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DCU partner with FutureLearn for 30 refugee scholarships
DCU team up with FutureLearn to introduce 30 immigrant scholarships Read more…
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University News
NUI Galway Students’ Union files case against student accommodation provider
[dropcap]NUI[/dropcap] Galway Students’ Union has filed a case against the student accommodation provider, Cúirt na Coiribe, through the Residential Tenancies Board.
Articles
DCU remember “much loved” Conor
[dropcap]DCU[/dropcap] have extended its sympathies to the family and friends of Conor Morgan who died last Sunday while on holiday in Cyprus.
University News
DCU falls in global university rankings
[dropcap]DCU[/dropcap] has dropped 31 places in the world rankings of universities. Previously placed at 391st in the rankings, DCU now falls at 422nd.
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DCU student dies tragically on holiday
[dropcap]DCU[/dropcap] student and GAA player, Conor Morgan has died while on holiday in Cyprus with friends.
DCU News
Enactus DCU crowned champions at National Competition
Enactus DCU presented eight projects at the Enactus Ireland National Competition. They will go on to the World Championship in Silicon Valley later this year. Read more…
DCU News
DCUSU Irish Officer denies allegations of misconduct
[dropcap]DCUSU’s [/dropcap]newly elected Irish Language Officer, Sorcha Ní Chonghaile has denied allegations that she tore down posters promoting DCU’s Repeal launch last year.
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Ireland vote to repeal the 8th amendment
[dropcap]Ireland[/dropcap] has voted to repeal the 8th amendment by 66.4% to 33.6%.
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DCU partner with UN to tackle cyber bullying
DCU have signed a partnership with the UN to tackle cyber bullying online Read more…
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DCU host first Darkness into Light walk
The Darkness into Light walk was held in DCU for the first time as an official venue on Saturday morning, May 12th. Read more…
DCU News
Preview of new Student Centre unveils auditorium
[dropcap]A[/dropcap] preview of the new Student Centre today revealed the almost completed main auditorium area. The full building will be open for the coming academic year.
Students' Union
Almost 27,000 students registered to vote by Students’ Unions
[dropcap]Students’[/dropcap] Unions across Ireland have directly registered 26,979 new student voters in the lead up to the Eighth Amendment referendum on May 25th, said the Union of Students Ireland.
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Shanowen Shakedown: A result in legislation
[dropcap]A[/dropcap] Bill has been introduced that will give students living in student accommodation the full protection of the Residential Tenancies Act.
DCU News
DCU FuJo to receive €3.9m to lead EU data journalism project
[dropcap]The[/dropcap] DCU Institute for Future Media and Journalism (FuJo) will lead a €3.9m project dedicated to the advancement and research of digital and data based journalism.
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The biggest higher education development in the history of the state set to happen in DIT
The biggest development in higher education in the history of the State is set to happen in DIT to facilitate 20,000 extra students. Read more…
National News
GPs call for medical card holders to be charged for their services
GPs speaking at the annual IMO meeting, have called for medical card holders to be charged for their services due to financial constraints faced by doctors. Read more…
National News
Eight out of ten companies pay men more than women
78 per cent of companies are paying men more than women, according to data belonging to 10,000 firms submitted last week. Read more…
Students' Union
Vito expects a bigger and better year for the DCUSU
[dropcap]The[/dropcap] incoming Students’ Union is expected to have a more thoroughly dedicated team compared to last year’s SU, according to DCU SU President Elect Vito Moloney Burke. This will be partially due to “perfect” timing, Read more…
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Podge Henry thinks that the smart consent project was his proudest moment
DCUSU VP for welfare and equality sat down with The College View and spoke to us about his achievements and difficulties over the last year in the Students’ Union and spoke also about Shanowen Shakedown. Read more…
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DIT makes over €250,000 in fees in two year period
DIT students feel that the high cost of exam fees are a contributing factor to the amount they make yearly from resit exams, which is higher than any other university in Ireland. Read more…
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USI President elected at annual congress in Galway
At the annual USI congress in Galway, former Vice President for Equality and Citizenship Siona Cahill was elected President for teh coming 2018/19 term. Read more…
National News
Ireland falls behind on UN Sustainable Development Goals
A recent report by Social Justice Ireland shows Ireland’s poor performance in reaching the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals Read more…
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Mathew Davey admits manifesto was ‘too ambitious’
In an interview with Vice President for Education and Placement Matthew Davey, he recounted his experience of his role with the Student Union in DCU. Read more…
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Brendan Power notes careers week as his biggest success
A look back on the achievements and opportunities put before DCUSU Vice President for Academic Affairs Brendan Power during the last year in his position, looking into what he had planned to do and what parts of his manifesto were completed. Read more…
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Overcrowding in DCU’s libraries during exam periods
The College View covers the issue of overcrowding in DCU’s libraries, what affect this is having on students, and what is being done about it. Read more…
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