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DCU students raise almost €30,000 for Temple Street
Twenty eight DCU students rose over €27,00 euro for Temple Street during a fundraising initiative called 100minds.
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UCD Fashion Show producer defends use of just two black people in Black Civil Rights section
The producer of this year’s UCD Fashion Show has come to its defence after the Black Civil Rights Fashion section of the show only featured two black models.
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Nursing down 10% as first preference choice on CAO
There has been a significant drop in the number of students applying to do nursing degrees in college, according to a recent poll done by the Central Applications Office (CAO). Read more…
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Postgraduate maintenance grants to return for the next academic year
The Department of Education have confirmed the restoration of the SUSI maintenance grant for postgraduate students, commencing in the academic year of 2017/2018.
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24 hour library to be introduced on Glasnevin and St. Patrick’s campus for exam period
DCU students will have 24-hour access to the library for the coming summer exam period, which will see equal opening hours in the Glasnevin and St. Patrick’s campus libraries for the first time since the Incorporation. Read more…
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New lab-on-a-chip centre to be built in DCU
A new lab-on-a-chip centre at Dublin City University will be known as the Fraunhofer Project Centre (FPC). The centre is to be co-funded by the German research institution and Science Foundation Ireland (SFI). Read more…
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The College View investigates: St. Patrick’s College accommodation living conditions
The College View has carried out an investigation into the living conditions within the on-campus St. Patrick’s College accommodation, following a rent increase of 38 per cent this academic year.
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Overview: VP for Welfare & Equality
Voting opened yesterday in DCU for the election of the new Students’ Union representatives. Four candidates are running for the position of Vice President for Welfare & Equality, with each offering very different ideas and plans. Read more…
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VP Academic Affairs Candidate Brendan Power: Careers Week, extended library hours and an open-door policy
[dropcap]Brendan[/dropcap] Power is a 21-year-old final-year Business student and is the current Chairperson of E-Soc. He is the sole candidate running for the position of VP for Academic Affairs in this year’s Students’ Union Elections. Read more…
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VP Welfare & Equality Candidate Padraig Henry: Reduction of off-peak library fines, working with Campus Residences and accommodation pages for Erasmus students
Padraig Henry is running for DCUSU VP for Welfare and Equality because he says he wants to play an advisory role for students, tackle financial burdens and take the next step for promoting good mental health. Read more…
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Overview: SU President
Voting opened today in DCU for the election of the new Students’ Union representatives. Five candidates are running for the position of President, with each offering very different ideas and plans.
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VP Welfare & Equality Candidate Jason Bolton: Improved counselling services, appeals for accommodation fines and placement support packs
22-year-old Analytical Science student Jason Bolton is focussed on improving mental health counselling services, a bigger promotion of sexual health as well as addressing the issue of fines in on-campus student accommodation. Read more…
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Postgraduate Officer candidate Allan Stevenson: Faculty assistants, working groups and postgraduate representation
In his second year of running for the role of Postgraduate Officer, Allan Stevenson is a postgraduate student studying a Masters by research in cyber-bullying. This is Stevenson’s sixth year of studying at DCU after getting his BSC in Education and Training, and he shows an understanding of student life for both under and post graduate students.
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RON campaign underway for Engineering and Computing Faculty Rep
A campaign to have nominations re-opened for the position of Engineering and Computing Faculty Representative is underway, as voting opens in DCU today. Read more…
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VP for Welfare & Equality candidate Olivia Nwachukwu: Cultural integration, removing stigmas and the pro-choice stance.
Olivia Nwachukwu is running for VP for Welfare and Equality and believes she can be a relatable figure for minorities, as well as being a “point-of-contact”. Read more…
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DCUSU Election Hustings: An analysis
The second day of the DCUSU Election hustings took place on the Glasnevin campus on March 9th, in which candidates had the opportunity to talk about their manifestos and answer questions from both the audience.
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VP Engagement and Development candidate, Siobhán McTague: Volunteering, class reps and the Open Badge system
One of two candidates for the role of VP Engagement and Development this year, Siobhán McTague, is the prime example of a multi-campus goer in Dublin City University. Having studied Irish on All Hallows Campus and Irish and Media Studies on Glasnevin Campus, Siobhán understands that each campus has a different spirit. Read more…
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DCUSU Presidential Candidate Niall Behan: TEFL courses, daytime activities and fostering a DCU community
Niall Behan is a final year finance student, the current Business Faculty Rep and is one of five candidates running to be the next DCU SU President.
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VP Welfare and Equality candidate Maria Lawlor: Student support services, a “buddy” system for first years and the DCU amalgamation
[dropcap]M[/dropcap]aria Lawlor is a final year St. Pat’s student studying Education and she is one of four candidates running to become next year’s Welfare and Equality Officer. She told The College View that Welfare and Read more…
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Education & Placement candidate Mathew Davey: Placement, printing credit and nurse appreciation
Mathew Davey is a 22-years old is studying education in St. Pat’s. He was a class rep in his first year of university and in his final year, he is the uncontested candidate for Vice President for Education and Placement.
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DCUSU Presidential candidate Ricardo Valdes-Bango Curell: Greater engagement, transparency and a more professional Union
Ricardo Valdes Bango-Curell is currently completing a PhD in biotechnology, is originally from Barcelona, Spain and is running for the position of President of the DCU Students’ Union. Read more…
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DCUSU Presidential candidate James Rooney: On bringing campuses together, extended library hours and a new job expo
James Rooney is a final year Education student, a monthly platelet donor, a member of the Reserve Defence Forces and one of five candidates running to become this year’s Students’ Union President. Read more…
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DCUSU Presidential candidate Sarah Sweeney: Campus unity, food festival & free gym plan
Sarah Sweeney is a final year Business Studies student. She is the current chairperson of the DCU ladies soccer team. She believes that she can push the idea of unity across all campuses.
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DCUSU Presidential candidate Eimear Maguire: Fringe festival, drug policy & a year in SU
Eimear Maguire is the current DCUSU Engagement & Development Officer. She is a former St. Patrick’s College student. She believes the role as president is the natural progression for her this year.
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Second round of Hustings take place on Glasnevin campus
Candidates introduced themselves, outlined the main points of their manifestos and took questions from the floor. Read more…