National News
Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris joins Tik Tok
The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Simon Harris has joined Tik Tok and has amassed hundreds of thousands of views within a day Read more…
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Government votes against bill to abolish third-level fees
The bill was proposed by the government’s opposition party People Before Profit, to remove barriers to higher education by abolishing third-level fees so that everyone who wants to access higher education has the same chance. Read more…
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DCU Amnesty Society and Feminist Society host Women’s Welfare Event
DCU Amnesty Society and Feminist Society hosted a virtual event to raise awareness of women’s welfare, the important discussions around sexual health that aren’t happening, and what life in university is like for young women. Read more…
National News
Eating Disorders: “There’s no set definition of recovery”
At the end of 2019, the Coronavirus pandemic took the world by surprise. Scientists worked long and hard over the past year to develop a sufficient vaccine, and they succeeded. But as the pandemic is slowly regressing due to the vaccination rollout programme taking place across the world, there are still other deadly illnesses that cannot be deterred by vaccination immunity. Read more…
Lifestyle
The rise of herbal medicine
Herbal medicine is considered the oldest form of healing, it works to restore the balance of the body on both a physical and emotional level. It was discovered by mankind as they turned to nature and herbal medicine to restore and maintain health and vitality. Read more…
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Olivia Sneyd – Candidate for VP for Diversity and Inclusion
Final year education and training student Olivia Sneyd wants to use her “wealth of experience” and understanding of student issues to create a level playing field for each and every DCU student as VP for Diversity and Inclusion. Read more…
DCU News
Jack Callaghan – Candidate for DCUSU President
Final year business student Jack Callaghan is confident his experience of leadership from his clubs and society’s role and involvement in student life will give him a unique perspective on leading DCU Students’ Union. Read more…
National News
Explainer: What’s happening at home and abroad?
Over the past few weeks, some of the biggest stories in Irish media have centered around the country remaining in level 5 lockdown, the roll-out of the Covid-19 vaccine, or rather the pace of vaccinations. Along with education, as second-level students have pleaded with the Department for Education for clarity on the position of the Leaving Certificate 2021. Read more…
National News
NUJ calls for action against threats to journalists
The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called on the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) to take action against anyone who threatens violence against a journalist or member of the media. Read more…
Music
Taylor Swift takes back what’s hers
Taylor Swift has finished re-recording Fearless, her second studio album that was originally released in 2008. Read more…
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University students are struggling to complete practical courses online
Third-level students are struggling to complete practical courses and modules online, as access to equipment and laboratories is restricted by universities. Read more…
Features
Journalists need to ask hard questions to get answers
“The Principles and purpose of journalism are defined by something more basic: The functions news plays in the lives of people”, written by American journalists Bill Kovach and Tom Rosenstiel in The Elements of journalism. Read more…
National News
DCU Professor says Mother and Baby Homes report took no account of the power of the Catholic church
Changing Irish legislation to allow survivors of the Mother and Baby Homes access to adoption records “should be the first and central pillar in a human rights-based response to the Commission’s report” according to DCU Professor James Gallan. Read more…
Music
Lana Del Rey teases newest album ‘Chemtrails Over the Country Club’ amid her latest hit of backlash
Lana Del Rey surprised fans with a glimpse of her upcoming album which drops this year after Covid-19 delayed the original release date. Her new album, Chemtrails Over the Country Club follows the success of 2019’s Norman Fucking Rockwell! Read more…
Film
The glorification of on-screen criminals
The glorification of criminals on popular TV shows and movies can have a darker and more significant effect on society than people anticipate. Read more…
Lifestyle
Dealing with Climate Grief
With overwhelming transformations taking place to our planet as a result of climate change, it’s normal to feel the effects of climate grief on our emotions. Read more…
News
Goodbye Trump, is it goodbye SNL?
During the Trump-era, ‘Saturday Night Live’ (SNL) got a shot of cultural relevance through its comedic take on the first family. But now entering a post-Trump era, the show is going to need to come up with new material to hang onto its American liberal audience. Read more…
National News
IFUT call for clear health and safety plan if third level in-person classes are to resume
The Irish Federation of University Teachers (IFUT) has called for a single, clear health and safety plan to be published if face-to-face teaching in third-level colleges is to resume. Read more…
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Graduating from university during a pandemic
Every autumn, Dublin City University graduands, their families and DCU faculty, gather at the Helix to attend the annual graduation ceremonies and celebrate one of the most rewarding days of a student’s educational career. Read more…
DCU News
DCU ranked in the top 200 universities in the world for Arts and Humanities
DCU’s Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences has placed in the top 200 universities globally for its subject choices in Arts and Humanities.
DCU News
DCU announced semester 2 will continue as online learning
DCU has announced that the university’s second semester will be held through online learning with the exception of essential laboratories, practical classes and skills-based learning sessions. Read more…
Food
Converting to Veganism
Committing to a Vegan/Plant-based diet can take extra work when it comes to creating the right diet for your body, planning meals or deciding where to eat out. But once you adapt to the Vegan lifestyle, the benefits are beyond doubt. Read more…
Features
Black History Month: A significant year to celebrate Black History
The rise of the Black Lives Matter movement during the summer of 2020, has shown the world the reality of racism and police brutality towards people of colour, especially in countries that claim they hold ’equality’. Read more…
DCU News
DCU’s flexible accommodation offers short stay for students
DCU’s Campus Residences offers students “a radically different model for on-campus university accommodation” through the option to book flexible stays. Read more…
National News
Budget 2021 invests €50 million into financial assistance fund for third-level students
Minister for Finance Pascal Donohoe announced the biggest budget in the history of the State including a €50 million fund which will provide financial aid for third-level students across the country.