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DCU Educational Trust to launch National Education and Research Centre
CEO of the DCU Educational Trust, Steve Aiken, speaks to The College View about the trust’s ambitions for the year. Read more…
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DCU News
DCU fails to make the grade
DCU was not included in the Times Higher Education’s ranking of the top 100 universities worldwide. Read more…
National News
Students’ bank account details leaked at University of Limerick
The second data breach at the University of Limerick this year saw the bank details and PPS numbers of over 360 students leaked. Read more…
DCU News
DCU to host 2nd SSDP National Conference
DCU will host the second SSDP national conference this April. Read more…
DCU News
Exam timetable amended for marriage equality referendum
DCU will not conduct exams on the afternoon of the Marriage Equality Referendum as a result of a student-led petition. Katie O’Neill reports Read more…
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Staff at NCAD issue letter of support to students
Staff at the National College of Art and Design issued a letter of support to students after they staged a mass sit-in at the college yesterday.
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Over 300 NCAD students protest and occupy rooms in the college
Over 300 students occupied two rooms at the National College of Art and Design today after the director of the college refused to meet them to discuss their concerns over cuts, overcrowding and funding.
National News
USI National Congress kicks off in Athlone
The USI National Congress kicks off this Monday in Athlone as hundreds of delegates flock to the Sheraton Hotel to see the proceedings. Finnian Curran reports. Read more…
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Video: Over 400 NCAD students protest against cuts and overcrowding
More than 400 students at the college hand-delivered a letter of demands to the college’s director, Declan McGonagle Read more…
DCU News
Welfare Candidate Profiles
We speak to each of this year’s Welfare candidates and find out why they think they’re the best person for the job.
DCU News
The College View speaks to the SU Presidential candidates
Katie O’Neill and Laura Colgan speak to the 2015/16 Students’ Union Presidential candidates Read more…
Irish & Languages
Stadás na Gaeilge ag fás sna Toghcháin SU
Tá sé le feiceáil le míonna anuas go bhfuil athrú mór tagtha ar stádas na Gaeilge in DCU. Baineann seo le go leor cúiseanna, cuir i gcás fostú Oifigigh Gaeilge, Siobhán Seoighe, an chéad uair Read more…
National News
USI launch new phase of alcohol awareness campaign
The interactive phase of the Mental Drinking Roadshow was launched by the Union of Students in Ireland earlier last month Read more…
DCU News
Eleven teams complete the ‘Relay for Life’
During the 24 hours, bands such as Touchwood and the Dublin Gospel Choir performed and a colour run concluded the event. Read more…
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Single parent students set to lose SUSI grant
Single parents in third-level education could lose up to €657 per month as changes to the one parent family payment will affect SUSI maintenance grants Read more…
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Petition created to move exams for marriage equality referendum
A petition has been created to urge DCU to remove exams from May 22 the day of the Marriage Equality Referendum, Katie O’Neill reports Read more…
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Brian Cody awarded Honorary Doctorate
Brian Cody, Kilkenny hurling manager and teacher awarded and Honorary Doctorate from DCU Read more…
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RCSI student handed suspended sentence
A former RCSI student was given a three-year suspended sentence after threatening staff at the college Read more…
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Welfare: Flanagan on boosting the Irish language
Education and Training student, Mikey Flanagan proposes a bike scheme between DCU, St. Pat’s and Mater Dei. “Cycling is a low cost way to improve health and to be happier. If a student ever has Read more…
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Welfare: Gillian McInerney on sex, consent and communication
Second year Contemporary Culture and Society student Gillian McInerney is the current chairperson of DCU LGBTA and the Equality Officer for Gender and LGBT Issues in the Class Rep Council. If elected Welfare Officer, McInerney Read more…
DCU News
President: Kim Sweeney on CRC, fines and mental health
Kim Sweeney tells Katie O’Neill why she should be the next Students’ Union President Read more…
SU 2015
Clubs: Gorman on interclub events and grant applications
It’s a one horse race for Clubs Officer, but Gorman wants to see better engagement and events for clubs, as well as easier grant applications Read more…
SU 2015
Societies: Browne and O’Ceallaigh on society events, grants and funding
Browne aims to work on funding for societies while O’Ceallaigh hopes to hold large-scale intersociety events Read more…
DCU News
President: Timmy Crowe on shuttle buses, gym memberships and health services
Second-year Education and Training student Timmy Crowe aims to make “fun” a priority for the Students’ Union, if he was to be elected President. Read more…
DCU News
Blood donation clinic returns to campus
130 students donate blood in three-day February pop-up clinic Read more…