February 2017 – Page 3 of 5

Sinéad Kane, seven continents and a journey across the globe

February 22, 2017

It’s 6am on Monday, January 29th and the first rays of morning sunlight are peering over the Sydney horizon. All around the landscape the only sounds that can be heard are measured exhales of breath

Opinion: Injection facilities: a proactive movement for Ireland’s drug problem

February 22, 2017

Following the approval of legislation allowing for the introduction of safe injection centres in Ireland, opinion editor Shirley Donlon discusses the benefit of the incentive.

Bank of Ireland come in for criticism on new “FOMO” loan scheme

February 22, 2017

The DCU branch of Bank of Ireland have come in for criticism following the launch of their FOMO (fear of missing out) deal, which offers students a €100 interest free loan.

Opinion: Equality in education: breaking the glass ceiling

February 21, 2017

Amy Lawlor discusses how far we have come with women in education and stresses the importance of appreciating our opportunities to learn in a safe environment.

First DCU student to run for USI Officer Board position since 2014

February 16, 2017

The first DCU student is to run for a Union of Students in Ireland (USI) Officer Board position since DCU Students’ Unions re-affiliation to the USI in 2014.

DCUSU celebrate Valentine’s Day with Spunout’s ‘Dublin Love Run’

February 15, 2017

DCU Students’ Union held the ‘Dublin Love Run’ in partnership with Spunout.ie, in Albert College Park last Monday.

CRC votes to give Constitutional Review Committee further deliberation time

February 13, 2017

The first Class Rep Council (CRC) of the semester took place last Wednesday evening and saw motions passed on campus residence politics and Bank of Ireland’s FOMO campaign, while updates were also given on the Constitutional Review Committee.

Survey results- This is exactly what students said about the Incorporation

February 13, 2017

Last week, The College View released the results of a survey conducted to gauge the attitude of students to the Incorporation of DCU, CICE, St Patricks College and Mater Dei Institute. Out of 148 respondents, 51 per cent said the incorporation had negatively impacted their college experience. Read the full story here or watch our video.

Video: What is Burnout & How To Avoid It

February 10, 2017

Video by Leanne Hanafin.

Video: Student opinion on the DCU Incorporation Programme

February 10, 2017

Video by Ciara Moran & Donal Corrigan.

Video: James Donoghue on the DCU Incorporation Programme

February 10, 2017

Video by Ciara Moran.

Being Single on Valentine’s Day

February 8, 2017

If you dread the thought of Valentine’s Day because it’s just another reminder that you’re ‘single,’ Gabija Gataveckaite has found some unique events hosted in Dublin city that will allow you to enjoy the occasion

City Breaks on a Budget: Edinburgh and Budapest

February 8, 2017

If the January blues have well and truly kicked in, booking a cheap and cheerful city break abroad will give you something to look forward to while you’re trying to resettle yourself back into working

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

February 8, 2017

Valentine’s day is just around the corner bringing with it the stress of trying to figure out what to buy your significant other. If you’re unprepared for the upcoming occasion don’t panic because writer Bronwyn

City Breaks on a Budget: Krakow

February 8, 2017

Home to legendary castles, magnificent churches, bustling marketplaces and a fantastic nightlife Krakow has become the Polish tourist destination to experience as opposed to Poland’s capital Warsaw. With cheap alcohol, accommodation and food it’s a safe

Unique date ideas for Valentine’s Day

February 8, 2017

As Valentine’s Day grows closer you may be struggling to think of an original way to show your loved one how much they mean to you; writer Laura Horan explores some unique date ideas that

Visually imparied PhD student completes World Marathon Challenge

February 8, 2017

DCU student Sinéad Kane has made headlines around Ireland after running seven marathons on seven continents in seven days. Kane, who is a PhD student in Glasnevin, has no plans to slow down after her

DCU owed thousands through unpaid fees by students

February 8, 2017

DCU is owed €165,000 in charges by just over 100 students, says records found by the Irish Times last week.

Hazelwood rent down as management evicted from complex

February 8, 2017

Rents in the Hazelwood student accommodation have been reduced by €15 per person a week after rogue property management company Academy Walk were evicted from the apartment complex entirely.

DCUSU kick off the new semester with Refreshers Week

February 8, 2017

Petting zoos, magicians and dunk tanks were just a taste of the events on offer as students enjoyed DCU Students’ Union Refresher Week.

CICE staff will continue industrial action against “loss of autonomy”

February 8, 2017

Former staff members of the Church of Ireland College of Further Education will continue their industrial action against poor treatment, loss of personal benefits, loss of autonomy and the termination of programmes following the college’s incorporation into DCU last year.

Month: February 2017

Sinéad Kane, seven continents and a journey across the globe

Opinion: Injection facilities: a proactive movement for Ireland’s drug problem

Bank of Ireland come in for criticism on new “FOMO” loan scheme

Opinion: Equality in education: breaking the glass ceiling

First DCU student to run for USI Officer Board position since 2014

DCUSU celebrate Valentine’s Day with Spunout’s ‘Dublin Love Run’

CRC votes to give Constitutional Review Committee further deliberation time

Survey results- This is exactly what students said about the Incorporation

Video: What is Burnout & How To Avoid It

Video: Student opinion on the DCU Incorporation Programme

Video: James Donoghue on the DCU Incorporation Programme

Being Single on Valentine’s Day

City Breaks on a Budget: Edinburgh and Budapest

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

City Breaks on a Budget: Krakow

Unique date ideas for Valentine’s Day

Visually imparied PhD student completes World Marathon Challenge

DCU owed thousands through unpaid fees by students

Hazelwood rent down as management evicted from complex

DCUSU kick off the new semester with Refreshers Week

CICE staff will continue industrial action against “loss of autonomy”

USI launch their National Student Housing Survey

Irish Erasmus students hit an all time high

Beg, Borrow, Steal raises thousands for charity

Lacklustre DCU progress to Fitzgibbon quarter-final