Randoms
TD: Tweeting Daily
We all use Twitter, but which politicians are the best at handling 140 characters? Read more…
Sean Defoe
DCU News
DCU academics Defend the Irish University
DCU academics have backed a campaign in an effort to, as they see it, protect the Irish university. Sean Defoe reports Read more…
News
USI stage demonstrations as budget looms
The Union of Students in Ireland have begun a series of demonstrations, with marches stage recently in Dublin, Cork and Silgo as Budget 2014 looms. Sean Defoe and Nicole O’Connor explore what measures students can expect and the actions being undertaken by the USI to prevent further cuts. Read more…
Student Life
Remember that summer in Ireland…
A look at the various ways Irish students spent their summer. Read more…
Clubs and Socs
DCUfm 12hr broadcast smashes target
Radio buffs Sean Defoe and Eoin Sheahan exceeded their fundraising target for the Irish Cancer Society as they produced and presented a 12-hour broadcast live from the DCUfm studio on Fresher’s Week. Read more…
DCU News
President Higgins’ DCU speech sparks debate
President Michael D Higgins delivered an ‘Ethics for all’ lecture at DCU last month, in which he commented on the nature of Ireland’s education system and the need for social good to be at the core of political decision-making. His speech has sparked debate amongst those who feel he is crossing the lines out of a President’s brief. Read more…
News
President Higgins calls for broad education for young people
President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins calls for a broad view to education during speech in DCU Read more…
News
SU hosting reunion for former students
DCU to host student reunion night Read more…
DCU News
DCU SU organising student discount cards
DCU SU has said that they will be organising a student discount card this coming academic year. Companies involved are yet to be confirmed. Read more…
Articles
Griffith college to waive fees for students accommodating international students
Griffith College will offer its students the chance to offset their fees if they provide suitable board and accommodation for foreign students. The scheme, which will be available in Griffith’s Dublin, Cork and Limerick campuses, Read more…
University News
USI launch Don’t be that Guy campaign
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) have launched the “Don’t be that Guy” campaign, a sexual assault awareness campaign targeting potential offenders. The campaign uses strong images with the taglines “It’s not sex when Read more…
Music
Review: Right Place Right Time by Olly Murs
I must admit that I actively try to dislike anyone who has come through the X Factor (with Jedward being my case and point). However no matter how hard I try I can’t help but Read more…
DCU News
“Don’t be that girl/lad” campaign launched
The Students’ Union launched their Alcohol Awareness campaign for the 2012/13 year on Monday, December 3rd. This year’s theme is “Don’t Be That Girl/Lad” and is targeting student drinkers who need friends to mind them Read more…
DCU News
First year drop out rates
Forty eight first year students have dropped out of their DCU courses so far this year, according to Aisling McKenna of the President’s Office. The main reasons given for cancellation of registration were people “changing Read more…
Student Life
Counting coppers, the cost of college
Almost everyone can remember when they first started looking for a grant. When they made those first few tentative Google searches with more hope than expectation. What did those searches turn up? SUSI. The students’ Read more…
Clubs and Socs
Drama society organise and perform musical in 24 hours
DCU Drama Society held their 24-hour musical on Thursday last in The Venue in aid of the Bee for Battens foundation. The musical, Doctor Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog, was adapted from the YouTube sensation of the Read more…