March 2018 – The College View

DCU students protest rental increases in Shanowen

March 29, 2018

DCU students protested rental increases of over 20 per cent in purpose-built student accommodation around the Glasnevin area. Shanowen Square increased their prices by 27 per cent for the 2018/2019 academic year while Shanowen Halls

Zendaya launches clothing line with Boohoo

March 28, 2018

Actress and singer Zendaya has solidified her status as a fashion icon with the launch of two of her own clothing lines. Zendaya, who started her career with Disney, is known for her roles in The

Instagram announces plans to change algorithm

March 28, 2018

Elsa Anderling examines Instagram’s decision to change their algorithm and the effects it will have on users of the app.

DCU designated world’s first Autism-Friendly university

March 28, 2018

DCU was recognised as the world’s first Autism-Friendly university in a ceremony attended by President Michael D Higgins last Thursday. The announcement made on St. Patrick’s Campus was recognised by AsIAm, an autism advocacy charity. To

Could Cambridge influence the 8th?

March 28, 2018

When social media drives the agenda of campaigns to support worthwhile charities, like the ‘no make up selfie’ for cancer, or the ‘ice bucket challenge’ for ALS, the reaction from the masses is generally one

DCU Ladies basketball make statement after big win in Division A final

March 28, 2018

The DCU Ladies basketball side became All-Ireland A League Champions with a thumping 74-44 win over Ulster University in Carlow last Wednesday.

Temporarily out of service

March 28, 2018

On March 2nd, as temperatures fell and images of snowmen and igloos filled news-feeds, the video of a JCB digger pulling the roof off of a South Dublin Lidl supermarket stood starkly in contrast. Later,

Third level institutions should follow DCU by going single use plastic free

March 28, 2018

Taking steps towards a greener college is simply a must. It’s not as if there’s some form of ‘green activism’ going on, DCU are simply implementing a sustainability policy.

The College Review Episode 9

March 26, 2018

Over 13 per cent of Undergrads failed an exam last semester

March 26, 2018

During the first semester, 13.29 per cent of undergraduate students failed an exam in DCU, according to an FOI request.

Route to qualifying as secondary school teacher is ‘too long’

March 25, 2018

The six-year route to qualifying as a second-level teacher is too long, too expensive and needs to be revised according to a school leader.

Graduate nurses consider emigrating in search of better pay

March 24, 2018

Graduate nurses consider emigrating in search of better pay as they are struggling to afford the rising costs of rent in Ireland, according to the INMO.

DCU students rally for life without official representation

March 24, 2018

A delegation of pro-life students from four of Ireland’s universities took part in the recent Rally for Life march in the city centre.

DCU research creates glossary for Irish sign language

March 23, 2018

DCU Research is creating an Irish sign language glossary for maths education.

Record number of CAO applicants for DCU primary teaching

March 23, 2018

DCU St. Patrick’s Campus received a record number of applications for primary teaching, according to recently released CAO figures.

Aireachas – Is cuid lárnach dár sláinte é

March 22, 2018

Tugann Méabh cur síos ar choincheap an aireachais agus conas é a dhéanamh mar chuid dár saol

Sneachtain na Gaeilge 2018

March 22, 2018

Coicís de cheiliúradh agus craic chun an Ghaeilge agus cultúr na hÉireann a chur chun cinn

Ag ceiliúradh 10 bliana de gheabaireacht na nGael

March 22, 2018

Raidió Rí-Rá le cloisteáil ar FM agus iad ag ceiliúradh 10 bliana ar an bhfód

ESU to give grants for projects reducing hate speech

March 22, 2018

Grants of up to €12,000 will be given to student groups for projects aimed at reducing hate speech towards refugees, according to the European Students’ Union (ESU).

Dominant showing secures multiple honours for DCU Archers in Cork

March 22, 2018

With preparation for the upcoming intervarsity competition in Galway firmly in the minds eye of the team, DCU Archery maintained firm control of the 6th National Student Indoor Archery Championships held by University College Cork.

Resistance from local residents over student accomodation

March 21, 2018

New student accommodation due to be built in Gillian House on Farranlea Road in Cork has experienced some resistance from local residents, who fear that the development will lead to “student gangs” in the area.

The College Review Episode 8

March 21, 2018

DCU aims to be completely plastic-free by 2020

March 21, 2018

DCU aims to become the first Irish university to become completely ‘plastic-free’ by 2020, following the immediate removal of all plastic cups from all three campuses this week.

Emily’s story: How eating disorders can affect your life

March 21, 2018

Video by Mark Carroll and Gráinne Jones

Rent for Shanowen student accommodation increases by 27%

March 21, 2018

The annual rent for Shanowen Square has increased by 27 per cent from last year.