DCU News
2017 DCUfm Intervarsity Broadcast Cranks The Noise For Barretstown
The 2017 DCUfn Intervarsity Broadcast blew away the target of €500 to raise for Barretstown, exceeding that figure by more than €200. Read more…
The College View
DCU News
DCU researchers receive €4.6m grant towards cloud computing project
A team of researchers in Dublin City University have been granted €4.6 million as part of a project that will help support ‘The Internet of Everything’.
Articles
Slam Poetry Takeover
Gabija Gataveckaite talks us through the up and coming art form that is slam poetry.
DCU News
Surf and Sail wins Miss DCU crown as part of Enactus Week
The DCU Enactus society hosted Miss DCU during Enactus Week last Monday on the Glasnevin campus.
DCU News
DCU Water Institute team up with IBM to launch new research project
DCU Water Institute and computing giant IBM have teamed up on a pilot research project to look into ways to protect and conserve natural resources.
Articles
Pre-drinking: essential or enough?
Peer-pressure, health and alcohol are three interconnected problems that are stigmatised to the Irish drinking culture, writer Amy Lawlor takes a look at how alcohol affects our health and how peer pressure surrounds it. [dropcap]I[/dropcap]f Read more…
Football
Harding Cup champions: a review of the 2016/17 football season
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]t the end of the 2016/17 season, the football programme in DCU is undoubtedly on an upward trend. The freshers’ team brought home the Harding Cup for the first time in the university’s history, while Read more…
University News
Queens University wins intervarsity poetry slam in NCAD
A Queen’s University Belfast student was crowned winner of the Intervarsity Poetry Slam competition held in the National College of Art and Design, on March 29th.
University News
Former homeless woman defies the odds to now lecture at Trinity
Homeless and pregnant at 15, fortunes for Katriona O’Sullivan were going against her but grit, determination and a bit of luck now sees her lectur at Trinity, making her journey a heartwarming success story. Read more…
Articles
Succeed in Getting a Summer Job
Whether you’re staying at home this summer, or jetting off stateside, the dreaded job interview is an unavoidable process. Preparation is key, so before you head out the door take a look at our three Read more…
News
Niall Behan elected DCUSU President as election sees highest voter turnout in SU history
With the highest voter turnout in DCUSU history, the new DCU Students’ Union sabbatical team were announced in Nubar by Acting Returning Officer Andy Dunne, on March 23d.
Blogs
FOI reveals DCU students paid thousands in fines to the university’s library this year
DCU students have paid over €50,000 in fines to DCU library in 2016, the highest rate since 2013, according to a Freedom of Information request obtained by the College View.
DCU News
Strong Smedia representation from DCU
The College View is in a strong position to do very well at the 2017 Student Media Awards with various nominations across a wide range of categories. Read more…
Articles
What to wear for an internship?
For those of you who are unsure how to dress for your upcoming intra placement or internships this summer, writer Niamh Dunne takes a look at appropriate office wear that will have you blending into Read more…
DCU News
National USI Congress sets agenda for next year and elects new officer board
Eight new officers were elected to the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) board last week at the annual USI Congress, who will spearhead policy and campaigns relating to students on a national level in the coming year. Read more…
GAA
Great things lie ahead for DCU hurlers, claims Wexford star Foley
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he first thing one notices about Paudie Foley when he steps into a room is his massive physical presence. Standing at well over six feet, the rangy half-back is blessed with a huge strike and Read more…
DCU News
DCU student parents availing of on campus childcare pay up to almost €1000 a month
Student parents in DCU seeking on campus childcare are faced with fees of up to €923 a month.
Travel
Bus Strike Blues
With Bus Strike Blues in full force, writer Róise McGagh look at why there is a strike and where you can avail of alternative transport. [dropcap]W[/dropcap]ith Bus Éireann Strike disrupting travels last week and word Read more…
Náisiúnta
Martin McGuinness; Fear na dTrioblóidí agus Fear na Síochána.
[dropcap]Laoch[/dropcap], sceimhlitheoir, tírghráthóir, saighdiúir, agus polaiteoir. Seo cuid de na hainmneacha a cuireadh, agus a chuirtear fós ar, Martin McGuinness. Níl amhras ar bith ann gurbh fhear conspóideach é a nochtaigh go leor díospóireachta i Read more…
News
USI Congress: New Officer Board elected
Eight new Union of Students in Ireland officers were elected this morning, following voting which took place at the annual USI Congress yesterday.
Blogs
USI Congress Breakdown: Congress passes motions in areas of welfare, academic affairs & Union organisation
A number of motions were passed on the second day of the annual USI Congress in Ennis, Co. Clare. They related to problems in the areas of welfare, academic affairs and Union organisation. Read more…
SU Elections
DCUSU referendum result: 93% of students vote in favour of Constitutional amendments
Following months of preparation, the referendum to amend the DCU Students’ Union Constitution was passed by 93 per cent last night.
News
DCUSU election results: Niall Behan elected President as election sees highest voter turnout in SU history
The results are in and DCU Students’ Union incoming sabbatical team have been elected with Niall Behan winning the position of DCUSU President.
News
SU Elections 2017: Who, what, when and where?
[dropcap]Tomorrow[/dropcap] 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…
SU Elections 2017
DCUSU Oifigeach na Gaeilge candidate Caoimhe Ní Chonghaile: Gaeilge on campus, no Gaeltacht fees for students and accessible Gaeilge for all
Caoimhe Ni Chonghaile is a second year B.Ed student who is the sole candidate running for the position of Irish Language Officer on next years DCUSU.