December 2018 – The College View

‘On Thin Ice’ photo exhibition launches in O’Reilly Library

December 15, 2018

The exhibition showcases the work of the Polar Institute in Norway’s 111 day project where they lodged a boat into an ice flow during the winter of 2015 and used it as a station for experiments on what happens to the arctic in Winter.

Getting thrifty with Swifty

December 12, 2018

From country singer to global goddess, Taylor Swift’s style has dramatically changed, just like her music. She has come a long way since (insert ex-boyfriends name here) and throughout the years she has been pictured

DCU’s favourite shopkeeper

December 12, 2018

An observant student wandering around the DCU campus on a chilly winter morning may notice a handful of friendly pensioners from the local area making their way through the crowd to reach the front doors

To bulk or not to bulk?

December 12, 2018

Considering either bulking or cutting to try and achieve your goals? Eoin Harte is here to help you find out what’s best for you.

DCU and Microsoft team up for Hour of Code 2018

December 12, 2018

“DCU places a strong emphasis on STEM Education in many ways, and we recognise that the preparation of teachers for both Primary and Post-Primary Schools…plays a critically important role in that regard,” he said.

Coaches key for avoiding injury

December 12, 2018

Duffy explained that the solution for these issues is to “build the weight back up with good form and you’ll be stronger in the long run.”

Six university researchers awarded €2 million in grants

December 12, 2018

Six researchers, including two from Trinity and one from UCD, have been awarded the EU Commission Consolidator Grants which are valued at €2 million.

Controversy over University of Ulster’s plans to erect Irish language signs on campus

December 12, 2018

A University of Ulster Students’ Union (UUSU) council meeting was held in mid-November where a new bilingual signage policy was agreed. This would see Irish language signs replacing existing signage over time across the university’s four campuses in Belfast, Coleraine, Jordanstown and Derry.

Dreaming of an expensive Christmas

December 12, 2018

Students are spending more than ever on Christmas presents, despite the funds that they need to contribute to college.

DCU Athletics dominate awards

December 12, 2018

Elizabeth Morland and Matthew Behan were named the IUAA Women’s and Men’s University Athletes of the Year.

Happy little pills

December 12, 2018

problems aren’t miraculously solved when you tell someone how you’re feeling

New year gear

December 12, 2018

Don’t be afraid to be different when it comes to fashion, try the colourful dress, wear a skirt instead of your jeans and buy the colour instead of black

The forgotten Florence Nightingales of our generation

December 12, 2018

A profession that is composed of the brightest elements of humanity is subjected to the toughest challenges. Student nurses enter a system that is not only incredibly challenging, but employment after graduation is left to mere chance.

McCullagh represents Ireland

December 12, 2018

Ireland finished fourth at the tournament, beating China, before losing to eventual champions USA in the semi-final and then Germany in the battle for the final space on the podium.

DCU Ability Scheme introduced during Diversity Week

December 12, 2018

The Dublin City University (DCU) led project, alongside St Michaels House services aims to build skills and confidence, and improve the employability of people with disabilities between the ages of 18 and 29.

What exactly is Oscarbait?

December 12, 2018

People love to hate the Oscars. And why shouldn’t they?

DCU exams to be held before Christmas break from 2020

December 12, 2018

The DCU academic calendar is on the road to change in 2020 when semester one exams will take place before the Christmas break as opposed to afterwards, according to DCU Students’ Union VP for Academic

Waiting list for trans and non-binary healthcare over two-years long

December 12, 2018

The waiting list for trans and non-binary people to receive a psychiatric diagnosis is now twenty-five months long, according to the This Is Me – Transgender Healthcare Campaign.

DCU launch 24/7 counselling service to tackle waiting lists

December 12, 2018

An additional €75,000 was allocated to the DCU Counselling Service budget to contribute to the establishment of a line for DCU students to contact 24/7, 365 days a year, said Director of Student Support and

Irish citizens in Northern Ireland could lose EU vote

December 12, 2018

The chances of Irish citizens living in Northern Ireland being able to vote in European elections after Brexit have been given a setback.

Gardaí warn of driving the morning after drinking

December 12, 2018

Gardaí and the RSA warn about the dangers of driving the morning drinking a large amount, especially coming up to the Christmas.

DCU delegates hold workshops at 26th Pink Training

December 12, 2018

The 26th annual Pink Training was held in NUI Galway over the last weekend of November, where 21 DCU delegates attended alongside VP for Welfare and Equality Aisling Fagan, who acted as the SU Support

Grub Guide: Wishbone

December 12, 2018

Are you a big fan of chicken wings limited to a student budget? Mikey Walsh may have found the perfect place for you.

Thousands march on anniversary of homeless man’s death

December 12, 2018

Thousands march on the anniversary of Jonathan Corrie’s death, the man who died near the Dáil, to protest against the housing crisis.

DCU’s St Vincent de Paul Society sleep rough for homelessness

December 12, 2018

Members of Dublin City University’s St. Vincent de Paul (SVP) society carried out their annual 24 hour sleep out from 12 noon on Tuesday December 4 until 12 noon the following day.