October 2015 – The College View

€0.3 billion DCU fundraising campaign launched

October 28, 2015

DCU launched an ambitious €300 million development plan which will make an impact nationally and globally through innovation and education.

All too easy for DCU against IT Carlow

October 28, 2015

DCU 4-16 IT Carlow 0-03 DCU GAA got their Ryan Cup campaign off to a flying start with an easy win over IT Carlow last Thursday, October 15th. Conor McGraynor opened the scoring from distance

Understanding Anxiety

October 28, 2015

“When you’re having a panic attack there are no thoughts, just white noise. Panic and black and white. It’s difficult to look back and remember concrete feelings,”

Student’s fury over Gaeltacht costs

October 28, 2015

Future primary school teachers have started an intense letter writing campaign, calling on local TD’s and the government to reform the compulsory Gaeltacht scheme which personally costs them over €1,500.

UL applauded for move on counselling

October 28, 2015

New measures are being implemented at the University of Limerick (UL) that aim to combat the increasing number of students who are currently on waiting lists to receive counselling.

Netflix and bills?

October 28, 2015

With the price of Netflix subscriptions set to rise, what does it mean for viewers?

My summer in Marbella

October 28, 2015

Sun, nightclubs and work. Sarah tells us about her time in Marbella.

Amnesty Ireland Director condemns EU

October 28, 2015

Amnesty International Ireland Director, Colm O’Gorman addresses the DCU International Relations society.

DCU News

SSDP put pressure on Oireachtas

October 28, 2015

Delegates represent student feelings on decriminalisation in Oireachtas committee.

Lack of planning to amalgamate Clubs and Societies

October 28, 2015

DCU and St. Pat’s College Societies Officers have spoken out on the lack of planning being done regarding the amalgamation of societies between both campuses.

A Beginner’s Guide to Robert Zemeckis

October 28, 2015

Robert Zemeckis is one of Hollywood’s most visionary directors, never afraid to innovate or debut new state-of-the-art technology. You may not recognise his name, but you will certainly know of his work. While he saw

Cumann Gaelach 5 an Taobh

October 28, 2015

Bhuaigh DCU RAG comórtas peile 5 an taobh a bhí curtha ar siúl ag an gCumann Gaelach an Mháirt seo chaite. Bhí an ócáid ar siúl ag a 5 a chlog tráthnóna Dé Máirt, sna

Futurist speaks at DCU

October 28, 2015

Universities need to radically rethink the way they view education, according to Peter Cochrane, a futurist who spoke at DCU’s Shaping the Future event last Wednesday.

Rugby: A world in union

October 28, 2015

Rewind the clock back to 1995, a time that will live long in the history of a nation. A land that was divided by hatred was ultimately united in sport. One man used the

Frighteningly cheap Halloween fun

October 28, 2015

Some fun and inexpensive things to do this Halloween season.

Mo Thaithí Mar Intéirneach

October 28, 2015

Tráth dá raibh, cloistear trácht faoi hintéirneacht agus smaoinítear faoin saol oibre a ghabhfadh leis; duine óg ag ullmhú caifé agus tae agus ag tabhairt faoi thascanna leadránacha san áit fhostaíochta nó san oifig. Ní

Transgender uniforms will make Ireland an even more open society

October 28, 2015

Cliona Nic Dhomhnaill talks about plans to introduce transgender uniforms to schools.

USI Survey Reveals Dissatisfaction

October 28, 2015

The majority of third level students believe the government did not adequately address student issues in the Budget, a recent USI survey revealed.

DCU swept aside by free-scoring UCD

October 28, 2015

UCD 4-12 DCU 0-18 UCD survived a second half comeback to see off a spirited DCU team last Monday night in St Clare’s. DCU were first off the mark thanks to a second minute point