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Overview: SU President
Voting opened today in DCU for the election of the new Students’ Union representatives. Five candidates are running for the position of President, with each offering very different ideas and plans.
The College View
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VP Welfare & Equality Candidate Jason Bolton: Improved counselling services, appeals for accommodation fines and placement support packs
22-year-old Analytical Science student Jason Bolton is focussed on improving mental health counselling services, a bigger promotion of sexual health as well as addressing the issue of fines in on-campus student accommodation. Read more…
Editorial
Editorial: Election season is upon us
Election season is upon us. Hustings, manifestos, posters, debates, campaign videos, free food, more posters, celebrity endorsements, cheesy slogans. Yes sir, it’s the annual Students’ Union elections. Read more…
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Postgraduate Officer candidate Allan Stevenson: Faculty assistants, working groups and postgraduate representation
In his second year of running for the role of Postgraduate Officer, Allan Stevenson is a postgraduate student studying a Masters by research in cyber-bullying. This is Stevenson’s sixth year of studying at DCU after getting his BSC in Education and Training, and he shows an understanding of student life for both under and post graduate students.
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RON campaign underway for Engineering and Computing Faculty Rep
A campaign to have nominations re-opened for the position of Engineering and Computing Faculty Representative is underway, as voting opens in DCU today. Read more…
DCU News
VP for Welfare & Equality candidate Olivia Nwachukwu: Cultural integration, removing stigmas and the pro-choice stance.
Olivia Nwachukwu is running for VP for Welfare and Equality and believes she can be a relatable figure for minorities, as well as being a “point-of-contact”. Read more…
Students' Union
DCUSU Election Hustings: An analysis
The second day of the DCUSU Election hustings took place on the Glasnevin campus on March 9th, in which candidates had the opportunity to talk about their manifestos and answer questions from both the audience.
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VP Engagement and Development candidate, Siobhán McTague: Volunteering, class reps and the Open Badge system
One of two candidates for the role of VP Engagement and Development this year, Siobhán McTague, is the prime example of a multi-campus goer in Dublin City University. Having studied Irish on All Hallows Campus and Irish and Media Studies on Glasnevin Campus, Siobhán understands that each campus has a different spirit. Read more…
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DCUSU Presidential Candidate Niall Behan: TEFL courses, daytime activities and fostering a DCU community
Niall Behan is a final year finance student, the current Business Faculty Rep and is one of five candidates running to be the next DCU SU President.
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VP Welfare and Equality candidate Maria Lawlor: Student support services, a “buddy” system for first years and the DCU amalgamation
[dropcap]M[/dropcap]aria Lawlor is a final year St. Pat’s student studying Education and she is one of four candidates running to become next year’s Welfare and Equality Officer. She told The College View that Welfare and Read more…
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Education & Placement candidate Mathew Davey: Placement, printing credit and nurse appreciation
Mathew Davey is a 22-years old is studying education in St. Pat’s. He was a class rep in his first year of university and in his final year, he is the uncontested candidate for Vice President for Education and Placement.
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DCUSU Presidential candidate Ricardo Valdes-Bango Curell: Greater engagement, transparency and a more professional Union
Ricardo Valdes Bango-Curell is currently completing a PhD in biotechnology, is originally from Barcelona, Spain and is running for the position of President of the DCU Students’ Union. Read more…
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DCUSU Presidential candidate James Rooney: On bringing campuses together, extended library hours and a new job expo
James Rooney is a final year Education student, a monthly platelet donor, a member of the Reserve Defence Forces and one of five candidates running to become this year’s Students’ Union President. Read more…
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DCUSU Presidential candidate Sarah Sweeney: Campus unity, food festival & free gym plan
Sarah Sweeney is a final year Business Studies student. She is the current chairperson of the DCU ladies soccer team. She believes that she can push the idea of unity across all campuses.
DCU News
DCUSU Presidential candidate Eimear Maguire: Fringe festival, drug policy & a year in SU
Eimear Maguire is the current DCUSU Engagement & Development Officer. She is a former St. Patrick’s College student. She believes the role as president is the natural progression for her this year.
DCU News
Second round of Hustings take place on Glasnevin campus
Candidates introduced themselves, outlined the main points of their manifestos and took questions from the floor. Read more…
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Half of DCUSU Election candidates speak at first round of Glasnevin hustings
The second round of the Group One hustings for the 2017 Students’ Union elections took place on the Glasnevin campus today at 1pm.
Articles
Things to do on St Patrick’s Day with and without alcohol
St. Patrick’s Day is a worldwide celebration of all things Irish, usually associated with all things alcohol filled, green and buzzing with ceili bands. Therefore it may seem like a day where you have to Read more…
DCU News
Dublin City Council meeting discusses new transport plans for DCU
Plans to improve the infrastructure of the transport system surrounding DCU were presented at the North West Area Committee meeting two weeks ago.
DCU News
DCU take on new environmental standards for EcoCampus Scheme
DCU is one of twenty-five Irish campuses that are working to promote environmental education as part of the EcoCampus programme.
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DCU SSDP to host annual national conference
The 4th Annual National Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) Conference will be held in DCU for the first time, on March 11th.
DCU News
Irish teenage emigrant living in Australia faces large fees to study back in Ireland
An Irish girl living in Perth is facing fees of €7,000 if she plans to start studying in DCU next year.
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LEGO Education Innovation Studio opens in DCU
The newly completed LEGO Education Innovation Studio (LEIS) has been officially opened on DCU’s St Patrick’s Campus.
DCU News
Playwright Marina Carr receives Windham-Campbell Prize for Drama
Acclaimed Irish playwright and DCU lecturer Marina Carr has been awarded the Windham-Campbell Prize for Drama from Yale University.
University News
DIT lobbies for new attitude on drug addiction
DIT VP for Welfare Tara O’Brien organised an “Addiction Awareness” campaign this month to change the way students think about addiction. Read more…