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Protest held outside Department of Justice for sanctuary student Mehwish Saqib
DCU Students’ Union (SU) called on the Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan to prevent the deportation of DCU student Mehwish Saqib.
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Success for Shepherd as deportation order extended
The deportation order against DCU student Shepherd Machaya was extended by the Department of Justice and Equality until February 5th, 2019.
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Siobhán Nic Thaidhg: flags, cups and class reps
The College View reflect of Siobhán Nic Thaidhg’s term as Vice President for Engagement and Development in the DCU Student Union. Read more…
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Two students hospitalised over bad batch of drugs
Two NUI Galway students were hospitalised after taking a “bad batch” of drugs.
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DCU4UNITY host forum ahead of united Ireland referendum
A Sinn Féin MEP encouraged DCU students to support a united Ireland at a unity forum in DCU on February 22nd.
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Mathew Davey – SU Spread
The new VP for Education and Placement Mathew Davey spoke to The College View about his plans for the upcoming year.
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VP Welfare and Equality candidate Maria Lawlor: Student support services, a “buddy” system for first years and the DCU amalgamation
Maria Lawlor is a final year St. Pat’s student studying Education and she is one of four candidates running to become next year’s Welfare and Equality Officer. She told The College View that Welfare and Read more…
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New SU Centre opens on St. Patrick’s Campus
A new permanent Students’ Union Centre opened up on St. Patrick’s Campus DCU in block D as a result of the Incorporation Programme, which included an integration of DCU’s Glasnevin and St. Patrick’s Student Unions. Read more…
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New student employment app launched on DCU SU website
DCU has officially added a Jobbio feature to their website which will allow thousands of students to access potential employers through the Student Union.
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Trinity SU elects ethnic minorities officer
Trinity College Dublin Student’s Union’s (TCDSU) council voted last week to elect an Ethics Minority Officer onto their executive. This position arose shorty after TCDSU President Kieran McNulty decided to utilise the structures and strength of the Union to ensure all students’ voices are heard.
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Engagement and Development Officer Eimear Maguire: A new role and fresh plans for the year
Eimear Maguire discusses her plans for the year and the challenges of being the first ever Engagement and Development officer. Read more…
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Thousands rally to repeal the Eighth in Dublin
Thousands marched in Dublin in support of repealing the Eighth Amendment and legalising abortion in Ireland Read more…
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Not all fun and James: Academic Affairs result expected to be tight
James Donoghue and James Nolan are the two candidates running for the new position of Academic Affairs Officer in the Students’ Union election this year.
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Engagement and Development: Eimear MacGuire talks making the most of colloege
St. Pat’s final year humanities student, Eimear Maguire believes her active role in extra curricular activities makes her the ideal candidate to be the first DCUSU VP for Engagement and Development. Maguire has long been involved in college life across Read more…
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SU positions to be shared between DCU and St Pats’ campuses
Lisa O’Donnell looks into the new positions within the SU and what it means for us here in Glasnevin. Read more…
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Number of points to secure campus accommodation rise
Points for guaranteed accommodation and rent prices have gone up in DCU in the past year. Read more…
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Rainbow flag raised on Dundalk IT campus
The decision was made by DkIT’s SU as a means to advocate a “Yes” vote in the upcoming Marriage Equality referendum Read more…
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President: Sean Cassidy on a Graduates’ SU, policy creation and the upcoming merger
Students’ Union Presidential candidate, Sean Cassidy speaks to Katie O’Neill Read more…
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Welfare Candidate Profiles
We speak to each of this year’s Welfare candidates and find out why they think they’re the best person for the job.
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The College View speaks to the SU Presidential candidates
Katie O’Neill and Laura Colgan speak to the 2015/16 Students’ Union Presidential candidates Read more…
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SU hold two referendums
Two referendums take place along with the SU Elections this week. Nicola Ayres reports. Read more…
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Welfare: McGoey on laughter therapy, colour runs and self-defence
McGoey talks about her original ideas, such as putting a fresh spin on Mental Health campaigns by introducing initiatives such as Laughter Therapy and Colour Therapy. Read more…
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Welfare: Harkin on lowering doctors fees, STI checks and combatting fines on campus
Final year law student and Welfare candidate, Domhnaill Harkin, speaks to The College View about his ideas. Read more…
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Welfare: O’Dwyer on working with local landlords, healthy eating and an approachable SU
Ciara O’Dwyer is a final year communications student and Welfare candidate for the SU Elections. Here, she speaks to The College View about her plans if she is elected. Read more…
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President: Kim Sweeney on CRC, fines and mental health
Kim Sweeney tells Katie O’Neill why she should be the next Students’ Union President Read more…