Lifestyle
Keeping students safe amid rising reports of spiking cases
According to the HSE, drugs such as GHB are undetectable in blood within six to eight hours and in urine within 12 to 18. Read more…
DCU student’s union
Lifestyle
Juggling the costs: How to save sustainably in third level
Dean O’Reilly, Vice President of Wellbeing in the DCU Students’ Union gave some advice on ways to keep students “from slipping under the line”. Read more…
DCU News
Success for Shepherd as deportation order extended
The deportation order against DCU student Shepherd Machaya was extended by the Department of Justice and Equality until February 5th, 2019.
DCU News
DCU calls for regulation of student accommodation sector
DCU are calling on policy makers to regulate “the escalating and uncontrolled pricing” of the student housing sector.
Students' Union
Cody Byrne SU spread
From organising protests against rising college fees to battling Hazelwood student apartments over rent and deposits, Byrne says that he has had a very busy term. Read more…
News
Education and Placement: Manus McLoughlin on pre-xmas exams, INTRA and placement wellbeing
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…
DCU News
DCU faces Yik Yak bullying problem
Yik Yak app sees spike in online bullying in DCU, Katie O’Neill reports. Read more…
Events
Amber flag, boost to mental health week
The week began with Eve Kerton, last years Welfare Officer, raising the Amber Flag in The Hub on Monday. The Amber Flag is an initiative organised by suicide aware who’s main goal is to promote a culture of positive mental health in the education system and among other organisations. Read more…
News
Two referenda set for November
A referendum will be held in November asking students to vote on a proposed change to the DCU constitution that will allow for the creation of a new Students’ Union Read more…
DCU News
Merger of DCU, St.Pats’ and Mater Dei will see shake up of SU structure
In September 2016, DCU, St. Patrick’s College, and Mater Dei Institute of Education will merge to form a new and expanded DCU.
Opinion
Negative attitudes towards elections need to eliminated
Sean Cassidy reflects on how students engaged with candidates in last week’s Students’ Union elections. Read more…
DCU News
Number of students interested in running for SU elections this year “unbelievable”
This academic year has seen a rise in the number of students interested in running for a position in the SU elections. Read more…
Opinion
Engage with candidates and vote in SU elections
Sean Cassidy on why it’s important for every DCU student to engage with the candidates in the upcoming SU elections and use their vote. Read more…
National News
Students encouraged to open up after death of DCU student
DCU Students’ Union and the chaplains of the Interfaith Centre are encouraging students to open up about their grief as DCU student is laid to rest. Read more…
DCU News
Student health under spotlight this semester
Tackling mental health issues is high on the agenda this semester for DCU’s Health Promotion Officer. Read more…
DCU News
Referendum on USI re-affiliation announced
Students urged to get to know both sides of the debate before making an informed decision at the USI re-affiliation referendum. Read more…
DCU News
SU secures discount on healthy food and student gym membership
Discounts have been introduced on fresh vegetable boxes in a bid to get DCU students to eat healthier. Read more…
DCU News
Colleges close as weather worsens
A red weather alert for Connacht, Munster and Leinster affected a number of colleges today Read more…
Opinion
DCU Students’ Union: A lot done, a lot more to do
As the end of the first semester approaches, Opinions Editor Sean Cassidy reflects on the work done by DCU Students’ Union so far this year. Read more…
DCU News
SU aims to double money donated to charity
Community Week at DCU kick-starts fundraising activities for this year’s chosen charities, as reports Leandro Pondoc. Read more…
DCU News
Students annoyed with cost of healthy food in DCU
DCU students have complained about the cost of healthy food served on campus in comparison to fat-laden foods such as goujons and chips. Read more…
News
Students suffering with mental health issues urged to speak out
The founder of Headstrong has urged DCU students struggling with mental health issues to confront their problems and speak out, as Suzanne Cooper reports. Read more…
DCU News
DCU budgetary cuts lead to increase in doctors fee
Budget cuts in DCU are the reason behind the 100% increase in the on-campus doctor fee, with SU President Aaron Clogher saying the Health Service in DCU isn’t funded as much as they should be. Read more…
Opinion
Current SU executive must reflect on past failures
Opinions Editor Sean Cassidy calls on the Students’ Union Executive to reflect on the failures of previous SU executives and start acting on the democratic decisions made by DCU students. Read more…
DCU News
DCU SU organising student discount cards
DCU SU has said that they will be organising a student discount card this coming academic year. Companies involved are yet to be confirmed. Read more…