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USI says landlords must be incentivised to lease properties in submission to Government plan
The USI made a submission to the strategy for the rented sector Read more…
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University News
Trinity Joins League of European Research Universities
Trinity College Dublin joined the League of European Research Universities this month as the first Irish university to join the network.
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Students' Union
USI Aims To Register 10,000 Student Voters Once Again
The USI are hoping to help register 10,000 students before the next general election, which could be called at any moment due to the volatile atmosphere in Dail Eireann. Read more…
DCU News
President MacCraith refuses to comment following heavy SOOCD criticism
[dropcap]DCU[/dropcap] President Brian MacCraith maintained his silence following a recently published report that heavily criticised the DCU-backed Diageo-funded Stop-Out-Of-Control-Drinking campaign, of which he is a board member.
DCU News
International students on the rise
The number of international students in DCU has risen compared to recent years Read more…
DCU News
Staff member ‘made homeless’ following Incorporation
[dropcap]A[/dropcap] DCU member of staff and their son were made homeless following the Incorporation Programme, which saw the Church of Ireland College of Education among others amalgamate into the university this year, according to TD Read more…
University News
UCD President proposal
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]here has been backlash among the students and staff of UCD following the President of UCD, Andrew Deeks’ proposal to remove Latin from UCD degrees and graduation ceremonies.
Clubs and Socs
Drama Soc Panto plays on merging of St Pats and DCU
The DCU Drama Society’s pantomime took place last night in the auditorium of St Patricks campus. ‘North Side Story’ is the first DCU panto which has been held outside the Glasnevin campus since the incorporation took place earlier this year. Read more…
University News
J1 applications increase ahead of Trump’s inauguration
With the J1 visa applications having opened on the 17th of November, students across many campuses in Ireland are signing up to spend a summer abroad next year. Ireland had the fifth highest number of Read more…
Students' Union
Referendum cancelled as Executive is over-ruled
The referendum proposing changes to the Students’ Union constitution has been called off, following a decision made at last week’s Class Rep Council. Read more…
Students' Union
Diversity week returns to DCU
[dropcap]DCU[/dropcap] SU’s Diversity week was held last week which focused on giving equal representation to all students with regards to their collective identity from a cultural, religious and sexual orientation perspective. Read more…
DCU News
Brain behind the REPEAL jumpers gives talk in DCU
[dropcap]The[/dropcap] creator of the REPEAL project, Anna Cosgrave spoke to DCU Feminist Society about the story behind the Repeal jumpers and their contribution to the protest movement. The jumpers, which are sold on the website Read more…
News
Emergency CRC puts referendums on hold
An emergency meeting of CRC took place last Thursday because of conflict over constitutional changes Read more…
DCU News
Nurse Jobs Ireland assures students their dream jobs are in Ireland
Nurse Jobs Ireland assured students of acquiring their dream job domestically at DCU Nurse Fair last Wednesday, according to a report by the job recruiters. Read more…
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MacCraith amongst university presidents to back loans scheme
DCU President Brian MacCraith, along with other university presidents have backed the student loan scheme to tackle the funding crisis.
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Alumni look to the future at TEDxDCU
Last week saw DCU hold a TEDx conference on the principle of Imagining the Next Century where speakers, including DCU academic staff and alumni, gave talks on how we should use innovation and today’s technological advancements in order to secure a healthy and revitalised future.
National News
Central Catholic Library reject plans for DCU to care for library
The decision of the board of the Central Catholic Library to permanently reject a plan for DCU to care for the library’s collection is contrary to its best interest, according to six former board members who recently resigned from their positions. Read more…
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DCU graduate is the only Irish winner at Marketing & Communication awards
A DCU graduate has become the only Irish winner of one of the largest global marketing and communication awards in the world.
National News
Fail grades to receive CAO points in new Leaving Cert system
There is a new grading criteria for students sitting the Leaving Certificate in 2017 which results in students who attain a grade between the 30 and 39 per cent bracket will now receive 37 CAO points. Read more…
National News
Male contraceptive study at a standstill due to adverse side effects
A male contraceptive injection has proven 96 per cent effective in lowering sperm count to prevent unplanned pregnancies in couples ages 18-45 during a year long trial. Read more…
DCU News
Refugee Crisis the theme of 8×8 festival
The 8×8 festival took place in DCU and geld a screening of a film about refugees Read more…
DCU News
Clare Daly urges DCU students to keep pressure on politicians for repeal of the eighth ammendment
Clare daly visited DCU and spoke abut women’s rights and the repeal the eighth movement Read more…
National News
Family background proves important to educational ambition
Children from less wealthy backgrounds do worse in school and are less likely to pursue college according to an ESRI study. Read more…
University News
Asylum students not eligible for free fees scheme
Students seeking asylum in Ireland are not eligible for the free fees scheme, leaving many unable to afford a third-level education. Read more…
National News
Chance The Rapper will now perform at The Helix
Chance The Rapper will now be performing at The Helix on DCU’s Glasnevin Campus following a scheduling mixup at The Olympia. Read more…