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DCU campus accommodation rent set to increase next year
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]CU campus accommodation is set to increase the cost of rent by four per cent for the academic year 2020/2021.
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DCU Access nominated for Best Public Service Award
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]CU’s Access Scheme was nominated for the award of Best Public Service in the Fingal Business Excellence and CSR Awards.
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Church crisis so critical that baptisms and marriages may “disappear”
[dropcap]C[/dropcap]hurch crisis continues with decline in priests unable to fill vocations.
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Trispace catering staff seek better working conditions
[dropcap]C[/dropcap]atering staff at DCU sent a letter with their workplace grievances to DCU’s governing authority members.
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Rebuilding DCU squad struggle to pass IT Carlow
[dropcap]C[/dropcap]arlow Institute of Technology beat the DCU ladies’ rugby side with considerable ease as early scoring aided their way to a 40-27 win, despite a late surge for DCU.
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DCU partners with McVerry Trust for homelessness report
[dropcap]S[/dropcap]ixty three per cent of homeless males have suffered a traumatic childhood experience according to a new report by the Peter McVerry Trust.
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DCU lacks supports for student parents
[dropcap]S[/dropcap]tudent parents in DCU struggle to find time to study, integrate with their peers, and support their families while attending the university.
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Mary McAleese elected as Chancellor for Trinity College
[dropcap]F[/dropcap]ormer President Mary McAleese has been elected as Chancellor for Trinity College Dublin after receiving a large number of nominations from the Senate.
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Fifth of DCU’s student body comes from “affluent” areas
[dropcap]S[/dropcap]tudents from affluent backgrounds are far more likely to study high-point courses, according to a recent study.
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DCU and Na Fianna form a community partnership
A new partnership between DCU and Glasnevin-based GAA club Na Fianna will provide DCU students with opportunities for paid partnerships, volunteering and cultural opportunities.
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Nine of Ireland’s maternity units do not offer abortion
[dropcap]N[/dropcap]ine of Ireland’s 19 maternity hospitals do not offer abortion services.
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DCU’s favourite shopkeeper
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]n observant student wandering around the DCU campus on a chilly winter morning may notice a handful of friendly pensioners from the local area making their way through the crowd to reach the front doors Read more…
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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…
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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…
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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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DCU exams to be held before Christmas break from 2020
[dropcap]The [/dropcap]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…
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DCU launch 24/7 counselling service to tackle waiting lists
[dropcap]An [/dropcap]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…
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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…
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DCU delegates hold workshops at 26th Pink Training
[dropcap]The[/dropcap] 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…
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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…
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Java Café goes under construction
[dropcap]Java [/dropcap]Café on DCU’s St Patrick’s campus is set to go under renovations to upgrade and refresh the social space, said DCU Chief Operations Officer Declan Raftery.
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DCU discusses: What do we do with the Church’s hurtful past?
[dropcap]Dr [/dropcap]James Gallen spoke of the need for a truthful examination of the Catholic Church’s past to regain the trust of the faithful in light of the abuse scandals, at a talk hosted by DCU Read more…
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New module to be introduced to increase students’ grades
A new module is being introduced where the best result of either continuous assessment or the exam for the module will determine your overall grade. Read more…
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All teachers want for Christmas is a Gaelteacht grant
he Union of Students Ireland (USI) were on St. Patrick’s campus DCU for the launch of a national campaign to get Gaelteacht grants for student teachers. Read more…
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Postgrads go an entire semester without an elected Officer on the SU
Postgraduates have not had an elected Officer on the Students’ Union, to represent them during Class Rep Council, for an entire semester. Read more…