DCU News
DCU incorporation reaches official completion
The DCU Incorporation Programme was finalised at the end of September, officially joining DCU, St Patricks College, Mater Dei and CICE as one legal entity. Read more…
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Opinion
Has traditional teaching passed its sell-by date?
With almost 10,000 leaving certificate exam appeals this year, Opinion Editor Shirley Donlon looks into the difference between leaving certificate education and university education, and argues that perhaps a change is necessary. Read more…
Opinion
Does DCU deserve more credit than it’s given?
DCU was one of seven Irish third-level institutions to fall in the QS World University Ranking published this month. Despite the rankings, Brion Hoban believes that DCU is thriving and improving in various aspects with every passing year. Read more…
University News
Irish universities don’t make the cut for top 200 global rankings
[dropcap]N[/dropcap]o Irish University has made the Times Higher Education top 200 colleges in the world for the first time since the rankings began.
University News
67% of Donegal students receive third level assistance
The Higher Education Authority said in a recent study that 67% of Donegal students receive some level of state funded assistance in comparison to only 35% of students from Dublin.
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University News
USI figures show cost of college causing anxiety
USI figures show cost of college causing anxiety Read more…
News
NUIG aims to be in top 100 universities globally by 2020
Breaking into the top 200 universities in the world was part of the Vision 2020, a strategic plan for the next 5 years released by the NUI Galway last week Read more…
Features
Final Year Reflection: Thx Fr Th Mmrs
Jade O’Leary looks back on her time as a DCU student. Warning: contains nostalgia. Read more…
News
Gender Imbalance warning to Irish colleges
Possible funding penalties on colleges to force them to rectify gender imbalances in leadership roles.
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DCU News
DCU is “just outside” the top 400 universities in the world
The latest Times Higher Education university rankings failed to include DCU, with many other Irish institutions experiencing a drop in scores. Read more…
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DCU rises in top young university rankings
Just five universities from Great Britain rank ahead of DCU on the Top 50 Under 50 table. Read more…
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Access Service applications increase by 75%
Dublin City University’s Access Service, a group which helps prospective students who may not consider university as a viable option due to financial or social reasons, says there has been a huge increase in interest Read more…