
Year: 2020





The IUA say student experience is priority for universities in semester two
In a statement, the Irish Universities Association (IUA) said that universities are conscious of the uncertainty students are facing and have therefore planned to begin semester two of the academic year predominantly online.

Can’t Get Home – The initiative to help international students cope with staying in Ireland
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) have launched a virtual campaign for international students within Ireland.

From “Shy Di” to fashion’s favourite: The evolution of Princess Diana’s style
From epochal ball gowns to iconic athleisure wear, throughout her public life Diana’s wardrobe captivated the world’s attention. Portraying such a paragon of fashion is no easy feat, nor is recreating her style. Yet these were the mammoth challenges Emma Corrin and costume designer Amy Roberts found themselves tasked with in the latest season of The Crown.


Campaign launched to change proposed legislation relating to revenge porn
Last week a campaign began to put an end to image based sexual abuse (IBSA), or what is sometimes known as “revenge porn,” in Ireland.








Zainab Boladale voted onto DCU’s Governing Authority as she hopes to be the voice for students
Former DCU student Zainab Boladale was appointed to DCU’s Governing Authority on Friday November 13th.

Ireland is still attracting international students
The decline in international students attending Irish universities this year was not as drastic as previously expected according to a report from The Times.

New Manager for Irish Ladies Hockey team
Former international player Lisa Jacob has been appointed the new manager of the Irish Women’s Hockey Team.

Methadone clinic patients still face stigma two decades on
The Methadone Treatment Protocol (MTP) has been in Ireland since 1998. The patients of these methadone clinics are still facing the same stigma as those who attended the clinics 22 years ago.



DCU awarded Irish University 2020 by the Sunday Times
DCU has been named the Irish University of 2021 by the Sunday Times.

