Students' Union
The anti-fees movement and the amalgamation, hot topics for President hopefuls
Five candidates are running for the position of DCU Students’ Union President 16/17 in the upcoming election.
News
Students' Union
President: Cormac Kilty on the accommodation crisis, students with learning difficulties and a friendly campus environment
Cormac Kilty is one of the five presidential candidates and is also one of two out of the group who is in their final year of communications.
Students' Union
President: Ivan Hynes on CRC, the LGBT Community and assistance for students with learning difficulties
Hynes is currently a chemistry student in his final year at DCU. Hynes spoke at length how he has met with a number of student’s from both the Glasnevin campus and the Drumcondra campus and Read more…
Articles
NUIG staff recount ‘misogyny’ and ‘bullying’ in workplace culture
An internal survey carried out by NUI Galway has shown that a number of female full time and part time employees were subjected to bullying and misogyny in the workplace.
University News
NUIG first to appoint Vice President for Equality and Diversity
NUI Galway became the first ever Irish university to appoint a vice president for Equality and Diversity when they awarded the position to Prof Anne Scott last Friday afternoon.
University News
UCD to vote on whether they will rejoin the USI.
UCD students will face a referendum next Tuesday and Wednesday on whether or not their college should re-affiliate with the Union of Students in Ireland (USI). A group of students led by the national Labour Read more…
Political
DCU not eligible to vote for three seats during Seanád election
DCU are not eligible to vote for three Seanád seats despite promise from Taoiseach Enda Kenny to tackle the issue in 2013. Read more…
University News
DCU students rally against introduction of student fees
DCU is one of many colleges in Ireland to join in on the ‘Students Against Fees’ campaign created by Trinity students back in November 2015. Read more…
University News
UCD reintroduces “RAG Week” after five year ban
UCD’s Student Union have given their support to the reintroduction of ,”RAG Week”, since it’s original ban five years ago when the college received negative publicity for their students behavior. Read more…
Articles
Irish universities rank high in research output – EU study
Irish universities are performing well against their European counterparts in areas of research and education according to recently published global rankings. However, the EU-sponsored U-Multirank suggests Irish 3rd level institutions are falling behind the curve Read more…
DCU News
DCU to host 2nd SSDP National Conference
DCU will host the second SSDP national conference this April. Read more…
News
NUIG suspends job form
NUI Galway has suspended the pre-screening questionnaire prospective employees had to fill out while a review of the process is undertaken. Read more…
News
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…
News
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…
News
Welfare: Drea on exam stress and healthy eating
Katie Drea is a final year Contemporary Culture and Society student who proposes appointing a Welfare Officer for each of DCU’s clubs and societies “to make it easier for students to talk about their problems Read more…
News
Gender Imbalance warning to Irish colleges
Possible funding penalties on colleges to force them to rectify gender imbalances in leadership roles.
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DCU News
DCU Motivation Week
Free hop-on bus to Aldi offered as part of DCU motivation week. Read more…
DCU News
Two anti-bullying initiatives launched by DCU
Minister James Reilly launched two cyberbullying initiatives created by the Anti-Bullying Centre at DCU Read more…
News
New bill could allow spying in universities
University presidents believe that ministers could appoint government officials to spy on third-level institutions if proposed legislation is introduced Read more…
News
Exam timetables cause confusion in DIT
Students and staff at DIT have been left confused and misinformed surrounding the dates for their upcoming Christmas examinations due to its proposed merge with ITT and ITB next year.
National News
Over 20,000 students registered to vote in marriage equality referendum
Over 20,000 students have been registered to vote ahead of the upcoming marriage equality referendum as part of a nationwide voter registration drive. Read more…
DCU News
Dublin falls in list of top student cities
Dublin tumbles in list of top student cities around the world. Read more…
Features
Sharp darts
The Suss team round up the latest news from the arts world. Read more…
Features
Sharp darts
The Suss team round up all the latest news in the arts world. Read more…
DCU News
Humanities students feel ‘less prepared’ for the workplace
Humanities students feel much less prepared for the jobs market than their college peers, saying they have “never” explored how to apply their learning in the workplace. Read more…