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DCU News
Two anti-bullying initiatives launched by DCU
Minister James Reilly launched two cyberbullying initiatives created by the Anti-Bullying Centre at DCU Read more…
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New bill could allow spying in universities
University presidents believe that ministers could appoint government officials to spy on third-level institutions if proposed legislation is introduced Read more…
National News
New study shows that female students drink more than their male counterparts
A new report indicates that female students across the country are consuming more alcohol than their male counterparts. Sharron Lynskey has more. Read more…
DCU News
DCU retiree received biggest pension payout in 2013
A DCU retiree received a pension payout of almost €250,000 in 2013 according to figures released by Irish universities.
DCU News
Motion & Policy Document passed by CRC
Class Rep Council have passed a motion policy document listing every motion brought to CRC in the past four years, Finnian Curran reports. Read more…
Articles
Student Slingshot Academy launched last week
The Student Slingshot Academy was launched last week with the hope of third level students becoming mentors to current Transition Year students across the country. Roisín Nestor reports. Read more…
National News
USI launches ‘Make Grá the Law’ campaign
The USI have recently launched their support for the Marriage Equlity referendum which is due to take place this May. Laura Colgan reports. Read more…
DCU News
Two Referenda set to be held alongside sabbatical elections
DCU students will decide whether DCUSU will support the Marriage Equality campaign in the lead up to the May referendum. Finnian Curran reports. Read more…
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Exam timetables cause confusion in DIT
Students and staff at DIT have been left confused and misinformed surrounding the dates for their upcoming Christmas examinations due to its proposed merge with ITT and ITB next year.
National News
Over 20,000 students registered to vote in marriage equality referendum
Over 20,000 students have been registered to vote ahead of the upcoming marriage equality referendum as part of a nationwide voter registration drive. Read more…
DCU News
DCU SU, St Pats SU and Mater Dei SU to merge by July 2016.
The Students’ Unions of DCU, St. Patrick’s College Drumcondra and Mater Dei Institute to merge in July of 2016. Finnian Curran reports. Read more…
National News
Third level students turning to charities for support
The number of students seeking financial support from charities has risen, according to a recent Campus.ie article.
Articles
On campus accommodation set to double and the CAO system to be reformed
DCU President Brian MacCraith speaks exclusively to The College View on a new campus development announcement, the reform of the CAO and the upcoming merger with St. Pat’s. Read more…
National News
Youth group launch manifesto calling for rent controls
The We’re Not Leaving movement launched a manifesto proposing that rent increases should be capped at 10 per cent over a three-year period. Read more…
DCU News
DCU professors among top paid worldwide
Three DCU professors earn up to €250,000 a year, among the top wages for a university lecturer in the world. Jamie Concannon reports. Read more…
Clubs and Socs
24 Hour Broadcast raises almost €5k for Histiocytosis
The marathon broadcast took place last weekend, smashing the Media Production Society’s €4k target in the process. Read more…
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SU host Diversity Week
Diversity week, hosted by the Students’ Union took place last week throughout campus from December 1 to December 5.
National News
Interns earn as much as average worker
Some student interns are earning the same level of income as workers on the national minimum wage. Stephen Keegan reports. Read more…
DCU News
Dublin falls in list of top student cities
Dublin tumbles in list of top student cities around the world. Read more…
Clubs and Socs
Over €36k allocated for society’s posters and refreshments
14.5% of the budget has been allocated to posters and refreshments alone, whilst the breakdown of a sponsorship deal saw the Accounting and Finance Society left without funds at the start of this year. Read more…
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UCC students win global award for smart beehive
Five UCC students created the energy-neutral smart beehive and faced stiff competition from international competitors. Read more…
National News
Health consequences do not stop students from drinking, study shows
Students will not reduce their alcohol consumption for medical reasons, but will reduce their intake due to cost. Read more…
University News
Three in four college entrants are studying level 8 degrees
The number of students starting honours degrees has increased by 10,000 over the last ten years. Read more…
DCU News
Strictly Come DCU takes over the Hub
DCU Dance Society brought Strictly Come DCU to to the Hub on Monday night in aid of the three chosen Students’ Union charities of the year: Cycle4Life, Suicide or Survive and The Irish Guide Dogs.
DCU News
DCU Drama holds annual Christmas Panto
A look at this year’s DCU Drama panto. Read more…