman reports. Read more…
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Unsure first-years seeking help of Student Advice Centre
Several first year students are unsure about their course and sense of direction in university and have sought the help of the Student Advice Centre. Rachel McLaughlin spoke to Director Claire Bohan. Read more…
DCU News
SHAG Week: A Social Round-Up
SHAG week took place on DCU campus last week, when inflatable penis pinatas, sexperts and sex comedians rolled into town to provide students with good-humoured advice and information. Read more…
News
UCD takes pro-choice stance
Students of UCD have voted for their university to adopt a pro-choice stance on abortion, but concern has been raised over the lack of publicity the campaign received on campus, as Emily Bodkin reports. Read more…
DCU News
DCU academics Defend the Irish University
DCU academics have backed a campaign in an effort to, as they see it, protect the Irish university. Sean Defoe reports Read more…
DCU News
Careers Service points the way for students
DCU Careers Service are opening their doors to all students on campus, offering help to get them on the road to their dream career, as Sarah Bermingham reports. Read more…
DCU News
Social media and marketing experts gather for Helix conference
Social media and marketing experts dispensed some valuable tips at mini-conference ‘Get Social’, held at the Helix recently, as Aisling Kett reports. Read more…
Clubs and Socs
Support on campus for LGBT youth, at greatest risk of suicide
Major new research has revealed startlingly high rates of attempted suicide amongst young LGBT people, however support services are available on campus, as Sarah Bermingham reports. Read more…
News
Trinity SU President faces impeachment referendum
A referendum is to be held on the position of Trinity Students’ Union President Tom Lenihan, whose presidency is alleged to be causing disquiet amongst the university’s community, as Sarah Curran reports. Read more…
Clubs and Socs
New format Clubs and Socs days prove a success
Clubs and Socs days were held for three consecutive days on campus recently, with over 2,500 freshers enticed to sign up. The new format was generally well-received, as Suzanne Cooper reports. Read more…
DCU News
Demand on Student Assistance Fund rockets as SUSI leaves students in limbo
DCU’s Student Assistance Fund sees a sharp rise in applications as SUSI again fail to keep promises. Finnian Curran and Ciara Moore report. Read more…
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WIT takes legal action against former president
Waterford Institute of Technology has initiated legal proceedings against its former President Professor Kieran Byrne for €120,000 he owes them in personal expenses. Read more…
News
All third-level graduates to have vote for Seanad
Following the vote to retain the Seanad, Taoiseach Enda Kenny will extend the right to vote in elections for the Seanad to graduates of all Irish third-level institutions, as Bryan Grogan reports. Read more…
DCU News
Taoiseach praises spirit of volunteerism at DCU
An Taoiseach Enda Kenny praised students for carrying on the Irish personality of being willing to help others, as he attended DCU 2013 Volunteer Expo in the Hub. Read more…
DCU News
DCU students represent Ireland at Enactus World Cup
A team of DCU students led by Hannah Dobson represented Ireland at the Enactus World Cup recently, presenting on socially-concious projects HeadstArts and AkiDwA, as Martina Brophy reports. Read more…
News
Surge in numbers of enrolled student priests
This year has seen a surge in the number of entrants to the National Seminary in Maynooth. Bryan Grogan explores the trend and just what’s involved in studying for the priesthood. Read more…
News
USI stage demonstrations as budget looms
The Union of Students in Ireland have begun a series of demonstrations, with marches stage recently in Dublin, Cork and Silgo as Budget 2014 looms. Sean Defoe and Nicole O’Connor explore what measures students can expect and the actions being undertaken by the USI to prevent further cuts. Read more…
DCU News
Peace Process players conferred with honorary doctorates
An honorary conferring ceremony was held to award honorary doctorates to Lord David Trimble and Seamus Mallon, two key players in the Northern Ireland Peace Process, as Eimear Phelan reports. Read more…
News
UCC experiment with alcohol-free student accommodation
University College Cork are this year piloting a sceme whereby the consumption of alcohol has been prohibited in certain on-campus accommodation. Garrett Lavin found out that DCU’s Accommodation Department have considered introducing simliar. Read more…
Clubs and Socs
DCUfm 12hr broadcast smashes target
Radio buffs Sean Defoe and Eoin Sheahan exceeded their fundraising target for the Irish Cancer Society as they produced and presented a 12-hour broadcast live from the DCUfm studio on Fresher’s Week. Read more…
DCU News
Communications graduate scoops major radio award
DCU Communications Studies graduate Anne Marie Duffin has just scooped a major prize at the national radio awards, the ‘PPIs’. Sarah Curran chatted with her about her recent success. Read more…
DCU News
Drogheda student named DCU VIP Fresher
Drogheda student Nadine Faughey West was awarded the inaugural DCU VIP Fresher Award for 2013. Rebecca Marie O’Connor caught up with the 18-year-old who’s prize haul includes free accommodation and free entry to all DCUSU entertainment events. Read more…
DCU News
Further cases of TB confirmed in DCU
Three further cases of TB have been confirmed amongst DCU students, with some parents expressing concern over the lack of information being issue on screenings, as Finnian Curran reports. Read more…