DCU News
Five portraits of inspiring women unveiled at DCU
[dropcap]F[/dropcap]or International Women’s Day on March 8th, DCU unveiled five commissioned portraits of inspiring women.
The College View
Features
Air pollution has a lasting damaging effect on public health while speeding up climate change
[dropcap]E[/dropcap]very evening, as the sky turns dark and the wind becomes bitter, Jenny looks out of her living room window to see her son playing outside. She knows he will have to come inside sooner Read more…
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New law removes barrier for disabled PhD students but more action is still needed says DCU student
New regulations have been signed into law that will remove a barrier facing PhD students with disabilities however, some students are frustrated that barriers for people with disabilities still exist. Read more…
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Trinity launches study into its links with slavery and the British Empire
Trinity College Dublin (TCD) will begin a 24 month investigation designed to “examine, interrogate and reflect on its complex colonial legacies.” Read more…
National News
Most third level students believe Irish should stay mandatory for Leaving Cert
Over two-thirds of college students surveyed by the Union of Students in Ireland believe that Irish should remain a compulsory subject for the Leaving Certificate. Read more…
DCU News
Hack4Change launches with over 630 DCU students
DCU launched its Hack4Change campaign virtually last week, hosted by the business school, with over 630 DCU student participants. Read more…
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Eight per cent rise in first preference CAO applications for DCU courses
The Central Applications Office (CAO) has reported a rise in demand for DCU courses, particularly in STEM, Nursing, and Humanities and Social Sciences. Read more…
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DCUSU Hustings 2021 – Campus events, hybrid learning and support for nurses and teachers
Campus events, hybrid learning and support for student nurses and teachers. The points made by candidates for DCU Students’ Union (SU) 2021/22 mostly focused on supporting students through Covid-19 and beyond, and the hopeful return Read more…
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Covid one year on – students reflect on another St Patrick’s Day in lockdown
Students are disappointed with the underwhelming St. Patrick’s Day they faced this year. Read more…
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Seán Smyth – Candidate for DCUSU President
[dropcap]F[/dropcap]inal year B.Ed. student Seán Smyth is hoping to lead DCU in the next academic year and deliver “the best student-experience possible.”
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Glen Scanlon Tims and Zak Aboukrhes – Candidates for Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty Rep
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]here are two candidates running for the position of Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty Representative in this year’s DCU Students’ Union (DCUSU) election.
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Michael Long- Candidate for VP for Diversity and Inclusion
Michael Long is a 4th Year Religious Education and Music student eager to be DCU’s next Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion. Read more…
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Ross Boyd – Candidate for VP for Community and Citizenship
[dropcap]R[/dropcap]unning for DCU Student’s Union’s (DCUSU) Vice President for Community and Citizenship, Ross Boyd is a final year student studying Social Sciences and Cultural Innovation, with his main goals involving advocacy and awareness.
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Sarah Jones and Shauna Rose Raeside – Candidates for Science and Health Faculty Rep
Sarah Jones and Shauna Rose Raeside are both running to become the next Science and Health Faculty Representative. Read more…
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Zara Doyle – Candidate for Institute of Education Faculty Rep
[dropcap]Z[/dropcap]ara Doyle is a first-year Education and Training student hoping to represent the Institute of Education faculty. She is the only candidate running for the position.
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Eoghan Fleming, Paul Simionescu, Sean Coffey – Candidates for Business School Faculty Rep
Business students Sean Coffey and Eoghan Fleming, and Aviation student Paul Simionescu, are all competing for DCUSU Business School Faculty Representative. Read more…
Clubs and Socs
Eliott Grennan – Candidate for Clubs Officer
[dropcap]E[/dropcap]liott Grennan is running unopposed for Clubs Officer, a second year Aviation Management student, who believes he has a drive to make clubs more inclusive.
News
Olivia Sneyd – Candidate for VP for Diversity and Inclusion
Final year education and training student Olivia Sneyd wants to use her “wealth of experience” and understanding of student issues to create a level playing field for each and every DCU student as VP for Diversity and Inclusion. Read more…
DCU News
Terence Rooney – Candidate for DCUSU President
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]erence Rooney is one of three candidates for President of DCU Students’ Union (DCUSU) 2021/22.
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Jack Callaghan – Candidate for DCUSU President
Final year business student Jack Callaghan is confident his experience of leadership from his clubs and society’s role and involvement in student life will give him a unique perspective on leading DCU Students’ Union. Read more…
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Tadgh Jenkins – Candidate for VP for Community and Citizenship
Tadgh Jenkins is a final year Joint Honours student of Politics and Law who calls DCU his home and knows the ins and outs of campus life. Read more…
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Erin Byrne – Candidate for VP for Wellbeing
“Like it’s hard?” Erin Byrne, final year EPL student channeled her inner Elle Woods in her first campaign video in her quest to attain the role of Vice President for Wellbeing in this year’s DCU Students’ Read more…
Clubs and Socs
Oisín McGovern – Candidate for Societies Officer
[dropcap]F[/dropcap]irst year student, Oisín McGovern is running unopposed for the part-time Societies Officer position in the DCUSU elections.
DCU News
Dean O’Reilly – Candidate for VP for Wellbeing
[dropcap]C[/dropcap]urrent DCU Students’ Union (DCUSU) Vice President (VP) for Welfare and Equality, Dean O’Reilly is campaigning to be the next VP for Wellbeing.
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Bobbie Hickey – Candidate for VP for Diversity and Inclusion
Third-year communications student Bobbie Hickey is running for DCUSU VP of Diversity and Inclusion. Read more…