University News
Parents warned against obsessing over sending their children to college
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]n educational expert has warned parents against obsessing over sending their children to college.
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SU Elections 2018
DCUSU Academic Affairs candidate: Callaghan Commons
[dropcap]Callaghan [/dropcap]Commons is a final year analytical science student, current health and science convenor and the sole candidate for DCU Students’ Union VP for Academic Affairs.
News
DCUSU Elections: Aisling Fagan candidate for VP for Welfare and Equality
Aisling Fagan is a final year Communications student and is running for the position of Vice President for Welfare and Equality. She wants DCU students to know they are important and that she is always Read more…
SU Elections 2018
DCUSU Clubs Officer candidate: Thomas Dorian
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]homas Dorian is a second year English and History student and the current Clubs Officer for DCU Students’ Union. Dorian hopes to be re-elected for a second term and is the sole candidate running for Read more…
News
DCUSU Elections: Karl McGovern Candidate for VP for Engagement and Development
[dropcap]Karl[/dropcap] McGovern is a final year business studies student hoping to represent DCU as their Engagement and Development officer for 2018/2019. McGovern is running against Aaron Harper, and hopes his involvement in extra circular activities Read more…
Articles
Countries with more gender equality have fewer female STEM grads
[dropcap]C[/dropcap]ountries with a higher level of gender equality have a lower rate of women graduating with degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), a recent study has found.
DCU News
Three new DCU positions in Saudi Arabia offered to female staff only
[dropcap]DCU[/dropcap] has said that only women will be considered for three positions offered in Saudi Arabia due to the fact that it is a women’s only school.
Articles
Publisher drops plans to increase fees for research papers after objections
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]n academic publishing group has reversed their decision to charge Irish universities additional fees to access older research papers following an open letter condemning the proposal, despite claiming that the current system is “unsustainable”.
GAA
First Fitzgibbon Cup final ends in brave six-point defeat for DCU
DCU Dóchas Éireann 2-15 University of Limerick 2-21 Fitzgibbon Cup Final DCU Dóchas Éireann lost their first ever Fitzgibbon Cup final to University of Limerick last Saturday, after wasted opportunities and too many frees. DCU Read more…
DCU News
DCU4UNITY host forum ahead of united Ireland referendum
[dropcap]A[/dropcap] Sinn Féin MEP encouraged DCU students to support a united Ireland at a unity forum in DCU on February 22nd.
University News
Student nurses still consider emigrating despite promise of work in HSE
[dropcap]Student[/dropcap] nurses and midwives still consider moving abroad upon graduation a better option for finding work. This comes after Minister for Health Simon Harris announced that for the second year in a row nursing and Read more…
DCU News
Student body to vote on plastic free campus
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]CU Sustainable Living Society’s successful campaign for a single-use plastic-free campus has borne a DCUSU referendum, aimed at the University’s Board of Directors.
Opinion
Is Irishness enough to maintain us as a significant player in Europe?
With the fallout from Brexit we sneer at Britain and bolster our own sense of national pride, but it is easy to overlook our own selfish approach to Europe’s resources. As a nation we love to be loved. The “best fans in the world”, our culture and history is celebrated across the globe, just friendly rogues out for the craic. Read more…
Opinion
A new beginning for a new Irish generation
But the Government cannot be faulted for their efforts in creating a new Ireland. For young people in Ireland, this plan is almost like a stand of confidence in the country most of us will probably consider leaving in the next few years. Read more…
Opinion
The impact of gender-neutral bathrooms
The idea of gender neutral bathrooms is for inclusion and equality, the idea that everybody, no matter your gender, can do their business in a place they feel safe and comfortable. Read more…
Opinion
Does the Irish legal system protect victims of alleged rape?
Rape is not an uncommon crime. Unfortunately, it is severely underreported for various reasons Read more…
University News
Maynooth first university in Ireland to have ‘napping pods’
[dropcap]Napping[/dropcap] pods have been introduced in Maynooth University library allowing students to recharge during the day. As part of the #ifstudentsdidlibraries campaign, the university is the first in Ireland to introduce Energy Pods in their Read more…
DCU News
DCU primary teaching students call for financial aid
[dropcap]Primary[/dropcap] teaching students on St. Patrick’s Campus are seeking financial aid for placement from DCU.
National News
DCU partner with I Wish to promote women in STEM
[dropcap]Over[/dropcap] 5,000 students attended two workshops in Dublin and in Cork hosted by the I Wish initiative to encourage female secondary school students to choose careers in fields of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). Read more…
News
DCU support local Ballymun Kickhams with study help
[dropcap]DCU[/dropcap] and Bank of Ireland (BOI) are working together to support Ballymun Kickhams GAA club by offering study support to leaving cert students. The student volunteers offer free tuition to the Ballymun leaving cert students Read more…
News
5.7m fund launched for underrepresented students
[dropcap]DCU[/dropcap] will benefit from a new multi-million fund which will encourage underrepresented students to access higher education.
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National survey shows equal gender enrollment in postgrad research
[dropcap]An[/dropcap] equal amount of men and women enroll for postgraduate research in Ireland, according to the Higher Education Authority. The HEA recently published a Factsheet on Postgraduate Research in Ireland, which looks at the many Read more…
SU Elections 2018
DCUSU VP for Welfare and Equality candidate: Jason Nesbitt
[dropcap]J[/dropcap]ason Nesbitt would like to see a designated space in the new student hub to give students a chance to take time out from their stressful college day and look after their mental well-being.
News
DCUSU Presidential Candidate: Vito Moloney Burke
[dropcap]Vito[/dropcap] Moloney Burke is a third year business student, the current Chairperson for the DCU Society Life Committee, and is the only candidate in the running to be the next DCU SU President.
DCU News
DCU Fashion Show showcases student talent and political stances
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he annual DCU fashion show took place in the Helix on the Glasnevin campus last Tuesday. Hosted by Tropical Popical co-founder Andrea Horan and social media influencer James Kavanagh, the show was organised by DCU’s Read more…