March 2017 – The College View

USI Congress: New Officer Board elected

March 29, 2017

Eight new Union of Students in Ireland officers were elected this morning, following voting which took place at the annual USI Congress yesterday.

USI Congress Breakdown: Congress passes motions in areas of welfare, academic affairs & Union organisation

March 28, 2017

A number of motions were passed on the second day of the annual USI Congress in Ennis, Co. Clare. They related to problems in the areas of welfare, academic affairs and Union organisation.

DCUSU referendum result: 93% of students vote in favour of Constitutional amendments

March 24, 2017

Following months of preparation, the referendum to amend the DCU Students’ Union Constitution was passed by 93 per cent last night.

Opinion: Free drug testing — Fueling the fire or decreasing the damage?

March 24, 2017

Emily Crowley discusses the new proposal of free drug testing being introduced into Irish nightclubs arguing that, although it may be seen as drug promotion, ultimately it could save lives.

DCUSU election results: Niall Behan elected President as election sees highest voter turnout in SU history

March 23, 2017

The results are in and DCU Students’ Union incoming sabbatical team have been elected with Niall Behan winning the position of DCUSU President.

Gnó na Síoige Fiacla

March 22, 2017

Thosaigh an tsraith smaointe seo ag an deireadh seachtaine. Bhí mé féin agus mo Mham ag cur caoi éigin ar an gcistin nuair a thit rud éigin ar an urlár. ‘Céard é sin?’ arsa Mam.

SU Elections 2017: Who, what, when and where?

March 22, 2017

Tomorrow is the final day in which you can cast your vote to elect the 2017/18 DCU Students’ Unions. Voting takes place online: in order to do so simply log onto Loop and click the

DCUSU Oifigeach na Gaeilge candidate Caoimhe Ní Chonghaile: Gaeilge on campus, no Gaeltacht fees for students and accessible Gaeilge for all

March 22, 2017

Caoimhe Ni Chonghaile is a second year B.Ed student who is the sole candidate running for the position of Irish Language Officer on next years DCUSU.

Employer’s levy to increase by 200 million to help fund higher education in Ireland

March 22, 2017

The Government is seeking to increase the employer levy by 50% to help fund higher and further education and training by 2020.

Engineering drops in CAO first preferences

March 22, 2017

The numbers of CAO first preference applications for Engineering in DCU has risen despite a decrease of 5 per cent in first preference Engineering applications nationally.

This year, Mother’s Day will fall on March 26th. The day is annually used to celebrate mams, step-mams, grandmothers and even great grandmothers across Ireland, writer Amy Lawlor takes a look at where the celebratory

The Language of Clothing

March 22, 2017

Whether we like to admit it or not, we all judge people on their appearances. Now I’m not talking about the nitty gritty and catty thoughts about the condition of someone’s hair (although we are

How Dublin’s drag scene developed

March 22, 2017

The world of drag is exciting, colourful, fast-paced and unpredictable. Drag appeals to people because it isn’t bound by any defined set of rules, especially when it comes to the portrayal of a gender whether

Drug testing kits to be introduced in Irish nightclubs

March 22, 2017

Free drug testing kits could soon be provided by nightclubs to check the ‘purity’ of substances bought by users to help reduce the risk of accidental death. The tests will ensure drugs such as cocaine

Is the blockbuster killing film studios?

March 22, 2017

The smell of heated popcorn kernels fills the nasal cavities as you slowly make your way down a carpeted hall, scanning the doors for a number corresponding with your ticket label. Inside, a flight of

NUIG becomes latest University to divest in fossil fuels

March 22, 2017

NUIG has followed Trinity’s stance in committing to divest funds towards fossil fuels in an attempt to dramatically decrease their carbon footprint.

The Sheer’ madness of the singles chart

March 22, 2017

Turn on the radio, tap open Spotify or flick on the telly- the world has lost its mind once again for the uber successful Ed Sheeran. Having released his third studio album, ‘Divide’, the 26-year

Demand for students with Irish degrees grow

March 22, 2017

Irish degree programmes offer better career prospects than expected: This time last year Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada went on a language strike, speaking nothing but Irish despite the lack of translation resources available in Brussels. This proved a

UCC Law Society hold inaugural ‘Women in Law’ forum

March 22, 2017

UCC held its first ever ‘Women in Law’ forum to try and inspire more women to enter the male-majority industry.

Larger voter turnout for UCD abortion referendum than SU presidential election

March 22, 2017

More students voted in UCD’s abortion referendum last year than in this year’s UCD Student Union presidential election. Pro-life campaigner and activist Katie Ascough was elected president of UCD’s Students’ Union which voted to maintain

DCU’s all-female business programmes recieve more interest than mixed-gender programmes

March 22, 2017

Dublin City University’s all-female driven business programmes are receiving more interest than mixed gender programmes according to the latest statistics. DCU’s female High Fliers Academy has already received more than 70 applications for the upcoming

Month: March 2017

USI Congress: New Officer Board elected

USI Congress Breakdown: Congress passes motions in areas of welfare, academic affairs & Union organisation

DCUSU referendum result: 93% of students vote in favour of Constitutional amendments

Opinion: Free drug testing — Fueling the fire or decreasing the damage?

DCUSU election results: Niall Behan elected President as election sees highest voter turnout in SU history

Gnó na Síoige Fiacla

SU Elections 2017: Who, what, when and where?

DCUSU Oifigeach na Gaeilge candidate Caoimhe Ní Chonghaile: Gaeilge on campus, no Gaeltacht fees for students and accessible Gaeilge for all

Employer’s levy to increase by 200 million to help fund higher education in Ireland

Engineering drops in CAO first preferences

Mums the word

The Language of Clothing

How Dublin’s drag scene developed

Drug testing kits to be introduced in Irish nightclubs

Is the blockbuster killing film studios?

NUIG becomes latest University to divest in fossil fuels

The Sheer’ madness of the singles chart

Demand for students with Irish degrees grow

UCC Law Society hold inaugural ‘Women in Law’ forum

Larger voter turnout for UCD abortion referendum than SU presidential election

DCU’s all-female business programmes recieve more interest than mixed-gender programmes

DCU sees record number of first preference CAO applications

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The benefit of STEM courses

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