News
DCU signs partnership agreement with Intel
DCU and Intel have signed an agreement this week which will see the two organisations collaborate on talent development and advanced technologies, strengthening their long-standing partnership.
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GAA
Inexperienced Dublin overcome DCU in O’Byrne Cup
Dublin 1-15 DCU 0-11 O’Byrne Cup Round One [dropcap]Dublin[/dropcap] opened 2017 with a win at Parnell Park against a significantly weakened DCU side on Sunday, January 8th in an intriguing contest that saw Dublin’s full Read more…
GAA
DCU prepare to face All-Ireland champions in O’Byrne Cup
[dropcap]Dublin[/dropcap] City University will visit Parnell Park to face the Dublin senior footballers on Sunday, January 8th in the opening fixture of this year’s O’Byrne Cup. Both sides will know the importance of a winning Read more…
Opinion
Government shamed as Apollo House recaptures spirits of 1916
Sometimes doing a little can mean a lot. While one person cannot put the world to rights they can still make a positive impact, writes Bríon Hoban regarding the recent Apollo House contraversy. Read more…
News
DCU announces scholarship programme for refugees and asylum seekers
DCU is set to provide fifteen scholarships to refugees, as it becomes the first Irish university to be designated as a ‘University of Sanctuary’.
News
Overwhelming majority of DCU students vote to stay with USI
94 per cent of DCU students voted to remain affiliated with the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) in a referendum held last week. 2,304 votes were cast, with 2,176 voting Yes and just 128 voting No. Read more…
Camogie
Impressive DCU a class above CIT in Ashbourne Cup first round
Dublin City University 1-16 Cork Institute of Technology 0-8 Ashbourne Cup first round The DCU senior camogie team got their Ashbourne Cup campaign off to a flying start with a comprehensive victory over CIT last Read more…
GAA
DCU overwhelm ITT in second half to reach Division Three final
Institute of Technology Tallaght 1-10 Dublin City University 1-20 Division Three semi-final DCU blew away ITT with a strong second half display to reach the Division Three final on Wednesday afternoon, November 23rd at Thomas Read more…
Other Sports
Multi-talented King focused on his hammer
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]dam King remembers a summer Saturday about five years ago when he was lying on his couch icing a leg injury he received in a Gaelic football match earlier that day. The injury meant the Read more…
DCU News
DCU students win National Moot Court competition for second year in a row
[dropcap]A [/dropcap]team of Dublin City University students were crowned the winners of the National Moot Court competition 2016, in the Criminal Courts of Justice.
DCU News
SSDP launches new “Sesh Safe” campaign
DCUStudents for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) launched their new project, SeshSafe, on Monday 21st of August, which aims to introduce drug testing kits, tools and skills for student drug safety and education. Read more…
Opinion
Please, mind the gap year
The amount of students taking a gap year before college is increasing and taking the year out seems to be becoming very successful, writes Emily Crowley.
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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…
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…