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Intra placements across all courses in the humanities faculty made up a significant part of each of the four convenor candidates opening addresses during hustings. Every candidate spoke about the need for an Intra placement Read more…
The new part-time position of Irish Language Officer is contested by three candidates, Cáit Ní Cheallacháin, Críotíona Ní Laimhín and Barra Ó Scannláin. Ní Cheallacháin wants to weave the Irish language into all aspects of Read more…
Five candidates are running for the position of DCU Students’ Union President 16/17 in the upcoming election.
Business Faculty Rep Hustings took place in The Venue on Thursday. Niall Behan, Christine Farrell, Michelle Hayden and Louise McLarnon hope to be elected to the position on Wednesday. Behan plans to introduce an Acountancy Read more…
St. Pat’s final year humanities student, Eimear Maguire believes her active role in extra curricular activities makes her the ideal candidate to be the first DCUSU VP for Engagement and Development. Maguire has long been involved in college life across Read more…
Returning to education at 36 was not an easy decision for Emma Tunnicliffe, who is running for Education Faculty rep.
Three candidates; Alison Ring, Cody Byrne and Shane Parsons, compete for the role of DCU Students’ Union Welfare Officer 16/17 in the SU election. The College View spoke to the three candidates about their SU welfare goals.
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The role of Education Faculty rep will oversee the first-time transition of Education and Training students from DCU to St. Pat’s.
It’s a two horse race for the position of Science and Health Convenor 2016-2017, Jason Bolton and Anton McDonnell respectively hope to be elected to the position on Wednesday. The absence of a faculty reading Read more…
James Donoghue is a Journalism graduate and the current Education Officer in the Students’ Union. He believes the experience he gained over the last year makes him the best candidate for the role of Academic Read more…
James Nolan is a second year Computer Applications student and the Engineering and Computing convenor. Nolan was a class rep in first year. He believes his “on the ground” experience will be enough to win Read more…
Stephen Rixon is a final year Bachelor of Education student running for the new position of Vice President for Education and Placement. He is the current societies officer in St Pat’s. This role will be Read more…
Students on placement will have a representative in the Students’ Union after the role of VP for Education and Placement is introduced from next year. Manus McLoughlin, third year primary school teaching student is aiming Read more…
Cormac Kilty is one of the five presidential candidates and is also one of two out of the group who is in their final year of communications.
Dylan Kehoe is a final year Communications student. Kehoe has shown in the past that he can reach the goals that he sets himself and can deliver on high targets as proven when he both Read more…
Hynes is currently a chemistry student in his final year at DCU. Hynes spoke at length how he has met with a number of student’s from both the Glasnevin campus and the Drumcondra campus and Read more…
Cody Byrne is a final year Psychology student. Byrne is the chairperson the Irish division of the largest student led organization in the world, a class rep and a student ambassador. He believes that he has the work ethic one requires for this role.
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Stephen Rixon is a final year Bachelor of Education student running for the new position of Vice President for Education and Placement. He is the current societies officer in St Pats. This role will be Read more…
Alison Ring is a final year Journalism student. Ring has worked with people with intellectual disabilities and physical disabilities, the homeless and ex-prisoners. She believes her experience has prepared her for the role of Welfare Officer.
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Shane Parsons is a final year St. Pat’s student. Parson believes he has all the characteristics for the job, being approachable, hardworking and dedicated. Read more…
The first round of hustings for the 2016 Students’ Union elections took place at today’s Class Rep Council. Candidates running for SU positions gave a brief introduction of themselves, discussed their manifestos and took questions from the floor.
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Lisa O’Donnell looks into the new positions within the SU and what it means for us here in Glasnevin. Read more…
The Old Bar is set to have one last session to mark the start of construction for the new hub and to pay tribute to the history of DCU. Read more…
The Cassell report on funding higher education discusses abolishing fees but introducing a loan scheme Read more…
Four-time Returning Officer, Steven Conlon, has stepped down from his role just days before the DCU Students’ Union election campaigns begin.