Health
Paralysed patients walk again after electrical stimulation
Neuroscientists were successful in getting paralysed patients walking again after using electrical stimulation on the spine. Read more…
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Health
Medical professionals warn that there will be a record number of patients on trolleys this winter
There will be a record of patients on trolleys this winter warns the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) as hospitals wait until Spring to receive more beds. Read more…
Features
DCU paves the future in artificial intelligence
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]rtificial intelligence (AI) is a phrase that has been around over 50 years but only now is it taking precedence all over the world.
News
DCUSU don’t believe consent classes should be mandatory
DCU SU Vice President for welfare and equality does not believe in making consent workshops mandatory as it goes against the meaning of consent. Read more…
DCU News
DCU rolls out all the stops on the new Monopoly board
DCU has made it onto the Dublin Edition of the Monopoly board, the only university in Dublin to do so. Read more…
News
Glasnevin children design series of science books
Three primary school children from Glasnevin helped design a children’s science books in an effort to make science more understandable for younger ages. Read more…
Features
Bless me Father, for I have sinned
[dropcap]O[/dropcap]n October 26th, Irish citizens voted to remove blasphemy from article 40 of the Constitution. This means that the government will revoke the law which made it illegal to say something that is offensive to Read more…
Features
The return of the white Celtic Tiger
The use of party drugs is as rampant as it was during the boom years.
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DCU News
DCU reconsiders its relationship with Saudi Arabian university after murder of journalist
DCU is reconsidering its relationship with a Saudi Arabian university after journalist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered last October. Read more…
News
Trinity Sport leak scholarship applicants’ personal information
The breached data is undergoing deletion, and according to Head of Trinity Sport Michelle Tanner, a report will be sent to the Data Protection Commission – a mandatory action as of May 25th this year, when the EU GDPR came into effect. Read more…
Events
DCUSU held a Nurses Appreciation Day during reading week
DCUSU held a Nurses Appreciation Day on the Thursday of reading week as part of their aims to make reading week easier on those who don’t get one. Read more…
DCU News
DCU settles High Court Case against university authorities
DCU student settled a High court case over a decison by the college to exclude him from his course because of alleged inappropriate behaviour. Read more…
National News
Na Fianna hold their ground while Home Farm goes under construction for the new MetroLink
Construction for the MetroLink on Na Fianna GAA pitch will not go ahead after the idea was met with opposition from club members and local residents. Read more…
Features
From a warzone to a classroom
Direct privision not only dominates headlines, but divides public opinion.
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DCU News
DCU student recieves suspended sentence for drug posession
DCU student sentenced to one year fully suspended for 12 months after being in posession of thousands of euro worth of illegal drugs. Read more…
DCU News
Number of DCU students expelled for plagiarism decreases
Number of DCU students getting expelled for plagiarism has decreased compared with recent years. The figures for 2018 are still unkown. Read more…
DCU News
Funds up to €125,000 will be used to recruit a new DCU President following the end of Professor Brian MacCraith tenure
Approximately €125,000 has been allocated for finding a new President of DCU once current President Professor Brian MacCraith’s tenure ends in 2020. Read more…
Health
Irish patients will not be given medicinal cannabis until government find quality assured supplier
Finding a quality assured cannabis provider is causing a delay for specific patients receiving treatment under the medicinal access programme. Read more…
DCU News
DCUSU pull no punches on Mike Tyson’s talk in the Helix
DCU Students’ Union espressed concern over the recent presence of convicted rapist Mike Tyson on campus. The heavyweight champion gave a talk in The Helix at the start of November. Read more…
Opinion
Freedom of speech for public figures on college campuses
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he question of controversial figures being permitted to speak on college campuses has continued cropping up as society continues to ask what is more important: free speech or safe spaces?
Opinion
The importance of public intellectuals
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]n a society where one of the world’s most powerful leaders is an egotistical narcissist, the importance of public intellectuals and social commentary has never been greater.
DCU News
DCU to introduce MA in Choral Studies
“Ireland is absolutely buzzing with choirs at the moment, and we hope to provide a great course for conductors and composers to upskill and get all the expertise and background knowledge to give them confidence in their art,” said Blunnie. Read more…
Opinion
Dublin public transport must be addressed
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hat makes a city? Some may argue that if a larger town has a cathedral, it’s a city. In the modern day, there are many elements to a city, not just a larger church – Read more…
Opinion
Is a second chance one too many?
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]o the public forgive celebrities for the crimes they have committed, or do they simply forget?
Opinion
Picking the right side in identity politics
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]on Lemon, a celebrated news anchor from CNN, has called for a halt of the demonization of people while simultaneously vilifying white men. The logical inconsistency here could not be more obvious, yet Lemon has Read more…