The end of semester is a trying and demanding time for students across the country. However, for Muslim students practising Ramadan this month, their exam stress is compounded by intense day-long fasting. Ramadan, considered the Read more…
There are 2.5 males to every one female at secondary level education in Ireland considering a career in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) according to survey conducted by Hayes Culleton Group. The report, which Read more…
As part of DCU’s study on the physical and emotional health of students, Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind were brought to campus for the last week of college. The study ‘Promoting And supporting the Read more…
Private islands, extramarital affairs, and arms shipments are just a few of the many controversies told in DCU Professor Gary Murphy’s book Haughey. Read more…
One of many Irish artists to break through during the pandemic, Dunboyne’s Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, better known as CMAT, has successfully cemented herself as one to watch in the upcoming decade. Read more…
The National Gallery of Ireland (NGI), located in Merrion Square, Dublin has awarded a catering contract to the American Company, Aramark, for a three-year term. Aramark has gained controversy in recent years as it was revealed that they profit from Direct Provision in Ireland, which many find unacceptable. Read more…
RTE have announced that “The 2 Johnnies” radio show will return to 2fm on the 14 March in
a statement released on Monday.
The show was taken off air last week following the controversy surrounding comments they
had made in a video posted to social media from “The 2 Johnnies” podcast. Read more…
This ‘miracle cure’ is called Isotretinoin, or Roaccutane, as its more commonly recognised. Roaccutane has been described as a controversial form of acne medication by many dermatologists and medical professionals across the world as it has a range of reported side effects. Read more…
The Zutons, Villagers, John Grant and Orla Gartland will headline the first ‘Night & Day’
music festival which will take place in September in Clonalis House, Castlerea.
The lineup, which was announced at a launch event last week at The Workman’s Club in
Dublin, will also feature The Mary Wallopers, Cathy Davey, Moxie, Alana Henderson, Paddy
Dennhey, Columbia Mills, Amy Montgomery and Soda Blonde. Read more…
Ed Sheeran, Dave and Idris Elba have paid tribute this week to Jamal Edwards after he
passed away on Sunday morning. Read more…
In the run up to World Book Day, Kathleen Keane discusses some books she just couldn’t put down. Read more…
It’s that time of year again! Green Week is nearly upon us, and environmentalists from all over DCU have been working tirelessly to organise events, talks, and initiatives. Sustainability can be a lonely business, and Read more…
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Chief Operations Officer of DCU has confirmed to students that the University will continue to require masks indoors in all buildings until March 21st. Declan Raftery sent this update in an email to all Read more…
Over 7% ( €312,000 )of DCU’s overall Covid-related expenditure has been spent on antigen tests in the last four months alone. Read more…
A refurbishment of Poetry Ireland’s headquarters has seen the organisation temporarily housed in the Cregan Library on DCU’s St. Patrick’s campus in Drumcondra. Read more…
Students may notice that stores, including Londis on DCU Glasnevin Campus, have begun to display disposable e-cigarettes behind their counters. The popularity these devices have risen since the beginning of this academic year. Read more…
Already one of the most celebrated indie rock songstresses of the past decade, Mitski’s star has risen even further since the release of her critically acclaimed 2018 record Be The Cowboy, picking up an even bigger audience thanks to many of her songs garnering popularity on TikTok. Read more…
It has been confirmed that The College View, DCU’s student newspaper, will become a new part of the Media Production Society. The amalgamation was signed off during an EGM of the Society in late January. Read more…
The Eyes of Tammy Faye is a scandalous yet darkly comedic biopic that depicts the rise and fall of the Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, two of America’s most infamous televangelists. We follow the pair as they build their media empire from nothing, spreading the word of God to televisions across America whilst also lining their pockets with the donations of their easily manipulated viewers. Read more…
Ulysses was published on February 2nd, 1922 in Paris by Parisian bookseller, Sylvia Beach
who owned the world renowned Shakespeare and Company bookshop. Read more…
The electric bike hiring company Moby Move, based in DCU, has joined Dublin City Council’s pilot to get businesses to begin using bikes. The scheme is available for businesses based in Dublin, and they must Read more…
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he cost of living crisis has been in the news cycle for many weeks now, as the rate of inflation continues to increase. That is having a negative effect on many aspects of life in Ireland, Read more…
This Student Union election season is turning out to be quite the interesting one, with four of the five full-time positions seeing only one candidate running for the role. The only exception is VP for Read more…
Out of the five full-time positions, VP for Wellbeing is the only contest that actually has some proper competition. With four candidates for the job, it will be a more difficult choice for the student Read more…
When the rest of the world found themselves in lockdown once again, Sir Kenneth Branagh began recreating his childhood home – on an airport runway in Hampshire, and began shooting his newest directorial feature ‘Belfast’ Read more…