National News
Universities are permitted to continue with campus activities during Level 5 restrictions
The government announced a move to Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions nationwide beginning at midnight on Wednesday October 21st.
The College View
News
Students to receive €250 payment under 2021 budget
Third-level students are set to receive a €250 payment in the coming year in recognition of the impact of Covid-19 on students, as outlined in the Budget 2021. Read more…
News
DCU to receive almost €3 million in research funding
DCU will receive €2.9 million in funding towards academic research that was hindered by Covid-19.
Features
Goujons taste just as good in takeaway boxes
It’s a Tuesday night in October, students are enjoying cans of Jack Slatts (with dash of course) after a long day of online lectures. This is not the NuBar from six months ago. Then again, Read more…
News
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation criticises the treatment of student nurses
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) have warned that student nurses and midwives are being exploited during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Features
200 Plus 2 Days: The Young Activists Fighting for Workers’ Rights
“It’s weird to say the energy in a loading bay on Parnell Street, on a cold October night is kind of electric.” This is the bold claim made by Seán Powney, a DCU graduate and Read more…
Sport
Sport Ireland receives an increase of €36 million in Budget 2021
Sport Ireland has welcomed the significant increase in funding in Budget 2021.
Features
Black History Month: A significant year to celebrate Black History
The rise of the Black Lives Matter movement during the summer of 2020, has shown the world the reality of racism and police brutality towards people of colour, especially in countries that claim they hold ’equality’. Read more…
DCU News
DCU’s flexible accommodation offers short stay for students
DCU’s Campus Residences offers students “a radically different model for on-campus university accommodation” through the option to book flexible stays. Read more…
Lifestyle
Curbing the maskne epidemic
Despite face masks holding significant importance in our current climate, we did not expect the unwarranted skin irritation that would accompany it. Thankfully, with expert advice and recommendations, we can curb the maskne epidemic one step at a time. Read more…
Features
The power of street art
A walk through Temple Bar strikes a political pulse as the “Repeal the 8th” mural reminds you of a past triumph. Cutting through Love Lane, your inner romantic ignites itself. Read more…
Lifestyle
When motherhood isn’t the mission
From being gifted toy new-borns as children, to being taught how to feed, bathe and care for them, women have channelled a predetermined mode of womanhood through no fault of their own. Read more…
Features
The stranded Leaving Cert class of 2020
Thousands of Leaving Cert students we left with nothing to commemorate the end of this phase of their life as they embark on a new one. Read more…
News
DCU Student Union host virtual events to help first years adapt
The Student’s Union of DCU have held a number of virtual events to help first years adapt to a new hybrid of online learning and interact with their potential classmates. Read more…
DCU News
Students unable to access the Loop website on the first day of online learning
DCU students were unable to access their Loop accounts from Monday October 5th, the first day of online learning, as the website was down.
News
DCUSU launch Covid-19 safety plan
ublin City University’s Student Union plans to launch a COVID-19 safety campaign in the coming weeks. Read more…
Features
The USI’s #EducationForAll campaign
The USI launched the #EducationForAll campaign in hope of highlighting students who have past and present issues with the high cost of student fees and accommodation. Read more…
Film
The Social Dilemma shows the unsocial aspects to our digital lives
The new docu-drama on Netflix, The Social Dilemma, doesn’t tell us anything new: social media is bad. We knew this and we’ve known it for a while. But what it does reveal, is why we don’t stop. Read more…
Lifestyle
Gwyneth Paltrow’s “clean sleeping” promotes a healthy sleep routine
The idea behind clean sleeping is essentially making it your goal to get at least eight hours of quality sleep every night. Read more…
National News
IUA Transported Thousands of Students Through Greet and Transfer Desk
The Irish Universities Association (IUA) has ended its “Greet and Transfer” service at Dublin airport after helping transport thousands of incoming third level international students to their accommodation.
News
Female-only professor posts tackle gender imbalance in academia
Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris has approved funding for 15 new female professor positions, to help reduce the gender gap that exists for senior academic roles.
Articles
Gwyneth Paltrow’s tips for clean sleeping
Ever since the lockdown, insomnia is something almost all of us have experienced. Our routines are messed up and the longer you leave it the harder it is to just get to bed and get Read more…
News
Trinity Launches Ireland’s First On-Campus Testing Program
Trinity College (TCD) is the first Irish third level institute to launch an on-campus Covid-19 testing programme available for students and staff.
National News
Budget 2021 invests €50 million into financial assistance fund for third-level students
Minister for Finance Pascal Donohoe announced the biggest budget in the history of the State including a €50 million fund which will provide financial aid for third-level students across the country.
Sport
The impact of Covid-19 on third level sport
The coronavirus pandemic has brought change to every aspect of student life. From online learning to the distinct lack of nights out, it is clear that the upcoming college year will be one like no Read more…