DCU News
DCU launch ANAM Festival 2019 with preformance from Little Green Cars
[dropcap]DCU’s [/dropcap]ANAM cultural arts festival was launched on Thursday, December 6th with a live performance from Little Green Cars.
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Health
Syphilis on the rise across Ireland
Syphilis cases are increasing to record levels in Ireland according to the HSE. The STI can be treated with antibiotics and caught by getting a blood test. Read more…
Health
GPs walk out of meeting about implementing abortion services
Over a hundred GPs attended the meeting to discuss how abortion services would be implemented in Ireland. During the meeting, 50 GPs walked out. Read more…
DCU News
DCU honours Seamus Heaney with new theatre
DCU’s St Patrick’s Campus opened a theatre to honour the late Nobel Laureate, Seamus Heaney with the opening of a new theatre. Read more…
Opinion
Gender quotas are not the answer to any problem
[dropcap]G[/dropcap]ender quotas are sexist and cynical. They are predicated on the idea that the only reason women are underrepresented in a certain field is because of gender. Not only that, they assume that women need Read more…
Opinion
Controversial Iceland ad did more good than harm
[dropcap]A[/dropcap] few weeks ago, uproar was caused after the frozen food supermarket, Iceland, dropped their Christmas advert on Facebook and other social media platforms. Note, dropped online, not on television. This is because the organisation Read more…
Opinion
The troubles of toxic masculinity
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]rish society has become better at discussing mental health issues. However, men across the country are still suffering and are largely being ignored. Last year, men accounted for 79 per cent of suicide deaths last Read more…
Opinion
The perils of a social credit system for democracy
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he phrase ‘’better to say nothing than anything bad’’ is extremely misleading, yet, since the inception of Mao Zedong’s communist victory in China, this policy has effectively been used since 2014. It is being expanded Read more…
Opinion
Gene editing has the potential for greatness
[dropcap]G[/dropcap]ene editing has hit the headlines lately after a scientist in China claimed to have made the first pair of genetically edited twins. Although this has not yet been proven, it brings to light the Read more…
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Software created in DCU to track online hate speech
“Cultural change is possible, and new norms can be established – particularly by those with power and influence. Ireland needs leadership from across society to play a more discernible role in preventing the spread of online intolerance” said Emily Logan, Chief Commissioner of “The Commission”. Read more…
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DCU nurses want the same support the SU are giving teachers
While a national campaign for better working conditions for nurses in Ireland continues, student nurses in DCU are looking to DCUSU for support. Read more…
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DCUtv 24 Hour Broadcast raises over €8,800 for children’s cancer charity
[dropcap]DCU’s [/dropcap]Media Production Society (MPS) raised over €8,800 in aid of the children’s cancer charity Aoibheann’s Pink Tie during their annual DCUtv 24 Hour Broadcast.
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Outbreak of mumps reported in DCU
Three cases of the mumps have been reported in DCU over the last three weeks. Read more…
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Students prepare for annual DCUtv 24 Hour Broadcast in aid of children’s cancer charity
[dropcap]DCU’s[/dropcap] Media Production Society (MPS) have spent months in preparation for the DCUtv 24 Hour Broadcast, beginning on November 30th, which will see students broadcasting 24 hours of original content in aid of the charity, Read more…
Lifestyle
Alex Steinherr X Primark
Penny’s just released a skincare range with skincare-expert and social media guru Alex Steinherr. Béibhinn Thorsch gives us the lowdown on the skincare collection. Read more…
Lifestyle
Brace your face
Want to know the science behind the latest cosmetic procedures bloggers won’t stop talking about? Carrie McMullan is here to give you all the details. Read more…
DCU News
Eoghan McDermott discusses mental health difficulties in The Hive
Eoghan McDermott gave a talk in the U last week where he discussed the issue of mental health and how it has impacted on his life and career. Read more…
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National Energy and Climate Plan influenced by DCU students
DCU students created a collaborative submission to the government’s public consultation on Ireland’s National Energy & Climate Plan 2021-2030. Read more…
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Trans Day of Remembrance vigil held in DCU
A ceremony of remembrance was held on DCU’s Glasnevin campus to commemorate the transgender and non-binary individuals who have died as a result of violence this year. Read more…
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Referendum campaign for Palestinian solidarity announced after ambassadorial visit
DCU Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) society launched a student union (SU) referendum campaign to mandate the SU to adopt a stance of solidarity with Palestine. Read more…
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Irish Girl Guides invent sustainable water solutions with Lego
Irish Girl Guides have used Lego robotic materials to create new solutions to tackle water sustainability at a DCU expo. Read more…
Health
Athlone IT draw on mental health for inspiration
Athlone IT worked with Hotpress, Lyon’s tea and Pieta House on a mental health campaign creating seveal illustrations depicting mental health issues. Read more…
Health
Scentsation
Roisin Maguire looks into how we can use essential oils to our advantage in our everyday lives. Read more…
Health
VAT introduced on food supplements
The introduction of VAT on food supplements has caused upset with the Revenue amongst health food shops and some calling it a “tax on the elderly.” Read more…
DCU News
FOI reveals drop in fines paid to DCU libraries
[dropcap]The [/dropcap]amount paid in library fines across the DCU Glasnevin and St Patrick’s libraries decreased by over €6,700 from 2016/2017 to 2017/2018.