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Five portraits of inspiring women unveiled at DCU
[dropcap]F[/dropcap]or International Women’s Day on March 8th, DCU unveiled five commissioned portraits of inspiring women.
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New law removes barrier for disabled PhD students but more action is still needed says DCU student
New regulations have been signed into law that will remove a barrier facing PhD students with disabilities however, some students are frustrated that barriers for people with disabilities still exist. Read more…
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Hack4Change launches with over 630 DCU students
DCU launched its Hack4Change campaign virtually last week, hosted by the business school, with over 630 DCU student participants. Read more…
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Eight per cent rise in first preference CAO applications for DCU courses
The Central Applications Office (CAO) has reported a rise in demand for DCU courses, particularly in STEM, Nursing, and Humanities and Social Sciences. Read more…
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DCUSU Hustings 2021 – Campus events, hybrid learning and support for nurses and teachers
Campus events, hybrid learning and support for student nurses and teachers. The points made by candidates for DCU Students’ Union (SU) 2021/22 mostly focused on supporting students through Covid-19 and beyond, and the hopeful return Read more…
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Covid one year on – students reflect on another St Patrick’s Day in lockdown
Students are disappointed with the underwhelming St. Patrick’s Day they faced this year. Read more…
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Seán Smyth – Candidate for DCUSU President
[dropcap]F[/dropcap]inal year B.Ed. student Seán Smyth is hoping to lead DCU in the next academic year and deliver “the best student-experience possible.”
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Glen Scanlon Tims and Zak Aboukrhes – Candidates for Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty Rep
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]here are two candidates running for the position of Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty Representative in this year’s DCU Students’ Union (DCUSU) election.
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Michael Long- Candidate for VP for Diversity and Inclusion
Michael Long is a 4th Year Religious Education and Music student eager to be DCU’s next Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion. Read more…
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Ross Boyd – Candidate for VP for Community and Citizenship
[dropcap]R[/dropcap]unning for DCU Student’s Union’s (DCUSU) Vice President for Community and Citizenship, Ross Boyd is a final year student studying Social Sciences and Cultural Innovation, with his main goals involving advocacy and awareness.
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Sarah Jones and Shauna Rose Raeside – Candidates for Science and Health Faculty Rep
Sarah Jones and Shauna Rose Raeside are both running to become the next Science and Health Faculty Representative. Read more…
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Zara Doyle – Candidate for Institute of Education Faculty Rep
[dropcap]Z[/dropcap]ara Doyle is a first-year Education and Training student hoping to represent the Institute of Education faculty. She is the only candidate running for the position.
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Eoghan Fleming, Paul Simionescu, Sean Coffey – Candidates for Business School Faculty Rep
Business students Sean Coffey and Eoghan Fleming, and Aviation student Paul Simionescu, are all competing for DCUSU Business School Faculty Representative. Read more…
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Eliott Grennan – Candidate for Clubs Officer
[dropcap]E[/dropcap]liott Grennan is running unopposed for Clubs Officer, a second year Aviation Management student, who believes he has a drive to make clubs more inclusive.
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Terence Rooney – Candidate for DCUSU President
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]erence Rooney is one of three candidates for President of DCU Students’ Union (DCUSU) 2021/22.
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Jack Callaghan – Candidate for DCUSU President
Final year business student Jack Callaghan is confident his experience of leadership from his clubs and society’s role and involvement in student life will give him a unique perspective on leading DCU Students’ Union. Read more…
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Erin Byrne – Candidate for VP for Wellbeing
“Like it’s hard?” Erin Byrne, final year EPL student channeled her inner Elle Woods in her first campaign video in her quest to attain the role of Vice President for Wellbeing in this year’s DCU Students’ Read more…
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Dean O’Reilly – Candidate for VP for Wellbeing
[dropcap]C[/dropcap]urrent DCU Students’ Union (DCUSU) Vice President (VP) for Welfare and Equality, Dean O’Reilly is campaigning to be the next VP for Wellbeing.
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Bobbie Hickey – Candidate for VP for Diversity and Inclusion
Third-year communications student Bobbie Hickey is running for DCUSU VP of Diversity and Inclusion. Read more…
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Kate Goodman – Candidate for VP for Academic Life
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]mproving INTRA, making lectures more engaging, including more options at careers fairs and the return of Shite Nite.
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Amy Bourke, Danail Tsanov and Harish Narayanan – Candidates for Engineering and Computing Faculty Rep
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]here are three candidates for the role of Engineering and Computing Faculty Rep representing a wide range of backgrounds and ideas.
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DCU researchers publish their paper on new targets for pancreatic cancer therapy
Researchers based in DCU’s School of Biotechnology and the National Institute for Cellular Biotechnology have identified new therapeutic targets for pancreatic cancer. Read more…
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DCU libraries re-open Covid-friendly study spaces
The library will be open with study spaces available from Monday, March 8 onward. Read more…
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DCU collaborating on videos with the GAA to keep children active
DCU and the GAA team have teamed up to launch a video series aimed at keeping primary school children physically active during Covid-19. Read more…
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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…