Opinion
How far have we come with youth politics?
Michelle Martin discusses the younger generation’s involvement in politics in recent years from BREXIT to the US Presidential Election and the Repeal the Eighth campaign. Read more…
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Opinion
DCU’s indifference to student addiction
Bríon Hoban takes a look into DCU’s attitude towards drugs and its strict anti-drug policy and wonders that perhaps DCU doesn’t prioritise the helping of students suffering from drug addiction.
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DCU News
DCU PhD graduate awarded Chancellor’s Medal
Dr.Sarah Gilgunn has been awarded the Dublin City University Chancellor’s Medal for achieving outstanding academic success which is linked to her significant industrial experience.
DCU News
DCU researcher shortlisted for physics award
DCU researcher Dr Jennifer Gaughran was recently shortlisted as one of four finalists for the annual Jocelyn Bell Burnell award. Read more…
Opinion
Haters will hate, but can Twitter stop them tweeting?
Ciara Del Grosso bates discusses the recent deactivation of Twitter accounts in an attempt to combat hate speech. Read more…
DCU News
International students on the rise
The number of international students in DCU has risen compared to recent years Read more…
University News
UCD President proposal
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]here has been backlash among the students and staff of UCD following the President of UCD, Andrew Deeks’ proposal to remove Latin from UCD degrees and graduation ceremonies.
Clubs and Socs
Drama Soc Panto plays on merging of St Pats and DCU
The DCU Drama Society’s pantomime took place last night in the auditorium of St Patricks campus. ‘North Side Story’ is the first DCU panto which has been held outside the Glasnevin campus since the incorporation took place earlier this year. Read more…
Students' Union
Referendum cancelled as Executive is over-ruled
The referendum proposing changes to the Students’ Union constitution has been called off, following a decision made at last week’s Class Rep Council. Read more…
Ilghnéitheach
Scéal Taighdeora ADAPT DCU
[dropcap]Rinne[/dropcap] Áine Monk agallamh le taighdeoir anseo in Ollscoil Chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath, Meghan Dowling. “Is taighdeoir mé san Ionad ADAPT i DCU, agus beidh mé ag tabhairt faoi chéim dhochtúireachta i gceann cúpla Read more…
Irish & Languages
An fhadhb nó an chabhair í Sraith Sacair na hÉireann?
[dropcap]Ábhar[/dropcap] achrannach atá ag déanamh scime de lucht leanúna sacar na hÉireann le fada an lá is í Sraith SSE Airtricity. Níl dabht ar bith faoi go bhfuil tuairimí mhuintir na hÉireann scartha maidir leis Read more…
News
MacCraith amongst university presidents to back loans scheme
DCU President Brian MacCraith, along with other university presidents have backed the student loan scheme to tackle the funding crisis.
National News
Central Catholic Library reject plans for DCU to care for library
The decision of the board of the Central Catholic Library to permanently reject a plan for DCU to care for the library’s collection is contrary to its best interest, according to six former board members who recently resigned from their positions. Read more…
GAA
IT Carlow strike late to down DCU in Fitzgibbon League quarter-final
Dublin City University 1-16 Institute of Technology Carlow 2-14 Fitzgibbon League quarter-final Two last minute IT Carlow points from play were enough to defeat DCU in an enthralling Fitzgibbon League quarter-final in St. Clare’s last Read more…
Football
WNL is a badly needed platform for women’s football – Carroll
[dropcap]F[/dropcap]ootball, for more than a century-and-a-half, has been the game of the masses. The working man’s leisure. That, though, is precisely the biggest institutional problem the game faces and has always faced. It has been Read more…
GAA
DCU push past St. Mary’s and into Ryan Cup semi-final
Dublin City University 1-15 St. Mary’s 2-09 Ryan Cup quarter-final A strong first half performance from DCU proved to be enough to get past St Mary’s College, Belfast in the Ryan Cup, at St Clare’s. Read more…
National News
Fail grades to receive CAO points in new Leaving Cert system
There is a new grading criteria for students sitting the Leaving Certificate in 2017 which results in students who attain a grade between the 30 and 39 per cent bracket will now receive 37 CAO points. Read more…
National News
Family background proves important to educational ambition
Children from less wealthy backgrounds do worse in school and are less likely to pursue college according to an ESRI study. Read more…
National News
DCU team leads research into anti-LGBTI bullying plan for primary schools
The programme, which was developed over the last two years, takes the form of four lessons based in the 5th and 6th class Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE) curriculum. Research on the programme was led by a team from St. Patrick’s College, DCU comprising of Dr. Bernie Collins, Dr. Seline Keating and Prof. Mark Morgan. Read more…
DCU News
DCU recieves seven bullying and harassment complaints over past five years
DCU has received seven bullying and harassment complaints involving staff members over the past five years. Read more…
Opinion
The college that cried ‘fire’
The excessive use of fire drills in universities is making students less reactive to actual fires, writes Laura Horan. Read more…
DCU News
DCU Master’s degree has been shortlisted for an Aviation Award.
[dropcap]A[/dropcap] DCU Master’s degree has been shortlisted for an Aviation Award.
Opinion
Enda Kenny vs porn
In a year so focused on repealing the Eighth Amendment, Bronwyn O’Neill believes that Fine Gael leader, Enda Kenny, is prioritising the issue of porn instead. Read more…
University News
MacCraith led delegation to enhance ties with Asia
DCU President Brian MacCraith headed of a delegation that travel to Asia to expand engagement with third-level institutions in the region. Read more…
Articles
Institutes of Technology under pressure due to funding short fall
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]here are major concerns over the future of up to 10 of the country’s 14 institutes of technology due to financial deficits and dwindling cash reserves, according to a major review of the sector.