University News
USI figures show cost of college causing anxiety
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USI
Political
10,000 students register to vote in drive
The target of registering 10,000 student voters was surpassed on the National Day of Voter Registration, according to the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) President Kevin Donoghue.
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National News
USI pre-budget doc demands cut reversal
Katie O’Neill analyses the USI pre-budget submission and speaks to USI President Kevin Donoghue about the student interest in the upcoming budget. Read more…
National News
Minister launches Ask Consent campaign
A campaign tackling the issue of sexual consent was launched by Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald, this month. Read more…
News
USI summit encourages student start-ups
The USI summit held in Mansion House last week was a hub for student start-ups. John Casey reports. Read more…
National News
Kevin Donoghue elected as USI President
Kevin Donoghue has been elected as President of the USI following his victory over fellow candidate, Glenn Fitzpatrick. We’ve all of the results of this week’s USI Officer Board elections. Finnian Curran reports. Read more…
National News
USI National Congress kicks off in Athlone
The USI National Congress kicks off this Monday in Athlone as hundreds of delegates flock to the Sheraton Hotel to see the proceedings. Finnian Curran reports. Read more…
National News
USI launch new phase of alcohol awareness campaign
The interactive phase of the Mental Drinking Roadshow was launched by the Union of Students in Ireland earlier last month Read more…
National News
USI launches ‘Make Grá the Law’ campaign
The USI have recently launched their support for the Marriage Equlity referendum which is due to take place this May. Laura Colgan reports. Read more…
National News
Health consequences do not stop students from drinking, study shows
Students will not reduce their alcohol consumption for medical reasons, but will reduce their intake due to cost. Read more…
University News
Over 200 students attend USI Pink Training in Cork
The training aimed to teach students about issues relating to gender identity and sexuality. Read more…
DCU News
Almost 80 DCU students register on Voter Registration Day
The National Voter Registration Day took place on October 30th and aimed to register more young people to vote prior to upcoming referendums. Read more…
DCU News
CRC to decide on SU’s water charges position
DCU’S Class Rep Council are to vote on the Students’ Unions position regarding the implementation of water charges. Finnian Curran reports. Read more…
National News
Will tomorrow’s budget finally be the end of ‘free’ third level education?
Aura McMenamin looks ahead to tomorrow’s budget and what it could mean for third level students across the country. Read more…
National News
USI calls for student grant to remain untouched in budget 2014
USI President, Laura Harmon, has called on the government to maintain the current level of financial aid available to students. John Casey reports. Read more…
National News
Cannabis users less likely to finish college
A recent study undertaken by medical journal, The Lancet, has found regular cannabis users are more likely to drop out of univerity. Finnian Curran reports. Read more…
DCU News
DCU struggling with Government cuts: DCU President
The President of DCU speaks exclusively to The College View about cuts in Government funding, Minister Ruairi Quinn, students’ mental health and the recent USI referendum. Read more…
News
College fees cut for children of Irish emigrants
The Government has reached out to Irish emigrants around the world by announcing that third levels fees for their children will be cut. Read more…
DCU News
DCU attending first USI congress since re-affiliation vote
DCU will attend the USI Congress next week despite having to yet to receive confirmation of membership. Read more…
Student Life
Time to accept working for free, even after college?
Suzanne Cooper weighs up the value of unpaid internships and if they’re a necessary evil to get your foot in the door. Read more…
Opinion
The USI and student democracy
Sean Cassidy analyses the yes result to re-affiliating to the USI and what it will mean for DCU. Read more…
DCU News
Student nurses to protest over wages and working conditions
Figures released by the Lancet report and low wages for graduate nurses prompt student protests. Read more…
DCU News
USI Win By Just One Vote
Reactions to the results of the USI referendum from USI President Joe O’ Connor and DCU Returning Officer Jack Butterly. Read more…
DCU News
USI Hustings 2014: Money, representation and unification
A liveblog of the hustings for the upcoming USI re-affiliation referendum in DCU. Read more…
DCU News
Referendum on USI re-affiliation announced
Students urged to get to know both sides of the debate before making an informed decision at the USI re-affiliation referendum. Read more…