September 2017 – The College View

Strong student representation at March for Repeal

September 30, 2017

“We must stop shipping our shame across the Irish Sea,” USI president Michael Kerrigan exclaimed as he addressed over a thousand students gathered at the front square of TCD to campaign to repeal the Eighth

Plans to address Postgraduate Representation at 2018 Congress

September 27, 2017

The Union for Students in Ireland (USI) aims to increase the representation of postgraduate students in 2018.

USI Call for financial support for trainee teacher placement

September 27, 2017

The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has launched a campaign with teachers’ unions to eliminate the costs for student teachers on class placements which is a mandatory aspect of their course.

‘In The Night Garden’ – Winter Florals.

September 27, 2017

Florals were all over the runway and are going nowhere this autumn regardless of any previous connotation that they were refined to spring or summer.

Fenty Beauty breaks boundaries

September 27, 2017

Singer and superstar Rihanna has taken the beauty world by storm this month with her new makeup collection launch, Fenty Beauty.

Niall Behan SU Spread

September 27, 2017

DCU Student Union President Niall Behan hopes to cater to all DCU campuses and students equally during the second year since the amalgamation of the student unions from St. Patrick’s College and Mater Dei Institute

UCD ranks best of Irish universities for graduate employablility

September 27, 2017

University College Dublin (UCD) was the only Irish university to be placed in the top 100 universities for graduate employability, according to QS World University Rankings 2018.

Postgrads dissatisfied with accommodation changes

September 27, 2017

Postgraduate students are unhappy with the increase in rent and change in lease length that occurred over the summer, according to Student’s Union postgraduate officer, Allan Stevenson.

Shanowen Square targeted by overseas hackers

September 27, 2017

Student accommodation Shanowen Square was targeted by a cyber attack from an overseas account which contacted residents on their behalf looking for payment.

How to Dress For Autumn

September 27, 2017

Dressing for this season can be tough, between changing weather, changing trends and fashion weeks taking place it’s hard to know what’s on trend. Here’s some tips of how to get around these fashion hurdles.

Should DCU follow suit and become a smoke free campus like UL or is this unfair?

September 27, 2017

After the introduction of a smoke free campus in UL, Emily Sheehan whether or not there is a need for one in DCU

Hub construction target completion date moved to March

September 27, 2017

The target date for completion of the new Student Hub building has been pushed from February to March, according to DCU SU president Niall Behan.

Fitbit introduce Ionic Smartwatch

September 27, 2017

There is a new and improved FitBit on the market in the form of the new FitBit ionic which can not only track your whole workout but be used for payment.

Double digit rent increases continue in Dublin

September 27, 2017

The cost of renting nationally is 11.8 percent higher than this time last year, and rents in Dublin have risen an average of 12.3 percent annually according to a report released by Daft.ie. This is the

Should employers be allowed access to your social media pages and use them as grounds for hiring and firing?

September 27, 2017

Amy Rohu discusses why employers shouldn’t use your social medias as grounds for hiring and firing

Get Fit For Free on YouTube

September 27, 2017

Getting fit and starting to workout doesn’t have to mean breaking the bank to pay for expensive equipment or memberships thanks to YouTube and vloggers.

Grub Guide: Casa Del Toro.

September 27, 2017

DCU Student, Colm Seán Mansfield thoroughly reviewed Casa Del Toro, rating it in terms of food, atmosphere, price and location.

The Power Of The Celebrity Collaboration

September 27, 2017

Heidi Klum collaborating with Lidl for a fashion range is just the latest example of celebrities using their name and status to sell products.

DCU ranks in top 250 universities globally in Arts and Humanities

September 27, 2017

Dublin City University (DCU) has been ranked within the top 250 universities globally in the area of Arts and Humanities by one of the most widely recognised third level ranking bodies. The Times Higher Education

Pay gap for Irish Graduates wider than in Europe

September 27, 2017

The pay gap of Irish graduate students is much wider than that of European students, it has been found. The Education at a Glance report 2017 shows benefits for Irish graduate students as the Oireachtas

Taoiseach Launches Four New World-Class Research Centres

September 27, 2017

The Taoiseach has announced the launch of four new Science Foundation Ireland Research Centres which will have close collaborations with Dublin City University. The new research centres will receive an investment of €74 million from

Brendan Power SU Spread

September 27, 2017

As the new academic year begins and students throng the campus grounds, Brendan Power, the new VP for Academic Affairs spoke to The College View about his plans for the months ahead.

The Evolution of The Zelda Franchise

September 27, 2017

The 19th addition to The Legend of Zelda franchise made its way to our grubby paws in March of this year and received impressively positive reviews across the board. The latest adventure took a daring

Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur

September 27, 2017

Milk and Honey is a stunning poetry book written by Rupi Kaur, a Canadian writer of Indian descent. In the beginning, she posted her work on Instagram along with simple drawings which are a key

Picture This

September 27, 2017

After much anticipation the Kildare pop duo Picture This (Ryan Hennessy and Jimmy Rainsford) released their self-titled debut album. Irish music fans and critics have been waiting for Picture This to release an actual album