All of the latest on and off campus news.
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…
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…
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…
A recent report by Social Justice Ireland shows Ireland’s poor performance in reaching the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals Read more…
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…
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…
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…
The government have announced a bill to bring in sex education in schools, but don’t want it to be associated with religion. Read more…
The College View reflect of Siobhán Nic Thaidhg’s term as Vice President for Engagement and Development in the DCU Student Union. Read more…
[dropcap]The[dropcap] sports reporting module is in the process of being removed from the BA journalism course for both current and incoming students, according to the Head of the School of Communications.
DCU’s outgoing and incoming Student Union representatives led a protest for a second time against the Shanowen accommodation rent increases. Read more…
A referendum on repealing the Eighth Amendment will be a historical event for Irish society whether the Ireland votes yes or no. Read more…
There are more injuries in rugby than one might assume and physiotherapists are saying that there is a need for more concern and fear to be placed on injuries in the sport. Read more…
The USI have voted to support the boycott against Israel in their occupation of Palestine and failure to obide by UN law. Read more…
Payment to the victims of the Metro Hotel Fire in Ballymun are coming to an end. Read more…
Niall Behan reflects on his time as DCUSU President. Read more…
[dropcap]DCU[/dropcap] students protested the increase in student accommodation prices outside Dáil Éireann today, alongside other students and representatives from Trinity College and USI.
[dropcap]DCU’s[/dropcap] Philosophy Club discussed the 8th Amendment from a philosophical perspective at their biggest event to date on Wednesday, led by four guest speakers.
[dropcap]DCU[/dropcap] is collaborating with RTÉ radio programme South Wind Blows to host Anam, a two-day festival dedicated to music, poetry, film and drama. The event, which takes place on the 11th and 12th of April Read more…
[dropcap]F[/dropcap]inal year Education and Training student Kayla Gaffney is the only DCU student running for a position in the USI elections taking place today.
[dropcap]The[/dropcap] College View spoke to students about their experiences balancing education both in secondary school and third-level education. This followed reports that one in five students aged 15 and over have a part time job Read more…
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]here has been a significant increase in the illegal purchase of cannabis online, especially among third level students internationally, a researcher has found.
[dropcap]A[/dropcap] Dublin technology company is offering female employees in its Dublin office the chance to have their eggs frozen as part of their salary package. HubSpot, is thought to be the first company in Ireland Read more…
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]ransgender awareness training is needed for many professionals in Ireland, according to a study from researchers in Cork. Fiachra Ó Súilleabháin and Máire Leane, who lecture future social, youth and community workers in University College Read more…
[dropcap]C[/dropcap]hinese takeaways and ready meals should carry health warning labels on their packaging and menus for high salt content, according to health campaign group Action on Salt.