November 2016 – Page 2 of 5

DCU PhD graduate awarded Chancellor’s Medal

November 30, 2016

Dr.Sarah Gilgunn has been awarded the Dublin City University Chancellor’s Medal for achieving outstanding academic success which is linked to her significant industrial experience.

Party, Plan & Prepare this Christmas

November 30, 2016

The end of semester one is here and students cannot wait to put away the books and relax. Spending time with family and friends is what Christmas holidays are all about. The excitement of no

DCU researcher shortlisted for physics award

November 30, 2016

DCU researcher Dr Jennifer Gaughran was recently shortlisted as one of four finalists for the annual Jocelyn Bell Burnell award.

USI says landlords must be incentivised to lease properties in submission to Government plan

November 30, 2016

The USI made a submission to the strategy for the rented sector

Haters will hate, but can Twitter stop them tweeting?

November 30, 2016

Ciara Del Grosso bates discusses the recent deactivation of Twitter accounts in an attempt to combat hate speech.

Homeless children deserve Christmas too

November 30, 2016

It was ten years ago when Laura spent a year and a half in a homeless shelter with her mam. She lived in Hedigans in town, it has three stories and had families, of up

Trinity Joins League of European Research Universities

November 30, 2016

Trinity College Dublin joined the League of European Research Universities this month as the first Irish university to join the network.

USI Aims To Register 10,000 Student Voters Once Again

November 30, 2016

The USI are hoping to help register 10,000 students before the next general election, which could be called at any moment due to the volatile atmosphere in Dail Eireann.

Travelling the world and broadening your horizons

November 30, 2016

As the philosophical Ferris Bueller famously said; “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” With work, college and social lives to maintain, many

Paws for thought

November 30, 2016

He arrived five years ago, saved from the promise of a plastic bag and the murky water of the grand canal. He arrived tiny, quiet, and resembling a cloud with a chance of rain. After a

Free Speech frees the mind

November 30, 2016

In our ever-polarising political climate, it is now more important than ever to turn the focus on an open and educated discussion between people from all walks of life. This, more than anything, was the tone

The challenges women in leadership face

November 30, 2016

Louise Richardson is host to an impressive list of accolades, becoming the first woman Vice Chancellor at St Andrews University and being awarded with ‘The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Centennial Medal’ by Harvard.

The reality of autism

November 30, 2016

Over 300 blue cases damaged with pressure marks, minor tears and creases from laying mainly dormant for years are stacked on the wall. A teddy bear, a dumper truck, miniature aeroplanes and Lego sets sit

Cúis Conspóide na gCuarán

November 30, 2016

Tá an t-idirlíon trína chéile arís mar gheall ar phictiúr uaslódáilte go Twitter de phéire cuaráin a bhfuil i siopa sa Phortaingéil. Ar an dromchla níl aon rud as an ngnáth fúthu seachas, b’fhéidir go

Mo Thaithí Le Néaltrú

November 30, 2016

Beidh mo sheanmháthair ochtó hocht mbliana d’aois Dé hAoine agus tá néaltrú uirthi. Beidh muid ag ceiliúradh a breithlá an tseachtain seo agus ag cuimhneamh ar an mbean a raibh aithne againn uirthi roimh theacht

Five ways to help your Mammy this Christmas

November 30, 2016

Help out with the household chores. An obvious tip, but important nonetheless. Mams are particularly fussy when it comes to chores around Christmas time, especially if you’re expecting visitors or hosting dinner. Although she’ll insist upon

Surviving the Ultimate Alcohol Endeavour ’12 pubs’

November 30, 2016

It is that time of year again; the senseless population of Ireland go out in force to complete the ultimate and most festive pub-crawl, 12 pubs. Rules are simple, one pint per pub for 12 pubs

President MacCraith refuses to comment following heavy SOOCD criticism

November 30, 2016

DCU President Brian MacCraith maintained his silence following a recently published report that heavily criticised the DCU-backed Diageo-funded Stop-Out-Of-Control-Drinking campaign, of which he is a board member.

Gifts for Him

November 30, 2016

Deodorant Sets: The running joke about receiving a Lynx Africa set from every female relative is told each year but this is unfair. We get given them because of how versatile they are as a gift.

Gifts for Her

November 30, 2016

Beauty bits: If you want to stray from the typical Boots Christmas sets, try something a bit different instead, like makeup brushes. Any makeup lover would be beyond happy to receive a Real Techniques set under

International students on the rise

November 30, 2016

The number of international students in DCU has risen compared to recent years

Christmas in Retail

November 30, 2016

You’re standing behind the till, queues upon queues of people facing you, some of whom don’t even bother to mutter the word hello. You greet every customer with a smile and engage in the same

Staff member ‘made homeless’ following Incorporation

November 30, 2016

A DCU member of staff and their son were made homeless following the Incorporation Programme, which saw the Church of Ireland College of Education among others amalgamate into the university this year, according to TD

UCD President proposal

November 30, 2016

There has been backlash among the students and staff of UCD following the President of UCD, Andrew Deeks’ proposal to remove Latin from UCD degrees and graduation ceremonies.

Drama Soc Panto plays on merging of St Pats and DCU

November 30, 2016

The DCU Drama Society’s pantomime took place last night in the auditorium of St Patricks campus. ‘North Side Story’ is the first DCU panto which has been held outside the Glasnevin campus since the incorporation took place earlier this year.