All of the latest on and off campus news.
DCU’s Students’ Union ran its first Empowerment Week in conjunction with the nominations for the SU Elections, opening on Tuesday.
A new student support line was introduced on campus last Tuesday by the Counselling and Personal Development Service of DCU.
The recent barring of certain media outlets from a White House press “gaggle” may have a positive impact on journalism in the long run, according to DCU communications lecturer, Declan Fahy. Read more…
A Strike4Repeal campaign is to commence in DCU if the government fails to call for a referendum on the Eighth Amendment before the 8th of March.
HerCampus, a female-run news site aimed at college level students has been launched in DCU.
Schools will find out next year if they still meet the criteria for disadvantaged supports funding due to major changes in the way schools are assessed.
UCD’s Student Union had to cancel classes on sexual consent due to a lack of interest by the Student Body.
A former Church of Ireland College of Further Education (CICE) lecturer has spoken in detail to The College View about the difficult circumstances they and colleagues have endured over the last year, following the closure of the college’s premises in Rathmines and its subsequent amalgamation into DCU.
DCU library is owed €73,501.89 from students due to fines on late material, as revealed in information secured through a Freedom of Information Act request.
Three DCU students have developed an innovative robot that teaches you how to code.
DCU’s Students’ Union have been accepted into a training programme which encourages student engagement with educational decision making.
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Four thousand ecstasy pills and herbal cannabis were seized in Galway, all of which were suspected to be destined for the unofficial Galway ‘rag week.’
The long journey for Donegal students travelling to DCU could become even more painful, if a hard border is placed between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland Read more…
Research conducted by geneticists led by Professor Aoife McLyghsat have found ways to identify disorders such as autism and epilepsy much quicker. Read more…
Dr Naomi Walsh from DCU has begun a study in the university to try and improve early detection in pancreatic cancer cases. Read more…
Minister for Health Simon Harris has said that a report recommending access to cannabis products for certain conditions will be implemented. Read more…
Sociology and media studies classes are required in the Irish education system to combat fake news and the far-right, university lecturers suggest. Read more…
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[dropcap]A [/dropcap]new fellowship offering two aspiring barristers from disadvantaged socio-economically backgrounds a chance to study at the King’s Inns in Dublin was announced earlier this month.
I WISH initiative encourages young woman to get involved in Stem courses Read more…
DCU had the second highest number of students signing up to become “Sugar Babies” of all Irish universities in 2016, according to figures supplied by the dating website Seeking Arrangements.
Global Business (USA) has the highest percentage of students graduating with firsts, with 100% of students receiving 1.1’s in 2015. Read more…
Many variables including geographic location and minimum entry requirements play into why DCU has the highest number of grant recipients of Dublin universities, DCU Access said.
DCU’s Student Union held events from Monday the 13th of February to Thursday the 16th of February in honour of Body and Soul week. Read more…