University News
Irish universities don’t make the cut for top 200 global rankings
[dropcap]N[/dropcap]o Irish University has made the Times Higher Education top 200 colleges in the world for the first time since the rankings began.
The College View
News
New bus routes announced for DCU commuters
New bus routes travelling to and from DCU are now providing another transport option for staff and students commuting to the university.
News
USI pre-budget document demands student fees cut
In a call to alleviate pressure on third level students, a proposal for a €500 cut in the student contribution fee was made by the Union of Students In Ireland in their pre-budget submission, launched earlier this month.
DCU News
Students forced to commute due to lack of housing
More and more DCU students are faced with long commutes due to accommodation shortages in the surrounding area. Read more…
The Hype
How South Park stays relevant 20 years on
20 years may as well be an eternity in pop culture. 20 years ago, the brand new musical phenomenon worldwide was the Macarena. Dancing at the Crossroads, a tribute song to Wexford’s All Ireland winning Read more…
The Hype
The Get Down should not be in Stranger Things’ shadow
Many students have spent their summers indoors intoxicated by Netflix content. This summer was a particularly fruitful one for the company with new seasons of the charismatic Orange is the New Black and the addictive Read more…
Articles
DCU’s Innovation Centre inventing more profit
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]CU’s innovation centre had an income rise of nearly €1 million this year while losses dropped significantly. Invent DCU Ltd, located on Glasnevin campus, was originally set up in 2001 to forge better links between Read more…
DCU News
MacCraith: Incorporation will make an impact on Irish society
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]CU President Professor Brian MacCraith has said the Incorporation Programme, which has seen St. Patrick’s College Drumcondra, Mater Dei Institute and CICE amalgamate into Dublin City University this year, will mark a progressive step in Read more…
Clubs and Socs
Clubs and Societies merge across all DCU campuses for first time
Clubs and societies from DCU Glasnevin campus and DCU St. Patrick’s campus have merged together for the first academic year, as the campus incorporation programme commences.
DCU News
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…
News
USI calls for restoration of €1m Gaeltact grant
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) is calling on the Government to restore the €1 million grant for student teachers’ to attend 3 weeks of mandatory Gaeltacht courses.
The Hype
The Suss’ Summer: Electric Picnic
There it is, in the distance, voice soaring over a thundering rhythm: “Cloooooooud, block out the sun.” The call to rise. Eyes bleary, legs weary, it’s 8:30am on the second day of Electric Picnic, and Read more…
National News
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…
Political
Sparks fly at DCU debate between American Democrat and Republican
[dropcap]A[/dropcap] debate was held in the Henry Grattan building last Thursday between an American democrat and a republican on the upcoming US election involving Donald Trump and Hilary Clinton.
DCU News
Larkfield is least expensive for local purpose built student accommodation
Larkfield Apartments once again is cheapest purpose-built student accommodation that serves DCU students, with the new Broadstone Student Village coming out as most expensive option this year. Read more…
DCU News
Dublin Bus strikes threaten to disrupt students commuting to college
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]ublin Bus drivers will strike for an additional 11 days in October following an eight-day strike in September.
Students' Union
SU President: Dylan Kehoe on freshers week success
[dropcap]S[/dropcap] tudent Union President of DCU, Dylan Kehoe, appears to be settling into his new role with the college quite comfortably saying that the new energy surrounding the campus has made the transition much easier Read more…
DCU News
DCU ranks 44th place in QS Top 50 Under 50
DCU retains its position in the QS Top 50 Under 50 league table of top young universities in the world. Read more…
DCU News
Tánaiste discusses government vulnerability policy at DCU conference
Ireland has begun to work its way out of a “rather dark past” to develop a state that is more responsive to those in situations of vulnerability, suggested Tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald at today’s conference on State Accountability for Vulnerability.
DCU News
MacCraith motivated for DCU to reach new heights
[dropcap]A[/dropcap] new DCU is slowly being born following years of hope, vision, innovation and hard work. The crop has come in to harvest and, DCU President Brian MacCraith admits, we are now beginning to reap Read more…
DCU News
DCU falls 27 places in university rankings
DCU was one of many Irish universities to see a slide in their international rankings. Read more…
Opinion
Opinion: New DCU, old discrimination
The newly formed DCU Faculty of Education caused controversy on just its third day of existence. Read more…
DCU News
Religious identity a determining factor in DCU primary school teaching courses
DCU will offer two alternative pathways to students wishing to enter a primary school teaching course this year, with a determining factor in the review process being whether or not an applicant is of a Catholic, Protestant or other religious background. Read more…
DCU News
CAO offers: DCU Education & Arts grow and STEM points soar
Dublin City University saw a large growth in Education and Arts following today’s first round of CAO offers, while an increased demand in Business and STEM programmes has led to a soar in points.
Music
Review: No Man’s Sky: Music for an Infinite Universe by 65daysofstatic
[dropcap]It[/dropcap] might take 5 billion years to fully explore the vast, procedurally generated universe of No Man’s Sky – but it only takes 65daysofstatic to soundtrack it. Few bands could take up the task of Read more…