Articles
Explainer: The Eighth Amendment
A referendum on repealing the Eighth Amendment will be a historical event for Irish society whether the Ireland votes yes or no. Read more…
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Articles
The Metro Hotel must pick up “more of the slack” says local Councillor.
Payment to the victims of the Metro Hotel Fire in Ballymun are coming to an end. Read more…
DCU News
Niall Behan believes attitudes have changed towards DCUSU
Niall Behan reflects on his time as DCUSU President. Read more…
DCU News
Shanowen Shakedown Part 3: Students protest rise in accommodation costs outside Dáil Éireann
[dropcap]DCU[/dropcap] students protested the increase in student accommodation prices outside Dáil Éireann today, alongside other students and representatives from Trinity College and USI.
DCU News
DCU Philosophy Club hold discussion on the 8th Amendment
[dropcap]DCU’s[/dropcap] Philosophy Club discussed the 8th Amendment from a philosophical perspective at their biggest event to date on Wednesday, led by four guest speakers.
Podcast
DCU News
DCU to host cultural festival Anam
[dropcap]DCU[/dropcap] is collaborating with RTÉ radio programme South Wind Blows to host Anam, a two-day festival dedicated to music, poetry, film and drama. The event, which takes place on the 11th and 12th of April Read more…
University News
Students say studies suffer while working in college
[dropcap]The[/dropcap] College View spoke to students about their experiences balancing education both in secondary school and third-level education. This followed reports that one in five students aged 15 and over have a part time job Read more…
National News
Significant increase in illegal online purchasing of cannabis
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]here has been a significant increase in the illegal purchase of cannabis online, especially among third level students internationally, a researcher has found.
Opinion
Living in Dublin: a luxurious cost
The sad reality is, student accommodations have the power to do this. They take advantage of vulnerable families and students who are forced to pay this money so they have a roof over their heads for the year. Read more…
Opinion
Is the media tainting perceptions of Russian society?
We are told that pride relating to Russian—indeed, all East European—origin is associated with toxicity and nationalism. Read more…
National News
Dublin tech company offers to freeze eggs for female employees
[dropcap]A[/dropcap] Dublin technology company is offering female employees in its Dublin office the chance to have their eggs frozen as part of their salary package. HubSpot, is thought to be the first company in Ireland Read more…
University News
Researchers call for Transgender awareness training for working
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]ransgender awareness training is needed for many professionals in Ireland, according to a study from researchers in Cork. Fiachra Ó Súilleabháin and Máire Leane, who lecture future social, youth and community workers in University College Read more…
National News
Campaign launched for warning labels on takeaways
[dropcap]C[/dropcap]hinese takeaways and ready meals should carry health warning labels on their packaging and menus for high salt content, according to health campaign group Action on Salt.
Features
DCU paves way for autism inclusion; let this be a watershed
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he crowds obligatory rise to feet, accompanied by enthusiastic applause bore reverence and respect for President Higgins, as he exited the Seamus Heaney Theatre on March 22nd. As patron of the autism charity AsIAm, it was Read more…
Student Life
45,000 waiting for driving test date
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]here are currently 45,000 people waiting for a driving test date in Ireland. Although the RSA waiting time target is 10 weeks maximum, Buncrana and Gorey see average waiting times of 19.3 weeks and 18.4 Read more…
Music
DCU Glee dazzle at the Helix
[dropcap]The[/dropcap] Helix hosted incredible singing and dance routines as DCU’s Glee performed on Monday 26th March.
News
First English-Irish LGBTQ dictionary launched
[dropcap]A[/dropcap] new LGBTQ dictionary for the Irish language has been launched in DCU. The Queer Dictionary, translated as ‘An Foclóir Aiteach’ is the first of its kind in Ireland with over 100 words and terms Read more…
DCU News
New Hub launch delayed until September
[dropcap]The[/dropcap] launch of the new DCU student centre has been delayed until September, according to DCUSU President Niall Behan.
DCU News
DCU calls for regulation of student accommodation sector
[dropcap]DCU[/dropcap] are calling on policy makers to regulate “the escalating and uncontrolled pricing” of the student housing sector.
Articles
DRAFT- Religious charities to benefit from Papal visit according DCU chaplin
[dropcap]Pope[/dropcap] Francis specifically chose Ireland to host the upcoming World Meeting of Families this year, according to Brenda Drumm the Media and Communications Manager for the event. The Pontiff promised to address crowds in Croke Read more…
DCU News
Around 364 new bed spaces to built for students in Ballymun
[dropcap]Approximately[/dropcap] 364 new bed spaces designed for students will be developed in Ballymun and funded by supermarket giant, Lidl.
DCU News
DCU to consider holding exams before Christmas
[dropcap]A[/dropcap] working group has been set up in DCU to consider moving semester one exams to December, rather than late January.
Articles
Only one reported bullying complaint in Trinity has been sanctioned in last three years
[dropcap]Of[/dropcap] seven complaints of bullying in Trinity in the past three years, only one has been upheld and formally sanctioned, a recent FOI revealed. During the academic year of 2015/16, there were three complaints of Read more…
DCU News
Nubar won’t be stocking new cider released by Heineken
[dropcap]NuBar[/dropcap] will not be stocking the new Heineken cider that is to be released in the coming weeks.