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Over 45 students ‘sleepout’ for Shanowen Shakedown Part 2
DCU’s outgoing and incoming Student Union representatives led a protest for a second time against the Shanowen accommodation rent increases. Read more…
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DCU News
Niall Behan believes attitudes have changed towards DCUSU
Niall Behan reflects on his time as DCUSU President. Read more…
Articles
One DCU student runs for USI position
[dropcap]F[/dropcap]inal year Education and Training student Kayla Gaffney is the only DCU student running for a position in the USI elections taking place today.
DCU News
New Hub launch delayed until September
[dropcap]The[/dropcap] launch of the new DCU student centre has been delayed until September, according to DCUSU President Niall Behan.
DCU News
DCU calls for regulation of student accommodation sector
[dropcap]DCU[/dropcap] are calling on policy makers to regulate “the escalating and uncontrolled pricing” of the student housing sector.
DCU News
DCU to consider holding exams before Christmas
[dropcap]A[/dropcap] working group has been set up in DCU to consider moving semester one exams to December, rather than late January.
News
DCU designated world’s first Autism-Friendly university
[dropcap]DCU[/dropcap] was recognised as the world’s first Autism-Friendly university in a ceremony attended by President Michael D Higgins last Thursday. The announcement made on St. Patrick’s Campus was recognised by AsIAm, an autism advocacy charity. To Read more…
University News
Trinity students lock in to protest supplemental fees
[dropcap]Sixty [/dropcap]Trinity students occupied the Dining Hall last Wednesday in an ongoing protest over supplemental fees of €450 being introduced for re-sit exams.
News
5.7m fund launched for underrepresented students
[dropcap]DCU[/dropcap] will benefit from a new multi-million fund which will encourage underrepresented students to access higher education.
Blogs
Only one candidate runs for DCUSU President
[dropcap]Only[/dropcap] one student is running for President in the DCU Students’ Union elections, leaving the race uncontested. There are currently 6 candidates running for the 5 paid sabbatical positions in the Students’ Union, with no Read more…
University News
Survey finds high satisfaction among Irish students
[dropcap]The recent Eurostudent survey will help the government to make decisions that will benefit Irish students, according to Minister for Higher Education. [/dropcap]
DCU News
Opt-In SU referendum petitions invalid
[dropcap]Referendums[/dropcap] for an opt-in Students’ Union and a second vote on the college’s stance on abortion will not be going ahead, according to DCU Students’ Union president. The petition which called for a referendum was Read more…
DCU News
DCUSU President makes personal speech on mental health
[dropcap]DCUSU[/dropcap] President Niall Behan spoke about his personal experience with mental health and wellbeing after the death of his father in a speech to students in UMASS Boston. The speech at the ACUI conference was Read more…
Blogs
DCU student group petitions for an Opt-In Students’ Union
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]wo petitions launched by DCU Students For Fair Representation involving SU membership and SU abortion stance have been put forward to the Returning Officer. The Returning Officer is currently in the process of verifying the Read more…
DCU News
Hubby McHubface among names for new student centre
[dropcap]The DCU Students’ Union want you to help them name the new student centre.[/dropcap]
News
Universities now allowed to hire staff on salaries up to €250,000
[dropcap]In[/dropcap] a bid to attract world-leading scientists and engineers, new Government measures will allow universities to hire staff on salaries up to €250,000.
DCU News
DCU in non-monetary agreement with Coppers with profit of 72m
[dropcap]DCU[/dropcap] Students’ Union is in a “non-financial relationship” with the nightclub Copper Face Jacks, which this year earned €72 million in accumulated profits.
News Features
Our students’ unions are losing their sense of identity
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]here was an empty silence in the halls of the Henry Grattan building on the evening of 8th November. The lecture halls had been cleared out and the only solitary sounds were the shuffling of feet Read more…
Blogs
DCUSU President assaulted
[dropcap]DCUSU[/dropcap] President Niall Behan was attacked while walking home from DCU to Glasnevin two weeks ago.
News
Extended TEFL services for DCU students
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]CU Students’ Union announced extended TEFL services across DCU campuses and to the larger student population earlier this week.
News
UCD rejects petition to impeach SU President Katie Ascough
[dropcap]A[/dropcap] petition by the University College Dublin student body to impeach current Students’ Union President Katie Ascough has been rejected by the union.
Students' Union
Niall Behan SU Spread
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]CU Student Union President Niall Behan hopes to cater to all DCU campuses and students equally during the second year since the amalgamation of the student unions from St. Patrick’s College and Mater Dei Institute Read more…
News
Niall Behan elected DCUSU President as election sees highest voter turnout in SU history
With the highest voter turnout in DCUSU history, the new DCU Students’ Union sabbatical team were announced in Nubar by Acting Returning Officer Andy Dunne, on March 23d.
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DCUSU election results: Niall Behan elected President as election sees highest voter turnout in SU history
The results are in and DCU Students’ Union incoming sabbatical team have been elected with Niall Behan winning the position of DCUSU President.
News
Overview: SU President
Voting opened today in DCU for the election of the new Students’ Union representatives. Five candidates are running for the position of President, with each offering very different ideas and plans.