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DCU Elevator programme spreads knowledge of Dementia
DCU’s Elevator programme aims to educate Ireland about Dementia in hopes of a more “community focused response.” Read more…
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DCU recieves seven bullying and harassment complaints over past five years
DCU has received seven bullying and harassment complaints involving staff members over the past five years. Read more…
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Rugby player Ian McKinley delivers speech to DCU students
Benetton Treviso rugby player Ian McKinley praised his family for their support during a time he felt his “world was over”, as part of a speech given to DCU staff and students last Thursday. The Read more…
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DCU Master’s degree has been shortlisted for an Aviation Award.
[dropcap]A[/dropcap] DCU Master’s degree has been shortlisted for an Aviation Award.
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15% of DCU graduates finished with a first in 2016
Of the 1,800 students who graduated in November, 15 per cent obtained first class honours, according to data supplied by DCU’s Quality Promotion Office. Read more…
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HSE confirm second case of meningitis in DCU students
A second case of meningococcal disease (meningitis) has occurred in a DCU student this week, according to the HSE. Hayley Halpin reports. Read more…
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DCUSU offers helping hand for mental health
DCU Students’ Union Mental Health Week, promoted as “Helping Hands Week”, is taking place across the DCU campuses, this week. Read more…
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DCU Enactus Society represents Ireland at World Cup in Toronto
[dropcap]DCU[/dropcap] Enactus Society competed in the 2016 Enactus World Cup in Toronto, Canada, last month representing Team Ireland. While there were just five members of the society giving their 17 minute presentation, 53 members from different branches Read more…
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DCU Clubs & Socs grant application process changes
The grant application of the DCU Students’ Union subsidised budget process for DCU’s clubs and societies has been changed this year. Read more…
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DCUSU Marquee cost over €20,000 to rent
[dropcap]The[/dropcap] DCU Students’ Union marquee, situated in the mall on the Glasnevin campus, cost approximately €25,000 to rent for the four week period it was in place, according to DCUSU President Dylan Kehoe. As the Read more…
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1030 DCU students apply for Student Assistance Fund this year
[dropcap]1030[/dropcap] people applied for financial aid from the Student Assistance Fund in DCU this semester, according to Student Support and Development (SDD). This number is expected to increase when applications reopen in second semester. Last Read more…
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Math abilities due to a ‘growth mindset’
Director of the Maths Learning Centre in DCU, Eabhnat Ni Fhloinn, says a certain ‘mindset’ in people may be the reason they achieve in particular areas, especially mathematics. Read more…
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DCU incorporation reaches official completion
The DCU Incorporation Programme was finalised at the end of September, officially joining DCU, St Patricks College, Mater Dei and CICE as one legal entity. Read more…
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DCU Sport wins Sports Complex of the Year 2016
DCU Sport has been awarded the best leisure complex in Ireland in 2016 by the EIQA for the fourth time since 2009. Read more…
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RTE Crime Correspondent Paul Reynolds delivers talk to DCU students
RTE Crime Correspondent Paul Reynolds delivered a talk on Irish gangs in DCU, last Thursday.
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First CRC of the year held in Glendalough
The first CRC of the year was held in Glendalough last Thursday and saw the election of a number of class rep officers and electoral committee members Read more…
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DCU offers classes on safe intervention of sexual assault
A total of 45 students have enrolled in an 8-week Bystander Intervention program that Welfare Officer Cody Byrne says will teach participants how to safely intervene in situations which may escalate into sexual assaults.
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DCU among colleges to receive funding from EU for the Erasmus+ programme
The European Commission has granted €105m towards Erasmus+ in Irish colleges, including UCC, DIT, UCD and Maynooth.
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HIV Activist urges universities to tackle Sexual Health awareness
Robbie Lawlor (25), who is a former MA Sexuality Studies student, spoke to a group of DCU students during Shift Week, about his HIV diagnosis and the impact that has had on his life.
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North Dublin’s first “Recovery College” launched at DCU
The Dublin North East “Recovery College” was launched in DCU, in celebration of World Mental Health Day, last Monday, October 10th.
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DCU re-appoints Dr. Martin McAleese as Chancellor
Dublin City University has announced the re-appointment of Dr Martin McAleese as Chancellor of the University for a second 5-year term.
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FemSoc host consent talk by Dublin Rape Crisis Centre
Dr Patricia Barker of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre spoke to DCU students about rape and consent Read more…
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SHAG week replaced by more informative SHIFT week
DCU saw it’s first ever SHIFT week, aimed at promoting sexual health and awareness and organised by Cody Byrne Read more…
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DCU hosts series of talks in honour of Space Week
DCU hosted a series of talks by renowned lecturers last week as part of Ireland’s first Space Week Read more…
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DCU now offering additional diploma in Irish
DCU is now offering a level B2 diploma in Irish, which will take place on St Patricks campus over 20 weeks Read more…