Irish & Languages
Comhairle do Lucht na Céad Bhliana agus iad ag tosnú amach sa Choláiste
Is áit scanrúil í an choláiste agus tú ag bogadh ann don chéad uair- seo chugaibh roinnt moltaí praiticiúil. Read more…
The College View
DCU News
DCU students represent Ireland at Enactus World Cup
A team of DCU students led by Hannah Dobson represented Ireland at the Enactus World Cup recently, presenting on socially-concious projects HeadstArts and AkiDwA, as Martina Brophy reports. Read more…
News
Surge in numbers of enrolled student priests
This year has seen a surge in the number of entrants to the National Seminary in Maynooth. Bryan Grogan explores the trend and just what’s involved in studying for the priesthood. Read more…
News
USI stage demonstrations as budget looms
The Union of Students in Ireland have begun a series of demonstrations, with marches stage recently in Dublin, Cork and Silgo as Budget 2014 looms. Sean Defoe and Nicole O’Connor explore what measures students can expect and the actions being undertaken by the USI to prevent further cuts. Read more…
DCU News
Peace Process players conferred with honorary doctorates
An honorary conferring ceremony was held to award honorary doctorates to Lord David Trimble and Seamus Mallon, two key players in the Northern Ireland Peace Process, as Eimear Phelan reports. Read more…
News
UCC experiment with alcohol-free student accommodation
University College Cork are this year piloting a sceme whereby the consumption of alcohol has been prohibited in certain on-campus accommodation. Garrett Lavin found out that DCU’s Accommodation Department have considered introducing simliar. Read more…
Student Life
Remember that summer in Ireland…
A look at the various ways Irish students spent their summer. Read more…
Clubs and Socs
DCUfm 12hr broadcast smashes target
Radio buffs Sean Defoe and Eoin Sheahan exceeded their fundraising target for the Irish Cancer Society as they produced and presented a 12-hour broadcast live from the DCUfm studio on Fresher’s Week. Read more…
Camogie
Bittersweet September for DCU Camogie stars
A number of DCU students featured in the All-Ireland Camogie Finals in Croke Park last month. Read more…
Rugby
DCU rugby coach confident side will improve on last year
DCU rugby coach, Phil de Barra, says that he is confident his side will perform better this year after a disappointing campaign last year. Read more…
Other Sports
DCU Boxing Club back from the brink
After the recent threat of extinction DCU Boxing Club has come back stronger than ever and is still on the rise. Read more…
DCU News
Communications graduate scoops major radio award
DCU Communications Studies graduate Anne Marie Duffin has just scooped a major prize at the national radio awards, the ‘PPIs’. Sarah Curran chatted with her about her recent success. Read more…
Student Life
Surviving college: the ultimate guide
It’s that time of year. You’ve just started college. You need help. Time to bunker down and check out The College View’s comprehensive college survival guide Read more…
Sport
McEnaney devastated after crushing All-Ireland defeat
Laura McEnaney reacts to losing the Ladies All-Ireland Senior Football final with Cork. Read more…
Other Sports
DCU Sport claims excellence award for second year running
DCU Sport has won the EIQA National Excellence award for the second year running. Read more…
DCU News
Students urged to get home safely after alleged sexual assault
Students are urged to get home safely after socialising at night, following an alleged sex attack on a student travelling alone back to DCU last week, as Ciara Moore and Ruth Marnell report. Read more…
Gaelic Football
Cooper reflects on “surreal” All-Ireland victory
DCU student Johnny Cooper reflects on his first All-Ireland Senior Football Championship medal with Dublin. Read more…
Gaelic Football
DCU GAA Academy strikes sponsorship deal
A five-year sponsorship deal has been agreed between the DCU GAA Academy and Bank of Ireland. Read more…
Opinion
Why you should vote YES in the Seanad referendum
Lecturer of Politics at DCU’s School of Law and Government, Dr Eoin O’Malley argues for a ‘Yes’ vote in the forthcoming referendum proposing to abolish Seanad Éireann. He believes reform is worse needed in Dáil Éireann than in the Seanad, which he believes doesn’t justify it’s own existence. Read more…
News
President Higgins calls for broad education for young people
President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins calls for a broad view to education during speech in DCU Read more…
News
SU hosting reunion for former students
DCU to host student reunion night Read more…
News
College costs large factor in drop-out rates
One in twelve college students could drop out of third level education in Ireland due to the rising costs, according to a recent survey.
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DCU News
DCU Student brings Suspended Coffee to Ireland
Fancy doing your bit for society while buying a coffee or lunch at your favourite cafe? Thanks to the work of DCU student Aoife Ryan in bringing Suspended Coffee to Ireland now you can. Read more…
Political
Senator tells DCU students more women representatives needed
Gender quotas are set to become reality in the next general election in a bid to increase the numbers of female representatives – Fianna Fáil Senator Averil Power and Local Area Rep Laura Reid discussed this on a recent trip to DCU. Read more…
Ilghnéitheach
Gabhann Nuachtán na Trionóide a Leithscéal d’Institiúid Í
D’eisigh nuachtán na Trionóide, “The University Times,” ráiteas ag gabháil leithscéal le hInstitiúid Í agus a bhunaitheoir, David Quinn mar gheall ar dhá alt a d’fhoilsigh an páipéir i mí Eanáir. Read more…