Opinion
Climate change can no longer be ignored
Sonja Sjogren speaks about why people need to start taking the consequences of climate change more seriously. Read more…
The College View
Students' Union
Humanities students shouldn’t have to defend the quality of degrees all convenor candidates agree
Intra placements across all courses in the humanities faculty made up a significant part of each of the four convenor candidates opening addresses during hustings. Every candidate spoke about the need for an Intra placement Read more…
Music
“We’re doing it for Ireland” say Rusangano Family
In the Shona language of Zimbabwe, the word Rusangano means togetherness, and it’s clear that the concept resonates strongly with Rusangano Family’s members – MCs God Knows and MuRli, from Shannon by way of Zimbabwe Read more…
DCU News
Stiff competition for part-time SU positions
The new part-time position of Irish Language Officer is contested by three candidates, Cáit Ní Cheallacháin, Críotíona Ní Laimhín and Barra Ó Scannláin. Ní Cheallacháin wants to weave the Irish language into all aspects of Read more…
Boxing
DCU boxers win five medals
DCU came away with five medals after a hugely successful Irish Athletic Third Level Boxing Association Championships at the National Boxing Stadium, Dublin on Wednesday, March 16th. Conor Smyth, Faolan Rahill, Shane Fitzgerald and Jake Read more…
Music
Will Zayn go the same Direction as Robbie?
There comes a time in each successful boyband’s lifespan where one member throws a spanner in the works and decide to leaves the band, disappointing fans all over the world.
Articles
Chloe Boucher makeup masterclass
Chloe Boucher demonstrates her favourite makeup tips at a masterclass. Read more…
News
Accountancy Learning centre proposed at business school hustings
Business Faculty Rep Hustings took place in The Venue on Thursday. Niall Behan, Christine Farrell, Michelle Hayden and Louise McLarnon hope to be elected to the position on Wednesday. Behan plans to introduce an Acountancy Read more…
Articles
Pick your pout with the right lip products
Liners or glosses, this guide will help you choose the best lip product for you. Read more…
Travel
Discover Manchester
Aoibheann Diver explores the sights of Manchester. Read more…
Students' Union
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…
DCU News
Peer support system, consent workshops and STI tests, priority for Welfare candidates
Three candidates; Alison Ring, Cody Byrne and Shane Parsons, compete for the role of DCU Students’ Union Welfare Officer 16/17 in the SU election. The College View spoke to the three candidates about their SU welfare goals.
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Students' Union
Nurse appreciation high on agenda for science & health hopefuls
It’s a two horse race for the position of Science and Health Convenor 2016-2017, Jason Bolton and Anton McDonnell respectively hope to be elected to the position on Wednesday. The absence of a faculty reading Read more…
Students' Union
Academic Affairs Officer: James Donoghue on his experience, the USI and shut up and write sessions
James Donoghue is a Journalism graduate and the current Education Officer in the Students’ Union. He believes the experience he gained over the last year makes him the best candidate for the role of Academic Read more…
Students' Union
Academic Affairs Officer: James Nolan on a new SU position, CRC reform and repeat exam changes
James Nolan is a second year Computer Applications student and the Engineering and Computing convenor. Nolan was a class rep in first year. He believes his “on the ground” experience will be enough to win Read more…
News
Education and Placement: Stephen Rixon on Class Rep Council, INTRA and placement support
Stephen Rixon is a final year Bachelor of Education student running for the new position of Vice President for Education and Placement. He is the current societies officer in St Pat’s. This role will be Read more…
News
Education and Placement: Manus McLoughlin on pre-xmas exams, INTRA and placement wellbeing
Students on placement will have a representative in the Students’ Union after the role of VP for Education and Placement is introduced from next year. Manus McLoughlin, third year primary school teaching student is aiming Read more…
Students' Union
President: Cormac Kilty on the accommodation crisis, students with learning difficulties and a friendly campus environment
Cormac Kilty is one of the five presidential candidates and is also one of two out of the group who is in their final year of communications.
Students' Union
President: Dylan Kehoe on “Wifi Walkway”, the upcoming USI referendum and his hopes to raise €100,000 if elected.
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…
Students' Union
President: Ivan Hynes on CRC, the LGBT Community and assistance for students with learning difficulties
Hynes is currently a chemistry student in his final year at DCU. Hynes spoke at length how he has met with a number of student’s from both the Glasnevin campus and the Drumcondra campus and Read more…
News
Welfare: Cody Byrne on CRC, mental health & cross-campus engagement
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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DCU News
Education and Placement: Stephen Rixon on INTRA reform, financial aid and CRC
Stephen Rixon is a final year Bachelor of Education student running for the new position of Vice President for Education and Placement. He is the current societies officer in St Pats. This role will be Read more…
News
Welfare: Alison Ring on CRC, Mental Health & cross-campus engagement
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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News
Welfare: Shane Parsons on CRC, mental health & cross-campus engagement
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…
News
SU Elections 2016 hustings take place at CRC
The first round of hustings for the 2016 Students’ Union elections took place at today’s Class Rep Council. Candidates running for SU positions gave a brief introduction of themselves, discussed their manifestos and took questions from the floor.
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