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At risk student denied help
The college health centre in University College Cork (UCC) allegedly turned away a student that said he had attempted suicide.
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Top scientist gets DCU honour
DCU paid tribute to Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell, a British astrophysicist who is famous for her discovery of the first radio pulsars with her thesis supervisor Antony Hewish. Jocelyn Bell Burnell was commended for her Read more…
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DCU professor will contest next election
A former DCU politics lecturer will run for the Dublin Central constituency in the next general election, with the Anti-Austerity Alliance. Dr Diana O’Dwyer will be the only candidate running with a pro-choice stance being Read more…
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100 minds aims to raise €1 million for ISPCC
100 minds pairs one thousand students with a business professional, and together they will come up with an idea to raise one thousand euros for charity. Read more…
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Irish schools must teach tech says Google boss
The head of Google in Ireland said that there should be more focus on the tech and IT sectors in Irish education as there is a continued growth in this industry. Speaking ahead of National Read more…
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Dublin prays for Paris
Thousands of people showed their support in Dublin in the wake of Friday’s terrorist attacks in Paris. Read more…
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USI Survey Reveals Dissatisfaction
The majority of third level students believe the government did not adequately address student issues in the Budget, a recent USI survey revealed.
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Tax reliefs for student homes rejected by O’Sullivan
The Department of Education rejected a series of tax-related proposals by the Higher Education Authority, in an FOI document obtained by the Irish Times Read more…
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Students left wanting by Budget
Budget 2016 did little to address the needs and issues facing third level students. Read more…
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Calls for fraud investigation into language college closure
Anti-corruption group seeks to have closed college investigated after it left with €500,000 of students’ fees. Read more…
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NUIG hires VP to handle inequality issues
NUI Galway are recruiting a vice president for equality and diversity amidst a string of controversies over the past few months.
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DCU led research group highlights way forward for dementia prevention
An EU-funded, DCU-led dementia research and deterrence project aim to raise awareness on how people can prevent the onset of dementia later in life.
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Abortion not ok in case of rape – pro-lifer chair
Abortion should never be considered a viable option in any circumstance, even if the cause of an unplanned pregnancy is rape, according to the chairperson of the Pro-Life Campaign, Cora Sherlock. Read more…
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Former Welfare Officer stuck in welfare queue
The number of Irish people claiming social welfare is now 332,801 according to the Live Register on October 2nd 2015. Of this figure 45,173 claimants are under 25 years of age.
Graduate unemployment was highlighted again in recent weeks, when former DCU Welfare Officer Eve Kerton published an article in The Irish Times documenting her struggle with joblessness. Read more…
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Metro North with serve DCU
The Metro North plan with connect Dublin airport to the city centre and will cost approximately €2.4bn Read more…
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University of Limerick in pay-off scandal
Two employees claim they were offered nearly€60,000 to resign from their jobs at the University of Limerick after they raised concerns about inappropriate money spending and financial mismanagement. Read more…
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USI pre-budget doc demands cut reversal
Katie O’Neill analyses the USI pre-budget submission and speaks to USI President Kevin Donoghue about the student interest in the upcoming budget. Read more…
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Joan Burton heckled in Glasnevin
Joan Burton was met by anti-austerity protesters who condemned her appearance at the opening of a new food bank Read more…
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Thousands march to demand abortion reform
Various groups and thousands of citizens demanded that the government hold a referendum on abortion following the general election. Read more…
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NUIG Discrimination Controversy Continues
Trade unions SIPTU and the Irish Federation of University Teachers (IFUT) have this week called on Minister for Education, Jan O’Sullivan, to intervene in a dispute regarding equality in the workplace at NUI Galway.
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Minister launches Ask Consent campaign
A campaign tackling the issue of sexual consent was launched by Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald, this month. Read more…
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Web Summit CEO talks startups and entrepreneurship
Paddy Cosgrave and Jay Bregman discuss why you should get involved in start-ups. Read more…
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Bringing home bronze from Bulgaria
Dubliner Luke Gardiner decodes his way to a Bronze title Read more…
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PAC to investigate SUSI as €4 million is overpaid to students
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will soon examine the feasibility of the national student grant system, SUSI, as news has emerged that €4 million was overpaid to students who weren’t eligible for the payment. Finnian Curran reports. Read more…
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Trinity magazine MISC criticised over rape story
The student-run Trinity College magazine, MISC is in hot water after publication of rape story. Katie O’Neill reports. Read more…