DCU News
First years to receive preference for postgrad accommodation
Postgraduate accommodation leases have been changed to prioritise first year PhD students and only allow 1 year occupancy licences on DCU campus.
Lydia McKay
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Trinity college found in breach of advertising regulations
Trinity College Dublin has been found to be in breach of advertising guidelines regarding a course listing on the university’s website.
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Lecturers wish to see philosophy classes in schools to combat “fake news”
Sociology and media studies classes are required in the Irish education system to combat fake news and the far-right, university lecturers suggest. Read more…
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Students’ Union to host Beg Borrow Steal
DCU Enterprise society’s biggest event Beg Borrow Steal will be run by the Student Union this year.
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DCU among colleges to receive funding from EU for the Erasmus+ programme
The European Commission has granted €105m towards Erasmus+ in Irish colleges, including UCC, DIT, UCD and Maynooth.
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USI pre-budget document demands student fees cut
In a call to alleviate pressure on third level students, a proposal for a €500 cut in the student contribution fee was made by the Union of Students In Ireland in their pre-budget submission, launched earlier this month.
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Yoyo Wallet allows payment by phone on campus
The Students’ Union launched the Yoyo Wallet app this week that will allow DCU students to pay for goods on campus using their smartphone. Read more…