November 2020 – The College View

Campaign launched to change proposed legislation relating to revenge porn

November 27, 2020

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.

DCUSU host Trade Union Week

November 27, 2020

“Know your rights, know when you’re being treated fairly and unfairly in a job, know there are unions you can join that will support you,” said Lucien Waugh-Daly, DCU Students’ Union’s (DCUSU) Vice President (VP)

Methadone clinic users still face stigma almost two decades on

November 25, 2020

Methadone clinics have been in Ireland since 1998. Their patients are still facing the same stigma as those who attended the clinics 22 years ago.

Using Feng Shui to attract positivity in your home

November 25, 2020

Feng Shui enables you to change the placement of your belongings to welcome harmony and a natural flow of positive energy.

Anti-LGBT+ bullying StandUp Awareness week takes to Irish secondary schools

November 25, 2020

StandUp Awareness week is running this week in a number of schools across Ireland. Organised by BeLonG To Youth Service, the charity for young LGBTI+ people, the initiative has been going on for 11 years and gives second level schools a chance to stand up against LGBTI+ related bullying.

Dealing with Climate Grief

November 25, 2020

With overwhelming transformations taking place to our planet as a result of climate change, it’s normal to feel the effects of climate grief on our emotions.

Goodbye Trump, is it goodbye SNL?

November 25, 2020

During the Trump-era, ‘Saturday Night Live’ (SNL) got a shot of cultural relevance through its comedic take on the first family. But now entering a post-Trump era, the show is going to need to come up with new material to hang onto its American liberal audience.

IFUT call for clear health and safety plan if third level in-person classes are to resume

November 25, 2020

The Irish Federation of University Teachers (IFUT) has called for a single, clear health and safety plan to be published if face-to-face teaching in third-level colleges is to resume.

Zainab Boladale voted onto DCU’s Governing Authority as she hopes to be the voice for students

November 25, 2020

Former DCU student Zainab Boladale was appointed to DCU’s Governing Authority on Friday November 13th.

Ireland is still attracting international students

November 25, 2020

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

November 25, 2020

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

November 25, 2020

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.

Geraldine Carton of The Useless Project: “The only way is up”

November 23, 2020

From the rallying cries of Extinction Rebellion protesters to the enactment of the Climate Ambassador Programme, Carton feels we are a nation that has a propensity to do the right thing when it comes to climate action.

Graduating from university during a pandemic

November 22, 2020

Every autumn, Dublin City University graduands, their families and DCU faculty, gather at the Helix to attend the annual graduation ceremonies and celebrate one of the most rewarding days of a student’s educational career.

DCU awarded Irish University 2020 by the Sunday Times

November 20, 2020

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

Student accommodation to be used as short term stay for tourists and other renters

November 11, 2020

Some 1,600 student accommodation in Dublin City Centre will be used by tourists and other renters for short-stay rental, after a deal was struck with Dublin City Council.

ViraPro hand sanitiser recalled from the HSE

November 11, 2020

The HSE ordered nearly €7.5m of defective ViraPro hand sanitiser that has been recalled.

How students are adapting to online learning during the pandemic

November 11, 2020

Students across the country have had to adapt to learning online this year due to COVID 19.

Holidate is another cringe fest of a love story

November 11, 2020

In a nutshell: yes, it is. But that’s not always a bad thing. If you love to watch two very attractive white people fall in love over the course of an hour and 45 minutes, going through the motions of “will they/won’t they” while also experiencing close to every cliché ever, then this is the movie for you.

Month: November 2020

Campaign launched to change proposed legislation relating to revenge porn

DCUSU host Trade Union Week

Methadone clinic users still face stigma almost two decades on

Using Feng Shui to attract positivity in your home

Anti-LGBT+ bullying StandUp Awareness week takes to Irish secondary schools

Dealing with Climate Grief

Goodbye Trump, is it goodbye SNL?

IFUT call for clear health and safety plan if third level in-person classes are to resume

Zainab Boladale voted onto DCU’s Governing Authority as she hopes to be the voice for students

Ireland is still attracting international students

New Manager for Irish Ladies Hockey team

Methadone clinic patients still face stigma two decades on

Geraldine Carton of The Useless Project: “The only way is up”

Graduating from university during a pandemic

DCU awarded Irish University 2020 by the Sunday Times

Student accommodation to be used as short term stay for tourists and other renters

ViraPro hand sanitiser recalled from the HSE

How students are adapting to online learning during the pandemic

Holidate is another cringe fest of a love story

Simon Harris confirms additional €15million allocated to higher education

Five minute spell costs disciplined Dundalk

RTÉ launch documentary series that follows disadvantaged students in Irish universities

Crap or WAP: Is Drake’s music still relevant in the 2020 Hip-Hop scene?

Ariana Grande retains her position at the top of the charts with new album