June 2020 – The College View

DCU hosts its first ever virtual open day

June 30, 2020

DCU’s first ever virtual open day took place last week and attracted over 13,000 visitors coming from 23 different countries.

USI Sexual Experience Survey defaced on live online conference

June 23, 2020

The Sexual Experience Survey (SES) 2020 publication was hacked by an unknown person yesterday, resulting in vandalism of slides presenting the survey’s findings.

Noname carries on Rage Against the Machine’s Legacy

June 22, 2020

“Some of those that work forces are the same that burn crosses” Killing in the Name – Rage Against the Machine These words delivered by Zach de la Rocha on the band’s 1992 classic, still

The USI says the Programme for Government lacks important details on issues relating to students

June 21, 2020

The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has said that although they welcome aspects of the proposed Programme for Government the lack of detail on some of the key issues relating to students is concerning.

LGBTI+ youth feeling isolated from support networks during Covid-19

June 21, 2020

A survey by BelongTo reported high levels of LGBTI+ youth struggling with self-harm and suicide ideation. The survey titled: LGBTI+ Life in Lockdown, was carried out to understand what life is like for LGBTI+ youth

Guinness PRO14 to restart in August

June 21, 2020

A selected target date, August 22nd has been announced for the Guinness PRO14 2019/20 season to restart across all five competing territories.

Celebrating Pride from home during Covid-19

June 21, 2020

From the streets of New York in 1969 to present day, acceptance and celebration of the LGBT+ community has evolved incredibly. Now considered one of the most important events that contributed to the Gay Liberation

Ethical shopping habits to implement as we prepare to exit lockdown

June 21, 2020

As Covid-19 has brought all consumerism to a standstill, shopping habits are one such avenue that requires re-evaluation; questioning what we buy and why we buy it has never been so apt.

Irish universities rise in global ranking

June 21, 2020

Five of Irelands top universities have climbed higher in the latest set of global rankings, with Trinity College Dublin being the highest-ranking university in Ireland.

From receptionist to covid officer

June 21, 2020

Stay indoors. Completely avoid contact with other people. Use a separate toilet to people in your household.

Students and young people struggle to get part-time jobs due to Covid-19

June 21, 2020

Last year 63% of students had part-time jobs, however only 36% are expected to have a job in the next academic year as less business are hiring.

GAA release its safe return to Gaelic games plan

June 21, 2020

The GAA has released its Safe Return to Gaelic Games plan for the coming weeks ahead, with inter-county action not resuming until October.

It’s time to move away from period poverty

June 21, 2020

The New Zealand government said they will begin to provide free sanitary products in schools across the country to help tackle period poverty, a problem that affects young girls and women of all ages throughout the world.

How our film choices can make us better allies for the BLM movement

June 21, 2020

The global response to the Black Lives Matter (BLM) Movement has led to a thorough investigation of Hollywood in its portrayal of black people in popular culture.

Black Lives Matter Movement through the eyes of a black student in Ireland

June 21, 2020

As the Black Lives Matter movement makes its way around the world, we have to realise that racism is prevalent in our own society and take a look at how we can change ourselves in order for greater change to happen. No matter what age, race or social class we have to acknowledge that racism exists and that we all should try to understand and listen to the stories and experiences of people who suffer because of it.