All of the latest on and off campus news.
DCU News
Student’s Union hosts inaugural SU Awards ceremony
DCU Student’s Union hosted the inaugural SU Awards ceremony last night in The Hub. Leandro Pondoc reports. Read more…
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DCU News
Clogher blames unforseen circumstances for Summer Ball ticket queue
Ticket sales for this year’s Summer Ball were hampered as some students queue for over four hours. John Casey, Sharron Lynskey and Finnian Curran report. Read more…
University News
Swim for Pádraig raises over €32,000
A charity fundraiser for Trinity College Dublin graduate Pádraig Scholar raised over €32,000. Eimear Ní Mhuircheartaigh reports. Read more…
DCU News
University teachers concerned about DCU merger
The Irish Federation of University Teachers are disappointed about the lack of consultation with staff regarding the merge. Read more…
University News
Campus.ie offer 25 per cent off home STI tests
The student website are set to offer discounted prices after recent research showed that two thirds of students have never had a sexual health screening. Read more…
DCU News
DCU Student who witnessed racial abuse on bus says driver did not intervene
Jack Reardon, who received publicity after distributing a video of a racial attack on a Nigerian man, says the bus driver told him the situation was “not his problem”. Read more…
Clubs and Socs
DCU’s RAW society aims to promote animal welfare
The Raising for Animal Welfare society is the first of its kind across Dublin colleges. Read more…
University News
Third-level staff cuts equal to total of UCD workforce
The number of staff in Irish colleges has reduced by 12 per cent from 2008 to 2013. Read more…
DCU News
Trinity opens puppy room to relieve exam stress
Trinity College has opened a puppy room in conjunction with Peata Ireland to de-stress students at exam time. Alison Ring reports. Read more…
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New three-year plan aims to boost student interest in STEM subjects
Interest in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects at colleges are set to increase as a plan is launched by Science Foundation Ireland and Minister for Jobs, Richard Bruton. Read more…
DCU News
National Transport Authority installs bus information screens
The screens built outside the Interfaith Centre are a part of an overall DCU strategy to support more sustainable transport Read more…
DCU News
DCUfm celebrates 25 years with 25 Hour Broadcast
The station raised over €1,000 for Cerebral Palsy Sport Ireland last week during the marathon broadcast. Read more…
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USI President-elect confident organisation can affect change
The Union launched a comprehensive position paper outlining the need for free fees at their recent Congress. Read more…
National News
Increase in reports of eating disorders among males
DCU’s Health Promotion Officer advises students to see their GP at home or on campus and combat eating disorders. Read more…
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Kerry town to get university
Former Kilkenny hurler DJ Carey’s cousin chooses Irish seaside town to build a new university. Read more…
DCU News
Irish universities plan to combat staff gender equality
A report by The Irish Times has prompted some Irish universities to review their female staffing levels. Read more…
DCU News
DCU students want offensive RTÉ comedy taken off air
DCU’s LGBTA Society Trans* Officer speaks out about RTÉ’s ‘offensive’ new comedy series ‘The Centre’ Read more…
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Trinity Students’ Union to oppose smoke-free campus
Trinity Students’ Union has decided to stand behind the result of a recent referendum which saw students vote against a smoke-free campus. Read more…
DCU News
Council’s competence questioned as Palestine motion dismissed
Motion on Israel boycott dismissed as the competence of Class Rep Council is brought into question. Read more…
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TCD provost refuses to discuss cuts with affected bodies
Trinity College Dublin’s Provost is under “increased pressure” over the cost of re-branding the university’s logo. Read more…
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Inquiry launched into data breach at CIT
An error in CIT’s e-mail system has resulted in the personal details of over 100 students being released. Read more…
DCU News
Rent hikes to hit DCU students next year
Students renting campus accommodation, Shanowen Hall, Shanowen Square and Gateway are all set to be hit by rent increases next year. Read more…
DCU News
Referendum to get students’ views on Labyrinth construction
A referendum will be held on campus next week to gauge the student opinion on the construction of the on-campus Labyrinth. Read more…
Clubs and Socs
Random acts of kindness raising funds for charity
RAG Ireland’s brainchild #CollegeFootprint Project is proving to be a great success. Read more…
University News
Asylum seekers face difficulties accessing third-level education
A daughter of asylum seekers was forced to squat with a friend for two years after she was accepted to Trinity College to study Medicine. Read more…