February 2014 – Page 3 of 3

Students lead initiative to create Cultural Officer role

February 19, 2014

Students are leading a discussion to have an Cultural Officer position created at DCU to help promote international cultures and the Irish language. Sarah Bermingham reports.

Academics oppose Trinity College name change

February 19, 2014

Plans to alter the name of Trinity College Dublin have met with opposition from academics who feel it may damage the university’s reputation.

USI awareness week sees 45,000 SHAG packs delivered

February 19, 2014

The Union of Students in Ireland last week distributed over 45,000 packs including condoms and lube as part of their Sexual Health Awareness and Guidance (SHAG) Week.

SU secures discount on healthy food and student gym membership

February 19, 2014

Discounts have been introduced on fresh vegetable boxes in a bid to get DCU students to eat healthier.

Youth groups call for sacking of JobBridge scheme

February 19, 2014

A number of youth organisations have called for the scrapping of the government’s Job Bridge internship scheme, which they feel is exploiting workers.

Venue launches Dublin, Differently

February 19, 2014

The Venue recently played host to the launch of an exciting new website which allows tourists to the capital to see Dublin differently. Rebecca Marie O’Connor reports.

DCU LGBTA- We are Allies

February 17, 2014

DCU LGBTA host homophobia discussion: As it happened

February 17, 2014

Homophobia: is it ingrained in Irish society? Who defines it? Senator Averil Power, TD John Lyons, and LGBTQ+ activate, Steve Conlan debate.

Sigerson Cup dream over for DCU after thrilling Belfield battle

February 13, 2014

DCU’s hopes of winning this year’s Sigerson Cup were ended on Thursday afternoon by UCD after a thrilling encounter in Belfield.

Racing to cure spinal chord damage

February 13, 2014

The Wings for Life World Run was launched in Google Dublin Monday. Funding; more awareness, and more scientists are needed to find a cure for spinal injury patients.

Colleges close as weather worsens

February 12, 2014

A red weather alert for Connacht, Munster and Leinster affected a number of colleges today

As it happened: CRC: Gaeilge, marriage equality and student cards

February 12, 2014

Follow the debate live and find out what decisions will affect you this semester.

Fitzgibbon Cup exit for DCU as DIT prove too strong

February 11, 2014

DCU’s Fitzgibbon Cup team were knocked out of the competition by DIT on Wednesday afternoon in St Clare’s.

O’Brien praises players’ work rate

February 8, 2014

DCU hurling manager Paul O’Brien talks to Mark Walsh about Thursday’s Fitzgibbon Cup defeat

DCU suffer opening day defeat in Fitzgibbon Cup

February 6, 2014

DCU’s Fitzgibbon hurling team suffered a defeat away to NUI Galway in their opening group stage encounter of this year’s competition.

IT Carlow too strong for DCU as league campaign comes to an end

February 5, 2014

DCU lost out to IT Carlow in the semi-final of the league on Wednesday afternoon in Leixlip.