Just after 8:30 pm in the U building crowds gathered. A smell of alcohol, goujons, and nerves filled the air, as returning officer Podge Sheehan announced the Student Union (SU) election results. Crowds celebrated, as Read more…
“I think there’s a bit of a stigma behind it… it’s like ‘What are you doing?! Wake up!” Read more…
Engagement and unity were the main themes encompassed in all the speeches delivered by candidates at Tuesday night’s Postgraduate Hustings. While four candidates of the eleven were unable to attend due to work commitments, the Read more…
Jason Nesbitt would like to see a designated space in the new student hub to give students a chance to take time out from their stressful college day and look after their mental well-being.
Tomorrow is the final day in which you can cast your vote to elect the 2017/18 DCU Students’ Unions. Voting takes place online: in order to do so simply log onto Loop and click the Read more…
According to Union of Students in Ireland (USI) the students’ union is an organised body of ‘willing would-be activists’ whose primary focus is defending the rights of the student, as well as enabling and furthering Read more…
Brendan Power is a 21-year-old final-year Business student and is the current Chairperson of E-Soc. He is the sole candidate running for the position of VP for Academic Affairs in this year’s Students’ Union Elections. Read more…
Padraig Henry is running for DCUSU VP for Welfare and Equality because he says he wants to play an advisory role for students, tackle financial burdens and take the next step for promoting good mental health. Read more…
22-year-old Analytical Science student Jason Bolton is focussed on improving mental health counselling services, a bigger promotion of sexual health as well as addressing the issue of fines in on-campus student accommodation. Read more…
Election season is upon us. Hustings, manifestos, posters, debates, campaign videos, free food, more posters, celebrity endorsements, cheesy slogans. Yes sir, it’s the annual Students’ Union elections. Read more…
The second round of the Group One hustings for the 2017 Students’ Union elections took place on the Glasnevin campus today at 1pm.
The role of Education Faculty rep will oversee the first-time transition of Education and Training students from DCU to St. Pat’s.
Dylan Kehoe is a final year Communications student. Kehoe has shown in the past that he can reach the goals that he sets himself and can deliver on high targets as proven when he both Read more…
Cody Byrne is a final year Psychology student. Byrne is the chairperson the Irish division of the largest student led organization in the world, a class rep and a student ambassador. He believes that he has the work ethic one requires for this role.
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Alison Ring is a final year Journalism student. Ring has worked with people with intellectual disabilities and physical disabilities, the homeless and ex-prisoners. She believes her experience has prepared her for the role of Welfare Officer.
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Shane Parsons is a final year St. Pat’s student. Parson believes he has all the characteristics for the job, being approachable, hardworking and dedicated. Read more…
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…
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…
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…
Kim Sweeney tells Katie O’Neill why she should be the next Students’ Union President Read more…
Second-year Education and Training student Timmy Crowe aims to make “fun” a priority for the Students’ Union, if he was to be elected President. Read more…
Terry Keegan has withdrawn his candidacy from the presidential race in this year’s Student Union elections. In an exclusive interview with The College View, the business student cited his heavy workload as a reason. Laura Colgan reports. Read more…
Sean Cassidy reflects on how students engaged with candidates in last week’s Students’ Union elections. Read more…
Sean Cassidy on why it’s important for every DCU student to engage with the candidates in the upcoming SU elections and use their vote. Read more…
Colin Brennan is a final year Journalism student and your potential SU President for next year DCU students voted to re-affiliate with the Union of Students Ireland in a referendum in February. But on March Read more…
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