Lifestyle
To bulk or not to bulk?
Considering either bulking or cutting to try and achieve your goals? Eoin Harte is here to help you find out what’s best for you. Read more…
The College View
DCU News
DCU and Microsoft team up for Hour of Code 2018
“DCU places a strong emphasis on STEM Education in many ways, and we recognise that the preparation of teachers for both Primary and Post-Primary Schools…plays a critically important role in that regard,” he said. Read more…
Other Sports
Coaches key for avoiding injury
Duffy explained that the solution for these issues is to “build the weight back up with good form and you’ll be stronger in the long run.” Read more…
Articles
Six university researchers awarded €2 million in grants
Six researchers, including two from Trinity and one from UCD, have been awarded the EU Commission Consolidator Grants which are valued at €2 million. Read more…
University News
Controversy over University of Ulster’s plans to erect Irish language signs on campus
A University of Ulster Students’ Union (UUSU) council meeting was held in mid-November where a new bilingual signage policy was agreed. This would see Irish language signs replacing existing signage over time across the university’s four campuses in Belfast, Coleraine, Jordanstown and Derry. Read more…
News
Dreaming of an expensive Christmas
Students are spending more than ever on Christmas presents, despite the funds that they need to contribute to college. Read more…
Athletics
DCU Athletics dominate awards
Elizabeth Morland and Matthew Behan were named the IUAA Women’s and Men’s University Athletes of the Year. Read more…
Features
Happy little pills
problems aren’t miraculously solved when you tell someone how you’re feeling Read more…
Articles
New year gear
Don’t be afraid to be different when it comes to fashion, try the colourful dress, wear a skirt instead of your jeans and buy the colour instead of black Read more…
Features
The forgotten Florence Nightingales of our generation
A profession that is composed of the brightest elements of humanity is subjected to the toughest challenges. Student nurses enter a system that is not only incredibly challenging, but employment after graduation is left to mere chance. Read more…
Other Sports
McCullagh represents Ireland
Ireland finished fourth at the tournament, beating China, before losing to eventual champions USA in the semi-final and then Germany in the battle for the final space on the podium. Read more…
DCU News
DCU Ability Scheme introduced during Diversity Week
The Dublin City University (DCU) led project, alongside St Michaels House services aims to build skills and confidence, and improve the employability of people with disabilities between the ages of 18 and 29. Read more…
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What exactly is Oscarbait?
People love to hate the Oscars. And why shouldn’t they?
DCU News
DCU exams to be held before Christmas break from 2020
The DCU academic calendar is on the road to change in 2020 when semester one exams will take place before the Christmas break as opposed to afterwards, according to DCU Students’ Union VP for Academic Read more…
National News
Waiting list for trans and non-binary healthcare over two-years long
The waiting list for trans and non-binary people to receive a psychiatric diagnosis is now twenty-five months long, according to the This Is Me – Transgender Healthcare Campaign. Read more…
DCU News
DCU launch 24/7 counselling service to tackle waiting lists
An additional €75,000 was allocated to the DCU Counselling Service budget to contribute to the establishment of a line for DCU students to contact 24/7, 365 days a year, said Director of Student Support and Read more…
National News
Irish citizens in Northern Ireland could lose EU vote
The chances of Irish citizens living in Northern Ireland being able to vote in European elections after Brexit have been given a setback. Read more…
National News
Gardaí warn of driving the morning after drinking
Gardaí and the RSA warn about the dangers of driving the morning drinking a large amount, especially coming up to the Christmas. Read more…
News
DCU delegates hold workshops at 26th Pink Training
The 26th annual Pink Training was held in NUI Galway over the last weekend of November, where 21 DCU delegates attended alongside VP for Welfare and Equality Aisling Fagan, who acted as the SU Support Read more…
Lifestyle
Grub Guide: Wishbone
Are you a big fan of chicken wings limited to a student budget? Mikey Walsh may have found the perfect place for you. Read more…
National News
Thousands march on anniversary of homeless man’s death
Thousands march on the anniversary of Jonathan Corrie’s death, the man who died near the Dáil, to protest against the housing crisis. Read more…
DCU News
DCU’s St Vincent de Paul Society sleep rough for homelessness
Members of Dublin City University’s St. Vincent de Paul (SVP) society carried out their annual 24 hour sleep out from 12 noon on Tuesday December 4 until 12 noon the following day. Read more…
The Hype
The significance of album artwork for music
Most people will be able to recognise white squiggly lines set against a black t-shirt and instantly know that it is a piece of Joy Division fan merchandise, or even just a t-shirt you wear to make people think that you know that you have a superior taste in music to them. Read more…
Film
The best Christmas films to feel the festive spirit
Christmas movies are an essential part of the festive season and thankfully there’s no shortage of heart-warming films to put you in the mood.
Features
Explainer: why does DCU hold its exams after Christmas?
The semester one exam period in DCU is coming up. The two week period starts on the January 7th and finishes on the 19th, where over 16,000 students will sit exams.