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Labyrinth to be installed on campus by next April
Funding has been raised which will enable the controversial planned on-campus labyrinth to be installed next spring, as Sarah Bermingham reports. Read more…
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Constitutional Convention to hold meeting in DCU
DCU is due to host a sitting of the Constitutional Convention in November where they will look for ideas from the public regarding constitutional matters. Finnian Curran reports. Read more…
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Academics push to end economic approach to education
The ‘Defend the University’ campaign held a forum at DCU recently, calling on the government to back-track before the Irish university system becomes tied to economic or political interests, as Darragh McGrath reports. Read more…
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Half of SU budget will be spent on loss-making entertainment events
DCU’s SU President has defended the planned spending of fifty per cent of the Students’ Union budget for this academic year on loss-making entertainment events, as Sarah Bermingham reports. Read more…
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Security to tighten as residents upset by anti-social behaviour
Upset residents have vented their frustration with the anti-social behaviour of some students, which will lead to the tightening of security and puts the campus bar licence in jeoporady, as Ciara Moore and Garrett Lavin report. Read more…
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DCU lecturer is target of anonymous homophobic abuse
DCU Associate Lecturer Stephen Conlon has been the recipient of anonymous homophobic mail of late, as Sean Cassidy reports. Read more…
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DCUfm back on-air following virus interruption
DCUfm have resumed broadcasting after a PC virus meant expensive hand-built equipment had to be flown in from central Europe, as Martina Brophy reports. Read more…
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DCU budgetary cuts lead to increase in doctors fee
Budget cuts in DCU are the reason behind the 100% increase in the on-campus doctor fee, with SU President Aaron Clogher saying the Health Service in DCU isn’t funded as much as they should be. Read more…
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Domino’s asks MPS to remove video over content
MPS have issued a statement about their hoax video which was not intended to promote violence after their sponsor Domino’s Pizza requested it to be taken down. Read more…
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Students bare chill for RAG Underwear Mile
Some forty brave DCU students took part in the recent RAG Underwear Mile, which saw them run around campus clad in boxers and briefs in aid of RAG’s social projects. Read more…
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Taoiseach opens Family Business Centre at DCU
An Taoiseach Enda Kenny was on campus recently to launch the new Family Business Centre. While at DCU, he also visited the Volunteer Expo and commented on the benefits of volunteering. Read more…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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DCU YFG blame stand location for membership decrease
DCU Young Fine Gael blame stand location for their decrease in membership, while mystery surrounds Sinn Fein’s disappearance at the Clubs & Socs days. Read more…
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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…