November 2014 – Page 2 of 5

DCUtv prepares for marathon 24hr Broadcast

November 26, 2014

Preparations are underway at DCUtv for a 24hr broadcast on the 5th of December in aid of the Histiocytosis Research Trust.

Alumni relations in Ireland are ahead of international norm

November 26, 2014

The quality of alumni relations in Ireland were discussed at a conference held by KonnectAgain, a tech-start up founded by UCC graduates

24hr Sleepout raises more than €1,400 for homeless

November 26, 2014

The Saint Vincent de Paul Society slept outside on the college campus last week to raise funds for the homeless.

Northern Ireland colleges plan to cut 1,100 student places

November 26, 2014

Both the University of Ulster and Queen’s University Belfast may be forced to make these cuts after their budget was cut by almost 11pc.

Let’s Stop Labelling

November 26, 2014

Caitlin Mary asks why society is so obsessed with labelling people’s sexual preferences, and believes it’s time we stopped.

Kim versus Keira: The Photoshop debate

November 26, 2014

Last week the internet was indeed broken as Kim Kardashian revealed all on the front cover of Paper magazine. Hundreds of thousands of internet users were shocked to witness the provocative images of Kim K.

NUIG lecturer awarded €70k in equality case

November 26, 2014

The Equality Tribunal last week found that Dr Sheehy-Skeffigton had been discriminated against on the grounds of her gender.

Todhchaí mhórthaibhseach á chruthú le Student Slingshot

November 26, 2014

Chruinnigh 150 mac léinn na tíre seo i gCaisleán Bhaile Átha Cliath ar an 18 Samhain. ‘Student Slingshot’ a bhí mar ainm ar an ócaid agus an aidhm aige staid a thabhairt do na mic

Sharp darts

November 26, 2014

The Suss team round up the latest news from the arts world.

Academic boycott of Israel the topic of two talks held in DCU

November 26, 2014

Academics have chosen to boycott Israeli universities, following the struggles between Palestine and Israel

One-line reviews

November 26, 2014

The Suss team attempt to be funny when looking at some of the latest happening in the arts world.

Bed-bugs force accommodation evacuation in Trinity

November 26, 2014

Several students from Trinity College had to be evacuated from their apartments and moved to alternative accommodation following the outbreak.

DCU Style hosts ‘Next Top Model’

November 26, 2014

DCU Style Society held the event yesterday, which saw representatives from a number of DCU societies strut their stuff on the catwalk.

College hacks to prevent the piling pounds

November 26, 2014

As we all start to spend a little more time on campus trying to get those pesky Christmas assignments done and dusted, the temptation to ‘reward’ ourselves with munch for managing to stay a whole

Trinity plan tax avoidance for new online sector

November 26, 2014

The college is seeking charitable status for the separate online education entity in order to avoid tax.

Student Slingshot takes over Dublin Castle

November 26, 2014

The first ever Student Slingshot event brought together 150 of the country’s top entrepreneurial students.

Over 360 DCU students turn out to donate blood

November 26, 2014

The Venue was home to a pop-up Blood Donations Clinic for three days earlier this month.

Editorial: Do They Know They’re Millionaires?

November 26, 2014

Following the release of Band Aid 30, Odrán de Bhaldraithe questions the reality of those involved.

Review: Interstellar

November 26, 2014

Gavin Nolan takes a look at the latest offering from his namesake Christopher, the 169-minute epic, Interstellar.

The Swift vs. Spotify Conundrum

November 26, 2014

Following Taylor Swift’s decision to remove her whole discography from streaming service Spotify, Scout Mitchell analyses the fallout.

DCU students launch petition against gay male blood ban

November 26, 2014

A group of DCU students have started a petition asking for the ban on men who have sex with men to be repealed. Finnian Curran reports.

UCD purchase 212 live greyhounds over six years for research

November 26, 2014

The animals were euthanised and used for research and training purposes by the University’s school of Veterinary Medicine up until 2013.

ManTalk: An Unimaginable World

November 26, 2014

During reading week I was part of a water and public health brigade to Honduras with Global Brigades. This is a country like you cannot imagine. A country where the sky opens up for months

Dublin’s pickpockets profit from our lack of awareness

November 26, 2014

A couple of seconds is all it takes to lose your most valuable possessions on the streets of Dublin

My Experience at DCUfm

November 26, 2014

When I first applied for my transition year work experience at DCUfm I had little knowledge about radio or media studies. I was nervous to see whether or not I would find it interesting and