November 2020 – Page 2 of 2

DCU takes Movember by storm

November 11, 2020

This November, DCU students and societies are forming teams and taking on growing moustaches, running 60 kilometres, and donating money for Movember to raise awareness for men’s health issues.

Online charity shop launched by former DCU student

November 11, 2020

Former DCU student, Rónán Ó Dálaigh developed the idea for the company Thriftify when he found a book he needed for college in a charity shop for €1.

Why it really is a dog’s life during lockdown

November 11, 2020

While the pandemic has affected almost every aspect of human life imaginable, the impact it may have had on our furry friends is less obvious.

Leaders of Trinity Greens, Young Greens and Queer Greens have resigned

November 11, 2020

The Green Party’s youth wing has been hit by a wave of significant resignations, including the leader of the Trinity College Young Greens, Julie Smirnova.

Dark days and dark minds – Gym owners protest closures under Level 5

November 11, 2020

With a 6-week lockdown in Ireland, gyms have shut to many owner’s and participant’s disapproval.

The imbalance between men’s and women’s sport is not getting larger but it is not closing

November 11, 2020

It’s been said that women’s sport has been making huge positive strides over the past number of years in Ireland, but with male athletes enjoying higher salaries, more coverage and greater sponsorship than their female

Balancing nursing and football – Kate Mooney takes it in her stride

November 11, 2020

DCU student and Shelbourne star Kate Mooney achieved the goal of a lifetime earlier this year – scoring 30 goals, in just 7 games.

How the 20×20 campaign changed women’s sports in Ireland

November 11, 2020

20×20 a two-year-long campaign, which aimed to change attitudes towards women’s sport in Ireland, concluded in October.

DCU announced semester 2 will continue as online learning

November 5, 2020

DCU has announced that the university’s second semester will be held through online learning with the exception of essential laboratories, practical classes and skills-based learning sessions.

Converting to Veganism

November 2, 2020

Committing to a Vegan/Plant-based diet can take extra work when it comes to creating the right diet for your body, planning meals or deciding where to eat out. But once you adapt to the Vegan lifestyle, the benefits are beyond doubt.