DCU News
Twelve Students Formally Sanctioned By DCU last year
There were twelve cases of formal disciplinary action taken by DCU against its students in the 2014/15 academic year.
John Casey
Clubs and Socs
DCU forced to pay off clubs and societies debt
DCU has had to pay back monies owed to the bank by several clubs and societies The College View has learned. Read more…
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Arts Bursary Launched
The DCU Office of Student life is giving students the opportunity to receive financial aid for their artistic pursuits Read more…
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Hybrid winners
The DCU Media Production Society (MPS) held its annual Hybrid Awards at The Helix last Monday. The awards highlight the best in student media across the academic year. In all there were twenty awards handed Read more…
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USI summit encourages student start-ups
The USI summit held in Mansion House last week was a hub for student start-ups. John Casey reports. Read more…
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Education: Ryan on merging with St Pats, CRC, and the Irish question
Jake Ryan feels that maintaining a high CRC attendance throughout the year is a priority for the incoming Education Officer. “The biggest challenge is keeping engagement,” he says. “I think it starts off very good Read more…
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Education: Carty talks CRC, the upcoming university merger and student nurses
John Casey sat down with Iarla Carty and asked why he should be DCU SU’s next Vice President for Education. Read more…
National News
Youth group launch manifesto calling for rent controls
The We’re Not Leaving movement launched a manifesto proposing that rent increases should be capped at 10 per cent over a three-year period. Read more…
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Trinity plan tax avoidance for new online sector
The college is seeking charitable status for the separate online education entity in order to avoid tax. Read more…
University News
Leinster College shuts down
The closure affects almost 200 students and twenty staff attending the English language college. Read more…
National News
DCU student receives Undergraduate Award
Fourth year student Diego Garailde won the award for his final year thesis entitled “Measuring the Effects of Gaming Principles on the Productivity and Motivation of College Students”. Read more…
National News
USI calls for student grant to remain untouched in budget 2014
USI President, Laura Harmon, has called on the government to maintain the current level of financial aid available to students. John Casey reports. Read more…
DCU News
3D printing to come to DCU
DCU has teamed up with U.S firm TechShop which will oversee the latest in 3D printing technology to come to Ireland. John Casey reports. Read more…
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Clogher blames unforseen circumstances for Summer Ball ticket queue
Ticket sales for this year’s Summer Ball were hampered as some students queue for over four hours. John Casey, Sharron Lynskey and Finnian Curran report. Read more…
National News
Increase in reports of eating disorders among males
DCU’s Health Promotion Officer advises students to see their GP at home or on campus and combat eating disorders. Read more…
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Former US Senator awarded honorary doctorate
A former US Senator has been awarded an honorary doctorate at DCU for his role in the Good Friday Agreement. Read more…