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National News
What a Donald Trump win means for Ireland
The election of Donald Trump has shocked not only America, but the world, but what does it mean for Ireland? Read more…
News
DCU News
‘Get Started’ event marks first of three free mini-conferences held in the Helix
The Helix hosted “Get Started”, the first of three free mini-conferences set to be held at the venue on Tuesday. Read more…
DCU News
DCU Elevator programme spreads knowledge of Dementia
DCU’s Elevator programme aims to educate Ireland about Dementia in hopes of a more “community focused response.” Read more…
National News
DCU team leads research into anti-LGBTI bullying plan for primary schools
The programme, which was developed over the last two years, takes the form of four lessons based in the 5th and 6th class Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE) curriculum. Research on the programme was led by a team from St. Patrick’s College, DCU comprising of Dr. Bernie Collins, Dr. Seline Keating and Prof. Mark Morgan. Read more…
Students' Union
Students’ Union to host Beg Borrow Steal
DCU Enterprise society’s biggest event Beg Borrow Steal will be run by the Student Union this year.
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DCU News
DCU recieves seven bullying and harassment complaints over past five years
DCU has received seven bullying and harassment complaints involving staff members over the past five years. Read more…
DCU News
Rugby player Ian McKinley delivers speech to DCU students
Benetton Treviso rugby player Ian McKinley praised his family for their support during a time he felt his “world was over”, as part of a speech given to DCU staff and students last Thursday. The Read more…
News
Centenarian honoured at alma-mater for her contribution to music
NUIG honoured 101-year-old Anne Byrne for her contribution to traditional Irish music. Read more…
DCU News
DCU Master’s degree has been shortlisted for an Aviation Award.
[dropcap]A[/dropcap] DCU Master’s degree has been shortlisted for an Aviation Award.
News
UCD President in favour of third-level loan scheme
[dropcap]U[/dropcap]CD President Andrew Deeks said that he would be in favour of a loan-scheme system solution to the existing problem of third level funding in Ireland.
University News
MacCraith led delegation to enhance ties with Asia
DCU President Brian MacCraith headed of a delegation that travel to Asia to expand engagement with third-level institutions in the region. Read more…
Articles
Institutes of Technology under pressure due to funding short fall
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]here are major concerns over the future of up to 10 of the country’s 14 institutes of technology due to financial deficits and dwindling cash reserves, according to a major review of the sector.
Political
Mental health spending to increase despite rumours
Mental Health spending is set to increase in 2017 by €24.7m, despite popular belief that spending is to be cut from the sector in the 2017 budget. Read more…
News
New system sees a rise in SUSI grants
SUSI has awarded 14,000 extra grants to students compared to last year Read more…
News
Conflict at CRC over constitutional change
Last Wednesday’s CRC saw a heated debate over the proposed changes to the Students’ Union constitution. Read more…
DCU News
15% of DCU graduates finished with a first in 2016
Of the 1,800 students who graduated in November, 15 per cent obtained first class honours, according to data supplied by DCU’s Quality Promotion Office. Read more…
DCU News
HSE confirm second case of meningitis in DCU students
A second case of meningococcal disease (meningitis) has occurred in a DCU student this week, according to the HSE. Hayley Halpin reports. Read more…
Articles
Muslims encouraged to get engaged with Irish Media
Muslims were encouraged to get involved in Irish media at a seminar organised by the Immigrant Council of Ireland this Tuesday. Read more…
DCU News
DCUSU offers helping hand for mental health
DCU Students’ Union Mental Health Week, promoted as “Helping Hands Week”, is taking place across the DCU campuses, this week. Read more…
DCU News
DCU Enactus Society represents Ireland at World Cup in Toronto
[dropcap]DCU[/dropcap] Enactus Society competed in the 2016 Enactus World Cup in Toronto, Canada, last month representing Team Ireland. While there were just five members of the society giving their 17 minute presentation, 53 members from different branches Read more…
DCU News
DCU Clubs & Socs grant application process changes
The grant application of the DCU Students’ Union subsidised budget process for DCU’s clubs and societies has been changed this year. Read more…
DCU News
DCUSU Marquee cost over €20,000 to rent
[dropcap]The[/dropcap] DCU Students’ Union marquee, situated in the mall on the Glasnevin campus, cost approximately €25,000 to rent for the four week period it was in place, according to DCUSU President Dylan Kehoe. As the Read more…
News
New report heavily criticises Diageo funded “Stop-Out-Of-Control-Drinking” campaign.
A recently published report determined that the Diageo funded Stop-Out-Of-Control-Drinking campaign, meets the needs of the alcohol industry, rather than public health in Ireland.
DCU News
1030 DCU students apply for Student Assistance Fund this year
[dropcap]1030[/dropcap] people applied for financial aid from the Student Assistance Fund in DCU this semester, according to Student Support and Development (SDD). This number is expected to increase when applications reopen in second semester. Last Read more…
National News
Working conditions in Irish health sector driving graduates away
[dropcap]A [/dropcap]job in the Irish health sector means a lack of staff appreciation and low salary, interviews with medical graduate students at the Health Sector Jobs Fair in Dublin showed on Saturday.