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Five portraits of inspiring women unveiled at DCU
[dropcap]F[/dropcap]or International Women’s Day on March 8th, DCU unveiled five commissioned portraits of inspiring women.
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New law removes barrier for disabled PhD students but more action is still needed says DCU student
New regulations have been signed into law that will remove a barrier facing PhD students with disabilities however, some students are frustrated that barriers for people with disabilities still exist. Read more…
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Eight per cent rise in first preference CAO applications for DCU courses
The Central Applications Office (CAO) has reported a rise in demand for DCU courses, particularly in STEM, Nursing, and Humanities and Social Sciences. Read more…
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DCU collaborating on videos with the GAA to keep children active
DCU and the GAA team have teamed up to launch a video series aimed at keeping primary school children physically active during Covid-19. Read more…
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DCU research finds children’s activity levels affect their later lives
DCU researchers have found that children with a higher level of fundamental movement skills are less likely to suffer from medical conditions such as heart disease and obesity in later life. Read more…
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University students are struggling to complete practical courses online
Third-level students are struggling to complete practical courses and modules online, as access to equipment and laboratories is restricted by universities. Read more…
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DCU to launch six new undergraduate courses in 2021
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]CU has announced the introduction of six new undergraduate courses and four new specialisms for September 2021.
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The women of Irish university politics
The University experience for Irish women has progressed drastically over the past century.
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DCU Professor says Mother and Baby Homes report took no account of the power of the Catholic church
Changing Irish legislation to allow survivors of the Mother and Baby Homes access to adoption records “should be the first and central pillar in a human rights-based response to the Commission’s report” according to DCU Professor James Gallan. Read more…
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Study abroad programmes take a hit due to Covid-19
[dropcap]U[/dropcap]ptake of Erasmus or study abroad programmes in Trinity College (TCD) dropped by 70 per cent in the first semester of this year according to Provost Patrick Prendergast, as reported by the University Times.
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DCU students raise almost €21,000 for Movember
Dublin City University has raised almost €21,000 throughout November by growing out their moustaches as part of the Movember initiative. Read more…
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DCU awarded Irish University 2020 by the Sunday Times
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]CU has been named the Irish University of 2021 by the Sunday Times.
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How students are adapting to online learning during the pandemic
Students across the country have had to adapt to learning online this year due to COVID 19. Read more…
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DCU ranked in the top 200 universities in the world for Arts and Humanities
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]CU’s Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences has placed in the top 200 universities globally for its subject choices in Arts and Humanities.
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RTÉ launch documentary series that follows disadvantaged students in Irish universities
“My Uni Life” is a five-part series documenting the lives of seven students from under-represented backgrounds as they face the different challenges that accompany starting university.
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DCU announced semester 2 will continue as online learning
DCU has announced that the university’s second semester will be held through online learning with the exception of essential laboratories, practical classes and skills-based learning sessions. Read more…
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Universities are permitted to continue with campus activities during Level 5 restrictions
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he government announced a move to Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions nationwide beginning at midnight on Wednesday October 21st.
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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…
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DCU granted €20 million under Human Capital Initiative
[dropcap]M[/dropcap]inister for Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD has announced that €197 million in funding will be allocated to projects in higher-level institutions under the Human Capital Initiative, including €20 million for Read more…
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Petition to implement “no detriment” policy in DCU hits over 1,000 signatures
[dropcap]A[/dropcap] petition to get DCU to implement a “no detriment” policy due to students working from home has passed over 1,300 signatures on Change.org.
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Second and first year grade contribution for final degree of Humanities and Social Sciences students suspended
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]his year’s second year and first year grade contribution on the final degree awarded to Humanities and Social Sciences students was suspended, the executive dean of the faculty, professor John Doyle, said in an email addressed to Read more…
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DCU campus accommodation may be made available to HSE if COVID-19 pandemic worsens
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]CU campus accommodation may be made available to the HSE on an emergency basis if the Covid-19 pandemic worsens.
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Massive shutdown of colleges and universities due to coronavirus outbreak
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]ll universities and colleges across the country are set to close due to coronavirus, according to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar.
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DCU and NCI investigating destroyed consent display
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]CU and the National College of Ireland (NCI) are investigating Monday night’s destruction of a consent display in DCU’s student centre.
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Consent display destroyed in DCU
[dropcap]A[/dropcap] display in DCU’S Student Centre highlighting the topic of consent was destroyed on Monday evening.