October 2016 – Page 5 of 5 – The College View

FemSoc host consent talk by Dublin Rape Crisis Centre

October 12, 2016

Dr Patricia Barker of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre spoke to DCU students about rape and consent

SHAG week replaced by more informative SHIFT week

October 12, 2016

DCU saw it’s first ever SHIFT week, aimed at promoting sexual health and awareness and organised by Cody Byrne

Consider Consent

October 12, 2016

Consent is not a subject that should be lightly tip-toed around, as rape cases rise and reported cases fall, people should not fear standing up for their consent as it is their basic human right.

CAO points system set to change in 2017

October 12, 2016

The CAO point system is set to change for Leaving Cert students sitting their exams in 2017.

DCU hosts series of talks in honour of Space Week

October 12, 2016

DCU hosted a series of talks by renowned lecturers last week as part of Ireland’s first Space Week

DCU now offering additional diploma in Irish

October 12, 2016

DCU is now offering a level B2 diploma in Irish, which will take place on St Patricks campus over 20 weeks

Try Something New this Year

October 12, 2016

Moving away from home and being responsible for yourself for the first time is a trying period for most people, writer Laura Burke eases the burden of living by yourself with helpful tips to try

Getting the Shift: Girls

October 12, 2016

Locking lips is not always as easy as it seems, there is a skill and tact to the infamous notion we call ‘shifting’ these days, Jessica Doyle talks us through her shifting tips for when you’re

Students Against Fees hold information evening ahead of upcoming protest

October 12, 2016

An information meeting was held by the Students Against Fees organisation in the Arts block of Trinity College last Thursday evening, ahead of the upcoming Union of Students in Ireland protest against third level fees

Budget 2017: Education, USC cuts, first-time buyers and more

October 11, 2016

The details of the budget package for 2017 were announced by Minister for Finance Michael Noonan and Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe in the Dáil this afternoon.

Live: Budget 2017

October 11, 2016

Minister for Finance Michael Noonan will publish his sixth budget this afternoon. With persistent leaks to the press throughout the weak, not many surprises are expected but whether or not it will be passed on

DCU well represented with eight graduates in All-Star nominations

October 7, 2016

Eight former DCU students have received nominations for the 2016 All-Star Gaelic football awards with recent All-Ireland finalists Dublin and Mayo receiving 11 nominations each. Dublin’s past students Stephen Cluxton, Jonny Cooper, John Small, Ciarán