DCU News
DCU libraries re-open Covid-friendly study spaces
The library will be open with study spaces available from Monday, March 8 onward. Read more…
Articles by CVNews
Film
Framing Britney Spears: Misogyny, money and mystery.
The “Free Britney,” movement has been growing for years as die hard fans of the pop princess have advocated for the end of her conservatorship. Read more…
Music
Hayley Williams shines through the quiet moments on her new album
Hayley Williams latest album, FLOWERS for VASES / descansos, is a dark venture into folk music, led by mainly guitar and piano ballads with hardly a drum throughout. Read more…
Film
A review of Sam Levinson’s ‘Malcom and Marie’
Malcolm and Marie is a cinematic masterpiece with powerful performances by Zendaya (Marie) and John David Washington (Malcolm). Read more…
DCU News
DCU research finds children’s activity levels affect their later lives
DCU researchers have found that children with a higher level of fundamental movement skills are less likely to suffer from medical conditions such as heart disease and obesity in later life. Read more…
National News
Summer’s unheard song – 2021’s concerts and festivals look unlikely to happen
COVID-19 doesn’t look like it will be going away anytime soon but what does this mean for music festivals and concerts in 2021. Read more…
National News
New educational programmes launched for the hospitality and tourism sectors
Minister for Further and Higher Education, research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris and Minister of State Noel Collins have announced two new skills programmes for the hospitality and tourism sectors. Read more…
DCU News
DCU develop a new app to help with revision
DCU’s new Help-Me-Watch app could be every students’ saving grace during exam time. Read more…
DCU News
NuBar stays positive in spite of uncertainty around hospitality industry
NuBar is staying optimistic despite recent announcements that pubs and restaurants are to remain closed for several more months.
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National News
Explainer: What’s happening at home and abroad?
Over the past few weeks, some of the biggest stories in Irish media have centered around the country remaining in level 5 lockdown, the roll-out of the Covid-19 vaccine, or rather the pace of vaccinations. Along with education, as second-level students have pleaded with the Department for Education for clarity on the position of the Leaving Certificate 2021. Read more…
DCU News
DCUSU hopes for libraries to be open next week
DCUSU hopes to have the library open study spaces to students by next week, says president Fearghal Lynch. Read more…
National News
NUJ calls for action against threats to journalists
The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called on the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) to take action against anyone who threatens violence against a journalist or member of the media. Read more…
Music
Taylor Swift takes back what’s hers
Taylor Swift has finished re-recording Fearless, her second studio album that was originally released in 2008. Read more…
News
University students are struggling to complete practical courses online
Third-level students are struggling to complete practical courses and modules online, as access to equipment and laboratories is restricted by universities. Read more…
Film
A review of the soulful film ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom directed by George C. Wolfe, is a film based in 1920’s Chicago. It follows a blue’s band as they gather in a recording studio and tensions soon rise. Read more…
Features
Journalists need to ask hard questions to get answers
“The Principles and purpose of journalism are defined by something more basic: The functions news plays in the lives of people”, written by American journalists Bill Kovach and Tom Rosenstiel in The Elements of journalism. Read more…
Articles
How you can support your immune system during winter months
Supporting your immune system has never been more important than right now – the coldest months of the year, during a global pandemic.
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Articles
DCU Clubs and Socs advise official accounts against interacting with gossip accounts
DCU Clubs and Societies have advised any club’s or society’s official social media accounts against interacting with gossip accounts. Read more…
Articles
Uyghur Muslim refugees at risk in the face of Turkey and China’s extradition treaty
The Chinese government have ratified a Treaty with Turkey allowing extradition back to China. This has been condemned by critics as a way for the Chinese government to once again gain access to Uyghur Muslims who have fled their home in China to Turkey. Read more…
News
UCD Professor part of possible Covid drug breakthrough
UCD Dr. Denis Shield was part of a global team of scientists responsible for a possible breakthrough in the development of a Covid-treating drug.
News
Sexting research highlights the importance of teaching teenagers consent
Research from the National Anti-Bullying Centre in DCU found that almost half of surveyed secondary students have been frequently asked to send sexually explicit messages (sexts).
National News
83 per cent of Irish family businesses struggled during pandemic shows DCU study
One in four family owned Irish businesses are worried about losing control over their business within the next six months because of Covid-19, according to a recent study.
News
DCUSU host workshop with Senator Lynn Ruane encouraging women in student politics
DCU Students’ Union (DCUSU) held the first two of three Zoom workshops in partnership with Women for Election, a not-for-profit organisation supporting women in politics.
Music
Music festivals in 2021 remain in the dark
A staple of summer culture, all music festivals were cancelled last year due to the pandemic. With a vaccine being doled out and better grasp on how to deal with Covid-19, every festival fanatic is waiting to find out if they will go ahead. Read more…
News
Students with disabilities increase their university offer acceptance by 22%
The Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) and Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) Annual Report 2020 published on the 11th of December shows a 22 per cent increase in offer acceptance for students with disabilities and 15 per cent increase for those experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage. Read more…